What to wear in Charlotte? Make a fashion statement in 6 different ‘hoods
Every morning we wake up and struggle with what to wear. Does this shirt go with those shoes? Are those shoes even from this decade?
This weekend, a new fashion event called Fashion D’Lux comes to the Bechtler Museum of Art in uptown. Here are 6 pieces from the featured designers, and C5’s take on where in Charlotte you can rock them:
Sharing some #Toriola #fashion to inspire you on this beautiful Thursday! #afrochic #fusion #couture
A photo posted by Toriola Inc (@toriolainc) on May 28, 2015 at 8:29am PDT
Charlotte neighborhood: Definitely the NoDa arts district. This ensemble is a walking piece of art.
#Toriola #menswear pic.twitter.com/dQzrVyR2O5
— Toriola, Inc. (@ToriolaInc) January 13, 2015
Charlotte neighborhood: Uptown at night. Be efficient and swap out the yellow shirt for a button-down and tie for the workday.
Leopard love begins early. http://t.co/vbDWFfJ1Qx pic.twitter.com/hAmzL48NRq
— Nordstrom (@Nordstrom) August 18, 2015
Charlotte neighborhood: SouthPark. Only people with real money can pull off this look.
Denim details. #weekend #jeans
A photo posted by Nordstrom (@nordstrom) on Aug 23, 2015 at 5:32pm PDT
Charlotte neighborhood: South End. Chill, perfect for a brewery or Common Market.
A photo posted by Porsche Design (@porschedesignofficial) on Aug 25, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT
Charlotte neighborhood: Ballantyne. Goes perfectly with the Beemer convertible.
A photo posted by Porsche Design (@porschedesignofficial) on Jul 24, 2015 at 10:36pm PDT
Charlotte neighborhood: Ummm, we seriously don’t know anybody who can pull this off. Maybe somebody flying through Charlotte Douglas from NYC?
Want these looks? More about Fashion D’Lux
What is Fashion D’Lux?: Well, if you have to ask … that’s okay, because it’s Charlotte’s first luxury fashion show and event.
When is it?: The premiere party is 7 p.m. Friday and the runway show is 7 p.m. Saturday.
Where?: The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in uptown
What can I expect?: High-end brands such as Porsche Design as well as Z Zegna, Hugo Boss, Helmut Lang, Carolina Isa and St. John presented by Nordstrom. Vendors will be on hand, too, so you can leave looking even better than when you arrive.
Enjoy champagne and sweets at the premiere party and hors d’oeuvres at the runway show.
Want to feel even better?: Your tickets will help Possibility Project-Charlotte, a charity that helps youth fulfill their potential through activism and performance art.
Want in?: Tickets are on sale now! Buy here!
This story was originally published August 26, 2015 at 8:48 PM.