Our Journey Began with a Question

The path for UpStyled Goods & Salon started in 1992 with the formation of a family-owned contract cut and sew company, Trotters Sewing Company (TSC). Todd and Lori Trotter, second generation of the Trotter family, always asked themselves, "Why don't we make our own products?"

2020 wasn't the time

That question led them to create ReTexstyled, an upcycled brand using leftover fabrics and other textile supplies from TSC for their products. Their planned debut for this brand was to be in 2020, but a worldwide pandemic stopped that.

2022 brings new hopes

In 2022, Todd and Lori were ready to revisit their hopes for ReTexstyled, and they began looking for a place to sell their products. A small salon building in Downtown Asheboro went up for sale, and with a big push from their daughters, Shea, Emma and Annabeth, Todd and Lori took a leap of faith.

The Past & Future Merge

Trollinger Construction of Asheboro was hired, and the family made plans for a store, but their plans did not include a salon. After learning about the history of the building, however, and watching the community continue to come and go through the doors even during early renovations, the Trotters made a decision to keep the salon which had served Downtown Asheboro since 1964. The building was divided into two sections, one for the retail store and one for the salon. Two windows which had long been bricked in were uncovered. Sunlight began to shine in new parts of the building, and a new glass door was added for salon customers. UpStyled Goods & Salon opened in 2023. The Trotters and their girls are involved in managing operations. And Todd and Lori are finally making their own products.

October, 2023

The Grand Opening Celebration of Upstyled Goods & Salon was in October of 2023. Today, it is home to ReTexstyled products, many local artisans goods, and a beautifully decorated space for a salon that will continue to serve the Asheboro community well into the future.

Our Mission

To showcase artists from different paths in one place, and show the importance of supporting small businesses and goods Made in NC/USA to help local communities and artists thrive.