Keep Asheville local: A growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses

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Denim & pants at rEvolve.

Find the perfect fit at rEvolve Mercantile.

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We want to celebrate all the businesses that make the Land of the Sky so special.

In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.

We’ll be here to share a new batch of small businesses every month, so bookmark this page to come back for more, especially if you’ve enjoyed our Small Business Week and Today’s Best coverage.

Editor Grace’s picks

rEvolve Mercantile | Retail
You won’t have to dig long, or frankly at all, to find gems at this secondhand clothing store. The meticulously curated racks have something from every era for every style, from vintage gowns to Y2K cargos. And be sure not to miss the handbag wall.

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