Best Clothing Store
Lotus
Staff Pick
Founded by fashion entrepreneur James Funderburk and his partner Effie Loukas, Lotus, which was launched in 2004, now has four Charlotte locations — each one offering hip, trendy clothes for hip, trendy women.
Various locations.
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