02/26/2026
Local Spotlight: Bazara
Owned by dynamic mother & daughter duo Charlie Vernlund and Clista Bradford, Bazara is a globally-inspired oasis in the heart of Downtown. Following the tragic Downtown fire and destruction of Charlie's Bazaar in 2020 and the challenges of the pandemic, Charlie and Clista reimagined what their business could be and opened Bazara in May of 2022.
Read more about BAZARA's journey on our blog: https://downtownalexandria.org/2026/02/23/bazaras-rise-from-the-ashes