Austin, TX — From stunning 14k gold jewelry to limited-edition merchandise from the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters and more, South Congress Hotel is the ultimate holiday destination for consumers to shop local and cross everyone off their shopping list.
The Lobby Shop at South Congress Hotel offers an assortment of items that capture the soul of the hotel and the city. Items include cozy sweatshirts, colorful tees, caps with their signature smiley face and more. One of their most beloved items is their staple SCH candle. The candle is a special way to package the essence of the hotel for guests to take a piece of their experience with them or share it with the ones they love. The candle has notes of Mint Leaf, Smokey Vetiver, Silvermoss and Sandalwood with natural essential oils that burn for 60 hours.
Armadillo World Headquarters – Armadillo Forever
The iconic Armadillo World Headquarters is back in style with a limited-edition pop-up at South Congress Hotel. The collection offers vintage-inspired merchandise with 100 percent of proceeds supporting local Austin artists and music venues. Patrons can shop the exclusive memorabilia, including shirts, socks and bandanas that feature takes on the famous Armadillo World logo with select shirts designed in collaboration with local artists. The line also features home goods and other knickknacks like candles, lighters, incense trays as well as local music books. Visit their shop at South Congress Hotel, 1603 South Congress Ave.
The holidays are always best with a little sparkle, and luckily Loveweld has a new studio on South Congress with all the glitz! Their newest space is the perfect stop to add to your holiday shopping list for those looking for a bit of bling for the ones they love. Whether you’re interested in dainty pieces or a bold statement, Loveweld offers a wide range of 14k gold jewelry with something for everyone. Shoppers can schedule a 30-minute permanent jewelry session with a jewelry tailor who will guide them to their favorite style and perfect fit before zapping it into place, receiving a bracelet and a memory guaranteed to last a lifetime.
The glitter of the holidays continues to shine at South Congress Hotel! Handcrafted in Austin, VADA Jewelry carefully crafts the finest materials and offers a vintage collection that contains a discerning curation of rare and designer antiques. Their eyewear is handmade in Japan and has been spotted on celebrities such as Bowen Yang and Bad Bunny. Their latest collection was made in partnership with Texas Sun singer Leon Bridges. Those looking to splurge a bit more on their jewelry and eyewear this holiday season can visit the shop at South Congress Hotel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.