West Elm to Open First S.C. Location

July 22, 2015  by in Industry, Store Openings   

The nearly 10,000-square-foot store will open with West Elm’s Fall 2015 product assortment, a suite of complimentary design services and feature crafted goods by nine local artists and makers as part of West Elm’s LOCAL initiative. The store is expected to bring an estimated 25 to 30 jobs to Charleston.

West Elm partnered with Charleston-based artist Sarah Reed of Dodeline Design to design an exclusive tote bag, which will be given away to the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase. Additional store opening activities includes a sweepstakes that offers local customers a chance to win a $2,000 gift and a special invitation to the pre-opening celebration Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Preservation Society of Charleston. 

“As we continue to expand, we look to make a positive impact on the community we are entering, from supporting local artisans to expanding the job market,” said Jim Brett, president of West Elm. “We are proud to open our first store in South Carolina and introduce Charleston to new LOCAL designers and artists from across the state.” 

The Charleston LOCAL assortment will include custom designs and a collection of prints and wall hangings designed by artists 42 Pressed, Kristen Solecki, Overton Iron Works, PerlaAnne and SunWoven; an assortment of stationery designed by Dodeline Design, Sideshow Press and artist Teil Duncan; and handcrafted wood cutting boards and rolling pins designed by Slab.