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For more CFW online, visit CharlestonFashionWeek.com.

16 Front Row

Meet the industry elite, designers, and celebrities on our Fashion Panel of judges

Designer 19 Emerging Competition: East

Get to know the 20 aspiring fashion designers vying for the EDC:E 2012 title, then pick your faves as ticket-holders select nightly People’s Choice Award winners

33 Runway Shows

Preview the season’s hottest fashions from local boutiques and the Fall 2012 collections of our featured designers

Departments: 12 Show Schedule/Map/Ticket Info 14 What’s New in the Fashion Village:

Pop-Up Shop, Emerging Bridal

Designer Competition, & More

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The CFW bloggers have the scoop on all the fashionable goings-on under the tents. Visit CharlestonFashionWeek. com to get an insider’s view at the process with style director Ayoka Lucas’ daily Behind the Style vlog. Get a Backstage Pass with writer/photographer Reese Moore— including exclusive looks at the models, hair and makeup artists, designers, and runway styles. And be sure to dress to impress, as photographer Diana Deaver shoots our Street Styles, capturing all the fashion-forward people in Marion Square.

51 CFW 2012 Next Top Cocktail Winners 53 Style Lounge: The Pre-Party Begins 57 Pop-Up Shop: Daily Offerings 59 Restaurant Guide & Fashion Plates 62 Flashback

Be a Fashion Week Insider CharlestonFashionWeek.com Check in every morning during CFW 2012 and get the inside info from the previous night’s shows via videos, blogs, and photo galleries galore. Plus! Watch Ayoka Lucas’ vlog, follow the Emerging Designer Competition: East, order tickets, and more. Like us on Facebook

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Editor-In-Chief Darcy Shankland Art Director Melinda Smith Monk CFW style director Ayoka Lucas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

managing Editor Anna Evans assistant Editor Kinsey Gidick

Style assistant Angelica Diaz assistant art director Camilla Nilsson GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ivy C. Deitch assistant graphic designer Elizabeth Frierson contributing graphic designer Brelyn Holmes • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Publisher Jed Drew marketing Director Misty Lister Johnson production Director Naomi Russell runway & pop-up shop Director Jacqueline Lawrence, inventivENVIRONMENTS public relations & Sponsorship Vail Duggan, Loulu Agency Volunteer coordinator Gosnell & Co. Ad Production designer Rachel Cope Ad traffic manager Anna Zevenhuizen • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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CFW 2012 Production & Planning crew Heather Barrie, Melissa Bigner, Arthur Brouthers, Jena Clem, Kevin Harrison, Tim McManus, Rob Mills, Ashley Brook Perryman, Joe Quinn, Jason Robbins, Brandon Robertson, Peyton Sandler, Todd St. Onge, Greer Thompson, Michelle Wood, & Brandis Woods • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Interns: Editorial: Rebecca Herbert, Megan McNamara, & Melissa Tunstall Style: Mackenzie Huffman & Claire Lydiard Art: Glenn Barnette, Stephanie Berry, Elizabeth Boardman, Sloan Bragg, Ruta Elvikyle, Bridget Hinkebein, Martin Manning, Drew Somerville, Ashley Spagnoli, Brooke Warden, & Staci Wittenburg PR: Berna Mazon Ad Design: Sarah Gordon & Amy Callaway Ad Sales: Whitney Clark, Emily Steimel, & Carly Welke Administrative: Shamare Elliott Web: Emily Buckley, Melanie Pickering, & Jillian Rauscher

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MARCH 21, 2012

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. n CFW Circle of Champions Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit MUSC Children’s Hospital

Pop-Up Shop

n Custard n TangerOutlets.com

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Pop-Up Shop

n Custard n TangerOutlets.com 6:00–7:00 p.m. Style Lounge Pre-Party

6:00–7:00 p.m. Style Lounge Pre-Party

Featuring: n Video Montage n DJ Entertainment 7:00 p.m. Runway Doors Open

Featuring: n Top Cocktail Winner: Evan Powell n DJ Entertainment 7:00 p.m.

n Poe Studio n Palm Avenue

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Semifinalists:

n Mikasa La’Charles n Samantha Michele Hyman n Gil Tisdale & Dominique Verona n Tsvetelina Gerasimova McAuliffe n Adrienne Antonson Featured Designer: n Emily Bargeron Emerging Designer

People’s Choice Winner & Finalist Announced

Semifinalists:

n Bob & Kris Galmarini n Jessica Patricia Krupa n Angela Sum n Ra Jang n Nina Awasum Featured Designer: n Michael Wiernicki Emerging Designer

People’s Choice Winner & Finalist Announced

Style Lounge

Style Lounge Participants: ■ Art Institute of Charleston ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ rosita jones. ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ smartwater ■ Stella & Dot

Participants: ■ Anne Belén Jewelry ■ Art Institute of Charleston ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ Palmetto Fine Arts and Crafts ■ rosita jones. ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ smartwater ■ Stella & Dot ■ TangerOutlets.com

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MARCH 24, 2012 10:30–11:00 a.m. Doors Open

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

n Bashful Boutique n Custard n Library Vintage n The Shirt by Rochelle Behrens n Suite 33 n TangerOutlets.com

n Coral Custom Swimwear n Custard n Emma Graham n Indigo and Cotton n Groove Girl n TangerOutlets.com

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Style Lounge Pre-Party

Featuring: n Top Cocktail Winner: Jasmine Beck n DJ Entertainment

Featuring: n DJ Entertainment

7:00 p.m. Runway Doors Open

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n Nancy Faw Crowell n Vartika Vikram n Jordan Lee Brooks n Kelly Elizabeth Ruehlman & Amy Cochran Quinn n Hazel Bae Featured Designer: n Surprise Guest Emerging Designer

People’s Choice Winner & Finalist Announced

{ Style Lounge & Bar Open til 11 p.m. } Style Lounge Participants: ■ Art Institute of Charleston ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ Nicholas Lane Jewelry ■ Palmetto Fine Arts and Crafts ■ rosita jones. ■ Seaside Simplicity ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ smartwater ■ Stella & Dot ■ Theodosia

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MARCH 24, 2012 6:00–8:00 p.m. Style Lounge Pre-Party

Complimentary Cocktails

Featuring: n Video Montage n DJ Entertainment

n White n Modern Trousseau n LulaKate n Maddison Row & Bella Bridesmaid

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Style Lounge Pre-Party

SATURDAY

SPRING BRIDAL SHOW

MARCH 23, 2012

Pop-Up Shop

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Emerging Designer

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n Tommy Bahama

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Five nights of runway shows and one day dedicated to bridal, complete with a daily Pop-Up Shop and entertainment, as well as pre-parties, shopping, specialty cocktails, and DJs in the Style Lounge

8:00 p.m. Runway Doors Open

EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION: EAST

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n Emerging Designer Finalist #1 n Emerging Designer Finalist #2 n Emerging Designer Finalist #3 n Emerging Designer Finalist #4

n Emerging Bridal Designer Winner

7:00 p.m. Runway Doors Open n TBD

Featured Designers: n Rachel Gordon n Mychael Knight

n Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant

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Model Competition Emerging Designer Semifinalists:

n Keely Lauren Cansler n Emily Pollard n Ashley Newsome n Shelley Lucille Smith n Hannah Goff Featured Designer: n Chris Benz n Rock the Runway Winner Announced

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Style Lounge Participants: ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ Cru Catering ■ dee ruel ■ Elaine’s Events—Cakes of Distinction ■ Gathering Floral + Event Design ■ mac & murphy ■ Newton Farms Catering ■ REEDS Jewelers ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ Stella & Dot

Featured Designers: n Charlotte Hess (CFW 2011 Emerging Designer: East) n Faith Thornburg

n Emerging Designer People’s Choice Winner Announced n Emerging Designer: East Winner Announced

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Emerging Designer

Style Lounge Participants: ■ Art Institute of Charleston ■ Bottega Brandina ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ Fine Jewelry by Nealoo ■ JEM by Jennifer Miller ■ REEDS Jewelers ■ Kate Rothra Fleming ■ Royal Peasantry Design House ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ smartwater

People’s Choice Winner & Finalist Announced

{ Style Lounge & Bar Open til 11 p.m. } Style Lounge Participants: ■ Art Institute of Charleston ■ Bangs Shoes ■ Cos Bar of Charleston ■ The Shops at Charleston Place ■ REEDS Jewelers ■ Kate Rothra Fleming ■ smartwater ■ Stella & Dot ■ Sweet Charleston Designs ■ TangerOutlets.com y o u r g u i d e t o y o u r

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Nightly front-row access for runway shows. Ticket includes front-row seat, separate seating time, and one complimentary drink, PLUS admission to the Style Lounge for the pre-party, DJ entertainment, and shopping. Tuesday-Wednesday: $95 per night Thursday: $100 Friday: $175 Saturday Finale: $195 Spring Bridal: $55

Individual ticket for nightly runway shows includes admission to the Style Lounge for the pre-party, DJ entertainment, cash bar, and shopping with our jewelry and accessory retailers. Tuesday-Thursday: $45-$75 per night Friday: $55-$150 Saturday Finale: $65-$175 Spring Bridal: $45

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CFW CHARITY PARTNERS Many thanks to Lowcountry AIDS Services and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children’s Hospital for their support. Learn more about these invaluable local institutions and get involved:

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Haute Lunch

ooking for a special kind of haute cuisine? The new Circle of Champions Luncheon and Fashion Show is just the ticket. Presented by Baker Motor Company, this CFW event beneath the tents in Marion Square pairs a runway show by Pearl boutique with courses prepared by top chefs Sean Brock of McCrady’s and Husk, Mike Lata of FIG, and Michelle Weaver of Charleston Grill. The best part? Proceeds from this stylish day in the park benefit the MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund. Fashion, food, and giving back? Now that’s what we call glamorous.

Tuesday-Friday, March 20-23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., $5 entry; charlestonfashionweek.com

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CFW alum whose gowns have appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings, Bride, and theknot.com); Heidi Elnora (whose work has been praised by Town & Country Weddings, Lucky, and getmarried.com); CFW and Charleston Weddings style director Ayoka Lucas; and Charleston Weddings editor Melissa Bigner. The styles of gowns ranged from sassy frocks to intensely elegant creations, and the backgrounds of the contestants spanned from self-taught types to graduates of Parsons, New York’s F.I.T., and even Université De La Mode in Lyon, France. And the winner? As of press time, mum’s the word. To find out, click on “bridal” at charlestonfashionweek.com or charlestonspringbridalshow.com. Even better? Join us at the Charleston Weddings Spring Bridal Show!

hen the Emerging Designer Competition: East entries started pouring in last fall, we noticed wedding gowns showing up in the portfolios. Since Saturday mornings at CFW find the main tent transformed into a grand reception hall where the Charleston Weddings Magazine Spring Bridal Show plays out, we decided it was time for an offshoot contest. And so the Charleston Weddings Emerging Bridal Designer Competition was born. The winner (who, like the CFW Emerging Designers, has to be an aspiring, up-and-coming talent) scores his or her own runway show, to debut Saturday under the tent alongside nationally renowned collections. Through December 2011, residents from South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida were invited to submit their work to a panel of judges, including Carol Hannah (a Project Runway and

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ll this fashion have you itching to find some new styles of your own? Look no further than CFW’s inaugural Pop-Up Shop, offering apparel from the likes of Indigo and Cotton, Suite 33, Coral Custom Swimwear, and many more. Pop by the Pop-Up tent, where you can not only peruse the vendors’ wares, but also visit Tanger Outlets’ photo shoot and get your official CFW T-shirt. Sounds like a great midday fashion fix.

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front row CFW welcomes fashion VIPs under the tents to judge the Emerging Designer competition: East and select the winner among our 20 semifinalists Chris Benz Fashion designer Résumé: Parsons The New School for Design grad (2004); intern at Marc Jacobs Collection; on J.Crew design team; designer and creator of his eponymous label (2007), which is available in stores throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; an industry mentor for the Fashion School at Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia In Print: The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, and international editions of Marie Claire, Glamour, and InStyle Accolades: “Scholarship Award” from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (2003), Pantone Award for “Best Use of Color By A Designer” by WGSN

LIndsey Carter Fashion designer Résumé: Fashion Institute of Technology grad; on design team at J.Crew and Mickey Drexler’s Madewell 1937 (2004-2006); designer and creator of Southern women’s contemporary line TROUBADOUR (2009), which is available at high-end boutiques across the country as well as in Japan In Print: WWD, Charleston, Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Q, GLOW, JILLE, GISELe, In RED, and P.S. Accolades: WWD “Designer to Watch” (2010), CFW Emerging Designer (2009) Southeast finalist Lives: Charleston Favorite Designers: Isabel Marant, Nicholas Ghesquière, Alber Elbaz, and Phoebe Philo

Mychael Knight  Fashion designer Résumé: Designer of women’s-wear label Mychael Knight, men’s furnishings label Monsieur, and a new bridal collection debuting at Charleston Weddings Spring Bridal Show 2012; creator of unisex fragrance MAJK; third runner-up and “Fan Favorite” of Bravo’s Project Runway season three  Appearances: Fashion commentator for the BET Hip Hop Awards and the BET Awards (2006 and 2007), juror on CFW Fashion Panel (2008 to present) and for SCAD Style (2008-2010)  Accolades: Tomorrow’s Designer from Fashion Institute of Technology/Fashion and Art Exchange, Phoenix Award from the city of Atlanta Lives: Atlanta Favorite Designers: Gianni Versace, Elie Saab, Cushnie et Ochs, Hakan Yildirim, and Karl Lagerfeld

Follow the Emerging Designer Competition: East online at CharlestonFashionWeek.com.

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Vanessa Lachey Model, actress, and cohost of the ABC series Winter Wipe Out Résumé: Host of ABC reality show True Beauty; New Yorkbased correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, reporting on music, film, television, and fashion; co-host for MTV’s Total Request Live; co-host of the 2007 Miss Universe Pageant; judge for the 2003 and 2007 Miss Teen USA pageants; and backstage correspondent for the 50th annual Miss USA Pageant in 2001 Appearances: Guest star on CBS’s Hawaii Five-O and NBC’s 30 Rock (2011), as well as WB’s Maybe It’s Me (2002), CBS’s That’s Life (2001), and NBC’s City Guys (2001)

Fern Mallis Host of 92Y lecture series “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis” and Fashion Insiders on SiriusXM Stars Résumé: Widely credited as the creator of Fashion Week in NYC; IMG’s global fashion ambassador, creating and organizing fashion events around the world; host of lecture series, “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis,” at New York’s 92nd Street Y, with guests such as Calvin Klein and Norma Kamali; host of Fashion Insiders talk show on SiriusXM’s celebrity talk channel, Stars Appearances: Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model, She’s Got the Look, and The Fashion Show. In January 2012, Fern made her stage debut in the Off-Broadway production of Nora & Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss & What I Wore.

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K. Cooper Ray  SocialPrimer.com founder and designer of Social Primer bow ties for Brooks Brothers Résumé: Founder of SocialPrimer.com, a manners and style blog; brand ambassador of Dom Perignon (19992001); global VP of PR and events for Bottega Veneta (1996-1999)  Accolades: One of Charleston magazine’s “Charleston’s Most Stylish” (March 2011) and Angeleno magazine’s “Top Ten Men of Style” (March 2010)  Lives: Charleston Favorite Designers: Duckie Brown, Charlotte Hess, and Oscar de la Renta

Cameron Silver Founder and co-owner of Decades and Decades Two.1 Résumé: Co-owner of Decades vintage and haute consignment boutique in Los Angeles (since 1997), serving celebrity clientele such as Julianne Moore, Selma Blair, and Charlize Theron; creative consultant to Azzaro, Samsonite, Costume National, Pringle, and Boucheron; collaborator on Haskell for Decades’ Uptown/ Downtown jewelry collection; collaborator with Modern Vintage on a new shoe collection due out this month Appearances: E! Entertainment, the Style Network, and Fashion File on Canada’s CBC network

Anne Slowey  ELLE magazine fashion news director Résumé: W magazine accessories editor; freelance producer for runway shows and special events at KCD Worldwide; Ultima II director of creative communications; Vogue associate beauty editor; public relations coordinator at Prescriptives  Appearances: Judge on Bravo’s Project Runway seasons one and two, host/judge on CW’s Stylista (2008)

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eet the East Coast’s next top fashion designers. Selected from a pool of 126 applicants from 16 states by the CFW Fashion Panel of judges, our 20 semifinalists will show their Fall 2012 collections in groups of five each night—Tuesday through Friday—with hopes of moving on to Saturday’s Fashion Finale. There, the finalists will compete for the CFW Emerging Designer: East title and the Grand Prize (valued at more than $20,000): ■ $5,000 cash ■ $10,000 online marketing and promotional package from F22 Designs ■ David Yurman Cable Classic Cuff in sterling silver and 18K gold from REEDS Jewelers (valued at $2,000) ■ Professional look-book images of the designer’s Fall 2012 collection shot by J. Balliet: Photographer ■ Free runway show at Charleston Fashion Week® 2013 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Each night, ticket-holders can vote for their favorite emerging designers via text message, courtesy of MyTV Charleston. The designer with the most votes wins the evening’s People’s Choice Award and $250. SATURDAY, March 24 / FASHION FINALE The finalists from each night compete for the Grand Prize before our Fashion Panel of judges (see page 16). CHARLESTONFASHIONWEEK . CO M

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Tuesday, March 20

Mikasa La’Charles On Her Fall 2012 Collection: avajo meets Hollywood in my fall collection, which uses upholstery-weight fabrics and dyed silk; earth tones complemented by rich hues; and chiffon and lace paired with fur, feathers, and leather. Each look has an element of the risqué, selectively revealing the back or legs during a season in which the weather says they should be concealed. Long gowns, layered dresses, high-waisted hot pants, leggings, and outerwear will seduce the audience.

N Age: 27 Lives: Chesapeake, VA Designs: Women’s contemporary/ street-wear Label: Mikasa La’Charles Education: Self-taught Influences: Home décor and interior decorating magazines and books Personal Style: Luxurious, everlasting Website: mikasalacharles.com

Samantha Michele Hyman On Her Fall 2012 Collection: hildhood forms a very important theme in my work, as I am constantly inspired by a kind of playfulness. I love to see the world as it was before we were taught science and reason, and I believe discovery and wonder are possible at any stage in life. For this collection, I intend to mix heavy and soft textures, such as hand-knit sweaters.

Age: 23 Lives: Brooklyn, NY Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Samantha Michele Education: Parsons The New School for Design Influences: Dreams Personal Style: Magical with a sense of beauty

“I bring whimsy, youth, and magic to my clothes. My aesthetic comes from a world that most of us left behind in childhood.”

“Decades from now, I want a young lady to go into her grandmother’s closet and instantly fall in love with a Mikasa La’Charles design, just as her grandmother did years before.” 20

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AgeS: 28 & 26 Live: Charleston & John’s Island, SC Design: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Tisdale + Verona Education: Self-taught Influences: International travel, interior design, art, and art history PERSONAL STYLE: Futuristic grounded in classicism

“We strive to design pieces that experiment with wearability: avant-garde looks characterized by practical, flattering cuts.”

On Her Fall 2012 Collection: he evening gowns and everyday skirts, pants, and blouses in the collection have a vibrant Middle Eastern theme with silk and crushed velvet combinations. Midnight tones are accented with charcoal, crimson, plum, teal, and dark olive shades. Flattering silhouettes are achieved using hand-draped fabrics and moulage techniques.

Age: 29 Lives: Concord, NC Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Tsvety Fashion Education: BA in Fashion and Textile Design at New Bulgarian University Influences: Lanvin, spontaneous moments seen in nature, and international travel and cultures Personal Style: I bring an edgy and risky feeling to otherwise sophisticated, elegant, and feminine style. Website: tsvetyfashion.com

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“With my background in art and textile design, I like to incorporate a variety of techniques into my handmade creations.”

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Kristin & Robert Galmarini On Their Fall 2012 Collection: he most challenging part of designing children’s clothing is creating something fun and unique but also wearable. Our collection is comfortable, fashionable, and flexible; garments can grow with the child or be worn in different ways. And since soft T-shirts are what our daughter wants to wear most, we designed our line around knits. (To incorporate more delicate and decorative fabrics, we use amazing textiles for accessories.) We also love hand-making our items, but knowing that isn’t scalable for the brand we envision becoming, we decided to include a handmade screen print on every piece manufactured. We feel so strongly about keeping art alive that a portion of our proceeds will be donated to helping fund art and music in schools.

T Age: 29 Lives: Asheville, NC Designs: Women’s contemporary/ street-wear Label: STATE Education: BA in Studio Art at the College of Charleston; curator of the Green Revival Collection (2007, Sumter, SC); producer of The Side Show (2008, Charleston) Influences: Antique textiles, the environment, rural island life, and alpaca farming Personal Style: Unique but classically durable with reclaimed fabrics and handmade fibers Website: adrienneantonson.com

On Her Fall 2012 Collection: approach my designs from a sculptor’s perspective, blending natural and urban worlds into garments that are utilitarian yet romantic, solid yet soft. By repurposing materials from vintage shops, thrift stores, and yard sales, I am able to sustainably contribute to fashion, a skill that will become increasingly necessary as our world adapts to environmental constraints. My collection celebrates the beauty found in resourcefulness.

“We gather a lot of our inspiration from each other and our little, lovely family—our daily lives and our kids’ playful, carefree attitudes.”

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AgeS: 30 & 32 Live: Charleston, SC Design: Children’s ready-to-wear Label: neve / hawk Education: Self-taught Influences: Family; the design community; and a photograph of Kristin’s mother swinging as a young child, filled with pure joy Personal Style: Edgy-cute Website: neveinspired.com

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On Her Fall 2012 Collection: y concept, “reVAMPed,” stems from the current vampire craze in fiction and film and the rich history of this legend. The vampire has evolved into a symbol of seduction, so my swimwear features black and nude fabrics with mesh overlays, laced backs, and V-shaped “dagger” cuts. Based on research into Victorian-era corsetry, my suits are sexy yet supportive and comfortable with underwire and innovative boning; hourglass lines; light shirring; and high-quality materials that are eco-friendly, SPF-rated, chlorineresistant, and quick-drying. I believe in designing pieces that women can feel confident wearing on the beach or poolside.

Age: 25 Lives: Toms River, NJ Designs: Women’s swimwear Label: JK Swimwear Education: BA in Fine Arts specializing in women’s sportswear at the Fashion Institute of Technology; scholarship recipient of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (2010, Berlin, Germany) Influences: Overseas travel, childhood summers on the beach, vintage lingerie, and historical and current events PERSONAL STYLE: Creative and fresh with a vintage influence Website: jkswimwear.com

“It’s not about looking like a size two in a string bikini, but embracing your curves with supportive fabrics and unique designs.” CHARLESTONFASHIONWEEK . CO M

Angela Sum On Her Fall 2012 Collection: y inspiration this season centers around snow and winter. Varying textures—silks, fish leather, cashmere, and knit wool— and shapes resembling soft snow, ice, and glaciers play into the collection in an organic way. And while shades of white and natural hues predominate, hand-dyed splashes of pinks and neon yellow offer a feeling of radiant sunlight. The winter experience here is more warm and delightful than lonely and windy.

Age: 29 Lives: New York, NY Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Angela Sum EducatioN: AAS in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology; winner of FIT Outstanding Design in Draping Specialization (2009, New York, NY) Influences: Animé; visual effects from movies, music videos, and art displays; Japanese and Korean culture and street fashion; and hip-hop music Personal Style: Trendy with a sense of fantasy and romanticism Website: angelasum.com

“As a computer engineer by day, a fashion designer by night, and a woman, I make it a goal to create clothes that make the wearer feel beautiful. Every detail, every drape is carefully thought out.”

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Ra Jang On Her Fall 2012 Collection: s I was born in South Korea and have lived in many different countries, my work has been influenced by both Eastern and Western cultures. In this collection, I experiment with form and texture, incorporating silks, crêpe de Chine, Mongolian fur, rib-knit pieces, and leather to create a good balance between wearable art and commercial clothing.

Age: 25 Lives: New York, NY Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: rara Education: BFA in Fashion Design at Virginia Commonwealth University; finalist in the IFTF Remix International Fur Design Competition (2009, Milan, Italy) Influences: Japanese design, minimal art, and Dutch graphic design Personal Style: Cleanly tailored and architectural yet still organic

Nina Awasum On Her Fall 2012 Collection: y work is often inspired by the culture of my native Cameroon. When creating this collection, I imagined a young concertgoer traveling from Africa to the Himalayas. Texture, rich coloring, and comfortable silhouettes are essential. You’ll see lots of pants, and I love the chic pairing of ankle-length dresses and skirts with exposed zippers for a feminine edginess. Cowry shell beading, leather, and yarn fringe provide runway appeal.

Age: 27 Lives: Randallstown, MD Designs: Men’s and women’s contemporary/street-wear Label: AFORI by Awasum Education: BS in Design and Merchandising at Drexel University Influences: Furniture design and home decor Personal Style: Feminine but with a slightly androgynous quality

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Nancy Faw Crowell On Her Fall 2012 Collection: hildren can enjoy wearing my vintage circus-inspired collection, which evokes the performers’ bright and cheerful clothing with primary hues. My versatile styles—such as the clown-like girl’s party dress or the boy’s plaid vest and pant set reminiscent of the ringmaster—take the well-dressed child from playtime to special occasions. But whether casual or dressy, all of the pieces are comfortable and fun to wear. The collection recalls a time when life’s pace was slower, but it is ready for today’s fashionable child.

C Age: 56 Lives: Murrells Inlet, SC Designs: Children’s ready-to-wear Label: Nancy Crowell Education: Self-taught Influences: Modern children, vintage designs, and colorful fabrics Personal Style: Stylish and functional for an active lifestyle

“I look to the past to find inspiration from vintage styles before I create a garment.”

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Vartika Vikram On Her Fall 2012 Collection: his season, I am translating modernism into “soft sculpted” forms. My resort-wear practices three principles of the Bauhaus movement: volume rather than mass, balance over preconceived symmetry, and an expulsion of applied ornamentation. The resulting clothes are well-cut and simple, accented with minimal extravagances. You’ll see elegant fabrics that utilize Lycra for enhanced comfort and fit, tone-on-tone dots and stripes, and tea-dyed crêpe de Chine. My aim is to effect an interplay between flowing fabrics and geometric undertones and produce classically feminine and fluid garments that evoke a romantic urban mood.

Age: 28 Lives: Charleston, SC Designs: Women’s swim, resort, and ready-to-wear Label: Vartika Vikram Education: BFA in Fashion Design at Academy of Art University, San Francisco Influences: Urban culture; Cubism and Expressionism; classical, folk-rock, and contemporary music; architecture; and the intricate details of the natural world Personal Style: Playfully refined and functional

“I love the art of manipulating fabric, working with its tugs and pulls, converting a two-dimensional form into a three-dimensional sculpture.”

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Jordan Lee Brooks On His Fall 2012 Collection: am a dreamer and am creating a collection that takes the wearer as well as the viewer to a fantasy state outside the realm of everyday life. Brocades mixed with wools, brushed silk, and cotton make it practical and affordable. My goal is to create wearable art that makes women look and feel beautiful.

Age: 23 Lives: Rock Hill, SC Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Jordan Lee Brooks Education: BFA in Fashion at the Savannah College of Art and Design Influences: Classic art; early 20th-century French fashion illustrators such as Erté and Paul Poiret; and designers Marc Jacobs, Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Junya Watanabe, and Yves Saint Laurent Personal Style: Innovative yet attractive and wearable

“When I design, I develop an elaborate story line for inspiration, almost like creating characters in a book.”

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Amy Cochran Quinn & Kelly Elizabeth Ruehlman On Their Fall 2012 Collection: his season, our muse is “Dahlia.” Elegant with an edge, she’s demure and sultry all at once. In an all-butempty museum, this quiet observer sits on a leather bench, waiting nonchalantly for something or someone to find her. Full of stark lines and subtle tones, our collection gives a nod to modernist architecture while paying tribute to eras of old. Dahlia comes to life in creams, blushes, and blues as well as smooth silk crepes, felted wool jackets, and draping knits.

AgeS: 28 & 35 Live: Raleigh, NC Design: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Villette Education: Master of Textiles at North Carolina State University and BS in Fashion Design at University of Cincinnati Influences: Pop culture, street fashion, the natural world, and history Personal Style: Bridging the gap between elegance, minimalism, and romanticism Website: byvillette.com

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Hazel Bae On Her Fall 2012 Collection: derived the concept for this collection from the North Pole—a land known for a summer sun that doesn’t go down, the aurora borealis, and cold weather. Expect to see white faux fur imported from France, chunky wool and sheer mohair crochet, hand-painted silk, and other natural materials woven throughout this gorgeous presentation.

Age: 28 Lives: Pineville, NC Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Hazel Bae Education: AD in Fashion Design at Art Institute of Seattle Influences: People-watching and historical movie costumes, like those in Midnight in Paris and Jane Eyre Personal Style: Beautifully clean but still interesting Website: etsy.com/shop/ SCRTartistsCLUB

“I see a lot of interesting garments on the runway, but I always think, ‘Would I wear that?’ My designs are innovative yet wearable.” CHARLESTONFASHIONWEEK . CO M

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Keely Lauren Cansler On Her Fall 2012 Collection: gained inspiration from the delicate complexities of the chandelier, be it a medieval spiked wooden candelabra or luxurious status symbol. The collection juxtaposes soft and hard elements, such as silk, metal sequins, and chain fringe, and I have repurposed antique chandelier components as embellishments and accessories. My patterns reflect the contrast between light and shadow while my fabrics were guided by the colors that beam through crystals. Like a chandelier, my collection is meant to be poised yet daring, delicate but robust.

Age: 24 Lives: Raleigh, NC Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Keely Lauren Education: BS in Textile Technology and BA in Art and Design at North Carolina State University Influences: Nontraditional materials; the hope, encouragement, and new life that come with death; and storytelling Personal Style: Romantic with a dark edge. I find beauty in materials that have been tossed aside—whether they’re torn, tattered, or rusted. Website: keelylauren.carbonmade. com

“I seek to empower those who wear my designs to express themselves through attire that challenges the familiar and twists the expected.”

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Emily C. Pollard On Her Fall 2012 Collection: nspired by an image of a snake eating the Earth and talk of a 2012 doomsday, I began to wonder, “How would one dress for the end of the world?” This collection is based on collisions, cosmic and otherwise, juxtaposing the pampered with the survival-driven scavenger. Some looks appear to be melting— an aesthetic achieved by treating fabric with resin—while others are frozen and angular. Futuristic fabrics, velvets and furs, structured leather, and paper-thin knits mesh to make innovative clothing. With this presentation, I hope to turn a devastating catastrophe into an exclusive party.

Age: 23 Lives: Falls Church, VA Designs: Women’s contemporary/ street-wear Label: Emily Clare Education: BFA in Fashion and Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design Influences: Everything from architecture to agriculture Personal Style: Clean and sculpted with playful proportions

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Ashley Newsome On Her Fall 2012 Collection: atering to the sophisticated client with a penchant for eco-friendliness and luxury, this collection marries boho styling with classic pieces like the wool cape, turtleneck, and maxi skirt. I plan to incorporate fur accents from repurposed coats, as well as other green, vintage, and upcycled materials. The result is a chic, modern presentation featuring timeless designs made with the garments’ longevity in mind.

Age: 28 Lives: Savannah, GA Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Haberdashery Education: MFA in Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; BA in Art and Design/Apparel Technology from North Carolina State University Influences: Craft culture, folk art, eco-friendly apparel practices, and the do-ityourself movement Personal Style: A sustainable mash-up Website: habsav.com

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Shelley Lucille Smith On Her Fall 2012 Collection: o create strong, empowering clothes, I envisioned the modern woman facing everyday battles, and I considered how we perceive ourselves—who we are versus who we think we are, the inner mind trying to match its outer self. This highly textured collection expresses how “armor” is both a great asset and a hindrance, how it can become our protection, preparation, fortitude, and vulnerability. To represent that, my garments boast metal studding, neck pieces, and closures.

Age: 25 Lives: Charleston, SC Designs: Women’s avant-garde/experimental Label: Shelley Lucille Education: Self-taught Influences: Art, painting, nature, anatomy, psychology, found objects, decay, geometry and structure, and traveling Personal Style: Loud and often risky with edgy silhouettes

“I want to share my conceptual designs to push fashion into a more artistic realm.”

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Hannah Goff On Her Fall 2012 Collection: his season, a domestic series by photographer Laura Letinsky captured my attention. My collection evokes the modern woman’s complex position as both homemaker and career person by blending strong silhouettes with soft colors and materials like organza and cotton twill. Since textiles are my signature, I am creating my own prints, mixing traditionally domestic motifs with symbols of the 21st-century woman. By folding, pleating, and manipulating the fabric, I can further abstract the print and then add resin and silicone details in the style of textile artist Tzuri Gueta.

Age: 23 Lives: Savannah, GA Designs: Women’s ready-to-wear Label: Hannah Goff Education: BS in Textile and Apparel Management at North Carolina State University; pursuing MA in Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art and Design Influences: Contemporary art and photography, jewelry, accessories, fabric manipulation, and social issues Personal Style: Heavy with print, color, and surface details Website: hannah-goff.com

“I don’t think onedimensionally; I combine prints and colors in unusual ways that are cohesive and modern.”

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Tuesday, March 20

he shopping experience at our boutique can be described as eclectic, personalized, and whimsical.

Gwen Stefani would shop in our store. We have enjoyed watching her personal style evolve over the years and like the way that she treats her children as little boys who happen to look cute in funky clothes and not like fashion accessories.

“We carry merchandise that reflects our lifestyle: eco-friendly, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind.”

Our boutique decor is full of bright colors and unexpected touches, from the blue plaid exterior to the colorful walls and floor. You can always hear fun music playing throughout the store.

—Elizabeth Whitworth, owner

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Showing: Barbara Beach, See Kai Run, Livie and Luca, Fresh Stitch, Little Bit, Neve Inspired, May-Bee, and Mew Design Details: 819 Savannah Hwy. Charleston (843) 573-4884 Website: poestudio.com Facebook: Poe Studio

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Owner Elizabeth Whitworth’s favorite CFW memory is watching her daughter, Maisy—then four—walk the runway as a model for Barbara Beach in the 2010 Emerging Designer Contest Finale. “I was so excited for both of them—I’m not sure which of the three of us was smiling the most,” she says.

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ur inspiration board for spring would be filled with lots of color; vintage Palm Beach pictures; and photos of beautiful seashells, coastal wildflowers, and tropical islands.

We love the quote “If you know the rules, you can break them!” and feel it represents us because when you know the rules, you are confident, and when you are a Lilly Pulitzer girl, you are confident making up your own rules. Charleston style can be described as classically edgy—timeless silhouettes with a trendy twist. We cater to this by offering classic styles while staying on top of the latest trends. Most people don’t know that we carry other lines, such as Trina Turk, in addition to Lilly Pulitzer.

“Color is the trend for spring! You’ll see it in denim, jackets, and peplum detailing.”

Our favorite CFW memory is watching it all come together on the night of our show in 2009. That was our first appearance in CFW, and it was so exciting!

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amie Ruth embodies the free spirit and kind heart of a world traveler,” says Savannah-based Emily Bargeron of her vibrant, retro-inspired label. Fittingly, this imaginative Emerging Designer Competition alum is headed in a new direction with her Fall 2012 collection, adding menswear to her repertoire of women’s and children’s ready-to-wear and vintage jewelry. Mister by Mamie Ruth emphasizes the raw beauty of nature with ecofriendly bamboo fabrics and African handmade wax prints. Known for incorporating bright colors and bold patterns, this groovy gal translates hippie style into hipster fashion—think bohemian chic mixed with Southern charm and a bit of tribal flair.

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Meet Emily: My proudest moment in fashion was when Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant wore a Mamie Ruth design to CFW 2011 and tweeted that I was one of her favorite upcoming designers.

label: Mamie Ruth Experience: Graduated with a degree in fashion design from Georgia Southern University; interned at a custom wedding dress boutique in Savannah, GA; earned a spot in the CFW 2009 Emerging Designer Competition semifinals IN PRINT: Included in Lucky’s “Savannah Shopping Guide” Sold at: bohemian in Columbia, SC, as well as several boutiques in GA Website: mamieruth.com Facebook: Mamie Ruth Twitter: mamieruthxoxo

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“I design clothes that make you want to dance.” —Emily Bargeron

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tommy bahama Wednesday, March 21

he shopping experience at Tommy Bahama can be described as relaxing, friendly, and an escape from the ordinary. Our store has been helping Charleston relax in style with island-inspired men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, and accessories since 2004. The quote “Life is one long weekend” represents us because whether you’re escaping for a vacation, unwinding at home on a staycation, or simply enjoying that vacation state-of-mind, Tommy Bahama has the sportswear, home decor, food, and drinks to make you feel a million miles away.

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Whether it’s a graphic print or a simple solid, color is a key trend for Spring 2012, and we plan to carry classic men’s board shorts and beautiful women’s tunics in an array of fantastic prints and solids in eyecatching hues.

“Charleston Fashion Week® is inspiring and energizing for the retail and design community, and we plan to embrace this during our runway show.” —Zac Speer, manager

Showing: Tommy Bahama “Name of Look” Details: Shops at Charleston Place 146 Market St. Charleston (843) 723-0668 Website: tommybahama.com Facebook: Tommy Bahama Twitter: TommyBahama

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Wednesday, March 21

LINSNIDER opened in September 2011 to give Charleston ready-to-wear for the avantgarde, hand-selected vintage, an organic bath line, and top wardrobe styling.

Charleston style can be defined as open-minded, and we cater to this by having a shop full of eclectic pieces. The shopping experience at our boutique is inspiring, addicting, and genuine. Our boutique decor is full of photography by Cyle Suesz, animal bones, and skulls, and you can always hear Dirty Projectors, Little Dragon, and The National playing throughout the store. Most people don’t know that we host an open-to-the-public party on the first Friday of every month, featuring live music, DJs, and local artisans. Beer and wine are available.

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hat will you be doing on doomsday? More importantly—at least to Mystery School creator Michael Wiernicki—what will you be wearing? “A collision of the past and the future,” his latest collection of women’s and men’s garments features awesomely original digital prints—some integrating the shape and cut of a piece and others at odds with an item in order to create tension. “I’m really excited about the timing of all this, because this is a thrilling era in which to live. The world is changing so fast, and we’re shaping the future for ourselves. Through fashion, I'm able to have some input on that future,” says the local designer, who gathers ideas and inspiration from comic books and electronic music. And given that he’s crafting surreal clothes suitable for an end-of-the-world celebration, it seems appropriate that Wiernicki describes his design process as making order out of chaos. So will you be ready to wear his ready-to-wear?

Label: Mystery School Experience: Received his BFA in costume design from the College of Charleston; worked as a costume shop manager in CofC’s theater department; earned a spot in the CFW 2011 Emerging Designer Competition: East semifinals Sold at: JLINSNIDER in Charleston Website: mysteryschool.tumblr.com Facebook: Michael Andrew Wiernicki Twitter: mystery_school

“My studio is very small; it’s like an incubator for crazy design ideas.” —Michael Wiernicki

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Meet Michael: Believe it or not, I get inspiration from fringe scientific theories of quantum mechanics. That stuff will totally blow your mind, and then you’re left with a clean slate; you see everything just a little bit differently. My proudest moment in fashion was backstage at my debut show during last year’s CFW Emerging Designer Competition: East, watching the 20-foot-tall projections on the back wall of the runway. My inspiration wall is filled with images of Egyptian statuary, reptiles, Soviet Brutalist architecture, pre-Columbian artifacts, gothic cathedrals, art by Kilian Eng, and sculpture by Kevin Francis Gray.

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opper Penny has been open since 1986, exclusively giving Charleston a onestop shopping destination for unique, stylish clothing and shoes—where you are sure to find a knowledgeable staff eager to help you piece together the perfect look from head to toe. Kate Middleton would shop in our stores because she has a style that is classic and sophisticated, but with a fresh, modern perspective.

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Our favorite trends for Spring 2012 are radiating with energy. Statement colors range from lemon yellow and bright orange to mint green, and bold prints emerge in pretty florals and graphic geometrics. Spring is always colorful, but this year’s lineup is especially bright, and we plan to carry a fun mix of fluorescent colors that pop up on everything from dresses and denim to shoes and bags as well as crisp whites and neutrals.

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showing: Milly, Tibi, Cynthia Vincent, Diane von Furstenberg, Shoshanna, Trina Turk, Alice & Trixie, Clover Canyon, Nanette Lepore, and more Details: Copper Penny 311 King St. Charleston (843) 723-2999 *Also in Mount Pleasant & Myrtle Beach, SC, & Savannah, GA WEBSITE: shopcopperpenny.com Facebook: Copper Penny twitter: ShopCopperPenny

The song that best describes our aesthetic is “New Shoes” by Paolo Nutini, because it conveys the carefree yet confident spirit of Charleston women who appreciate the style and quality that Copper Penny is known for.

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harleston style can be defined as whimsical, playful, and enviable, and we cater to this by carrying clothes that appeal to all women, helping them stand out and feel beautiful.

Brigitte Bardot would shop in our store because she exudes confidence through clothes and flaunts her feminine individuality. If we had an inspiration board, it would be filled with ’60s glam this season.

showing: Black Halo, ALEXIS, Naven, and Gypsy 05 Details: 295 King St. Charleston (843) 723-5155 WEBSITE: shopv2v.com Facebook: V2V Charleston

We feel that Charleston Fashion Week® is fabulous for the retail and design community, and we plan to show exquisite spring and summer fashions that will make you want to shop at V2V for the most brilliant and unique clothes for every occasion.

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Friday, March 23

wynn’s has been in business since 1967, exclusively giving Charleston a one-stop shop for men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes, as well as cosmetics and gifts. We love Stefano Gabbana’s quote “clothes are a good ad for living another life” and feel it represents us because we have an outfit for your every occasion. One thing most people don’t know about our boutique is it is 20,000 square feet, and we carry more than 500 designer brands!

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Our favorite trends for Spring 2012 are bright colors, stripes, polka dots, metallics, and cool prints. We are carrying colorful wedges by Tory Burch; metallic sandals by Giuseppe Zannoti; flowy pants by Alice + Olivia; pretty printed tops by Piazza Sempione; and toile-printed jeans by J Brand—as well as our men’s bright Vilebrequin swim shorts and nicely striped Ermenegildo Zegna dress shirts.

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nyone who sports hot pink hair and describes his newest line as “inspired by Andy Warhol’s superstars go to Coney Island, with a nod to candy kids” must be a colorful character. And Chris Benz’s Spring 2012 show promises to be just as compelling. The New York-based creative, who also enjoys interior design in his spare time, has become known for easy and elegant sportswear pieces that mesh patterns, textures, and vivid hues with refined tailoring and innovative proportions. Marked by lime green, neon pink, and sherbet orange punching up ’60s-inspired prints and color-blocked designs, this runway presentation will surely be deemed “pop” art.

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Label: CHRIS BENZ EXPERIENCE: Graduated from Parsons The New School for Design, interned with Marc Jacobs, worked with J.Crew as designer of dresses and special occasion, showed during 2007 MercedesBenz Fashion Week in New York AWARDS: CFDA 2004 Emerging Designer Award recipient Website: chris-benz.com Facebook: CHRIS BENZ Twitter: cmbenz, CHRISBENZgirl

“The CHRIS BENZ girl is an ageless sophisticate, a reckless preppy who desires nothing more than to keep dancing.”

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When I work, I listen to the same music I would if I had time to work out—upbeat, fast, and inspiring. If I’m pensive, it’s Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead, and bands like that; if I’m frustrated, I turn on classical, at which point everyone knows to leave me alone.

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Meet Charlotte: Most people don’t know that I love old cars and am obsessed with my 1974 cherry red (soon to be seafoam green) Ford Bronco. Her name is “Big Momma Bronco,” and she is a total beast.

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LABEL: isobel and cleo Experience: Earned her BFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and MFA at the Glasgow School of Art; worked for Free People, Karen Walker, NOM*D, Salaam, and Blake Standard Awards: CFW 2011 Emerging Designer: East and Scottish Arts Council Professional Development Grant recipient Sold at: Worthwhile in Charleston, as well as boutiques in Nantucket, MA; Palm Beach, FL; Burlington, VT; and Glasgow, Scotland Website: isobelandcleo.com FACEBOOK: isobel and cleo TWITTER: Isobel and Cleo BLOG: uniontextiles.blogspot.com

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rom her “small and messy” Nantucket Island-studio, isobel and cleo designer Charlotte Hess creates artistically innovative knit garments and accessories with worldly appeal. After winning CFW’s 2011 Emerging Designer Competition: East with a wild Native American-inspired show that included a mohair catsuit, a keyhole fringe cardigan, and high-waist wool pants, this textile tech wove her way into the high-end fashion industry with recognition from VENT and Sophisticated Living magazines, the ELLE blog, New York Social Diary, and more. With her organic process and playful humor, Hess fashions stunning boho pieces that are made to last. Her aim? To preserve the personal quality of hand-knit clothes in the face of today’s “disposable culture.” And while her medium may be traditional, her ready-to-wear designs—crafted from angora, lamb’s wool, leather, plastic bags, and “whatever I can turn into a yarn”—are anything but conventional.

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very relationship is unique, so when a woman steps out on her wedding day, custom gown designer Faith Thornburg believes her attire should be just as distinctive. “I cater to the modern bride who’s not afraid to try something different,” says the young Savannah-based romantic, who has vowed to bring to the CFW aisle an inimitable Fall 2012 show. Incorporating research into historical fashions and insight into styles that help the wearer feel beautiful, her ethereal creations make a bold bridal statement with rich fabrics and elegant textures, feminine silhouettes and expressive movement. And this season, Thornburg’s collection bares a new off-white aesthetic with its emphasis on neutral tones. “Nudes blend with the skin to add sex appeal to dresses that you would typically expect to see in white,” she explains. Look forward to falling in love with this fresh presentation. Meet Faith: Believe it or not, I get inspiration from the History Channel. I could sit and watch it all day and not lose interest in the people, the places, the stories, or the fashions. My craziest moment in fashion was when I received a personal invitation to visit with Label: Faith Annette André Leon Talley after SCAD’s senior fashThornbug ion show. I’ll never forget sipping sweet tea experience: with Mr. Talley, Manolo Blahnik, Earned her BFA in fashion and Miss J. Alexander. design from the Savan nah College of Art and When I work, Design; showed at the I listen to a Lincoln Center during variety of things Mercedes-Benz Fashdepending ion Week in New York; on my mood. worked with Anne Barge I usually just and Christian Cota hit shuffle Awards: and will hear ELLE 2011 Fashion Next anything from Award recipient Frank Sinatra to Website: Beyoncé. faithannettethornburg.com FACEBOOK: Faith Annette Thornburg Twitter: FaithAnnette

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o what happens after a model out-struts everyone on the catwalk to win the Rock the Runway Competition? Last year’s winner, South Sudanese beauty Ajang Majok, has moved to New York, secured a contract with international agency BMG Models, and even made the cover of Oscar de la Renta: Fashion & Design at the Mint Museum. Not too shabby for a young émigré who began modeling in 2004 when she arrived in the U.S. And, she says, it wasn’t until her life-changing CFW win that she was ready to chase her dreams: “It made me strong. It made me believe in myself.” Last fall, Ajang walked the runways of New York Fashion Week for designers Joanna Mastroianni and Leanne Marshall. She has also worked for Rafael Cennamo and Gilt Groupe and appears in Charleston’s spring fashion feature in the March 2012 issue (see page 88). As for CFW 2011’s male winner? Ceasar Hingleton too lives in New York, as Ajang’s roommate, in fact. (The two met and started a friendship at CFW CFW style director Ayoka 2011.) Ceasar also feels that winning Lucas (right) and model Rock the Runway gave him the drive coach Michelle Wood (second from left) award Ceasar to take his career seriously. He recently and Ajang as CFW 2011’s top models. modeled menswear for designer Marc Clark’s online campaign. “CFW was a tremendous opportunity,” he says. “To have the judges validate what we saw in ourselves has inspired us.”—Megan McNamara

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Ajang walked for Oscar de la Renta’s runway show at the Mint Museum in Charlotte and landed the cover of the companion book.

2012 ROCK THE RUNWAY MODEL COMPETITION Friday, March 23 Join us under the tents as the top five female and male models—as selected by participating boutique owners and designers—are judged on walk, appearance, and personality. Judges: Karen Lee Grybowski, founder of Karen Lee Group and director of scouting for Elite Model Management; Molly O’Connell, CFW model alum and runner-up on America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 16; and Cynthia Bailey, international supermodel and cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (For their bios, see page 49.) Grand Prizes: $1,000; gift baskets from The Cos Bar; makeovers and gifts from Paul Mitchell, the School of Charleston; and Michael Kors watches from REEDS Jewelers (Packages valued at $2,000 each)

To follow the 2012 Rock the Runway Competition, visit CharlestonFashionWeek.com.

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model panel Meet the modeling industry elite who will select our male and female Rock the Runway winners

molly o’connelL Model Since walking in Charleston Fashion Week 2010, the 23-year-old Charleston native has gone on to compete on Cycle 16 of the CW’s America’s Next Top Model, where she finished as the runner-up to Brittani Kline. Since appearing on the primetime television show, she has relocated to New Jersey and has signed with Images Management and Don Buchwald & Associates, Inc.

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cynthia bailey Supermodel, reality TV show personality, and businesswoman Originally from rural Alabama, Cynthia was discovered soon after her pageant days by a Wilhelmina modeling agent. The international supermodel has walked in shows for top designers, such as Isaac Mizrahi and Todd Oldham; has appeared in numerous publications, such as Vogue, ELLE, and Vanity Fair; and has made the cover of Essence magazine twice. Having recently completed filming for the fourth season of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, she is working on a variety of projects including The Bailey Agency School of Fashion in Atlanta; a model mentorship program; and the Cynthia Bailey Model Search, which launched January in Birmingham, Alabama.

charleston’s top cocktails A toast to the city’s most fashion-forward drinks and their makers

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Grey Goose Winner: The Antipasto Cocktail by Jasmine Beck, The Cocktail Club salad in a sip? This savory, craveworthy cosmo—made with roasted red pepper-infused Grey Goose vodka—is so delectable, you’ll want to eat it. “We aimed for a complex, salad-inspired cocktail that would take one’s senses outside the norm— just as great fashion does,” says Cocktail Club head spiritist Jasmine Beck.

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Gentleman Jack Winner: Gentlemen’s Bet by Evan Powell, Fish ith the goal of updating a classic cocktail with modern style, Fish manager Evan Powell concocted his version of a whiskey sour, the Gentlemen’s Bet, by “accessorizing” the flavor components in the Gentleman Jack. “The Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur accentuates the dark fruit notes, the elderflower nectar the floral,” he explains. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon for balance, and you’ve got a sure bet for a winning drink.

(Serves 1) 1 ½ oz. Gentleman Jack 1/2 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1/2 oz. elderflower nectar (d’Arbo preferred) 2 wedges lemon Brandy-soaked French cherries (Les Parisiennes preferred) Orange twist Combine liquid ingredients in a shaker over ice. Squeeze in juice from lemons, shake vigorously, and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with cherries and an orange twist. For a long drink, strain into a highball over ice and add a splash of soda.

More than 30 local bartenders took the CFW and Ben Arnold Beverage Company challenge to create two drinks—one based on Grey Goose vodka, another on Gentleman Jack whiskey—to complement the five nights of fashion in Marion Square. After an online vote by fans and fashionistas at charlestonfashionweek.com, five contenders from each category moved on to the main event, a live competition at Club NV. While thirsty partygoers enjoyed sipping the drinks, our panel of judges sampled each, scoring them according to originality, taste, and presentation. Meet our winning mixologists in the Style Lounge, and try the 2012 Top Cocktails for yourself.

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From left: Brown Forman portfolio manager Orfilio Quintero, Bacardi USA business manager Patrick Martin, Charleston editor-in-chief Darcy Shankland, and food writer Brys Stephens Taste the Winning Results! Charleston’s Top Cocktail winners will be pouring their drinks during the Style Lounge pre-parties on: Wednesday, March 21, 6-7 p.m. Evan Powell, Gentlemen’s Bet Thursday, March 22, 6-7 p.m. Jasmine Beck, The Antipasto Cocktail See party pictures at CharlestonFashionWeek.com.

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REEDS Jewelers Friday & Saturday This luxury jeweler serves as Charleston’s exclusive dealer of David Yurman jewelry and boasts lines such as Ippolita, Rolex, Marco Bicego, and Slane.

Tuesday-Saturday, March 20-24, 6-11 p.m.

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Each night, the Style Lounge opens an hour before the shows—don’t miss the pre-party! Shop retailers’ wares, including jewelry and accessories. drink delicious specialty cocktails. SNAG CFW merchandise. Listen to live DJs. Primp with makeup freshening by the experts at the Cos Bar touch-up station.

<< JEM by Jennifer Miller Saturday A scarf can take an outfit from day to night, and that was JEM founder Jennifer Elizabeth Miller’s goal with her versatile, stylish, and unique accessory collection.

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Fine Jewelry by Nealoo Saturday Nealoo McLain is all about celebrating women who have bold, daring, and sophisticated taste, which is why she makes one-of-a-kind jewelry that blends Middle East exotic with modern romance.

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Kate Rothra Fleming Friday & Saturday This innovative jewelry designer pulls from her time in the Peace Corps in Botswana to produce vivid pieces in an array of shapes and colors. Charleston, SC (843) 442-5470 katerothrafleming.com

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STYLE LOUNGE Shop, drink, primp, and relax during nightly pre-parties as well as between runway shows

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ROYAL PEASANTRY Design House Saturday Using upcycled, post-manufactured scraps, Royal Peasantry Design House crafts unique and ecofriendly handbags and belts. The Shops at Charleston Place Located on the ground floor of Charleston Place Hotel, this exclusive collection of world-famous shops offers a truly unique shopping experience. Details: 130 Market Street (843) 722-4900 Website: CharlestonPlaceShops.com Facebook: Charleston Place Hotel Twitter: CharlestonPlace

Asheville, NC (828) 559-1835 royalpeasantry.com

<< Bottega Brandina Saturday Wishing you were on the Italian Riviera? Bottega Brandina captures the luxury of that romantic locale with bags crafted from the same fabric as 1950s sun loungers, or “Brandinas,” used along the Adriatic Sea.

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custard Boutique Tuesday-Friday There’s a style for every taste at Custard, and eager shoppers can grab a gift with purchase while supplies last.

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Indigo and Cotton Friday Complete your dapper look with clothing discounted 10 to 30 percent. Then check out Raleigh Denim and snag a 15 percent off discount card for in-store use. 79 Cannon St. Charleston, SC (843) 718-2980 indigoandcotton.com

Bashful Boutique Thursday Looking for fresh and flirty fashions? This chic boutique is not only discounting new items by 10 percent but also taking 20 percent off all sale merchandise. The clincher? Shoppers get an in-store coupon for 10 percent off. 829 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, SC (843) 225-0301 Search for Bashful Charleston on Facebook

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<< Groove Girl Friday Vintage treasures are bountiful at Groove Girl, and those who spend $125 or more will be rewarded with a voucher for a 45-minute massage at OM Bodywork. 423 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC (843) 284-8661 Search for Groove Girl on Facebook

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Charleston Fashion House) Thursday Need a wardrobe rehab? Suite 33 is offering 20 percent off all Spring and Summer 2011 ready-towear. But come early, the first 25 customers will get a reusable shopping bag with their purchase. 33-B Cannon St. Charleston, SC (540) 222-5607 Search for Suite 33 on Facebook

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Key: L = Lunch; D = Dinner; LN = Late Night; BR = Brunch $ = Under $10; $$ = $10-$15; $$$ = $16-$25; $$$$ = $25+

39 Rue de Jean (French Bistro / L, D, LN, Sun. BR / $$$) 39 John St. (843) 722-8881 39ruedejean.com Caviar & Bananas Market & Café (International, Eclectic Deli / B, L, D, $$) 51 George St. (843) 577-7757 caviarandbananas.com Circa 1886 (Lowcountry Eclectic, D, $$$$) 149 Wentworth St. (843) 853-7828 circa1886.com Coast Bar & Grill (Seafood, D, $$$) 39-D John St. (843) 722-8838 coastbarandgrill.com FIG (American Eclectic, D, $$$$) 232 Meeting St. (843) 805-5900 eatatfig.com Halls Chophouse (Steakhouse / D, LN, Sun. BR / $$$$) 434 King St. (843) 727-0090 hallschophouse.com HOM (Burgers / L, D, LN, Sun. BR, $$) 563 King St. (843) 573-7505 homcharleston.com

Il Cortile del Re (Italian / L, D, LN / $$$) 193 King St. (843) 853-1888 ilcortiledelre.com Joe Pasta (Italian / L, D, LN / $$) 428 King St. (843) 965-5252 joepasta.com Leaf Café & Bar (Southern / L, D, LN, Sun. BR / $$$) 15 Beaufain St. (843) 793-2230 leafcharleston.com Mercury Bar (Tapas / D, LN, Sun. BR / $) 547 King St. (843) 793-3438 mercurybarcharleston.com Patat Spot Friet & Falafel (Vegetarian, Gluten Free / L, D, LN / $) 41-B George St. (843) 723-7438 patatspot.com Verde (Deli, Vegetarian / L, D / $) 347 King St. (843) 579-2884 eatatverde.com Virginia’s on King (Southern / B, L, D, Sat. & Sun. BR / $$) 412 King St. (843) 735-5800 virginiasonking.com

Three downtown restaurants are offering pre-show prix-fixe meals during Charleston Fashion Week®. Buy your tickets today!

Tuesday, March 20 High Cotton Head to High Cotton for a High Steppin’ dinner before the opening night of Charleston Fashion Week®. Sip on the specialty Prêt-àPorter cocktail while enjoying a fashionable three-course menu. With three options per course, there’s a perfect fit for all. 199 East Bay St., (843) 724-3815 mavericksouthernkitchens.com Three courses: $56; 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 O-Ku Start off your fashion-forward night at chic O-Ku—the perfect backdrop for sipping a custom-designed cocktail with a three-course ensemble of contemporary Japanese dishes. After your ultra-fierce feast, you’ll be just a short well-heeled walk from the tents. 463 King St., (843) 737-0112 o-kusushi.com Three courses: $40 / 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 39 Rue de Jean Fuel up fashionably at Rue de Jean, where you can enjoy the signature Slippery Slope cocktail (Bombay Sapphire and blackberry-sage purée topped with a splash of Champagne) and the three-course menu tailor-made for fashionistas! 39 John St., (843) 722-8881 39ruedejean.com Three courses: $60 / 5-7 p.m. *Advance ticket purchase required. Visit charlestonfashionweek.com for more details.

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of Mt. Retail Therapy: Gwynn’s tely styled Pleasant presented an hau for day show of spring ensembles and night.

Alluring: April Johnst on’s Mangled Courtesan line lived up to the designer’s moth metaphor with mo dels sporting pheasant feathers as ant ennae and silken garb that spoke of bat tered wings.

Face On: Model Sadie Claxton backstage p after makeu ng gi er em for hael designer Mic ow sh ’s ki ic Wiern

Fashion Royalty: New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis—pictured with Fashion Panel judges K. Cooper Ray, Janie Bryant, Derek Blasberg, and Mychael Knight—takes a birthday bow. Yoo Got It: Featured designer David Yoo preps a model on Saturday evening.

Business Chic: Featured designer—and CFW alum— Lindsey Carter presented her Fall 2011 collection for TROUBADOUR.

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