Beloved Lafayette Gift Shop Announces It Is Closing

LAFAYETTE, La. - The Silver Suitcase, a longtime Lafayette gift shop located in the Super Target shopping center on the corner of Ambassador Caffery and Kaliste Saloom Road, will be closing.

Owners Make Announcement on Social Media of Closing

Owner Crystal Rogers took to Facebook to announce that after 18 years, the store will soon shut down. The post did not specify an exact closing date.

What The Silver Suitcase Is Known For

The Silver Suitcase has been known over the years as a gift shop that sells jewelry, candles, home decor, baby gifts, and local Acadiana exclusives.

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The Silver Suitcase's Lafayette History

The store originally opened in 2003 as a local jewelry and gift boutique. It became a popular destination known for its personalized customer service.

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Store Expanded in 2021

In 2021, The Silver Suitcase expanded, doubling its size from 1,125 square feet to 2,250 square feet.

When Will The Silver Suitcase Close?

When we learn more about the store's official closing, we'll be sure to pass that information along.

And while we know it's a tough economic environment out there, we'll continue to urge shoppers in Acadiana to patronize locally owned businesses as much as possible.

We wish the owners of The Silver Suitcase the best of luck in life's next chapter and offer congratulations for serving customers for nearly two decades with such great care and class.