Tucked into quaint Shem Creek village is Pearl, a gem of a store housed in a circa-1950 building with a storied past as a drive-through liquor store and a unique positioning on a perch above the picturesque waterscape. Just a short drive from downtown Charleston and the beaches of Sullivan’s Island, discover Pearl’s welcoming and sun-filled space which combines the sensibilities of elegant city style with laissez-faire island living.

The warm, yet sparse space plays up the stellar assortment of wares from Erdem, Jason Wu, doo.ri, Megan Park, Thakoon and Anya Hindmarch, among others. Don’t expect to find trendy pieces or a saccharine interior, the assortment and store design are sophisticated and refined with punctuations of the edgy and unexpected. Pearl – named affectionately for co-owner Allison Gilchrist’s great-grandmother - caters to a customer looking for tailored day wear and evening out essentials and additionally offers a tightly-curated collection of handbags, jewelry and other accessories.

The knowledgeable and downright friendly staff is armed with years of retail and buying experience and is anxious to provide personal services including wardrobing, private shopping, sending clothing on consignment, tailoring and impeccable customer service.