CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK

KIRA ELIZABETH DESIGNS’ DRESS 'BARCELONA' FEATURED IN CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK’S BRIDAL COUTURE SHOW!!

GLAM ROCKS was the theme of this year’s Charleston Fashion Week under the tents @ Marion Square!!!!!!!!!!

The shows started off on Tuesday March 16, and the finale was Saturday March 20th. I was lucky enough to attend 3 of the shows; Tuesday and Friday night’s shows and the BRIDAL COUTURE show Saturday afternoon!! 

Among previewing local boutiques spring lines, there is an emerging designer competition. The finalists show their work Tuesday night, and then the winner is chosen Saturday night at the finale; Larika Page won this year. The shows were really fantastic to watch, and to learn from. Even more importantly, Kira plans to enter and win next year! 

Also, every night there is a featured designer! This year it included: Maria Dobrzanska, Carol Hannah Whitfield, Ashley Reid, Mary Porter, Mychael Knight, and Gordana Gehlausen! 

THE BRIDAL SHOW was Saturday afternoon, and even with all the frisbee tossing bare-footers just outside the tents, everyone inside managed to stay classy and elegant. I sipped a delicious bloody mary and bobbed my head to the classic rock tunes performed by the live orchestra while watching one gorgeous gown after another. It was so enjoyable; especially being among so many gushing brides-to-be it was hard to not be giddy.

They showed about five different local bridal shops, including Belle Couture Bridal. Belle is located at 280 West Coleman Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant. Most importantly, “Barcelona” was their finale dress!! It looked absolutely beautiful, and the crowd LOVED it. The applause and gasps spoke for it enough. So ladies, head over to Belle and try her on!!!!

Overall, this year’s fashion week was incredible. Charleston Magazine does such an incredible job, and I am already starting the count-down for next year!!!!!