February 22, 2012

Charleston Fashion Week

Fashion Shows I’m looking forward to this year

Charleston Fashion Week 2011 from the sidelines

Are you the type that thinks there is nothing to do in South Carolina?  You complain about it not being the place of your dreams.  Well, this list isn’t for you because there isn’t anything that I think will make you happy.  You probably feel happiest under the rock you are currently residing.  However, for [...]

MMOE Spotlight: Julie Wheat (Swim wear Collection)

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Julie Wheat, designer of the Cavortress line, is helping us get ready for Summer by offering a selection of swim suits that can flatter any figure.  She recently exhibited at South by SouthWest (SXSW) and showcased her latest collection at Charleston Fashion Week 2011 as an emerging designer.  She is this week’s MMOE Spotlight. What [...]

Charleston Fashion Week (2011) Highlights

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I had a great time in Charleston for Charleston Fashion Week (March 22-26) this year.  This year Creative Director Ayoka Lucas and her fabulous team out did themselves by putting on a show that is putting South Carolina on the fashion map.  The show had more music, more emerging and featured designers,  more local bloggers, [...]

Charleston Fashion Week – Day 1 Highlights

Who knew that the opening to Charleston Fashion Week this year would be so hot!  The event opened with Charleston native Quiana Parler bringing down the house with her vocals! See highlights of the first night below. Get the Make Me Over, Eb sideline perspective of Charleston Fashion Week 2011 here. Interested in attending Charleston [...]

Mad Men Costume Designer Janie Bryant to attend Charleston Fashion Week

Janie Bryant- Mad Men Costume Designer

There are many reasons to attend Charleston Fashion Week in March, but having Janie Bryant, the costume designer for Mad Men(one of the most popular award-winning tv shows) as one of the “front-row fashion headliners on Saturday’s finale panel” is at the top of my list!  I wonder if she will know when the season of Mad [...]

CFW Emerging Designer Semi-Finalists – Congrats to Julie Wheat

Yay, to Julie Wheat on becoming one of the 16 finalists for Charleston Fashion Week® 2011 Emerging Designer  Competition!  I had a chance to check out her Spring line at the Dockside Fashion Show this summer, and I liked her designs.  Julie’s vintage-inspired line could definitely be on an episode of Mad Men (just sayin’). [...]

Charleston Fashion Week is accepting applications for hair & makeup professionals!

When I saw this stream across my twitter feed, I nearly fell out of my chair! This is the first time that Charleston Fashion Week & ® is accepting applications from outside for hair and makeup professionals to work behind-the-scenes for their show.  The event takes place in Charleston March 22 – 26, 2011.  they [...]

CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK® EXPANDS DESIGNER COMPETITION BEYOND JUST THE SOUTHEAST

Charleston Fashion Week Now Accepting Online Applications For The 2011 Emerging Designer Competition (July 21, 2010) Charleston, SC – Accredited with launching the careers of regional fashion designers and models, Charleston Fashion Week® is proud to announce it will be expanding the 2011 Emerging Designer Competition to include applicants from beyond the Southeast. The five-night celebration [...]

Eb’s Been Wink’d At

The Wink Summer 2010 issue has arrived and available for viewing online right here. Open publication – Free publishing – More summer Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

News Flash – Fashion Show Boosts Low Country Economy

Opened my mail to find this nice bit of fashion news in it (from the LouLou Agency). (June 1, 2010) – Charleston, SC – While Charleston Fashion Week has been accredited with catapulting the careers of aspiring Southeast designers, the 2010 Economic Impact Study recently made public by the College of Charleston Office of Tourism [...]