A TALE of two cities
By Allison Hancin
COMB THROUGH
VINTAGE THREADS
AT THE RAT'S NEST
After snacking on tasty arepas at
Sabor Latin Street Grill, you're on
a mission to fill some time before
a concert at Neighborhood
Theatre. From the moment you
step into The Rat's Nest's playful,
muraled storefront, you're
transported back to a time of
Atari video games and 1980s
band T-shirts. Passing time won't
be difficult here.
Off the beaten path in Charlotte's
edgy NoDa neighborhood, The
Rat's Nest offers old-school-
style seekers an escape from
everyday and contemporary
fashion. Regulars stop in to
browse the latest additions of
Western wear, concert T-shirts
and funky apparel. But they're
never in a hurry; shoppers
frequently chat with the owner
and staff while relaxing on
the couches reminiscent of a
community living room.
To get ready for your upcoming
concert, you trade in your brand-
name button-down for a vintage
henley and a throwback baseball
cap. Waving goodbye to the new
friends you've made, you're on
your way to the show.
To restock your closet
with vintage wonders
from The Rat's Nest,
visit facebook.com/
ratsnestvintageclothes
PHOTO BY ERIC GADDY
CASUAL
BY DAY
46 FEBRUARY 2017