It's that time of year again. Charleston Fashion Week is here. Once again I'll be armed with my camera out and about around the tents on the hunt for stylish folks.
It's that time of year again. Charleston Fashion Week is here. Once again I'll be armed with my camera out and about around the tents on the hunt for stylish folks.
Photograph by Charlotte Elizabeth
Scott Carpenter is the community manager of Yelp Charleston (aka “The Yelp Guy”) and box office manager at Charleston Fashion Week® (CFW). He geeks out about Charleston and beer on a daily basis. You’ll find him collecting koozies and shoes, both for the same reason. They protect what gets him going! You can find Scott at @YelpCharleston on Instagram and Twitter.
Photograph by Ruta Elvikyte
As it turns out, volunteering can be surprisingly beneficial, not only for others, but also for yourself. In 2012, a series of events led me into the very crowded pool of job seekers in a very down economy. The decision was already made that I wanted to find a new focus to shape my future career path using an out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new type of approach. Marketing and events were my passion, but my previous position didn’t leave me with the expertise in those fields that I needed. What better way to get a crash course than to volunteer my time at events within the local community?
One of the first opportunities I came across was an application to volunteer for Charleston Fashion Week®. My initial thought was that it would be fun to get involved with such a large-scale, high-energy event. My availability was pretty “wide open” due to my current employment status, so I offered to be available anytime to increase my chances of being chosen. I was selected to be the lead volunteer in charge of the box office. Although the image of swiping credit cards and printing tickets wasn’t all too glamorous, I was excited to be part of the team.
Photograph by jballiet
I couldn’t have been more wrong about that expectation. It didn’t take long to realize this position demanded much more than your standard “enjoy the show” salutation. I was training and managing other volunteers, problem solving lost or missing tickets, and creating solutions to problems we didn’t even know existed. The box office team and I were on the front line of making sure that every guest had their tickets and were happy about the overall experience. Plus, they all arrive at about the same time… no pressure. As the week went on, the tasks became more familiar, but the stakes became higher as the shows were sold out, leaving no room for error. I quickly had to adapt the role based on the task at hand.
In only five days of volunteering, I was able to accomplish more than working for five months. New friendships were created that are still intact today, networking doors were opened that turned into long-term opportunities, and I gained invaluable experience in areas that directly translate to the necessary skills of working on events.
Volunteering for CFW not only led me to my next job, it gave me the skills and experience I needed to land my current position as the Charleston community manager for Yelp.com. As for my volunteer role with Charleston Fashion Week®, I was hired the following year to come back for the role of box office manager, and 2015 will be my fourth year back.
Looking for your big break? Click here to apply to volunteer for Charleston Fashion Week® today! Hurry—the application deadline is January 23.
The Gibbes Museum's Society 1858 threw one heck of a winter party this year! Not only was everyone on board for a ride on the Magical Mystery Tour and dressed as such, but there was an art action, too.
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Sally K. Halsey of Carriage Properties was the proud winner of this watercolor, pen, and ink piece titled "Chaos on a Cow'" by local Charleston artist Richard Hagerty. At this event, various works by up-and-coming local artists were auctioned off. We thought this one was the most well suited for the Magical Mystery Tour theme, and it immediately caught our eye (well, the strawberry tree did). Hagerty's work will be on display at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park this coming fall.
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We love these two ladies above, Elizabeth Gumb (L) and Kristin Romness, co-chairs of the Gibbes Society 1858, in their psychedelic-print shift dresses. Check out Elizabeth's yellow patent-leather box purse (Library vintage), scarab ring (Candy Shop Vintage), platform wedge shoes (Prada), and dress by Thread Social.
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Kathleen Hodgson of Charleston is wearing an authentic woven wool-blend suit from 1972 that her mom wore as her adieu ensemble following her wedding reception, paired with tall vintage brown-leather boots. The fit, the cut, the fabric—everything is still stylish today. Now, that's taste that stands the test of time! One of our favorite looks of the evening. |
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Above, Larry James, distribution coordinator at Charleston Magazine, is dapper in a vintage plaid tumeric-colored sharkskin blazer and skinny tie with green glass metal frames. He completes the look with modern loafers and corduroy trousers.
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Above, Rob Bouton, actor and owner of Queen Street Grocery, and Lasley Steever, director of public programs and special events at the Gibbes Museum, respectively sport a vintage two-tone tux and poppy-printed tent dress that was her grandmother's. Doesn't get much better than this!
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Above is Andrew Steever, owner of Squarepoint Design, wearing brown, including a velvet blazer, ascot, trousers, and Rives's grandfather's shoes. What we love most is the white belt, which is a classic piece of style from this era, though Andrew actually made the belt himself when he was a teaching assistant at FIT. He's our male fashion hero of the evening! Rives Poe, instructor at Ashley Hall, is wearing a silk caftan that was her grandmother's, as well as a vintage sterling-silver chain paired with Mary Janes.
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Joy Sims (L) sports a late 1960s–early 1970s look by Jessica Howard, a modern label offering a revival style. Katherine Doe (R) wears a handmade embossed faille floral frock that she found on Etsy. We love how she paired the purple stockings with the wine-colored Mary Jane wedges for a great look that would make all of the Brady girls jealous. Katherine is sporting the best of Cindy, Marsha, and Jan, for sure!. |
Check out this fantastic example of a men's button up caftan from the 1960s worn by Anthony DelPorto (above). Katie Shayda (below), owner of KS Luxe Artistry, is wearing a vinatge Yves Saint Laurent silk scarf and Louis Vuitton bag, Alexis Bittar bangles, House of Harlow necklace, and a dress by Matilda Jane.
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We love the two couples above, who are equipped with all things 1960s–1970s, including tie with cardigan, knee-high socks, patterned tights, vest with wide-collared shirt, AND their shoe game is on point! (No pun intended, but check out those multicolored suede flats!) L–R: Dave Boring, Jena Clem (Gibbes Events & Rental Coordinator), Rebecca Sailor (Gibbes Curator of Education), and Dave Sailor.
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Brown leisure suit with white leather loafers, electric tomato-red shift dress with covered-button wrist closure, double-breasted jacket with turtleneck, gold-coin necklace, and those belts?! This group has surely got it together! L–R: Magga and George Bullwinkel and friend.
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We love the flight crew and random "passenger"! Unfortunately, they were so busy on the dance floor thatnwe did not get an opportunity to get on a first-name basis with them. Besides, how fun is the Mile High Club if you know someone's name? Groovy, Baby! |
Charleston Fashion Week®is just four days away. Watch as one woefully unprepared man does what it takes to prepare for the Charleston Grit + Yelp Charleston Confessional at CFW.
Produced by Kevin Hanley/The Business Company
I just got back from New York, and even though it was zero degrees, it was still the best time of the year because…New York Fashion Week 2015! I got to see my first New York Fashion Week runway show (front row at Carolina Herrera!) and lots of other great style moments during my visit. The fall collections were incredibly beautiful—a lot of intricate beadwork, luxe fabrics, unique patterns, texture—pure eye candy!
Charleston Fashion Week® is one of my favorite Holy City events. The buzz about town for the past month has been, "What are you doing for Fashion Week? Are you going? What nights? Do you have your outfits planned? Where should we do happy hour? Where should we have dinner? Where is the afterparty? Can you walk there? How far is it?"
If you are a CFW veteran, you already know that you can’t possibly plan your outfits nightly because the weather in Charleston that surrounds the first day of spring is highly unpredictable. (Note: the combination of unpredictable weather and #chsfw makes it acceptable to wear fur in the South in March. After all, winter technically ends March 19). The reality is that you will probably not have time for happy hour because it took you too long to get ready, and it doesn’t matter how close the afterparty is—if you are wearing heels, it’s too far. That’s what a pedicab is for!
Night one at Charleston Fashion Week is always, for me, the most exciting. Tuesday night sold out, but not as fast as some of the other nights. For that reason, many attendees on Tuesday (and Wednesday, stay tuned…) are only coming that night. Of course, on Tuesday night, you will see those that are coming EVERY night—sponsors, contestants, participants. People ask me what Charleston Fashion Week® is like. A five-day fashion event with a different vibe each night? My response is always, "It’s like a Grateful Dead concert…for fashion people…in Charleston." Drug of choice? Not brown acid, but champagne!
Toni, Stylist
Instagram: @sunflowerslace
Shoes: DSW
Bag: Vintage (from yard sale)
Erin Brown, Student at CofC
Instagram: @mermaidlights
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Handbag: Trash & Vaudeville
Shadiquah Grant, CFW Model + Student
Instagram: @token_black_girl
Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: New Balance
Robert Blake, Visual Merchandiser at Gucci
Instagram: @robertblakester
Tessa Silvernale, Student at CofC
Instagram: @tessagoldscrew
Bag: Prada
Tune in as Charleston Fashion Week® attendees spill all their gritty little secrets in the Charleston Grit + Yelp Confessional, with host Jeremy McLellan.
Ike Behar's show last night was a perfect example of how to execute that. They put women in menswear, rolled cuffs, and even paired one of their impeccably tailored ensembles with a beat-up pair of vintage Nike shoes. I had a moment with the Behar brothers and Frederick Jabber (the man behind the Charleston store on King Street and one of the most stylish AND sexy men in town) and discussed. The difference between how Shep Rose of Bravo TV's Southern Charm pulls off Ike Behar is an entirely different thing than how he would do it. (See below.)
Head-to-toe Ike Behar (of course)
Please take notice:
1. How the tie tack is raised slightly higher than usually worn so that the tie can be "ruffled," almost how an ascot would be.
2. The slightly exaggerated cuff and heavy break on his trousers. How else would you wear a well-tailored plaid suit as such?
3. The soft, subtle shoes (both in texture and shape) that remain understated as to accentuate the clothing ensemble and set of the tie of similar color, but with more pronounced texture.
This man has class. THIS is how you wear Ike Behar.
However, it's not just about the clothes; it's the attitude you need to pull it off. It doesn't matter if it's Forever 21 or Dolce & Gabbana—if you don't have the guts to own it, don't even go there. (See below: tattoos, neckties as bow ties, and an eight year old in head-to-toe sequins.)
Shoes: Store on King St. that isn't there anymore :(
Andrea Tallent, PR director at Antonio Azzuolo
Instagram: @mckenzienicolewalden
Jacket: Helmut Lang
Dress: American Apparel
Shoes: Aldo
1940s Coyote Fur Jacket: Cavortress
Bracelets: Cavortress
Shoes: Gucci
Necklace: Gifted
Shoes: Joie from Shoes on King
Jeans: Vintage Levis
Bag: Vintage
Hat: Goorin Bros.
Top: Vintage
Blazer: Theatrics Unlimited on King St. (closed)
On night three, it not only rained, it poured. Being fashionable on a rainy day outdoors is not the easiest thing to do. Luckily, there are a number of places on the Charleston Fashion Week® campus at Marion Square to take shelter. My intern got to the media tent early last night, and when she met me to pick up my computer, I asked her, "How does it look out there?" She replied, "There's a lot of black, and people aren't really walking around." What this means is that a number of people were taking shelter at the Style Lounge (and bar) or at the VIP tent sponsored by Gwynn's. This made for a hell of a rowdy night once the rain let up and intermission happened. Thursday night was fun.
Now back to what people were wearing. There WAS a lot of black, and even one attendee, ShinHae Yoon, put it all on the line with her shirt that said "To Wear Black Or Not To Wear Black." Enough said. What you wear is always a choice. Like we said on our #CHSFW Day 1 Street Style post, clothing is your arsenal to the world. We also predicted unpredictable weather, and viola—there was rain! Thursday night required clever handling of the elements in many cases, and some people just wanted to brighten things up a little. Others just wanted to hang out and have a cocktail (or four).
Check out the slideshow above for a few more of our favorites.
Designer Richelle Valenzuela (l) and model ShinHae Yoon
ShinHae:
Instagram: @shinhaeyoon
Skirt: Zachary/Nathaniel
Jacket: Scotch & Soda
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Bracelet: Gifted
Designer Carlos Campos (l), Miguel (c), and Lufti (r)
All apparel by Carlos Campos unless otherwise noted.
Carlos:
Instagram: @carloscamposdesign
Shoes: Retro Nike
Lufti:
Shoes: Cole Haan
Bag: Phillip Lim
Jewelry: Vintage
Justin Walczuk
Instagram:@fotoready
Shoes: Johnston & Murphy
Blazer: Banana Republic
Shirt: Steel & Jelly
Tie: Social Primer
Pants: Saks
Angharad Jones, Charleston Magazine PR and Marketing Manager
Instagram: @welshbella
Shoes: BCBG
Jumpsuit: Whitney Rife
Jewelry and scarf: Hidden Countship
Bag: Mango
Adam Zhu (l), web developer at Obviouslee Marketing, and Zac Mallard, creative director at Empire Apothecary
Adam:
Instagram: @theadamzhu
Shoes: Rick Owens
Jacket: BBS
Zachary:
Instagram: @empireapothecary
Shoes: Ferragamo
Suit: Sarar
Abigail Marie, owner of Nonpareil Photography
Instagram: @nonpareilabigail
Pants and faux-fur vest: from China
Charlotte Baroody, owner of Revere by Charlotte Baroody
Instagram: @chachabaroody
Hat: Vintage, Mr. John
Shoes: Miu Miu
Shirt: Troubadour
Bag: Alexander Wang
Pants: Lysse
Jewelry: David Yurman
Josef Myers, owner of That Level
Instagram: @realjosef
Watch: Casio
Shoes: Puma
Jacket: from Korea
Shirt: Five Four Club
Pants:H&M
Robe: 1940s silk embossed and hand-painted with Sumi-e Haori (Kimono outer jacket), Thrifted, Clarence, NY
Necklaces: Larger/multi stone: 1920s druzy and sterling (gifted from a client); Solitaire: gifted, Union Diamond
Boots: Lucky
Umbrella: 1940s bamboo/vinyl parisol (it works as an umbrella!), Gypsy Lady Antiques
Dress: Vintage Dolce & Gabbana
Mollie Howey, painter
Instagram:@knitterplease843
Skirt: BCBG
Stockings: Victoria's Secret
Garter Belt: Bits of Lace
Shoes: Kenneth Cole
Shirt: Gracia
Jewelry: Gifted
Dark skies and the occasional downpour couldn't dampen the energy of CFW's third night. In this installment of the Chareston Grit + Yelp Charleston Confessional, we talk to Craig Conover of Southern Charm and some other lively visitors, plus get the lowdown on where CFW models shop around Charleston.
Friday night at CFW was the first day of spring (plus the vernal equinox, super new moon, and total eclipse of the sun), sprinkled with rain and dried by sunshine and energetically attended by birds, bees, flowers and trees. Well, it was a heck of a way to end winter. Deer shed their antlers in the spring, as do animals their fur. Would there be a better time to wear jewelry made of antlers and give your fur or feathers a last go-around? Maybe break out a ridiculously bright color or floral print? Rock sparkles? Cavortress says no. Some people embraced their inner casual Friday, while others visiting from out of town wore sunburns (from Tuesday) as an accessory turned souvenir (ouch!). Check out how who wore what last night.
Janelle Gray, design team for Alex and Ani (visiting from New Jersey)
Instagram: @janellemoynagh
Dress: Alice + Olivia
Shoes: BCBG
Bag: Alex and Ani
Sunburn: Folly Beach
Megan Murphy (r), Benefit Focus
Instagram: @murphthesmurff
Earrings: Local Designer at Cooper Penny
Shoes: French Connection
Jacket: Anthropologie
Shirt: Banana Republic
Top: Las Olas
Bag: Vintage
Robert Blake, visual merchandiser at Gucci
Instagram: @robertblakester
On the last night of Charleston Fashion Week®, Charleston Grit + Yelp Charleston Confessional guests talked catch-and-release dating and UFOs (unknown food objects), plus taught us a valuable lesson: "Don't shrink it and pink it."
Mary Wutz is on a mission: a mission to change the way we view clothing.
Mary Wutz, herbalist & owner/designer of Seam Siren
As the owner and designer of Seam Siren, a clothing line based out of Maui, Mary sees clothing not just as decoration, but as a natural extension of the Earth and of our porous, permeable, absorbent bodies. Seam Siren visited Charleston, SC for this year's Charleston Fashion Week, where I caught up with the fashion designer at her event at Rebekah Jacob Gallery on King Street. At Saltwater Chef, we believe health is a way of life that comes from outdoor play, healthy and clean food intake from whole foods, healthy attitudes and relationships, and unity with both the Earth and with your own body. So when I heard about Wutz's line of organic clothing, I was intrigued. Refreshing mixed drinks made from Maui's gluten-free Ocean Vodka and Runa Clean Energy Hibiscus Juice were served, and Seam Siren's line of gorgeous organic clothing was on display.
Mary, having studied and trained in Nepal, Peru, Ecuador, and Hawaii as a phytoherapist and herbalist, possesses a deep understanding of plant chemistry, and of the powerful healing and medicinal properties of plants and herbs. Mary is passionate about healing from nature. While abroad, the young designer learned of ancient cultures that would soak fabrics in anti-inflammatory turmeric for as a way to administer medicine. So, if our skin can absorb medicines, does it not work in the reverse, absorbing the toxic dyes, fumes, and fibers of modern synthetic clothing? This theory led Wutz down a path of studying natural plant dyes and fibers to create a business based on the idea of "clothing as medicine."
Mary spent several month with Rebecca Burgess, author of Harvesting Color and founder of Fibershed, a program that teaches sustainable agriculture and clothing production through the use of natural dyes and fibers. Many of Burgess's theories are based on Native American practices of making dyes from native plants. As Seam Siren explains, "We place our focus on using plants that have known medicinal properties, are considered invasive to the land, or can be grown sustainably. Each dye plant is hand harvested and processed into small-batch dye baths blending plant material with flower essences to create a truly unique and one of a kind concoction. Each dye bath is created with a set healing intention with the medicinal properties of the herbs and flower essences in mind."
Seam Siren uses Nepalese Nettle and Organic Cotton and organic plant dyes to create their clothing. "Our nettle fiber is harvested by hand, sourced from a women’s cooperative in the Sankhusaua district in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal, located at 6,000 feet in the jungle and a two-day trek from the closest town. This nettle is recognized as the highest quality nettle in the region." The clothing line employs Nepalese women from a cooperative, paying them a living wage and incorporating each individual into the life of the company.
"Seam Siren aims to increase consumer awareness around the use of toxic residues in textiles and its negative health impact. Our skin is our largest organ and is permeable to substances that come in contact with it, including synthetic chemicals. Not only are the chemicals used in synthetic dyes poisonous to our bodies, they are also extremely harmful to the environment. They are often highly toxic, carcinogenic, or explosive and are being dumped into freshwater sources despite strict regulations. Natural dyes are available that do not have an effect on your health and the environment." Here are just a few:
Seam Siren clothing can be purchased in Charleston at One Love Design on King Street.
Extremely sleek low ponies were gorgeous for Art Institute’s runway.
So, Ashley (being the fun, thoughtful person that she is) had a PIG come backstage as a little entertainment. It was so cute! And so funny to see this little lady snorting around backstage in the tents.
Here’s my team member Myers working her magic. The models drink out of straws so they don’t ruin their lipstick!
Day 3:
Here’s a Day 3 selfie!
Day 5: (We were at the tents at 6 am, so I didn’t take a ton of photos that day. We have to start early for the bridal show, which is an incredibly gorgeous show. I kind of wish I was watching it from the runway!)
Day 5, Part II: (Back at 4pm to start the finale show)
Here are a few photos of my work, as seen on the runway and backstage.
Want to look hip at Fashion Week this year but don’t want to blow your paycheck? I’ve got you covered here with 4 trendy, fashionable looks that you can build from your own closet, a quick trip to goodwill, or from an inexpensive retailer. Hopefully you’re not camera shy—because people will be wanting to snap photos of your stylish get-up!
Ahh—the smell of fashion is in the air! With New York Fashion Week just wrapping up, I am getting fueled up with excitement for our own local production- Charleston Fashion Week 2016. This year is the 10th anniversary of CFW, which means they’ll be pulling out all the stops- top designers, guest judges, great model talents, sponsors, and more. What fun it is to dress to the nines, grab a cocktail from the tents, and watch art walk down the runway. I’m here to help with the getting dressed part! After reviewing the runways and street styles from NY Fashion Week, I’ve pulled 4 looks to recreate (without the high price tag). Come with me to the thrift store and take another glimpse in your own closet to put together these cool, fashion-forward looks on a budget!
I know that each thrift store experience will be completely different, but thats the fun in thrifting! The goal is to be original and creative. These photos that I pulled from NY Fashion Week are amazing inspiration, but you can let your imagination run a bit and if you see something that stands out, go for it! You have a variety to choose from when you’re thrifting, so find what works best for you while mixing and matching- it doesn’t have to look exactly like the inspiration photo. Good luck and I hope you have a wonderful time at Charleston Fashion Week 2016!
This year Charleston Magazine celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Charleston Fashion Week. With Spring is just around the corner, the weather couldn't be better at a balmy 80 degrees lowering to 70 at night making for a 'wear whatever you want' kind of night to open the 5 day event. The weather gave attendees permission to dress up or down, show skin or not. Many people that caught our eye during street style were mixing both high and low pieces to put their looks together.
Gary Rader: Assistant buyer at Shoes on Kings
Dress: MSGM
Earrings: Zac by Zac Posen
Shoes: Vintage Alexander McQueen
Purse: H&M
Boy Toy of Taxidermy; designer and founder of Grifter Company USA
Shoes: Taxidermy @shoptaxidermy
Shirt: Levis
Pants: Hamid Holloman – Upcycle designer from Philadelphia
Bolo: Holy City Haven
@griftercompanyusa
Corrinna Devine, Performer at Dancelab; performing for opening of Tuesday's runway show.
Purse: Vintage Coach
Tattoo: Serenity Prayer (for her father who passed away)
Hair: Paul Mitchell School
Shoes: Doc Martens
Michael Grey: CFW Emerging designer contestant
Brooklyn, NY via Goose Creek, SC
Shoes: G Star
Socks: Banana Republic
Joe Fox: PR Consultant
New to Charleston via NYC
Shoes: Sperry
Entire outfit from WORN in West Ashley
Molly Conn, Real Estate Agent
Shoes: Comptoir des Cotonniers
Dress/Bag: Michael Kors
Glasses: Ray Bans
Sherry
Romper: Alexia from Gwynns, Mt. Pleasant
Shoes: Guiseppe Zanotti
Bag: Gwynns, Mt. Pleasant
Kourtney Hardin, Correspondent for The Face, Charlotte
Socks: Supreme
Entire outfit: Thrifted at Goodwill
Michael Porcaro
Jacket: Tom Ford
Pants: Top Man
Glasses: Gucci
The weather offered a ditto perfect day for the second night at Charleston Fashion Week.
Check out what people were wearing last night!
Also, be sure to follow us on instagram.com/charlestongrit to see more and minute to minute coverage live from the event!
Nadja Monet, Fashion Student School of the Arts
Dress: Style Exchange
Purse: Chanel
Charm: Fendi
Shoes: Boohoo
Ring: Chanel
McKenzie Welch, Bits of Lace
Pants: Alice and Olivia
Top: Alexis
Bag: Taxidermy
Jewelry: Colibri Collections
@Bitsoflacecharleston
@mckenziewelch
Jenny & Atalie
Mom: Vintage Dress
Daughter: Magpie Dress
Erika Vanderhorst
Glasses: Rayban
Watch/bag: Michael Kors
Ring/Dress: Style Exchange
Babs Tarr, Comic Book Artist (Batgirl)
Shirt: Ebay (worn by ‘Devine’)
Shoes/Purse/Skirt: Nasty Gal
@babsdraws
Nicole Button of The Face Magazine
Clutch/Shoes: Aldo
Overalls: Lucky
Necklace: Her boyfriend’s
Shirt: F21
Morgan Silmon
Top: H&M
Shoes: Steve Madden
Rings: David Yurman/Cartier
Shorts: Vintage Levi’s
Saylor Pocaro, Little Miss USA SC (We streetstyled her dad yesterday! It runs in the family!)
Dress: PL Kids
Shoes: Zulilly
Street Style on Thursday, night 3 of Charleston Fashion Week
Haley Clemons, Assistant Blogger for @cavortress for @charelstongrit
Jacket: Holy City Haven Vintage
Shoes: Steve Madden
Francis Stone
Jacket: Vintage Members Only aluminum jacket
Purse/Phone Case: Stoned by Stone (her company!)
Belt: Vintage cheetah
Jeans: Gap hand tattered by her
Andrea Tallent, President of TALLENT, LLC, Representing Cadet
Dress: NYC
Boots/Jewelry: Vintage
Shari Schultz, Chair of Graphics and Interior Design, Art Institute of Charleston
Dress: Got it in ATL, vintage label; Kimberly
Purse: Vintage at Cavortress
Jewelry: Vintage from ATL
Shoes: Italian designer
Cutest Couple Ever
He: Shoes and Suit: Banana Republic, Tie: Calvin Klien
She: Entire outfit from a downtown boutique, can't remember the name.
John Michael, Design student at Art Institute of Charleston (mic-kal is his brand name)
Jacket: Holy City Haven
Pants: Made them – his brand mic-kal
Zuri Zandar, Design student at Art Institute of Atlanta
Pants & Hat: his brand
Jewelry: Vintage
Sarah Louise Rhodes, Last Year's 'Rock the Runway' Winner and current model for CFW and Elite Model Management
Entire Outfit: Lilly Pulitzer for Belk
Caroline@crackerzzzbarrel
Socks: Dolls Kill
Shirt: Thift & Chs Fash Week Crew Shirt
Pants: Rainbow
Shoes: Eight
Brad and Raul Designers/Owners of Cadet (featured night two of Charleston Fashion Week Where they debuted their womens line)
Clothes: Cadet
Shoes (Brad - L): Nike
Shoes (Raul - R): Kenzo