so a good coffee shop and clothing boutique are always exciting finds, right? but both in the same day, and down the street from each other? fantastic. AND, to boot, each space is designed in the same vein that the porch seeks out: a mixture of southern heritage and contemporary philosophy.
first stop, Bakehouse Cafe. its well designed interior fuses original, wide plank floors with white lacquer casework and candy colored tiles. the walls are planked with railroaded, whitewashed beams...an unmistakable throw back to the clapboard siding so common across the region. overall ??? is cheerful, but relaxed. a great place to grab a latte, some of their homemade (addictive) granola, camp out in one of the comfy banquettes, and conquer some work.
Billy Reid has catapulted through the american fashion scene over the past two years. with stores in Charleston, a few in Texas, and a snazzy new locale on Bond Street in NYC, it might be hard to believe that Reid's flagship is a little shop in Florence, Alabama. involved in the entire design process-from gathering inspiration from his down-home roots to fabrication in factories around the Tennessee River Valley that he calls home, Reid has perfected the art of modernizing the southern aesthetic. lauded by Vogue, GQ, and winner of CFDA's title for best new menswear designer, Billy Reid is definitely worth a chat or two.
and if his clothing line wasnt enough to discuss, the stores that house his fashion embody the same down-home / uptown spirit. fall in love with Billy Reid here.
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| Bakehouse Cafe |
first stop, Bakehouse Cafe. its well designed interior fuses original, wide plank floors with white lacquer casework and candy colored tiles. the walls are planked with railroaded, whitewashed beams...an unmistakable throw back to the clapboard siding so common across the region. overall ??? is cheerful, but relaxed. a great place to grab a latte, some of their homemade (addictive) granola, camp out in one of the comfy banquettes, and conquer some work.
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| the goody case |
Billy Reid has catapulted through the american fashion scene over the past two years. with stores in Charleston, a few in Texas, and a snazzy new locale on Bond Street in NYC, it might be hard to believe that Reid's flagship is a little shop in Florence, Alabama. involved in the entire design process-from gathering inspiration from his down-home roots to fabrication in factories around the Tennessee River Valley that he calls home, Reid has perfected the art of modernizing the southern aesthetic. lauded by Vogue, GQ, and winner of CFDA's title for best new menswear designer, Billy Reid is definitely worth a chat or two.
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| Billy Reid's 2010 feature in GQ |
and if his clothing line wasnt enough to discuss, the stores that house his fashion embody the same down-home / uptown spirit. fall in love with Billy Reid here.
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| Billy Reid Charleston |
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