Charleston Fashion Week Blog

Third Night’s The Charm!

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Yet more evidence to prove that Charleston has a thriving fashion community: During last night’s shows, it was hard to tell the models from the “real” people. It seems that each night, the attendees become more and more glamorous, wearing everything from classic little black dresses to peacock-feather accessories to patent stiletto mary janes. One on-looker in the Red Bull VIP lounge was even overheard saying, “It’s like they step off the runway and just come sit in the audience! Tomorrow night, I’m stepping it up a notch.”

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Models or real people? You decide. CFW staffers Ashley Brook Perryman and Ellie Somerville schmooze it up backstage before the shows. Photo: Russell Douglas

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Abby Seinsheimer kicks up her heels on the runway Friday night before the shows start. Photo: Ellie Somerville

The night kicked off with a hot collection from Goga. Once again, DJ Arthur Brouthers pumped up the crowd with saucy Rio-inspired tunes, which led to some definite hip-swaying from attendees watching from the VIP lounge. All the pieces were hand made by the store’s owner, Gordana Gelhausen, and for the first time (to my knowledge) audience members, including style editor Ayoka Lucas, gave a standing ovation at the end of the show. I caught up with Gordana later and she let me in on her design secret. “When I designed that last dress with the brown and pink ruffles, I had Ghana in my mind the whole time. I truly take myself to a beautiful place; it helps my design vision.”

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The final design of the Goga show, which store owner and designer Gordana Gelhausen said was inspired by visions of Ghana. Photo: Brandy Gwyn

She was also extremely flattered that the collection had received such a good reception. “It was the biggest compliment for me,” she said in her beautiful Eastern-European accent. “Ayoka told me that she actually had tears in her eyes at the end of my show; and when I saw those people standing up, it just gave me goosebumps.”

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Melina Hadzijahic, O.R. Nasseri, Goga owner Gordana Gelhausen, and Jaime Grazino toast the success of the Goga runway show in the Red Bull VIP lounge. Photo: Ellie Somerville

Then came the II Brunettes collection, filled with ready-to-wear pieces like flowy tops, graphic prints, and oversized bags. Once again, the music noticeably enticed the crowd, as some were seen mouthing the lyrics to Nelly Furtado’s “Maneater” as a model strutted down the runway. From my perch in the back of the tent, I noticed Foster Fox—one of the emerging local designers that will debut his collection during tonight’s show— intently following the models in the shows with his eyes in deep concentration. When asked what he thought of the collection, Fox simply stated, “Oh, I’m just trying to time my show for tomorrow; I have 22 models in my show, girl, and I need to know how long it’ll take them to get down [the runway] and back.” That’s Foster for you. (If you run into him tonight, ask him what his new hip adjective is. I would tell you, but revealing it in this blog might just get me fired.)

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ELD designer Foster Fox and style editor Ayoka Lucas hug it out backstage. Photo: Ellie Somerville

But I was interested in this chic new store, so I met with Leslie Lupisella and Sarah Leigh Moody, the lovely brown-haired owners of II Brunettes, and asked them about their collection. “The show went so well,” said Lupisella. “We just can’t wait for next year. Since this is our first show, we were really excited to be a part of it and promote Charleston Fashion Week.”

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Leslie Lupisella and Sarah Leigh Moody were the masterminds behind the II Brunettes runway show. Photo: Ellie Somerville

The infamous guitar introduction to Jimi Hedrix’s “Foxy Lady” resounded throughout the tent, and the Lula Kate show was off with a bang. As the models donning an array of tribal graphic prints, mod geometric skirts, and peacock-feather inspired tunics cascaded down the runway, I couldn’t help but notice how well the music playing reflected in the collection. The trippy colors and prints were mirrored in the show’s 60s musical line-up, which included songs like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by the Beatles. “If there was an award for matching the music to the clothes perfectly, Lula Kate would definitely win,” one on-looker said after the show. “The models even had the Bridgette Bardot hair going on. It was so Austin Powers-chic… in a good way.”

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Rehling de Roos from The Art Institute of Charleston and Clayton Brannon, a model in the ELD show on Friday, step outside for some fresh air during shows. Photo: Ellie Somerville

But the crowds really packed in tight to get a good look at the Hampden Clothing runway show, which included delicately mix and matched trendy pieces with designer eyewear. Each outfit was like something great that you’d see a model wearing in a magazine, but decide that you’d never figure to put those two things together without a stylist. (It’s like seeing those people with the cutest outfit, only to find out they got it in a bargain bin at a consignment store/why didn’t I think of that? thing.)

The Hampden models had a lot of attitude, much like the ones from Tuesday’s Biton show, which really enraptured the audience. At the end of the runway, the models posed in really cool ways; one put her pink clutch up in front of her face as if shielding herself from the photographers; another put both hands on her head in an I-have-a-migraine-chic kind of way; while another held both arms out as if asking the shutterbugs what they were looking at. It was very avant garde, Vogue magazine. The crowd—myself included—loved it! And you could tell the models were having a good time, too, as they frequently flashed their gleaming smiles mid-strut.

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The crowds watched in awe during the Hampden Clothing show, which featured an array of sassy models donning beautiful ensembles. Photo: Ellie Somerville

At one point during the Hampden show, everyone was crowded up so close that I started to get claustrophobic, so I stepped back into the VIP lounge area to ask people what they thought. Right away, I found two smiling Torch waitresses, Erin Quinn and Lindsey Middleton, who told me they loved Hampden’s show. “I like the whole glasses thing,” said Middleton. “It’s like they’re sexy and fashionable, but still business professional. And every other model is rocking the glasses; I love that.”

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Erin Quinn and Lindsey Middleton of Torch, both wearing Sucker jeans from Cose Belle, said Hampden Clothing was their favorite show of the evening. Photo: Russell Douglas

When Stacy Smallwood, owner of Hampden, walked out to wave to the crowd at the conclusion of the show, I was hoping the former prima ballerina (we’re talking the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more) would give a graceful curtsey to acknowledge her screaming fans. There was no curtsey and no man walking out on the runway to give her flowers, but the smile on Smallwood’s face let the eager crowd know how much she appreciated the applause.

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Stacy Smallwood, owner of Hampden Clothing, and Jane Pope, designer of Balboa and Jane Pope Collection Jewelry prepare for the Hampden Clothing show backstage. Both women were featured in the March 2008 of Vogue magazine. Photo: Ellie Somerville

As the night dwindled down, I found myself backstage drinking Red Bulls—which by the way, are absolutely delicious! I’ve never had one and wondered why Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore swore by the things, but those little cans really do give you wings!—because I wanted to meet with the owner of Berlin’s. As an avid Berlin’s shopper, I felt the urgency to tell her how much I loved her store and her show. As models dashed around half-dressed (those quick changes are tricky!) I sat down for a moment to talk with Ellen Berlin. Someone in the audience had told me her show was “so classic,” and I wanted to know what she thought. “I like women who don’t follow the trends created by the latest pop stars,” Berlin said. “The pieces in my collection are ageless, they’re timeless. To me, that’s what style and my store is all about.” And she’s right about that. The window display at Berlin’s will make your mouth water about as much as the one at Bob Ellis Shoes. (Imagine if they were right next to one another! Sigh—one can only dream.)

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CFW staffer and model Katie Kern, Ellen Berlin, owner of Berlin’s, and model Erin Kaloupek hang out in the Stella Nova make up tent after the successful Berlin’s runway show. Photo: Russell Douglas

And once again, the CFW after party at Torch was amazing, as it included a fashion exhibit by Cary Weber and specialty Ciroc vodka drinks. DJ Moo Moo rocked the house again, mixing classic favorites with new hits.

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Charleston magazine/CFW staffers Naomi Russell (far left), Kari Kaldon (left), Misty Lister (center), and Julie Montgomery party in the VIP section of the VIP lounge at Torch. Photo: Russell Douglas

So last night’s show was definitely great, but tonight is the big event, as the six winners of Charleston magazine’s first Emerging local Design competition will debut their innovative Spring 2008 collections on the CFW runway. Of the 16 Charleston hopefuls, Foster Fox, Rachel Gordon, Krista Beth Huff, Ashley Reid, Megan Waldrep, and Carol Hannah Whitfield were victorious in the designing competition. There really will be something for everyone—expect to see the grace of ballet intertwined with raw tribal emotions; the symbiosis between local architectural and organic elements; unapologetic high-roller Baccarat chic that exudes glitz and glamour; flirty vintage silhouettes that revive styles from the ’50s; haute silks drenched in an electrifying color palette; and Bohemian garments perfect for sultry Lowcountry nights.

The tents are going to be packed, the weather is supposed to be hot, and the no-see-ums may be problematic (bring some bug spray if you tend to get eaten like I do!), but this is going to be a momentous evening that you won’t want to miss! Plus, Jillian Lewis from Bravo’s hit TV show Project Runway will be in the audience, so make sure to look for her if you’re as big of a fan as we are here at Charleston magazine.

I know I say this every day, but this time I really mean it. I EXPECT to see you under the tents tonight! And if you see Foster, seriously… get him to tell you his new adjective. It’ll blow you away.

Cheers,

Russell H. Douglas

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We couldn’t do it without these lovely ladies! Stella Nova make up artists Krista Lane, Marta Hunt, and Shay St. Clair celebrate the end of another great CFW night. Photo: Russell Douglas

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