Friday, October 9, 2026 • Grand Ballroom • Charleston Gaillard Center
Charleston Fashion & Design 2026
A luxury fashion presentation curated for Charleston’s design community, selective guests, and national fashion media.
The Main Event
The Evening
A professionally produced runway show bringing together national, regional, and local brands, followed by a post-show reception for 300 guests. Curated by Janet Mandell, whose eponymous showroom — New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles — dresses celebrities, stylists, and private clients.
In Attendance
National fashion media, Charleston’s design community, and selective guests.
The Venue
Grand Ballroom
Charleston Gaillard Center
The Grand Ballroom at the Gaillard Center is among the largest and most refined ballrooms in Charleston. The Center is home to Spoleto Festival USA, the Charleston Symphony, and the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, and welcomes more than 200,000 visitors a year.
Arriving at the Gaillard
95 Calhoun Street. There is garage parking on site. The Gaillard is walking distance from King Street and most of Charleston’s downtown hotels.
Friday Evening
Main Presentation
A polished runway presentation followed by a post-show reception in the Grand Ballroom.
View detailsSaturday Morning
Companion Brunch
A second gathering for invited guests, media, and partners the morning after the presentation.
By invitation
Partnerships
Sponsors & Hosts
Two support tracks are available for hosts and sponsors looking to welcome the evening in style.
Explore packagesTickets
Attendance details will be shared soon.
The event is designed for a curated audience and ticketing information will be released in advance of the event.
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About
A refined Charleston evening built around fashion, design, and hospitality.
Charleston Fashion & Design 2026 is a single elegant evening curated by Janet Mandell, set within the Grand Ballroom at the Charleston Gaillard Center.
Venue
The Grand Ballroom at the Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Curator
Curated by Janet Mandell, with a focus on polished presentation and thoughtful audience experience.