Meet Charleston, SC Local Business: Southern Ruetz Hat Bar & Maker Mall

By Sophie Lewallen

Southern Ruetz, the original hat bar in Charleston, South Carolina is located in the downtown historic district at 128 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401. This unique gem in Charleston is established and owned by Laura Voth, a local artist, entrepreneur, business owner, and patron to local artists and their small businesses. She uses her personal hat business, Southern Ruetz, to support forty local women-owned businesses and give them exposure and representation in a store front. Voth’s hat bar offers personalized service to customers to create their own one-of-a-kind hat with the guidance and support of a passionate hat expert. 

There are a number of unique rooms, all with creative vibes, available at Southern Ruetz for reservation for large parties wishing to design their own hats in a private space. The different rooms emulate various eclectic settings, for example: the world renowned Rainbow Row, a charming cigar parlor that makes you feel as if you just stumbled into La Casa del Habano, and a garden party room filled with blossoming colors that creates a true southern charmed experience are three of the rooms available for reservation.

These rooms allow you a space to immerse yourself and your closest companions into a memorable imaginary getaway with, of course, a complementary refreshing beverage. 

After sculpting and assembling your masterpiece, it’s a must to head upstairs into Maker Mall, an area dedicated to 40+ local Charleston artists with plans to expand to 60+ this Spring. There you will find a wide array of beautiful and unique items available for purchase. Makers Mall truly encompasses Charleston and its local treasures. 

Laura and her team have created a unique shopping experience in her newly opened boutique, Southern Ruetz. The support she regularly provides to local artists and craftsmen is evident in the friendly and welcoming vibe you feel as you enter her shop. In an ambiance of artistry, Southern Ruetz offers an exceptional experience that provides a high level of comfort in lowcountry luxury.

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