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Revolutionary Style: Reimagining of historical silhouettes­ for a new era in American fashion

Revolutionary Style: Reimagining of historical silhouettes­ for a new era in American fashion
March 2026
PHOTOGRAPHER: 

The William Aiken House plays host to our spring fashion feature



Charleston’s William Aiken House plays host to a reimagining of historical silhouettes for a new era in American fashion

Styled & produced by Andrea Serrano
Hair & makeup by Ashley Brook Perryman

Leading Lady:
Bariano “Balmy Nights” gown, $525 at The Showroom Charleston; Jesus Peiro puff-sleeve, long cape in “Lurex Flower Brocade,” $1,633 at Maddison Row South; Juju Loves “Gold Flower” earrings, $88, and “Lace & Floral” embellished necklace, $248, both at JuJu Loves; Liv Bella Vita “Éloise” ring, $68 at www.livbellavita.com

Poised for Greatness:
Saint Bridal Couture “Macbeth” corseted lace gown, $4,150 at Lovely Bride; Ralph Lauren vintage jacket, $200 at Ensemble Consignment; Julie Vos “Tribeca” cubic zirconia and pearl hoop earrings, $165, necklace, $295, and cuff, $295, all at Well Furnished; Jane Win “In a Knot” chain, $178 at Croghan’s Jewel Box; vintage mabe pearl ring, $1,650, and vintage citrine and gold ring, $3,850, both at Gold Creations; Liv Bella Vita “Portofino” rope link bracelet, $58, and “Héritage” link cuff, $68, both at www.livbellavita.com; Hermosa “Ryder” pearl and mixed-metal bracelet, $108 at Hermosa 

Gold Standard:
Dessy Group scoop-neck floral maxi dress, $298 at Bella Bridesmaids; Zuriel Kingdom Collections gold brocade, puff-sleeve cape, $175 at www.zurielkingdomcollections.com; 
J. Melissa Designs green chrysoprase and pearl drop earrings, $138 at Rhodes Boutique; Hermosa “Dewdrop Daydream” baroque pearl and beaded necklace, $225 at Hermosa; Jenan McClain “Jaja” hand-laced collar necklace, $600 at www.jenanmcclaindesign.com; Gold Creations emerald and diamond ring, $7,375, and vintage Australian opal halo ring, $4,750, both at Gold Creations; Steve Madden “Sunshine Metallic” stiletto sandals, $150 at Dillard’s

 

Dramatic Entrance:  
Rebecca Schoneveld made-to-order “Devon” corset, $840, and Jesus Peiro puff-sleeve cape, $1,650, both at Maddison Row South; Michael Kors lace bootleg pant, $2,290 at Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant; J. Melissa Designs pearl flower drop earrings, $88, and pearl and cameo necklace, $248, both at Rhodes Boutique; J. Melissa Designs mother-of-pearl flower ring, $328, white jade heart ring, $268, and pink shell ring, $218, all at www.shopjmelissa.com; The Tiny Tassel “Mimi” bow clutch, $78 at The Tiny Tassel; Gianni Bini “Lennon” pearl bow dress sandals, $150 at Dillard’s

Sitting Pretty:  
Aje “Cleo” tiered ruffle gown, $769 at Showroom in Freshfields Village; Farm Rio “Renata Floral Sand” blouse, $198 at The Finicky Filly; Roberto Coin “Love in Verona” gold and diamond earrings, $8,400, bangle bracelet, $13,150, and David Yurman “Albion” topaz and diamond ring, $8,200, all at Reeds Jewelers; Goshwara blue topaz and lapis inlay ring, $2,900 at Croghan’s Jewel Box; Charleston Shoe Company “Croc” bucket purse, $170 at Charleston Shoe Company; EXE strappy heels, $124 at Maris DeHart 

Classical Charm:  
Rebecca Schoneveld made-to-order “Sloane” skirt, $1,968 at Maddison Row South; Moschino deconstructed waistcoat, $1,380 at RTW; Rene Barnes hand-sculpted gold and diamond jewelry, including “Reverie III” earrings, $7,500, “The Crown Diamond” huggie earrings, $5,000, “The Crown Diamond” cuff, $17,000, “Reverie I” tennis bracelet, $14,000, “Romantica Diamond” cigar band, $10,000, “Amplexus II” band, $5,500, and “The Diamond Reverie” ring, $25,000, at Rene Barnes and RTW

Dream Sequence:  
On Carly (far left): Dessy Group mini dress in “Silver Dove,” $258 at Bella Bridesmaids; Jesus Peiro pearl cape, $506 at Madisson Row South; Roberto Coin “Venetian Princess” diamond and mother-of-pearl drop earrings, $9,400 at Reeds Jewelers; Clara Williams lepidolite multi-strand necklace, $625, and “White Pearl Wildflower” centerpiece, $1,795, both at Croghan’s Jewel Box; Manolo Blahnik pumps, $875 at RTW

On Becca: Buru “The Peplum Bustier,” $278, and Buru x Val Trumpet “Teagan” skirt, $398, both at Buru; Lela Rose “The Holland” hand-painted sheer blouse, $2,290 at Maddison Row South; J. Melissa Designs flower cascade earrings, $78 at Rhodes Boutique; Hart “Ballet Pink Pearl Cord,” $78, “Baroque Pearl Jumbo Necklace,” $429, and “Double Wrap Starter Necklace,” $340, all at Hart; Julie Vos “Kaleidoscope” crystal ring, $165, and periwinkle adjustable ring, $132, both at Well Furnished; Steve Madden “Sunshine Metallic” stiletto sandals, $150 at Dillard’s

Character Driven:  
Saint Bridal Couture “Josephine” corset, $2,100 at Lovely Bride; Alice + Olivia “Tina” ball gown skirt, $795 at Alice + Olivia; Jenan McClain French-laced sapphire and glass bead earrings, $395, and French-laced freshwater pearl, sapphire, and labradorite necklace, $4,000, both at www.jenanmcclaindesign.com; J. Melissa Designs smoky pearl bracelets, $88 each at www.shopjmelissa.com; Staud “Sebastian” kitten-heel mules, $395 at Shoes on King

Sunny Outlook:  
On Becca (far left): Saint Bridal Couture “Dauphine” corset, $1,750 at Lovely Bride; Love Shack Fancy “Sylette” skirt, $595 at Love Shack Fancy; Girl With a Pearl “Edison” drop earrings, $135, chalcedony and wild pearl necklace, $268, white crystal necklace with a wild pearl drop, $230, and blue crystal and wild pearl necklace, $200, all at Well Furnished; Marco Bicego “Paradise Collection” mixed gemstone and pearl necklace, $5,840 at MP Demetre Jewelers; Liv Bella Vita “Genevieve” moonstone ring, $48 at  www.livbellavita.com; Jeffrey Campbell “Clarabel” blue plaid mules, $175 at Shoes on King

On Carly: Love Shack Fancy “Roseline” ruffled maxi dress, $695 at Love Shack Fancy; Saint Bridal Couture “Camille” corset, $1,750 at Lovely Bride; Girl With a Pearl eight-strand ivory quartz and pearl choker, $425 at Well Furnished;
Roberto Coin “Venetian Princess” diamond and mother-of-pearl drop earrings, $9,400, and David Yurman “Lexington” gold and diamond chain necklace, $24,500, both at Reeds Jewelers; Hermosa “Legare” lariat necklace with baroque pearls, $150 at Hermosa; Liv Bella Vita “Héritage” cuff, $68, and “Cortina Molten” cuff, $68, both at www.livbellavita.com; Hart “Baroque Pearl Necklace” (worn as a bracelet), $225 at Hart; Roberto Coin “Love in Verona” bangle bracelet, $13,150, and David Yurman “Albion” topaz and diamond ring, $8,200, both at Reeds Jewelers; vintage mabe pearl ring, $2,150 at Gold Creations; Gianni Bini “Lennon” pearl bow dress sandals, $150 at Dillard’s

Sheer Beauty:  
Beautifully Urbane “I Lilac It” sheer organza trench coat, $85 at www.theedgegirl.com; Kasia “Cosmos” strapless smocked dress, $324 at The Finicky Filly; Lea-Ann Belter ”Melody” sash with train, $770 at Maddison Row South; J. Melissa Designs rose quartz earrings, $148 at Rhodes Boutique; Dean Davidson “Knockout” collar necklace with brilliant-cut pendant in “Celestial Blue,” $375, and porcelain antique brooch, $165, both at Well Furnished; Gold Creations emerald-cut blue topaz and diamond ring, $1,895 at Gold Creations; Mazza “Capri” moonstone ring, $1,960 at Croghan’s Jewel Box

Grace In Bloom:  
Catherine Regehr “Moira” strapless gown, $4,060 at Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant; Sareh Nouri “Until Next Time” bow cape wrap, $2,290 at Maddison Row South; Roberto Coin “Venetian Princess” pink opal and diamond earrings, $8,050, and pendant necklace, $5,900, both at Reeds Jewelers; Marco Bicego “Lunaria” collar necklace with diamond accents, $17,500 at MP Demetre Jewelers; wide gold vermeil band, $349 at Well Furnished; estate gold filigree and diamond navette ring, $2,250 at Gold Creations

Behind the scenes and additional looks