24-07-2025
Scoop: Local jewelry brand KIKI to open Camp North End storefront
Charlotte jewelry brand KIKI will open its first permanent store at Camp North End on Aug. 16.
Why it matters: Known for its waterproof and hypoallergenic gold-filled jewelry, the pop-up-turned-permanent shop joins a growing list of local businesses in one of Charlotte's most talked-about developments.
Catch up quick: Local entrepreneur Kris Cox founded the brand during the pandemic as a hobby. You may have spotted him, or picked up one of his pieces, at events like Front Porch Sundays, Mistletoe Market at Camp North End and pop-ups at other local businesses like Room Service.
"The girls who are heavy into pool days or the gym love buying our earrings because they can keep them in all the time," Cox tells Axios.
What to expect: KIKI's products are all 18-karat gold, filled with a stainless steel base.
The brand is primarily known for its gold hoop earrings but offers everything from rings and pendants to anklets.
Last week, Cox launched KIKI's "brother brand" called "Daddy," which sells gender-neutral accessories that lean more masculine-looking.
Zoom in: Cox has also leveraged the brand as a means of connection, something he hopes to continue doing at the store by hosting events for local women-led groups.
The big picture: KIKI is the latest retailer announced at Camp North End, following a handful of new businesses that have either opened or announced they will open there this summer.
This week, Camp announced a new candy shop called Life is Sweet will open Aug. 13.
