Locally Made Charleston

As a former store owner ourselves, we are all about supporting local brands, and it just so happens that Charleston is a city that has so many movers and makers. These local brands truly embody the spirit and heart of the Lowcountry, and showcase of love of craftsmanship, coastal, and CHS. So take a peek below for our top pics for local brands that are making a significant impact in our hometown.

1. Candlefish

Candlefish is an exclusive candle company known for its extensive scent library with scents by the numbers, and group candle-making workshops. Located in the heart of King Street, Candlefish offers hand-poured, artisanal candles that bring the spirit of the city into your home. Our favorite scent is #42!

2. Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

This beloved local eatery is famous for its mouth-watering biscuits, and has grown into a national name. We love their biscuit takeaway on Upper King Street and in the City market, and we’ve been known to stock our freezer with take home frozen biscuits. Cinnamon sugar are our favorite!

3. Old Whaling Co.

Old Whaling Co. specializes in handcrafted bath and body products, including soaps, scrubs, bath bombs, and lotions. Their products are inspired by the sea and made with simple, eco friendly ingredients, which is perfect for this eco-obsessed gal. Take it from us the Oatmeal Milk Bar Soap is gentle enough for a face bar and we can’t live without the body butters. high-quality ingredients, perfect for nourishing your skin.

4. 42 Pressed

42 Pressed creates beautifully designed stationery and paper goods that blend modern aesthetics with traditional printing techniques. We have a thing for their map prints and we like to stock up on them to give in our Welcome Home gift baskets. Of course Charleston and the Sea Islands are our favorites.

5. Linne Botanicals

Linne Botanicals offers a line of natural and plant-based skincare products. Their formulations are crafted with the finest ingredients to support healthy, radiant skin, and word to the wise we can’t live without the Renew serum in our makeup bag.

6. Jane Pope Jewelry

Of course we adore Jane Pope Jewelry, and it might be because over the years she has created a couple of our most sentimental jewelry pieces. We also have a thing for her minimalist and delicate style that is simply timeless and distinct. Each piece is one of a kind and made with the utmost care and we think they are just perfect for creating a signature everyday look.

7. Hart Jewelry

Hart Jewelry is known for its custom charm bar and pieces that stand out and are unique. Each item is handcrafted in Charleston and reflects the designer's love for art and design, and they make the perfect gift for the new graduate, mama, or just because.

8. Citrine Swimwear

Citrine Swimwear offers chic, island inspired swimwear designed for summer beach days. Their pieces are both stylish and versatile made of luxe fabrics and bold prints.

9. RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty provides organic, non-toxic makeup products that focus on great skin and that beautiful glow. The first products we tried was the Living Luminizer and Uncoverup and since we have been hooked and those products are a staple in our beauty routine. We love how clean and effective the products are and of course we love that you can sleep in their makeup. Bonus!

10. Brackish Bow Ties

Brackish Bow Ties is renowned for its exquisite, handcrafted bow ties, cummerbunds, and accessories made from sustainably sourced feathers. Each piece is unique and is inspired by the natural beauty that is inherent in the Charleston region.

11. J. Stark

J. Stark is a husband and wife team that produces durable and timeless bags and accessories made from high-quality materials. The products are simple and functional and come in bright vibrant colors. Check out their studio and shop on Upper King St.

12. Holst + Lee

Individuality reigns at Holst + Lee where the creation of electric and bold jewelry draws inspiration from a wide range of cultures. We love the use of unique materials like raffia and tassels.

13. SunVow Jewelry

SunVow Jewelry features handcrafted and meaningful pieces inspired by nature that “capture each person’s inner essence.” Also 2% of all sales goes to fight human trafficking.

14. Smithey Ironware

Smithey Ironware produces heirloom-quality cast iron cookware from “the campfire to the kitchen.” Their skillets and pans are designed to get better with time and is both beautiful and versatile.

15. CHS Spice Co.

CHS Spice Co. offers a variety of spice blends and herbs that both capture the flavors of the Lowcountry and bring global inspirations home. Their products are perfect for adding a Charleston twist to your favorite dish or when you are experimenting with global dishes.

16. Toadfish

Toadfish provides innovative, eco-friendly coastal lifestyle products, including oyster knives, insulated drinkware, and fishing gear. They also commit to sustainability, with every product sold contributing to coastal conservation efforts by replanting a new oyster bed.

17. Deep Steep

Deep Steep offers luxurious bath and body products made with natural and clean ingredients on Johns Island. Their lotions, body washes, and scrubs provide a spa-like experience at home, and we are huge fans of the Lavender Chamomile blend.

18. Sweetgrass Baskets

Sweetgrass Baskets are a traditional Lowcountry craft, with artisans creating beautiful, functional baskets from sweetgrass and other natural materials. These baskets are a quintessential piece of Charleston’s cultural heritage and make wonderful souvenirs.

19. Red Clay Hot Sauce

Red Clay Hot Sauce produces small-batch hot sauces that highlight Southern flavors. Using the freshest locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, their sauces, like the popular Carolina Hot, add a perfect kick to any dish.

20. Free Fly Apparel

Buttery soft bamboo and sun protective apparel are the standouts from this family run brand. We love their running shorts and long sleeve hoodies, and could live in them.

Did we miss anyone? Let us and go out and support these local brands, because you not only are guaranteed a high quality and unique product, but you will help to give back to the local Charleston area and economy. These brands, each with its own story, family, and connection to the city, are a reflection of the creative spirit that shines bright in the Lowcountry.