FASHION + STYLE Photo by Erin Turner Photography Architect Leslie Norton approaches both fashion and design with the same philosophy: creating spaces and looks that feel joyful, approachable and deeply personal. Her signature style blends comfort with personality—think joggers and linen for family time, bold patterned pants and colorful dresses for client meetings, always topped with statement earrings. "My personal style is fun, comfortable and a little playful," she says. "I love jewel tones and blues, and I gravitate toward pieces that make me feel confident while still being easy to wear." Her go-to piece? A Farm Rio dress that celebrates nature, color and culture in a way that mirrors her architectural philosophy. "It feels very 'me,'" she explains. "I love how it's joyful, inclusive and sustainable—that philosophy mirrors the way I like to design spaces." This connection between fashion and architecture runs deeper than surface aesthetics. Both are grounded in materiality, color, texture and proportion, she notes. "Fashion and design are both about self-expression, storytelling and creating a feeling. Just like an outfit can change your mood or give you confidence, a welldesigned space can shape how you live and interact with others." Her love of color and playful details shows up consistently in her residential projects, whether through bold accent choices or subtle textural layers that bring spaces to life. Like a well-tailored garment, each architectural design is meant to make homeowners feel perfectly at home in their own skin. Leslie Norton wears a dress by A Farm Rio. 22 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN ARCHITECT SPOTLIGHT Style Meets Function
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