19 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Morgan MacAnanny's interpretation of Anna Heyward Taylor will catch your eye. And if you're guessing that duffel-style courier bags for men have only been in vogue a few generations or so, Nicholas Overstreet's turnof-the-20th-century style Porter's Portmanteau will give you the impression it could have been made in 2025 — which it was. INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE "My intention was to gather inspiration from the clothing and uniforms that may have been used by the working class in the late 19th and early 20th centuries," said Overstreet, a clothing accessories designer and founder of Boisterous Co. in Charleston. You can even interact with the display by lifting the mail slot in the side and mailing yourself a postcard from the exhibition. But let's say you finish going through the exhibition and still can't make up your mind about any of it — because you want an item from each of them for a completely new and blended style. Talk to the designers about how you can incorporate Paige Hathaway Thorn's silk scarf with elements of Shaniequa Washington's ballroom gown and Keiko Striplin's ruffled coat and sash — or any other HANDMADE FROM OUR STORE IN CHARLESTON! We make fun, colorful, Fashion Jewelry. @holstandlee Fashion Jewelry and Accessories designed by Natalie Holst ALSO, VISIT US IN CHARLOTTE! 1930 CAMDEN RD, SUITE 135 CHECK OUT OUR CHARM BAR! 17 STATE STREET, CHARLESTON, SC HOLSTANDLEE.COM SHOP ONLINE AT piece from the exhibit. The only thing certain is that you will come away wanting something — even if you don't know exactly what that something is yet. A RICH HISTORY OF INNOVATION "Every day I learn something new about our rich collections," Theerman said. Since its founding in 1773 as the first of its kind in the United States, Charleston Museum has evolved from being a "window on the world" to now focusing on the history of the South Carolina Lowcountry with departments including archaeology, archives, natural history and historic textiles. "There are more than 300 years of material culture represented in our historic textiles collection," Theerman said, adding that Reimagined Fashion has helped educate many patrons on how past styles continue to influence local designers. "We are grateful to have the chance to show off the talent of Lowcountry artisans and show a new generation that our collections can be a deep well of inspiration for artists looking to kindle new creative sparks." Reimagined Fashion runs through Jan. 18, 2026, at Charleston Museum. For hours and admission information, visit charlestonmuseum.org. An 1886 ball gown (left) and Washington’s reinterpretation, combining original silk damask diaspora, with sweetgrass medallions and cowrie shells The Porter's Portmanteau, c. 1900 - A new kind of man's duffle bag that still delivers by Nicholas Shaniequa Washington and curator Virginia Theerman examine an 1886 silk skirt for a new design
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