New Year, New Locals Closet Event
Join us at The Huntress on Saturday, January 24th with our featured Local Artisan and Designer from Haute Energy and a Locals Closet Accessory Swap and Shop with Ceremonial Cacao.
EVENT POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH DUE TO WEATHER, STAY SAFE AND WARM, MORE DETAILS NEXT WEEK PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY EMAIL US DIRECTLY TO BE ADDED TO WAITLIST
Discover Cities Through the People Who Shape Them
Designers, artisans, and storytellers redefining local culture.
Locals World connects brands, boutiques, and communities through design, storytelling, and local collaboration. From capsule collections and digital features to in-person events at local boutiques, Locals Closet introduces emerging designers and conscious labels to new markets.
At the heart of everything we do is belonging—helping creatives feel at home wherever they land, while strengthening local economies and celebrating the visionaries shaping culture today.
Explore our guides, collaborations, and curated collections—where every piece and story is rooted in connection, craft, and community.
Living like a Local
Locals World blooms at the intersection of creativity, community, and place. We celebrate the women, makers, and storytellers whose work carries the rhythm of their cities, weaving culture, craft, and connection into every corner of their lives.
Many of the designers and artisans we work with we’ve discovered at local markets, or are household names in the area.
Our stories honor the seasonal cycles of life and creativity, highlighting the artisans tucked away in quiet corners and the emerging voices ready to share their vision. Wherever you are in the world, Locals World invites you to pause, witness, and belong—to feel the pulse of a place, the care in the hands that create, and the beauty of stories shared across time and space.
Work With Us
At Locals World, we partner with emerging designers to craft experiences and storytelling that feel elevated, personal, and unforgettable.
From visual storytelling and photoshoots to curated market placements and PR, we create moments that connect your brand to travelers and local communities with intention and care.
Reviews
“Because of her, I was able to confidently showcase and sell my pieces in a real retail setting. Valerie brings together content, modeling, and storytelling in a way that feels intentional and truly helpful for brands stepping into higher-level retail.”
Steven Alvarez, Designer of Draft Studios
A Study of Connection, Culture & Conscious Design
Exploring how empathy shapes what we buy, and why it matters.
Through letters to artisans and locals, this inaugural volume of Locals World Research Magazine studies the bridge between craftsmanship and consumer — where designers become the link between makers and markets.