2.4 million dollars. That is the amount Charleston Fashion Week brings in. The crowds come early and spend tons - whether shopping in local stores or staying in local hotels - Charleston Fashion Week has a far reach.
Archie Burkel has never missed a week since the inception of Fashion Week in 2007. Top Hat of the Charleston Hat Ladies, she says, "What people should realize is it is not just these four to five days. It's the ripple effect of not only our reputation - but the shops on King Street, the businesses, the Art Institute - there are so many things that have benefited, that it is just one of the most powerful new things that has come to our city."
As more and more flock to the tents of Marion Square, the reach goes far wider...and into the city itself. "The hotels are packed, the restaurants are packed, the nightlife just comes to life, there is shopping galore, and the retailers do pretty good during this week, so I think it has a really powerful impact on the city as a whole," says Misty Lister, Marketing Director of Charleston Fashion Week.
With each year, that is more visitors, more money, and more recognition for Charleston as a leading fashion city. "it is bigger every year, more tents and more people," says third time attendee Sarah Frierson, "I've looked at other fashion shows in cities our same size and it is not as great as it is here."
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:51:34 GMT
The beach scene will be a lot different this season as Folly prepares for it's first full summer of no alcohol, and it's first dry Memorial Day. Folly Beach was the last remaining beach where alcohol
The beach scene will be a lot different this season as Folly prepares for it's first full summer of no alcohol, and it's first dry Memorial Day. Folly Beach was the last remaining beach where alcohol
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:32:08 GMT
Three store owners are federally indicted for allegedly selling synthetic marijuana, also known as spice..It's a growing issue for law enforcement and those "alternative" shop owners who do not want to
The US Attorney's Office says there is no gray area any longer when it comes to these synthetics, but industry insiders say the laws governing such things are still a little hazy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:20:37 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas,
The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas,
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:19:18 GMT
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to formally settle lawsuits challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to formally settle lawsuits challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel. A tentative settlement was reached last month and U.S.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to formally settle lawsuits challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:18:53 GMT
A new study shows that West Ashley, Johns Island and James Island residents who own property within 1,000 feet of the proposed I-526 extension route face potential negative impacts. The study by Greenfield
A new study shows that West Ashley, Johns Island and James Island residents who own property within 1,000 feet of the proposed I-526 extension route face potential negative impacts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:15:14 GMT
Justin Hess threw a four-hit shutout to make T.D. Davis' first-inning home run stand as No. 7 seed Georgia Southern downed No. 2 seed College of Charleston 2-0 on Thursday at the Southern Conference Baseball
Justin Hess threw a four-hit shutout to make T.D. Davis' first-inning home run stand as No. 7 seed Georgia Southern downed No. 2 seed College of Charleston 2-0 on Thursday at the Southern Conference Baseball
