October Fashion
With bold patterns, vibrant colors, unconventional silhouettes and unique textures, these curated looks from local stores and boutiques celebrate the fusion of fashion and artistry.
Photography by Lisa Staff + Styled by Bailey Gilliam
Street style: Diana McDougall
Lowcountry Regional President at Coastal States Bank
Local since: 1998
What are you wearing? Maggie & Me
How would you describe your style? Casual conservative.
Favorite type of art: Anything with waterways.
Street style: Beth Birdwell
Senior Business Relationship Manager at Coastal States Bank
Local since: 1988
What are you wearing? Haven
How would you describe your style?
Casual, classic and coastal.
Favorite type of art: Oil paintings that are coastal-oriented.
Hit the trail
The Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail links Shelter Cove Community Park and Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park to a newly established trailhead parking area, offering visitors a scenic and artistic experience. The trail features a rotating display of public art, with both permanent and temporary sculptures that reflect the island’s rich wildlife and environmental themes.
Stylist: Artistic flare
Fashion news
Sweater weather
Stay warm in the new Southern Tide Haisley Stripe Crew Neck Sweater this fall. The relaxed fit with ribbed hems offers effortless comfort and timeless fall style. The rich color palette and stripes add personality to any outfit.
Step it up
John Bayley Clothier now offers the pinnacle of luxury with its exclusive collection of shoes by Armin Oehler. Known for designing high-end leather products, Oehler blends timeless elegance with modern craftsmanship in each small-batch creation. His men’s dress shoes, inspired by the Southern U.S., embody classic style with a contemporary twist. The hand-sewn construction features a Goodyear Welt, allowing for easy sole re-crafting, making these shoes a sustainable choice. A cork insole adds extra cushioning and shock absorption, providing all-day comfort and support.
Into the garden
Shop the new capsule collection at Spartina 449. Highlands is known for its biodiversity, making it a grand botanic garden with hundreds of native trees, thousands of flowering plants and more. Inspired by the cool and mild climate that allows this natural wonder, Spartina 449’s Botanic Garden capsule collection features floral prints in dark and bright, neutral and punchy colorways.
Sock it to ‘em
It’s time to elevate your footwear style and comfort game with compression socks by Clove. Featuring 20-30 mmHG of compression and soft, cushioned bottoms, these socks keep your blood flowing in style. Clove is the perfect blend of comfort, durability and style and is now available at Palmetto Running Company.
Guide: Handcrafted accessories
Handmade is always better. The individualism and attention to detail are just some of the perks of purchasing a handcrafted item. Here are some of the best handmade fashion accessories you can get here in the Lowcountry.
Handmade on Hilton Head Island by Stephanie Michele exclusively for SM Bradford Co. Pearls, sea glass and agates with nautical sterling silver pendants. Custom-made necklaces are available to suit your own personal style.
Available at SM Bradford
Handknit children’s sweaters and accessories are the core of Heartside Handworks. This handcrafted in the U.S. brand makes 100% cotton knitwear for babies and toddlers, including blankets, buntings, cardigans, leggings and pullovers.
Available at Island Child
Handcrafted in Italy from authentic Italian acetate, PULPY is a circular sunglass complemented by an edgy beveled design to give a retro-futuristic look.
Available at Eyeland Optique
Brackish began with a feather bow tie designed by Ben Ross and gifted to his groomsman, Jeff Plotner. Since its inception, the brand has blossomed into a full line of men’s and women’s accessories designed and hand-crafted in Charleston, with each piece focused on honoring the beauty found in nature.
Available at John Bayley Clothier
Waxing Poetic believes that love, as well as gravity and natural forces, are crucial to our overall existence on this planet and that love for the earth, her people, her resources and her ecosystems is an imperative.
Available at Island Girl
Selina King Jewelry features ethical and effortless pieces made by hand. Most jewelry is crafted with high-quality, sustainably sourced materials, such as recycled gold and silver; ethically sourced or post-consumer diamonds; and upcycled stones from antique pieces.
Available at Palmettoes
