Dec. 2 headlines: Blue Hem, a denim boutique, opens a pop-up shop in Latta Arcade

Looking to buy some fancy pants in uptown? You’re in luck — Blue Hem, a Charlotte-based denim boutique, has opened a pop-up shop in Latta Arcade, the Observer’s Katherine Peralta reported.

The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m through Dec. 31.

Blue Hem is an “upscale jeans boutique,” selling “high-quality denim apparel for men and women,” according to the Peralta article.

I’m assuming “upscale jeans” means “nicer jeans than my Wranglers from Target.” Yep, just saw prices — $150-$300. But they look fancy.

The store hoped to open its first standalone location this fall in South End, but the opening date has been pushed back to late February. It will be located in Camden Gallery.

Until then, you can get your fancy jeans in Latta Arcade.

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Photo: Mark Hames/Charlotte Observer

This story was originally published December 1, 2015 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Dec. 2 headlines: Blue Hem, a denim boutique, opens a pop-up shop in Latta Arcade."