Specialties
The Clothing Company carries sportswear, outerwear, footwear, accessories, and blankets. Our brands represent classic Northern Michigan style: Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia, Kuhl, Sorel, Minnetonka, Filson, Toad & Company, Sperry, Tribal Sportswear, Birkenstock, Vera Bradley and Smartwool are a few of our customers favorites.
History
Established in 1975.
In 1974, Jim Mabee took a trip north in search of a better life for his family. He made it as far as Charlevoix and was captivated by the small picturesque town. Jim called his wife Sue from the payphone in front of Neff’s Market and asked “Would you like to know where we are going to live?” A few months later the family packed a U-Haul and headed to Charlevoix. Along for the ride were their 4 children, 2 dogs, a cat and a horse. The Clothing Company was officially established in April of 1975.
The Clothing Company has been a fixture in Charlevoix for three generations. We have an amazing staff that we consider part of our family. Our customers come from miles away and just down the street. We are grateful to have our family all nearby and our customers as our friends. We continue to strive to make you feel like you are coming home when you walk in the door, just like Jim and Sue did.
Meet the Business Owner: Annie O.
Annie and her husband Cole Oosthuizen moved to Charlevoix in 2018 to learn how to operate The Clothing Company with her mother Jacqueline. In 2023 Jacqueline retired after 28 years of ownership, making Annie and Cole The Clothing Company's third generation owners.
When Annie and Cole aren't at The Clothing Company you can find them walking their high-energy rescue pup, Ava, hiking our amazing local conservancies, swimming in Lake Michigan, cooking nutritious meals, and getting involved with community organizations they care about.