LOCALS
WORLD
See cities through the eyes of their creators — the designers, artisans, and storytellers shaping culture from the inside out.
Locals World is a creative studio and collective connecting brands, boutiques, and communities through design, storytelling, and local collaboration.
From the East Coast to the wild West, our city-based guides, pop-ups, and editorial features highlight women-led and artisan-driven brands creating beauty with purpose.
Explore our latest collaborations, curated gift guides, and Locals Closet collections — where every piece and story is rooted in connection, craft, and community.
Locals Closet introduces emerging designers and conscious labels to new markets through capsule collections, digital features, and in-person events at local boutiques.
At the heart of everything we do is belonging — helping brands and creatives feel at home wherever they land, while strengthening local economies and celebrating the visionaries shaping culture today.
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Locals World — Editorial Intro
Locals World exists where creativity and place intersect.
We uncover the spirit of cities through the people shaping them — the makers, designers, and storytellers whose work connects culture with community.
Our stories and collaborations celebrate the artistry of living locally — wherever you are — transforming the familiar into something meaningful, beautiful, and shared.
Work With Us
At Locals World, we collaborate with women-led brands, emerging designers, and boutique hotels to craft storytelling that feels human, elevated, and real.
Our focus is on creativity with purpose — connecting brands to culture and community through content, design, and experience. Each partnership is rooted in authenticity, built to expand your presence into new markets and meaningful audiences.
Ways We Collaborate
• Creative direction & brand styling
• Editorial storytelling & designer interviews
• City-to-city brand campaigns
• UGC & content creation
• Hotel & travel partnerships
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✶ READ OUR JOURNAL ✶
✶ READ OUR JOURNAL ✶
A Study of Connection, Culture & Conscious Design
Exploring how empathy shapes what we buy, and why it matters.
Through letters to artisans and locals, this inaugural volume of Locals World Research Magazine studies the bridge between craftsmanship and consumer — where designers become the link between makers and markets.
Featuring insights from Rosemary Hallgarten, interviews with Krop Jeans, and The Framework designed for women who want to feel seen in the brands they choose, this 38-page issue explores how emotion and empathy influence buying decisions — from the trade-show floor to the artisan’s hands.
A visual research journal uncovering what truly connects us: craft, culture, and conscious design.