Charleston Fashion Week

From Awkward to Assured — Interview with Project Runway finalist, Carol Hannah Whitfield

“Awkward doesn’t even begin to explain myself during childhood …” Carol Hannah Whitfield laughs and sips on her coffee, sitting across the table from me. It’s not every day I get a chance to sit in a coffeehouse with a Project Runway finalist, let alone an opportunity to pick their brain. “Do you remember your [...]

Charleston Fashion Week 2010 has come to an end

Charleston Fashion Week 2010 has wrapped up for another year. Some noteworthy happenings from Friday and Saturday night: – Top Shows of Friday night: Teal, LaRoque Studio Boutique and Gwynns -Featured designer and best show of Friday night, Clewis Reid by Ashley Reid, was full of color-blocked garments in off-beat warm tones. She incorporated hints [...]

Thursday night re-cap of Charleston Fashion Week 2010

Highlights: – Favorites: Eden Boheme, Hampden and Mary Porter – Mary Porter’s models sauntered slowly down the runway in sheer parisian elegance and beautiful fabrics – An emotional connection to the audience would create more hype with the Rock the Runway Model Competition Lots to discuss about Thursday night of Charleston Fashion Week 2010! A [...]

The Who, What, Where and When of Charleston Fashion Week

I know I’m not the only one who feels like Charleston Fashion Week 2009 was just a blink of an eye away; and now suddenly it’s Wednesday night of Charleston Fashion Week 2010 and it certainly doesn’t feel like the second night in. Besides the usual minor tweaks and changes, I don’t think we could [...]

Never stop challenging yourself – an interview with designer Lindsey Carter

Lindsey Carter is proof positive that hard work, determination and experience pays off. Designing her own prom dresses in high school is just the beginning. After finishing a psychology degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lindsey spent two years at the Fashion Institute of Technology achieving an Associate of Applied Science [...]

Feeling good about doing something you love – An interview with designer Ashley Reid

Walking into the Sullivan’s Island home, it was immediately apparent that talent and creativity had made a living here. Decorated with a classy blend of southern charm and an eclectic beach ambiance, it was a true resemblance of it’s owner, Ashley Reid. A designer, entrepreneur, jewelry maker, environmentalist and teacher, Ashley wears many hats on [...]

Summing up Charleston Fashion Week 2009

Femininity, rock ‘n’ roll and eco-friendly fashion were trends among the runway at Charleston Fashion Week. Starting Tuesday with the six semi-finalists of the emerging designer competition, we were graced with models in bright, colorful prints – floral and vintage were popular – in addition to very feminine silhouettes and classic lines. Several designers, including [...]

What a week!

What an awesome, high-energy week! Some things worth mentioning: On Monday, I was privileged to spend my time in Susan Michelle trying on shoes for a photo shoot. Any woman’s dream! Why the photo shoot? Susan Michelle is going to be featured in World Shoe Association Magazine and I was the lucky one chosen to [...]

Charleston Fashion Week is here!

Just a quick note to say that the 2009 Charleston Fashion Week is finally here! The festivities kicked off Tuesday, March 24th with the semi-finalists of the Emerging Designers Contest. The tents are bigger and better than last year and now showcases a nightly accessories lounge. No pictures uploaded yet, but stayed tuned for details! [...]

Charleston Fashion Week promises bigger and better for 2nd annual event

More than 40 cities and countries have nationally and internationally notable fashion weeks and Charleston is one of them. The success of the first Charleston Fashion Week in 2007, sponsored by Charleston Magazine, set the foundation for a forecasted bigger and better 2nd annual fashion week, commencing on the 25th of this month. With five [...]