Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio
Beau & Ro founder Sara Rossi is building on her King Street presence with the debut of Sister Shop, an extension of her women‘s clothing and accessories brand located next door. Sister Shop is a curated destination for elevated, globally inspired apparel, accessories, and home decor in an intimate setting. Labels such as Natalie Martin, Fanm Mon, Carolina K, Hannah Artwear, and De Castro Moda anchor the offerings, while a designer-in-residence installation will showcase a rotation of creatives throughout the year. The concept reflects Rossi’s evolution from handbag and dress designer to retail curator. Rossi founded Beau & Ro in 2014 in New York and introduced her leather bags to Charleston as cofounder of The Skinny Dip collective before opening her bespoke shop at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and expanding her collection to include dresses and jewelry in 2019. Two years later, she opened her King Street boutique. [ 173 King St., www.beauandro.com ]
After hosting events and pop-ups across the city for three years, The Drop In has found a permanent location in a house on Upper King Street. The hybrid movement and experience studio blends indoor cycling, somatic mat work, and dance-driven conditioning in a music-forward environment designed to emphasize connection as much as cardio. “Our goal was to create a home where people feel seen, supported, and connected the moment they walk through the door,” says cofounder Gillian Zettler, the former executive director of Charleston Wine + Food. She and Chandler Frisbie, a former College of Charleston softball player and personal trainer, launched The Drop In in January 2023 with a “Happier Hour” mental-health event. [ 1118 King St., www.thedropin.com ]
Watercolor artist and illustrator Rebecca Meixner, who has had a presence in The Mills House since her holiday pop-up in 2023, opened a King Street store for her colorful Charleston and travel-inspired artwork late last year. Meixner moved to the Lowcountry about six years ago, when her daughter enrolled at College of Charleston, and turned to painting as a form of therapy while her husband recovered from a traumatic fall. Since then, her Rebecca Illustrated line has expanded to include candles, sweatshirts, pajamas, and note cards. [ 507 1/2 King St., www.rebeccaillustrated.com ]
