“I don’t think you should have to sacrifice whimsical patterns, color and structure to dress easier on the environment,” says Megan Authement, owner of Clad.
Four of a Kind: Designer Wendy Newman talks art deco and upcycling
Wendy Newman shares upcoming projects and shows she’s excited to participate in and attend.
Four of a Kind: Christie Calaycay discusses jewelry-making
Christie Calaycay discusses her latest creative projects as well as upcoming arts shows that she’s excited to attend.
Around town: Burial Beer Co. opens new music venue on the South Slope
The South Slope gets a new music venue. Plus, AIGA Asheville’s second annual design weekend; a paint pouring exhibit; and more.
Four of a Kind: Rachel Weisberg talks local fashion
The fashion designer talks new projects and the city’s fashion scene.
Color Me Goodwill highlights upcycled fashion and homegrown talent
While other Goodwill organizations hold fashion shows, only WNC has Color Me Goodwill. “We wanted it to be local,” says Jaymie Eichorn, from the designers and models to the emcees, hair stylists and makeup artists. And, of course, the inspiration and materials for the runway collections come from local Goodwill stores.
Q&A with Jazmin Whitmore, owner of plus size consignment shop More to Love
Jazmin Whitmore always enjoyed fashion, yet struggled to afford buying clothes. As a plus-size woman, finding items in her size was also frustrating. It’s a struggle familiar to many women. According to a study on clothing size standards published in 2016, the average American woman is size 16 to 18. However, too many brands have been […]
Asheville’s costume shops serve diverse community desires
Local costume shop owners share how they got into the industry and discuss Asheville’s continued support of their businesses.
Fiber artist Paris Evans grows Milkweed from Instagram to brick-and-mortar
The Charleston transplant has struck a productive balance between commissions and featuring the work of brands she respects.
Jefferson Ellison on gratitude
I’m thankful to be able to show up as an owner of a business that feels authentic to me. My work is rooted in the idea that young people get to have opinions and take up space; they don’t have to wait till they’re 40. As a publicist and content creator, the most valuable thing […]
Smart Bets: Costume Drama: A Fashion Show
Asheville Community Theatre’s annual “Project Runway”-esque show pivots will be livestreamed on Aug. 8.
Smart Bets: Asheville Mardi Gras
“Superstition” is the theme of the 13th City-sanctioned parade, which takes place Feb. 23.
Tarah Singh talks about personal paintings and global design initiatives
Of the exhibition #HUMAN, Singh notes, “This is probably the only time in my life I’ve created political or social [commentary] pieces. If you look back at my work, it’s nudes and romantic, lots of sensual energy, which is really important to my creative process. But I’m definitely finding spaces for broadening the conversation.”
Tryon couple open a multifocused creative and retail space
Inherited vintage clothing, previously online-only, recently opened as not only a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Tryon, but also as a collaboration with Heise’s husband, the singer-songwriter and recording artist Steven Fiore (aka Young Mister), who runs Reunion Tour, a recording studio and skate and music shop in the same space.
Miss Gay Latina Asheville pageant continues to expand beyond its name
The popular contest, now in its 12th year, returns to the Diana Wortham Theatre stage, at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Smart Bets: Casa de Coco
Asheville-based artist Coco Villa launches her new brand on Oct. 10 at Revolve Studios.
Smart Bets: Costume Drama — A Fashion Show
The annual design competition returns to Asheville Community Theatre on July 6.
Smart Bets: BeYOUtiful Fashion Show
The Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders’ inaugural fundraiser takes place May 31 at Ambrose West.
Philip Curry tries on hemp shoes with Astral
Curry says his new line of shoes — made using natural hemp fiber — is both practical and environmentally conscious. “It was chosen because it deals well with water. It doesn’t rot; it doesn’t degrade with UV [ultraviolet radiation] compared to cotton or jute or other things. It’s really a strong, amazing material,” Curry says.
Trash becomes treasure on the runway at eco-fashion shows
On Friday, April 26, Goodwill hosts its fifth annual Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show at The Orange Peel. The following evening, Saturday, April 27, Asheville GreenWorks kicks off its second Environmental Awards and Trashion Show at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore.
Coco Villa discusses The Cloud Show and sustainable art
The Cloud Show, which also includes work by Judit Just, Court McCracken, Carmelo Pampillonio and Neil Goss, will open in the Thom Robinson & Ray Griffin Exhibition Space on Friday, April 5.
