Mick Rock and Katrina Darling
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front row I think some of the models here could be my children! —Carolyn Murphy
A Karlie Kloss/ Erin Heatherton sandwich!
Henrik Lundqvist
With Jason Wu
Suzy Biszantz and Petra Nemcova
How did you convince Carolyn to walk? She is my idol. When I moved to America, she was in every fashion magazine and then years later, I met her. She was perfect for this collection! We saw you jumping up and down after your show. I didn’t even know I did until someone told me afterwards!
Art Director Guillaume Bruneau Managing Editor Tangie Silva
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Friday parties! Iman took over the Electric Room to launch DestinationIman.com. ☛ John Varvatos has lent his touch to Converse’s “Weapon” leather high-top, so the two toasted at Varvatos’ Bowery store, where Black Rebel Motorcycle Club performed. ☛ And! Jason Wu and La Perla took over the Top of the Standard to celebrate their collab!
Noah Huntley
Julie and Billy Macklowe
FASHION WEEK IN CHARLESTON? M AIS OUI! Chris Benz
Executive Editor Ashley Baker
JASON WU + LA PERLA PARTY your daily dose
MODEL MOMENT!
JOHN VARVATOS/ CONVERSE BASH! Q-Tip
FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M
Deputy Editor Eddie Roche Associate Editor Alexandra Ilyashov Senior Fashion Writer Maria Denardo Social Media Director Ashley Tschudin Photographer Giorgio Niro Deputy Art Director Teresa Platt Senior Designers Paul Morris, Sheila Prevost Photo Editors Jessica Athanasiou-Piork, Shane Cisneros, Catherine Gargan
The Daily checked in with CFW’s Misty Lister Johnson, director of marketing and communications
When did Charleston Fashion Week launch, and how frequently does it happen? It launched in 2007 and is an annual event in March. In 2013, we’ll mark our seventh year with five days and five nights of runway fashion. How many designers are currently participating? We host 20 competing Emerging Designers and five to eight Featured Designers throughout the week. Highlights have included Chris Benz, Charlotte Hess, Heidi Elnora, Lindsey Carter of TROUBADOUR, Michael Knight, Hunter Dixon, April Johnston, DaA look from Grand Prize vid Yoo, Carmen Marc Valvo, and more. winner Which buyers and editors attend? Hannah Goff Local and regional buyers, including Hampden Clothing, Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant, Belk, and more. In addition to many regional editors and bloggers, CFW has hosted Anne Slowey, Derek Blasberg, Southern Living, Delta Sky, Red Bulletin, ELLE.com, ESPN, and the Today show. How much business is done during the event? Hotels, restaurants, and retailers are impacted dramatically. The College of Charleston’s Office of Tourism Analysis & Department of Hospitality reported a $2.4 million impact on the City of Charleston during CFW 2012. We have reported 49 million+ media impressions from all over the world. Which VIPs attend? We’ve had Chris Benz, Fern Mallis, Vanessa Lachey, Cameron Silver; fashion designers Michael Knight and Lindsey Carter; SocialPrimer.com and designer K. Cooper Ray, and many more!
Brandusa Niro Editor in Chief, CEO
Production & Distribution Director Allison Coles
Natalie and Elliot Bergman
John Varvatos Daisy Fuentes
TRAIN ALERT! With Grace Coddington
We frequently see you on the subway. It’s the only way to get around! Do Grace superfans approach you? Yeah. I like it because I can always jump off if I get bored!
INJURY REPORT! With Iman
Rachel Gordon’s finale dress made of moss, fern, and orchids
You broke your foot! How? I stumbled in high heels and walked for six blocks. The next thing I know, it’s fractured. Three months in bed! What did you do in bed? I read a lot, but I didn’t eat too much. I couldn’t exercise so I didn’t want to be miserable and fat. How do you feel tonight? Like Honey Boo Boo!
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