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ABOUT US
OUR MISSION IS "STYLE FOR ALL"
Our story began in 1988, when Karen Thompson, a long-time local business owner, opened her first store, Lace Silhouettes Lingerie, in Peddler's Village. What started as a single boutique has since grown into ten retail brands across sixteen stores throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and most recently, Maryland.
Karen’s guests directly inspired her idea for Cotton Company. Shoppers at Lace Silhouettes Lingerie frequently asked for cotton pajamas, sparking her vision to open a store that sold all things cotton. In the fall of 1993, Karen brought that vision to life with the opening of Cotton Company's flagship store in Peddler's Village, Pennsylvania.The store originally sold cotton-only products, such as pajamas, towels, sheets, clothing, and gifts. Karen quickly realized her guests were drawn most to the clothes, leading Cotton Company to evolve into a destination for effortlessly stylish, everyday fashion.
For over thirty years, Cotton Company has offered trend-conscious looks from workdays to weekends, always striving to curate the best selection of contemporary clothing for the modern woman.
Karen Thompson getting ready for Apple Festival in Peddler’s Village in November 1995
The outside of Cotton Company after the blizzard of 1996
In 1997, Karen brought the styles her clients loved to the shore with the opening of a second Cotton Company location in Cape May, New Jersey. The shop originally lived inside Congress Hall prior to its restoration, with its entrance located where the Blue Pig Tavern stands today. It later found its permanent home on the Washington Street Mall, where it continues to welcome shoppers today. The most recent addition to the Cotton Company franchise opened in Annapolis, Maryland in 2023. Today, both the Cape May and Annapolis locations offer an unparalleled selection of clothing for both men and women.
Over the years, Cotton Company has proudly contributed to many fashion shows, fundraising events, local town traditions, and Girls Day Out shopping parties. We’ve been honored to be voted Best Clothing Store in both Peddler’s Village and Cape May. We truly believe there’s something for everyone in our stores. While our guests love the product, they return for the personal, knowledgeable service you can't find anywhere else.
You can always expect personalized service from our experienced staff and stylists. From the moment you walk through our doors, we welcome you as a friend and treat you as part of the family.