Civic Threads on Elm St.

First Friday started out a little slow last night; however, by the end of the eveing, Elm Street was PACKED. Especially busy was the new kid in town, CIVIC THREADS. Civic Threads, located at 527 South Elm Street, is part clothing store, part silk screening shop, part handmade-etsy-like shop. Clothing is mostly unisex, soft cotton and cotton blend. The store seems to be attracting a broad demographic-- from the artsy, urban, tattooed crowd to suburban moms with children in strollers. Everyone loves a comfy T and warm hoodie. Our personal favorites were the shirts and mugs that said "I heart-icon GSO." Modeled after the NYC logo, Greensboro's version has our airport 3-letter code and a GREEN heart!

Civic Threads is located in the building that originally housed Coe Grocery and Seed, an Elm Street institution. Now, Coe is located in the building next door and Civic Threads is in the two-story "Coe" Building. We're sharing this photo with our friends at Weekend Reflection. We'd love to see the video the man in the black suit was making. Who knows, we may even be in it!

Comments

[Jane Mitchell]

I haven't seen any of the "I love Gso" tees yet, but they should prove popular. Maybe you can feature one later.

[Janis]

Great idea, Jane. Will you model one for us?

[Jane Mitchell]

Doubt that would boost the sales.

[Janis Of So Cal]

Fun shop,I wish them much success! They look straight out of "Portlandia" apparently they are part of the same vibe in Greensboro. Hhhmmm are we ready to open?,Lets see" Banner garland?Check! Outdated form of media artfully stacked? Check! Paper Lanterns? Check! Film Maker who is really a waiter in full Hipster garb? Double check!!! Fling open the doors! Welcome!

[Oakland Daily Photo]

He looks like a blast from the past. A Mod, not a Rocker.

[Janis]

Janis and "Oakland"

As usual, you Californians are soooooooooo spot on with your observations!

[ann nz]

when you go in without kids, you can spend the whole day in the shop.