Shop Local: Disco Dolphin gives second hand clothing another chance
Updated: 3 days ago
From vintage Christmas sweaters to customizable jewelry, Disco Dolphin is bringing a colorful twist to secondhand shopping in Statesville.
Owned by Haley Vizz, Disco Dolphin is a curated secondhand shop focused on distinctive fashion, personal service and making local shopping an experience. Vizz, a former hairstylist with 10 years of experience in the industry, opened the business with a goal of helping customers feel empowered through clothing while keeping wearable items out of landfills.
Rather than offering traditional thrift store inventory, Vizz handpicks each item to give the shop its own personality. The space is designed to be a welcoming alternative to big-box retailers and online shopping.
“I think the experience makes me unique because it’s not just boring white walls,” said Vizz. “We make customers feel happy, special and seen. I feel like our fun aesthetics just make people happy when they walk through the door. Or if they walk down the sidewalk and see our displays, they’re just automatically drawn to it.”
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can expect vintage Christmas sweaters, including the classic “ugly” sweater style, along with grab-and-go gifts such as earrings, jewelry and hair glitter.
The shop is also planning seasonal promotions, including a charm bar special and another $1 sale. The sales feature themed piles of clothing placed on the store floor, with each item priced at $1. Previous sales have included donated clothing benefiting a local animal-related organization, as well as vintage inventory.
Customers can also visit the charm bar to create personalized necklaces and bracelets or purchase gift cards for holiday presents.
“For affordable gift ideas, I really think that the charm bar is a really fun gift idea. It’s a custom gift idea too, so it makes it that much more special,” said Vizz. “You can pick a piece of jewelry, whether it’s a necklace or a bracelet, and create something custom for somebody based on who they are as a person.”
Vizz acknowledged that online retailers such as Amazon and traditional mall shopping present challenges for small businesses. However, she emphasized the importance of supporting local shops and the personal impact that community shopping can have.
Looking ahead, Vizz hopes to eventually move into a larger storefront and potentially open a few additional locations while maintaining the shop's distinctive identity rather than turning it into a franchise.
Disco Dolphin is located in Statesville. Shoppers can learn more at shopdiscodolphin.com or follow @shopdiscodolphin on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Comments