Memphis magazine had the distinct pleasure of being a media sponsor for this year’s Memphis Fashion Weekend, an event that highlighted design talent and retailers dedicated to bringing the best in fashion to our city. In this issue, we showcase the very best about Memphis in May — the weather, the river, and some really great looks that are modeled by two rising stars who walked in the weekend’s shows.
Overall, Memphis Fashion Weekend brought together a shimmering community — designers, models, hair and makeup artists, photographers, retail buyers, and style enthusiasts — to generate a force that makes Memphis look really, really good.
Prints Charming
Mixing patterns is all about finding color and proportion that works. On Anna: Annie Griffin dress, $325; bright patent thongs, $225 and patent clutch, $225, both by Elaine Turner; all from Lavish in Collierville. Sunglasses by Oliver Peoples, $365, from Eclectic Eye. On Kathryn: Dress by Karolina Zmarlak, $965, available at Oak Hall. Amethyst chunk necklace by Brave Design, $205, available at Spruce. Elaine Turner patent clutch, $225, from Lavish. Chanel sunglasses, $460, from Eclectic Eye.
Sitting Pretty
Local jewelry designer Lauren Carlson mixes wood with precious metals and incorporates unique design for her line, Question the Answer. Sugar Stone skull earrings, $85, available through Lauren Carlson. Cotton tank, $48; silk olive tunic, $225; lavender denim, $220; all by Vincae; all from Lavish. Eyeglasses by Anne et Valenti, $438, from Eclectic Eye.
Maximizing fashion
There’s nothing better than a brightly colored maxi-dress for spring. Silk maxi with tribal pattern by Yoana Baraschi, $485, from Kittie Kyle. Charm bracelet by Brave Design, $185, from Spruce.
Walking in Memphis
More patterns straight ahead. On Kathryn: Blush silk blazer, $275; tribal shorts, $195; both by Waverly Grey and from Southern Couture. Tank by Vince, $48, from Lavish. Sugar Stone skull necklace, $115; diamond necklace, $30; both by Lauren Carlson and available through her.
On Anna: Woven top, $595, patterned pants, $395, both by Hilton Hollis; studded recreation shoes by Superga, $120, all from Joseph.
Very Special THANK YOU!
Kathryn Heard, model
Lyndi Heard, mother
Anna Weaver, model
Betsy Weaver, mother
Kendrick Simpson, makeup artist
Mary McNair of Secret Services salon, hairstylist
Lucy Hadskey, hairstyling assistant
Sara Harrison, wardrobe styling and production assistant
Suzi Reuter, digital photography
Photography by Larry Kuzniewski | Styling by Augusta Campbell
