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Friday, February 5, 2010
King Street Style: Gaga Edition
Style stalking Charleston's most fashionable folk
Posted by Erica Jackson on Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 4:27 PM
- Olivia Gossett
Olivia Gossett style stalked Kwan Fuller at Gaga Day in the Square last week.
Where did you get your outfit? "Some of it is thrift, and some of it is from other places. Just from all over, really."
Who or what is your style inspiration? "Edie Sedgwick and Audrey Hepburn."
Friday, January 29, 2010
Charleston Fashion Week announces 2010 schedule
Mychael Knight, Carol Hannah Whitfield, Marysia featured designers
Posted by Erica Jackson on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Today Charleston Magazine announced the line-up for Charleston Fashion Week 2010, set for March 16-20. The schedule features some old standards, new names, and a few surprising omissions as well.
Things kick off Tuesday night with the Emerging Designer Competition, featuring up-and-comers Uriel Zamora, Barbara Beach, Julia Faye Davison, Anna Lassiter, Hannalei Taylor, Larika Page, Chelsie Ravenell, and Jamie Lin Snider. At the end of the night, the three finalists will be announced. They’ll be presented with a design challenge and asked to produce a garment or garments to present on the runway Saturday night.
Wednesday’s show features shows from Monkee’s of Daniel Island, Banana Republic, and Sucker Jeans, making their full line debut. The second half includes newcomers House of Sage, preppy Palm Avenue, and the evening’s featured designer, Project Runway’s Mychael Knight.
On to Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Catwalk for Kids luncheon lasts from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The first half has shows from Eden Boheme (Anna Lassiter’s store), Tommy Bahama, Copper Penny, and Hampden Clothing. After the break, the “Rock the Runway” model competition is sure to liven things up, before shows from Seeking Indigo, Pearl, and featured designer Mary Porter.
On Friday, Teal, Mary Mojo, and the ever-popular Biton take over the first half of the night, while V2V, Laroque, and Gwynn’s are on board for the second. Wrapping it all up is featured designer Ashley Reid, aka Clewis Reid, who was one of the six finalists at CFW’s 2008 Emerging Designer Competition.
Saturday morning, the Bridal Couture show features shows from White, Belle Couture, Bella Bridal, Maddison Row and Bella Bridesmaid, and LulaKate. Project Runway finalist Carol Hannah Whitfield is the featured designer for the bridal show. The culmination of the week, Saturday night features a face-off from the three Emerging Designer finalists followed by a show from featured designer Marysia Reeves, last year’s Emerging Designer winner. After the grand prize winner is announced, the always-glam Fashion Finale party will wrap up the week.
A week-long pass is on sale for $235. Individual show tickets are $45-$50. The Friday night Finale party is $100. This is sure to be the most popular Fashion Week yet, so get your tickets soon.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Art Institute's Passion for Fashion winner announced
Demetrius Washington shows the South does have style
Posted by Caitlyn Chimento on Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 7:00 AM
“I was always a bit interested in fashion, but it was really attending my first live fashion show, Charleston Fashion Week, that confirmed my passion,” he says.Â
His award includes a $3,000 tuition scholarship to study Fashion & Retail Management at The Art Institute of Charleston, a chance to compete in the National Passion for Fashion Competition, a trip to New York to see runway shows and meet the staff of Seventeen magazine, and a $500 shopping spree. If he wins the national competition, he will receive a full scholarship to an Art Institute school.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Poe hosting weekend sale
Clearing out for a fresh start
Posted by Erica Jackson on Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
CFW announces 2010 semi-finalists
Line-up includes models, children's designer
Posted by Erica Jackson on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Charleston Fashion Week recently announced the eight semi-finalists for the 2010 Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast. Five of the finalists are from the Charleston area, two of them recognizable from the city’s various fashion events — Chelsie Ravenel and Anna Lassiter are models as well as designers. The other Charlestonians include Barbara Beach, Jamie Lin Snider, and Julia Faye Davison. Rounding out the competition are Larika Page of Lithia Springs, Ga., Hannalei Taylor of Monroe, N.C., and Uriel Zamora of Hialeah, Fla. Uriel’s the youngest at 23, and the oldest is Larika, at 31. For the first time in CFW history (well, besides Marysia’s occasional kid’s swimsuits), Barbara Beach presents a children’s line.
All eight designers will debut their spring collections opening night of Charleston Fashion Week in March. Three finalists will advance to the design challenge of the competition (a la Project Runway) which culminates under the tents in Marion Square on March 20. The grand prize winner will receive a free runway show at CFW 2011, a booth at the AmericasMart® Atlanta Apparel Market, a $15,000 website from F22 Design, and $1,000 cash prize. Learn more about the semi-finalists at charlestonfashionweek.com.
In other CFW news, Project Runway finalist Carol Hannah Whitfield will debut her collection during the Bridal Couture Show.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Architectural accessories at Blue Bicycle Books
Book-cessories
Posted by Imee Cuison on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 4:00 AM
- Katie Johnston
Though trained as architects, Katie Johnston and Lauren Sanchez have recently branched out into a new kind of design world: architecturally-inspired accessories. Both women attended the Auburn University School of Architecture, and they incorporate their skills into their jewelry and handbags. Blue Bicycle Books will host a “Book-cessories” event featuring their pieces on Thurs. Dec. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sanchez is the part owner with her husband, Jonathan, of the popular used book store.
Sanchez, co-owner of the bookstore with her husband Jonathan, came up with the idea for L_Design handbags from the piles of fabric her architectural firm planned to throw out. She realized these throwaways could be put to good use as clutches, wallets, and shoulder bags. The purses are offered in eclectic modern, retro, and classic upholstery fabrics.
Johnston’s necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are made from a variety of materials including sterling silver, gold fill, and reused materials like CMYK newspaper aluminum printing plates, aluminum building flashing, HVAC grills, beads, and pearls. The pieces exhibit architectural principles of form, texture, structure and light in a wearable form and can be previewed on her website.
Enjoy a glass of champagne and a quick snack as you support these local designers at this one-night-only event.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Men's shopping night on Upper King
Because everyone needs a little help
Posted by Caroline Eubanks on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Stock up on basics at Spooney's warehouse sale
Spooney steals
Posted by Imee Cuison on Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Proud Mary, Candy Shop team up for holiday sale
Hope and Fashion
Posted by Caroline Eubanks on Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 4:00 AM
The new Hope and Union Coffee Co. on St. Philip Street hosts a collaborative holiday shopping event between Candy Shop Vintage and Proud Mary this weekend.
Deirdre Zahl, of Candy Shop, collects unique vintage jewelry collected from antique markets all over the country, while the sustainable designs of Proud Mary include purses, pillows, and more inspired by the founders’ travels. Harper Poe, one of the designers behind Proud Mary, owns Hope and Union with her husband John Vergel de Dios.
The sale will be on Sat. Dec. 12 from 1-5 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 13 from 12-4 p.m. and will include light holiday beverages and snacks, including sweets from Sugar and eggnog. Zahl’s husband, DJ Jaz, will be providing music. More information can be found here.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Vintage and cheap bling at S.C. Thrift's holiday auction
All proceeds benefit C4W
Posted by Caroline Eubanks on Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 4:00 AM
South Carolina Thrift & Resale hosts a Holiday Auction on Thurs., Dec. 10 from 5-9 p.m. The sale will serve as a fundraiser for the Center for Women, which will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the live and silent auctions. There will also be a "Bling Bling" jewelry sale with over 2,000 pieces for shoppers to search through. The best part is that nothing is over $18. When you get famished from the power shopping, enjoy the provided light refreshments. S.C. Thrift & Resale is still accepting gently used furniture, lamps, paintings, and other home goods for the auction. Call (843) 971-0552 for more details.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sucker Jeans have Junk in the Trunk
Don't be a sucker ... Check out this trunk show
Posted by Caroline Eubanks on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Sucker Jeans, the original seersucker jean company based in Charleston, is hosting a trunk show on Tues., Dec. 1. The “Night of Mint Juleps & Seersucker” will be held at the Sucker Jeans showroom at 138 St. Philip Street's second floor, next to Redux Art Gallery. Guests can try on a pair of the uniquely southern jeans while mixing with the fashionable and dancing to the music of DJ Daniel Seltzer.
Doors open at 4 p.m., but the music runs from 5-8:30 p.m. Ben Arnold Beverage Company will be co-sponsoring the event, so expect plenty of beverages. They'll have samples to sell from the men’s and women’s lines, a slideshow of their recent press mentions, and will show sketches of their upcoming fall line. The spring line is already here, so attendees may also get a sneak peek of it.
If you can’t make it to the show, you can purchase the jeans at Monkee’s on Daniel Island or Style Exchange in Mt. Pleasant.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Shop local this Black Friday
When Black Friday Comes
Posted by Marina Fleming on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Forget getting up at the crack of dawn and swarming the big box retailers this Black Friday — Charleston’s local boutiques are offering some great deals of their own. And most of the time, you don’t even have to get up at an ungodly hour to reap the benefits.
Eden Boheme is offering 15-30 percent off home accessories, furniture, designer pillows, special-order wallpaper, gift certificates, fall clothes, and all holiday shipments. They’re also hosting a Candace Romeo trunk show featuring new hobos and clutches.
Vanity, soon to be Bijuju, is offering 50 percent off entire purchases from 8-10 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sunday. Regular hour deals include 20-40 percent off sales based on total purchase.
Cynthia Rowley’s sale begins on Black Friday and goes through the weekend with 20 percent off all full-priced merchandise from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and up to 70 percent off select items Friday through Sunday. There will also be a raffle to win a signature Cynthia Rowley wishbone necklace.
Thera M. boutique on Daniel Island is giving 30 percent off the entire store, excluding sale items, on Friday.
Also on Daniel Island, Monkee's is offering 25 percent off your entire purchase Friday and Saturday. Certain restrictions apply.
House of Sage is offering a storewide 20 percent off and additional deals for early birds. The first 10 customers on Friday will receive 20 percent off their next purchase and the first 15 customers on Saturday will receive a free tote by Corey Lynn Calter. To make the most of the weekend shopping extravaganza, House of Sage encourages out-of-towners to call in their orders and they will either hold the orders or ship them directly.
Iheart is hosting their biggest sale of the year on Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. From 10 a.m.-noon, you’ll get 40 percent off new merchandise, from 12-3 p.m., it’s 30 percent off, and from 3-6 p.m., it’ll be 20 percent off.
Pop-up shop Novel hosts their Black Friday Market on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with goods from local designers Proud Mary, Libbie Home, Cindy Johnson, Candace Romeo, Textile, and Gretta’s Specialties.
Cose Belle is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday with 20 percent off all merchandise all day, including furniture. If you show up between 8-10 a.m., you’ll get a $35 gift card toward future purchases of $100 or more. Shoppers will enjoy hot apple cider, champagne, and cookies.
The Rose Knot on King Street hosts their Holiday Sale on Friday with affordable handmade gifts like pillows, aprons, accessories, and artwork. Additionally, they’ll have fabric, trims and sewing notions for sale.
At StyleXchange all weekend, if you buy one item, you can get another item 50 percent off. This excludes denim and clearance items. Select denim is up to 75 percent off.
Stop by Wink in Avondale on Friday to enjoy mimosas and 20 percent off new items from 12-3 p.m.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Stella Nova offers free Monday Night Manscaping
Pampering, man style
Posted by Marina Fleming on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:19 AM
You may have thought Stella Nova was just for her, but even dudes can enjoy the salon/spa's offerings. Stella Nova is hosting Just for Him, a free men's appreciation night, on Mon., Nov. 23 from 6-8 p.m. By the sounds of it, the salons will turn into man caves offering head, neck, and shoulder massages, scalp treatments, neck trims, brow waxing, and hand massages. Additionally, each store will have unique offerings, so you can even jump from store to store.
The downtown location will have food from Tacone, beer from King Street Grille, and fashion guides from Oops Clothing. Mt. Pleasant will have a golf clinic and raffle, while West Ashley will have a local doctor on hand giving basic health screenings. Other goodies to look forward to are complimentary cigars and instructions on how to achieve that perfect bow-tie and shave.
Attendees can even make it home before kick off, as Stella Nova made sure not to conflict with anyone's NFL obsession. Food and drinks will be on hand from local restaurants at all locations along with a wealth of giveaways. Just for Him will take place at the Downtown, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, and Summerville locations.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Urban Outfitters picks up Marysia's swim line
Debut set for spring 2010, Anthropologie deal in the works
Posted by Marina Fleming on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Following CFW, Marysia headed to Miami for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim where her pieces were eyed by numerous other companies like Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated (for their swimsuit issue), and Teen Vogue.
PR representative Jackie Tyler reports that while the Mercedes Fashion Week was tough, it was worth it. "It was a huge undertaking, but it's paid off," Tyler says. "It's really just been overwhelming."
In preparation of her spring 2010 Urban Outfitters debut, Marysia has temporarily moved out to Los Angeles to oversee the production of her swimwear. Despite the increase in production, she's committed to keeping her product in the U.S. and the quality sound. She uses a high-end fabric made in Italy that is environmentally friendly.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Novel pops up on King Street
A Novel approach to shopping
Posted by Caroline Eubanks on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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