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Fashion Boutiques in Virginia Accepting Independent Designers

These 7 shops carrying fashion and accessories publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. 5 of them are accepting right now; the other 2 have a closed window or a waitlist, marked on their cards. All are in Virginia; see all 296 nationwide or the Washington, DC page.

The 7 shops

Village at Shirlington (also a DC store) · Arlington

Diament

Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.

Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.

EmailGiftsKids & toysJewelry
Old Town (Tavern Square) · Alexandria

Made in ALX

Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.

Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.

FormMembership collective + feesArtStationeryJewelry
Carytown · Richmond

Ashby

Carytown resale boutique that also carries new handmade goods from local makers.

Heads up: They want inventory that doesn't compete with their other local vendors.

EmailConsignment of new, handcrafted itemsGiftsJewelryAccessories
Northside · Richmond

Nevermore

Gothic boutique and gallery in Northside Richmond for alternative artists and makers.

Heads up: They're currently prioritizing clothing and apparel, decor and beauty.

FormConsignment onlyApparelHomeBeauty
Virginia Beach

VA Vintage (Virginia Beach)

FormBooth / shelf rentalGiftsHomeApparel
Charlottesville

C'ville Arts Cooperative Gallery

Not accepting right now.

FormEmailMailIn personNew working members start six months at 72% artist share with no monthly fee plus 10-16 shop hours and extra duty monthly. Full members may switch to $85 monthly / 87% artist share. Nonworking associate + feesGiftsArtHome
Salem

Buy The Season

FormIn personEmailPhoneBooth / shelf rentalGiftsHomeAccessories

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