Calling all fashionistas! September 24th marks the start of Wilmington Fashion Week 2025. Whether you’re on stage, in the audience, or just a fiend for a good find (guilty), we have so many fantastic boutiques and local curators to support during this exciting time!
Fashion Week 2025 is from September 24 – 28, and supports the local industry’s designers, stylists, makeup artists, boutique owners…you name it! It’s made possible by our creative community, local talent, and volunteers.
Feeling inspired yet? We have some of the best boutiques and shops around — yet another reason Wilmington, North Carolina is the best place to live! Our lively shopping scene is driven by female entrepreneurs who have a clear vision for what they love and want to sell. From unique gifts and art at Blue Moon to decor for your home at Niche, there are plenty of treasures to find.
Take note of these local storefronts for your next shopping day!
Blue Moon Gift Shop
Blue Moon Gift Shop is a long-standing, celebrated gift shop with numerous vendor stalls selling unique arts, crafts, food, and even clothing. For many doing an annual visit to our beaches, this is their one-stop-shop on the “shopping day” of their vacation or trip. We love the carefully curated vendors who sell one-of-a-kind items you will not find anywhere else in town.
Lula Balou
This Racine Drive shop is an inspiring boutique full of casual to cocktail clothing and accessories for women. At Lula Balou, you will find seasonal staples, hats, jewelry, dresses, and all the sets we can’t stop talking about.
Wrightsville Ave Boutique
This boutique has a little something for mom and child. Find swimsuits, dresses, T-shirts, and gifts in store (or online), and follow them on Instagram for all the inspo in your feed!
Niche.
Style isn’t only about clothes! We love shopping through Niche, especially for some of our real estate staging and styling. This shop has a wide selection of decor, gifts, and accessories for your home. You can find classic designer-approved decor here that will help style any space with varied textures and looks.
Dragonflies
This Oleander Drive shop is a one-stop-shop for gifting. This place gets crowded around the holidays, and it known for having a wide selection for babies, children, and women. Find jewelry, home goods, beach bags, and accessories—plus one of the best selections of stylish dishes and place settings around town.
Happy Fashion Week, ILM! We’ll be shopping ’til we’re dropping, so celebrate style in our community by checking out these local gems.
