Men’s Shopping

Let’s Hear It for the Boys

With shopping choices for out on the town, out in the woods, and all points in between, shopping for quality men’s wear on the Plateau is both a celebration and an adventure.

Shopping on the Plateau is not just for women. Men will find everything they need right here and without all the hustle, bustle, and hassle of shopping in larger places. Park your car, walk a few feet into any of our fine men’s retail shops, find a happy, helpful, knowledgeable salesperson, and you can make short order of your shopping needs. Then, it’s off to the course, the hiking trail or the river in your newfound treasures.

TJ Bailey’s has locations in Highlands in Town Square on Main Street, and at Highway 107 in Cashiers, and they can outfit you from head to toe for any occasion. From its beginnings in 1985, TJ Bailey’s has grown into the go-to store for discerning shoppers from all over. Offering classic, designer, and contemporary looks, their supremely helpful staff will have you looking your best in no time. From casual to business to black tie, TJ Bailey’s has it all. Looking good has never been this stress free.

Southern Way at 338 Main Street in Highlands offers casual styles for men, and are proud to say that many of their brands are made in the Southeast. You’ll always be fashionable and comfortable in their clothing, and you’ll feel good knowing that you’re shopping locally and sup-

TJ Bailey’s

Southern Way

porting made in USA. From jeans, shoes, shirts, shorts, tees, and undergarments to accessories and sunglasses you’ll find your Southern style right here.

The Exchange

McCulley’s

McCulley’s, with locations at 242 S 4th Street and 399 Main Street in Highlands, and at 24B Canoe Point in Cashiers, offers the finest in investment clothing for the well-dressed man. Best known for their wide selection of fine Scottish cashmere, in every style and color imaginable, from pullovers and cardigans to vests, they also have the finest shirts, sport coats, and neckwear available. Their classic pieces will last a lifetime, and the exceptional personal shopping experience they offer makes completing your wardrobe a breeze.

For a change of pace, why not seek a fun adventure and see what’s new at Vic’s for Men at 93 Marmalade Lane in Cashiers, the area’s finest consignment shop for men? A new inventory awaits you each visit and the bargain prices make it a definite shopping pleasure. Shoes, slacks, suits, jeans, athletic wear, golf wear, hats, shirts, and more, you’ll find it all at Vic’s.

Now, let’s get ready to hike, bike, fish, camp, or simply seek the finest in the most durable and comfortable outdoor wear and you’ll find that in Highlands and Cashiers as well.

The Highland Hiker has been a one-stop

Vic’s for Men Highland Hiker

shop for all things outdoor for over 30 years and has grown to encompass four locations: 601 Main Street, 561 Main Street and 547 Main Street in Highlands, and 47 Highway 107S in Cashiers. Whether you’re looking for outerwear, premium outdoor clothing brands, sunglasses, or shoes for every need, from casual man about town to serious hiking boots to river sandals, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Highland Hiker can have you outfitted and off on your next adventure in no time.

Brookings

Brookings, with 2 locations, in Highlands at 273 Spring Street, and in Cashiers at 49 Pillar Drive, offers outdoor clothing for your every need. You’ll be stylish and comfortable when you hit the streets, streams, rivers, or hiking trails in clothing from Brookings. Carrying brands known for their functionality and longevity you’ll enjoy investing in your outdoor lifestyle pieces. Don’t forget to pick up a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from the intense August rays. Their friendly staff are always eager to help, and you might want to glean a fishing tip or two while you shop.

If you’ve noticed that The Exchange, which shared space with Nancy’s Fancys, seems to have vanished from Highlands’ Main Street, don’t despair! Bob Mills and his bride Nancy have moved to a bigger and better spot. Look for their expansive new space this year— two miles from Highlands’ Main Street on Highway 105 and will have lots of parking and lots of porches for entertaining.

Headwaters Outfitters

Outdoor adventurers will not want to miss Headwaters Outfitters at 25 Parkway Road in Rosman. They offer self-guided paddling and tubing trips with reservations, and guided fly fishing by appointment. But there’s also a retail store that’s filled with all the clothing and gear to keep your outdoor adventure safe and comfortable and stylish – clothing, hats, scarves, and accessories. Allow plenty of time to weigh all the choices.

And of course, this area is known for its golf scene, so it makes sense that the Sky Valley Country Club has the latest men’s golf fashions and a wide selection of those all-important golf shoes. Before you hit the links, make sure you’re dressed for success – 568 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley, Georgia.

Sky Valley Country Club

by Mary Jane McCall

Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show

Wit’s End, located at 382 Main Street in Highlands, will host its annual Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show, August 13-14.

Wit’s End, the Highlands Main Street landmark that’s been in operation for 81 years, will stage a Kinross Cashmere Trunk Show on August 13-14.

The choice of Kinross Cashmere as its trunk show headliner is further evidence of the style of everyday elegance that’s carried Wit’s End’s reputation far beyond the confines of the HighlandsCashiers Plateau.

Kinross Cashmere is known for its original creations that are inspired by nature, modern in design and hand-crafted to endure. They’re pure, natural, soft, and sophisticated.

Kinross maintains strict European cashmere production standards for each of its garments. From the technical design of its clothing and fiber selection through dyeing, yarn-spinning, garment production and quality control, its customers can be assured that they’re acquiring a product that is designed and hand-crafted

to last. The journey symbol within its logo reflects the lengthy passage its product makes from the cold and inhospitable plains of Inner Mongolia where the fiber is They’re pure, natural, soft and hand-combed from the finest sophisticated. downy fleece of the cashmere goat, through a very long journey of refinement to ultimately become a Kinross-quality garment. If you’d like to know more about Kinross Cashmere and meet the Kinross representative, Molly Hurley, be sure to stop by the shop at 382 Main Street or visit wits-end-shop.shoplightspeed.com. Scan for more info

S’more Kids Klothes

It’s built into the store’s DNA – S’more Kids Klothes loves children and, of course, parents and grandparents. To understand this truth, visit 383 Main Street.

Left to right: Kate Nielsen, Sharon James, and Sarah Collins

The logo at S’more Kids Klothes captures the store’s whimsy – two children holding hands with a poodle in tow. It’s drawn from a photo of the shop owners’ grandchildren taken when they were younger, as they walked down a mountain trail. The dog in question is the couple’s beloved Marni – she’s been greeting customers at the shop for more than a decade.

The name on the door – an homage to everyone’s favorite campfire treat. Inside the store, clothing for children, merchandise as beguiling as the name, is displayed amidst equally delightful locations for child play– fun stations where youngsters can make their own Spa Bubbles, Lip Gloss, and Mad Lab body wash.

Clearly, owners Sharon and Tom James know how to please the younger set and, as importantly, their parents and grandparents.

The James’ have a long history on the Plateau. Tom’s family owned the historic Old Toll Gatehouse in Cashiers, and he spent summers there beginning in the early 1960s. Tom and Sharon visited Cashiers not long after the house sold, and when she fell in love with the area, they decided to buy a home at Holly Forest. Once Sharon retired from a career in politics, working for a prominent Florida Senator, they started spending more time in Cashiers.

The idea for S’more Kids Klothes sprang from Sharon’s awareness that there was a need for a kids store in town, and they opened in 2011. Business immediately took off. The following year they moved to a bigger location, and a few years later, they purchased the building across the street from the Cornucopia Restaurant and opened a second spot, “On the Hill” in Highlands.

But the dream was always to own a place on Main Street in Highlands. This year it became a reality with the launch of their store at 383 Main Street in the former Suzette’s.

Sharon’s focus remains customer service and the offering of affordable, appealing, and quality clothing for newborns through age 14. And as the children Sharon has been dressing for a decade are now in their teens, they have expanded their offerings to include tween and junior sizes.

And for those families just visiting or residents expecting visitors with young children, S’more Kids rents cribs and highchairs.

In the years since opening, the James’ have been active participants in the community. The annual Easter children Egg Hunt that Sharon initiated 10 years ago, with a dozen kids hunting for eggs in the field at Alexander Gardens, has grown to more than 500 children in search of eggs at the Village Green in Cashiers. It’s her way of returning her love to a community that has so enthusiastically embraced her.

To see more visit: smorekidsklothes.biz/about

by Marlene Osteen

Tonobi Jewelry Trunk Show

Narcissus will host a trunk show Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21, featuring jewelry designs by Shwikar El Tonobi.

Tonobi Jewelry is a vibrant and artistic collection reflecting the ancient Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Egyptian born, Shu Shu El Tonobi developed her fashion perspective from lifelong traditions, particularly craft traditions, as well as Greek, Roman, and Egyptian historical influences. Gold, silver, and semi-precious stones are respectfully crafted into ornate earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

Narcissus is located at 71 Highway 107 South in Cashiers. For more information, please call (828) 743-7887.

Acorns Summer Trunk Shows

Acorns, located at 212 South 4th Street in Highlands, will stage a quartet of irresistible trunk shows throughout the month. For more information, call (828) 787-1877.

Elizabeth Locke Jewelry

Summer trunk shows present more intimately distinct aspects of an artist, craftsperson, or retailer’s wares – items often not readily available in retail shops.

“Trunk shows are the perfect way to showcase more of the specific line or artist than we have room to display in the store,” said Holly M. Laughridge, director of retail and purchasing, Acorns. “For example, when Elizabeth Locke comes twice a year, she presents her entire current collection so enthusiasts can see all she has to offer. Trunk shows are also a great time for us to see new things and get direct feedback on customers’ thoughts so that we may adapt our buying and inventory to the customers’ wants. Trunk Shows are a win-win-win situation between the store, the artist, and the customer!”

On Saturday, August 7, the public is invited to survey the paintings of Carolyn Goldsmith. Ms. Goldsmith is a renowned Birmingham, Alabama, artist known for her figurative and abstract paintings. Her vibrant and dynamic work is primarily in mixed media on canvas. The freedom and balance are greatly influenced by the artists of the Abstract Expressionist movement.

The Elizabeth Locke Jewelry Collection will be showcased August 13-15.

Ms. Locke travels the world in pursuit of the uncommon elements to make up her designs. All pieces are individually designed by her and completely handmade in 19K-gold using coins from Greece, Rome, and forgotten empires, as well as luminous pearls from the South Seas.

The timelessness of her designs provide a counterpoint to the ephemeral creations of Michael Hoffman, on display from August 20-22.

Using lace and quality porcelain clay, Hoffman studios craft pieces with a defined elegance of thinness and lightness, with a profound structural integrity. The glazes, made in house, dress each piece in a cornucopia of colors. Each piece is crafted to become a distinctive object without equal. His studio is based in Asheville.

If your imagination is captured by Hoffman’s delicate designs, be sure to visit Acorns from August 27 through 29, when it’ll be displaying Simon Pearce’s handcrafted trees.

Pearce believes that simplicity, quality, and artisanship are the fundamentals of a better way of life. Each piece of his lead-free glassware carries a story that lends meaning, authenticity and grace to every use. From sapling-sized to stunningly stately; brilliantly clear or dusted with snow; wrapped, dappled or silvered: Simon Pearce signature glass trees come in many forms, and are a joy to collect, give and display – all year round.

by Deena Bouknight

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