Fashion
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Longtime Art Teacher in Downingtown Finds a New Canvas for His Work
Artist Brian Hearns — a 15-year art teacher at East Ward Elementary School in Downingtown — is known for works that command attention, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. His art is part-illustration and part-painting, emblazoned with symbols and usually accompanied by written words. It can be taken as decorative or as commentary on…
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Beloved Longtime Designer Leaves QVC After More Than Three Decades
Beloved QVC Group designer Stan Herman is leaving the company after thirty-two years, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for WWD115. The 95-year-old designer has sold tens of millions of units through the network since joining QVC in 1993. He appeared on-air for the West Chester-based company over the decades to market his designs. Herman also served as…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks High School South, sketched the design herself, selected the fabric, and spent hours hand-stitching and machine-sewing until she had exactly what she envisioned: a butter-yellow gown with intricate floral appliqué,…
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A few years ago, as the Phillies played the Mets in London, one fan was photographed wearing one of their shirts with the phrase “The British Blew a Thirteen…
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Clothes Mentor in West Chester Draws Shoppers with Designer Deals, Sustainable Style
In West Chester, the resale shop Clothes Mentor is drawing shoppers from across the region, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Located at 1369 Wilmington Pike, the store offers what feels like a “secret shopping portal,” where designer labels and high-quality clothing come at prices that make sense. Inside, racks stretch into aisles of…
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Immaculata University Hosts Annual Fashion Show Mar. 21
Immaculata University’s Fashion Merchandising program, housed within the Major-Payton School of Business, is hosting the annual IU Fashion Show on Saturday, Mar. 21, from 6-8:00 PM in Immaculata’s Great Hall. This event highlights the creativity and talent of IU fashion merchandising students and showcases the professional work of local designers. “The IU Fashion Show is a celebration of our…
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Chester County Sports Stores Offer Philadelphia Eagles Retail Therapy
In light of a disappointing loss for the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s time for some retail therapy. Here are two stores where you can pick up sports gear to remind yourself of happier times and bright futures ahead (we hope), writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. While there are plenty of online retailers pushing out Philadelphia…
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Couple’s Christmas Rom-Com-Inspired Wedding Glistened at Devon Gardens Venue
Austin Golya and Allison Kappler had their first date in 2012 at a themed party. Almost a decade later, they said “I do” at another themed party — their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. The newlyweds had their big day follow the theme of “Nancy Meyers Wedding Meets Christmas.” Meyers, a Philadelphia-born filmmaker,…
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Fashion CEO from Phoenixville Offers Style Advice, Services to Elevate All Ages
Phoenixville’s Amanda Wood, founder and CEO of The Haute Edit, prides herself on her fashion advice, wardrobe assistance, and the ability to elevate the home and style of any individual, write Gina Lizzo and Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Haute Edit is Wood’s home base for all things style. As a personal…
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Martha Stewart Debuts New Fall and Winter Apparel Collection at QVC
Martha Stewart recently traveled to Chester County to debut her new fall/winter 2025 apparel collection at West Chester-based QVC, as she writes for The Martha Blog. Stewart appeared on QVC several times throughout the day, with a special live appearance that came from Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens. Stewart came up with the idea of broadcasting…
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Chester County Women Push for More Inclusion of People with Chronic Illness in Fashion Industry
Two Chester County women with chronic illnesses are calling on the fashion industry to be more inclusive of people in similar positions, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. Sierra RyanWallick loved wearing tight athletic clothes for the confidence they gave her, until endometriosis caused severe bloating and stomach pain. She donated half of her garments, and…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Dresses TikTok’s Favorite Plush: Labubu
David’s Bridal is getting in on the latest craze, designing wedding gowns for Labubu’s, writes Julia Teti for Womens Wear Daily. Labubu’s, the plush collectible as seen on TikTok, is taking the world by storm. Now, fans can book appointments to create custom outfits that mirror their own wedding dress. The King of Prussia company…
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Glenmoore Teen’s Sticky Style Earns Grand Prize for Duck Tape Dress Masterpiece
After months of cutting, crafting, and campaigning, the winners of this year’s Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest have officially been crowned. Emmalyn Holland of Glenmoore is the Grand Prize Dress Winner, and Nicholas Moore of Mooresville, North Carolina, is the Grand Prize Tux Winner. This friendly competition is where high school students from…
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Boyds’ Andrew Gushner Talks Summer Style, Vacation Essentials
Summer is here, and Boyds is well prepared with plenty of seersucker, including sport jackets, shirts, and bottoms, said Andrew Gushner, the fourth generation at the family-owned Philadelphia store, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Vintage-style polos are currently trending, with top selections coming from Gallia, Daniele Fiesoli, Brunello Cucinelli, and ISAIA. But when it…
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Gleenmoore Student Creates Stunning Duct Tape Prom Dress for National Competition
Glenmoore teen Emmalyn Holland has spent six months creating her own prom dress from an unusual material, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. Holland crafted her own prom dress out of bright pink duct tape for Duck Tape’s “Stuck at Prom” contest. The process took six months and thirty-five rolls of duct tape. “Stuck…
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From Selling Houses to Making Hats, This Oxford Resident Finally Found Her Niche
From selling houses to making hats, Oxford resident Tanna Walker was driven by a newfound passion and now owns Freckled Feather Hats, a hat decorating and styling business, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Initially working in real estate since 2009, Walker shifted to hat-making two years ago. Her journey began after a…
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Kennett Square Olympian Justin Best Goes Vintage for Picture-Perfect Engagement
Kennett Square’s Olympic gold medalist Justin Best and fashion designer fiancée Lainey Duncan embraced vintage style for their engagement photos, with utterly charming results, writes Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. The couple first met at age ten on a field trip to the Liberty Bell and reconnected in 2015 when they were cast as…
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Paoli Resident’s Clothing Brand Offers One-of-a-Kind Upcycled Fashion
A Paoli resident’s clothing brand, Soleil et Amis, offers a unique and sustainable take on fashion, writes Diane Oliva for Main Line Tonight. Started by Fiona Duffy, Soleil et Amis—French for “the sun and friends”—sells a wide range of womenswear products made exclusively from upcycled textiles and discarded fabrics. Items for sale include dresses made…
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