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Warm tones ruled the runway at the Charleston Weddings Spring Bridal Show when designers and boutiques debuted fresh looks. SCAD’s Faith Thornburg (named Elle magazine’s Fashion Next winner) went for a buttercream yellow while Charleston’s Rachel Gordon opted for swanky nudes and taupes. The show’s first-ever Emerging Bridal Designer Competition winner, Calvin James Bryant of Atlanta, was all about a blushing bride.
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Faith Thornburg
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Rachel Gordon
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Calvin James Bryant
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Mychael Knight
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LulaKate
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Vera Wang
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Monique Lhuillier
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Faith Thornburg
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LulaKate
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Mychael Knight
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White
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Charlotte Hess
The Charleston Fashion Week® Emerging Designer Competition: East 2011 winner teamed with Maddison Row and Bella Bridesmaid to show a one-of-a-kind bridal cape. The knitting queen’s boho-chic looks are all about the magic of texture and movement.
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