Monday, May 21, 2012

Cynthia Rowley moving to Lower King June 1

Style shift

Posted by Deanna Kerley on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:00 AM

The downtown Cynthia Rowley store is packing up and moving out — but they're not going far. They're simply relocating from 341 King Street to 178 King Street on June 1.

The new location will be next door to Vieux Temps – which is below John Pope Antiques – and on the same side of the street as the Charleston Library Society. Cynthia Rowley Regional Events Manager Lindsay Fleege says there’s not a specific reason for the move. “[We] really don’t have a move reason like rent or size of space,” she says. The company looked for a place that better fit their brand. “We are happy to still call King Street home after nearly four years in the Holy City,” Fleege adds.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Proud Mary unveils new textile collection

Straight Out of Africa

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM

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Local textile company Proud Mary recently unveiled their newest handmade collection, direct from Mali, West Africa. It includes naturally dyed mud cloth in bright colors, polka-dotted and striped tie-dye, and crochet. Owner Harper Poe works with artisans around the world to create her products, making sure that they're given a fair wage for their work. Check out the line here.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Cos Bar featured in new Target program

Owners to make appearance at local launch

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:20 AM

562111_353555358035545_129516587106091_948754_1127671182_n.jpgThis month, Target is launching a new program called The Shops at Target, which highlights limited-edition products from specialty stores from around the country. They’re kicking things off on Sun. May 6 with five different collections including Cos Bar, an upscale cosmetics boutique located on King Street.

Founded in Aspen in 1976, Cos Bar now has 12 locations nationwide. The King Street shop, which opened in 2010, is the chain’s first East Coast location. To celebrate the Target partnership, Cos Bar owners Lily and Oliver Garfield will be at the Citadel Mall Target store on Sunday.

The other featured Shops at Target boutiques include The Candy Store (San Francisco), Polka Dog Bakery (Boston), Privet House (Greenwich, Conn.), and The Webster (Miami). The featured products will be on sale through June 16. Find out more right here.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Charleston Garment Manufactory is a go

More than $15,000 raised for new design studio

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM

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Local seamstress Heather Koonse has been busy as a bee at her King Street sewing studio, the Rose Knot, for several years now. When the workload got to be too much, she decided to expand — but she needed help. So she came up with the idea for the Charleston Garment Manufactory, and she posted it on Indiegogo in an attempt to raise enough money to get started. Her fundraising goal was $15,000, and she raised $15,075 in just a few short weeks.

Koonse plans to use the Manufactory to elevate the quality of design in Charleston. Much like at the Rose Knot, Manufactory workers will help local designers bring their sketches to fruition by doing the technical tasks that some designers either don’t know how or don’t have time to do. They’ll consult with designers, help edit their collections, make patterns and samples, and grade multiple sizes. “If you’re an individual designer, you physically cannot do it all yourself and make money,” Koonse says.

Although Koonse will be accepting clients from throughout the Southeast, she thinks that Charleston alone has enough designers to keep her and her future employees busy. Her past clients have included many Charleston Fashion Week alumni.

Koonse is currently searching for a space for the Manufactory as well as experienced employees. The funds raised will go toward industrial machines, professional fabric cutting tools, and a training program for future seamstresses. She also plans to take out a small business loan to cover additional costs. Find out more at theroseknot.com.

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Vintage preppy New York shop pops up at JLinSnider tonight

DD172 Descends

Posted by Erica Jackson Curran on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:00 AM

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JLinSnider is hosting a pop-up shop with Local 172 on Thurs. April 19. The Local 172 Trading Post, recently opened in TriBecCa, specializes in vintage finds for men and women from classic brands like L.L. Bean, Pendleton, and Ralph Lauren.

Though just a few weeks old, the shop has already gotten some major press from the likes of Time Out NY, Vogue, and the New York Times thanks to its unique provenance and setting. David Chang and David Barnett started out at Brooklyn Flea selling thrift store finds and screenprinted T-shirts, and they eventually set up shop in the lobby of music and publishing business DD172, where they work as creative directors. Most of the pieces are priced below $75.

JLinSnider is going all out for the event, presented by DD172 and Visualive. DD172 founder Damon Dash will be in attendance, and event co-sponsor BluRoc Records will have performances from Mckenzie Eddy, Kat CHR, and DJ Boogie Dash. You'll also find a photography exhibit by BluRoc Magazine and American Nu Magazine editor Raquel Horn.

The event is free and will go on from 7-11 p.m. Find out more info here.

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