Style & Fashion
Designers, ateliers and the Southern sense of dress.
House of Ellison and the Making of a Charlotte Fashion Label
In three seasons, designer Marguerite Ellison has turned a SouthPark studio into the most closely watched label in the state. Her secret is patience.
The Quiet Renaissance of Southern Menswear
From bespoke tailors in Raleigh to heritage shirtmakers in the Piedmont, Carolina men are rediscovering the pleasures of clothing made to last.
Tobacco Road Denim and the Return of Carolina-Made Clothing
Betting that shoppers will pay for provenance, a Piedmont denim brand is manufacturing entirely within the state — and finding a national audience.
The Natural Dyers Coloring Asheville's Slow-Fashion Movement
Working with indigo, walnut and marigold, a community of mountain textile artists is building garments that are as much ecology as fashion.
The Bridal Ateliers Reinventing the Carolina Wedding Gown
Rejecting mass-market sameness, a handful of the state's designers are crafting heirloom gowns meant to be kept, altered and worn again across generations.
Raleigh Fashion Week Grows From Showcase to Launchpad
Once a modest local event, the Triangle's fashion week has become a genuine proving ground for emerging Southern designers and the buyers who court them.