River City, TN September 2023

TX A NEW ERA OF THREE-ROW LUXURY

Powertrains

The all-new vehicle will be offered in three powertrain options to help meet the diverse needs and lifestyles of guests The TX 350 offers a responsive 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine for an elegant and refined driving performance, as seen on the RX and NX. The TX 500h offers a 2 4L turbocharge Parallel Hybrid system and is available as F SPORT Performance The TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid vehicle offers Lexus-first, combining a powerful 3 5L V6 engine with DIRECT4

Zero Compromise GA-K Platform Technology

When you craft the third row with the same consideration as you do the first, everyone wins Introducing the first-ever Lexus TX, where every seat is the best seat Each seat has been thoughtfully designed to let up to seven passengers plug in, or simply unwind. A generous cargo space of 20 1 cubic-feet behind the third row helps ensure nothing gets left behind

The TX is the latest SUV to adopt the GA-K platform, which offers a low center of gravity and optimal weight distribution To improve performance and comfort for a three-row SUV, enhancements were made to strengthen the TX's body rigidity and minimize noise, vibration, and harshness. The TX also inherits the Lexus Driving Signature fundamentals and elevates them to the next level

With Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 standard on 2024 TX models, drivers and passengers will enjoy added peace of mind The comprehensive suite of active safety equipment provides the brand’s highest level of driver support with features such as PreCollision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection, All-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)

September 2023 - Style

Dear Reader,

I hope this letter finds you in high spirits and full of creative energy as we greet the energizing season of fall.

Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate and explore the fascinating world of style. Style is not limited to the clothes we wear or the way we adorn ourselves; it encompasses every aspect of our lives. From the way we decorate our homes to the music we listen to, from the books we read to the way we carry ourselves in conversations, style permeates every facet of our existence. It is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of our lives.

This month, we bring you a selection of style from our region. Read about one of the Midsouth’s fashion trailblazers, Cindy Gambrell, owner of Kittie Kyle, and the country’s oldest family-owned hair salon, Gould's Salon Spa of Memphis. We are also sharing highlights from an event hosted by my family. Working with Outstanding in the Field, a farm-to-table concept company, alongside local vendors, service providers and food producers, this outdoor soireé, an engagement party for my son Davis and his bride, Emily, represents Southern-style entertaining on a night when, as the title suggests, even the sunset complied.

Style is deeply personal. And it evolves as we celebrate our quirks, our passions and our desires. Style is a form of self-expression that communicates who we are, how we perceive the world and what we value. In this way, style becomes a powerful tool for connection, as it enables us to find common ground with others who share our aesthetic sensibilities.

As individuals, we have the freedom to embrace established styles, blend them together or forge entirely new paths, becoming trendsetters ourselves. We hope this issue inspires you to forge new paths or perhaps explore familiar ones. There is so much here in the Memphis area to uplift our spirits, boost your productivity and ignite your creativity.

What I’ve found is that the best style is an authentic expression of who you really are, something no one else can duplicate.

September 2023

PUBLISHER

Christian Owen | christian.owen@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Lindsey Tonkin | lindsey.tonkin@citylifestyle.com

PHOTO EDITOR

Sarah Bell, Sélavie Photography

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Jeannie Tabor | jeannie.tabor@citylifestyle.com

PUBLICATION MANAGER

Kit Garrott | kit.garrott@citylifestyle.com

MARKET AREA COORDINATOR

Malise Culpepper | malise.culpepper@citylifestyle.com

STAFF WRITERS

Amy Birdsong Golden, Margaret Ledbetter

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Bonner Morgan, Izabella Sandoval

INTERNS

Katherine Redd, Maude Burrow, Madison Meadows

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Sierra Daugherty

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tiffany Slowinski

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS Jennifer Robinson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

CONTROLLER Gary Johnson

AD DESIGNER Evan Duevall

LAYOUT DESIGNER Rhiannon Coffman

CHRISTIAN

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Happy Birthday! Goetze One-Year Celebration

Join Amanda Goetze for an anniversary toast September 14 at from 5 to 8 p.m. Goetze Art & Design's goals to build a hand-curated gallery, connect clients to extraordinary artists and provide excellent art concierge services have been realized and continue to expand. Amanda's support of the arts is expressed through her community involvement as well. She previously served on the UrbanArt Commission board and is the current board president for Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Cheers, Amanda! GoetzeArtAndDesign.com

Jewelers' Choice

It is nonnegotiable that fine jewelry is always in style! Jewelers' Choice, Inc. is a local "gem" that treats Memp hians to the highest standards in jewelry. Their presentation includes an extensive line of wedding rings in 14kt, 18kt and platinum alongside unique rings, earrings, pendants, chains and bracelets. They are known for custom design work and related services such as jewelry appraisal. Visit their new location at 6263 Poplar Ave., Suite 1032. JewelersChoiceInc.com

Trousseau

Sometimes it is the things you don't see that make your style stand out. For over 71 years, Trousseau's goal has been for every woman to feel comfortable and beautiful in her own skin. Stop in for a lingerie drawer refresh and some special sleepwear, too!

Trousseau.com

RSVP Stationers

Being fashionable is not limited to clothes and accessories and fall is the perfect time to make sure your correspondence accoutrements are in order. Because the handwritten note is always en vogue,  RSVP Stationers will ensure that your personalized stationery compliments your sartorial persona.   RSVPStationer.com

Solutions Medical Center

In Solutions Medical Center's pristine lobby, you will find a wide range of skin care products that will make you look and feel fresh for the fall season. While product selection can feel overwhelming, SMC takes the guesswork out of it, supplying their fantastic selection of lotions, serums and treatments ready for purchase.  SolutionsMedicalCenter.com

20twelve

While this high-end boutique in the Regalia Center may be known for stunning styles, they also offer health and beauty products that are sure to pair well with any outfit. Find your fall fragrance by Ex Nihilo perfume, explore Sunday Riley's skincare options and brighten up your night time routine with an Augustinus Bader eye cream set.

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A DESIGNER’S SOURCE

for Bespoke

Wood Furniture

WolfePack realizes the client’s dreams while showcasing the natural beauty of wood. Through exceptional quality, care and attention to detail that decorators and their clients can trust, WolfePack is guided by only the highest standards when fulfilling interior designers’ professional visions.

Memphis native Carter Wolfe, founder and CEO of WolfePack Designer Services, specializes in services supporting the interior design community and their clients, offering installations in both residential and commercial settings.

Garden District

Nothing can make a home feel more finished and stylish than some thoughtfully placed fresh flowers, an unmistakable scent wafting from flickering candles set about and some fresh hand towels coupled with fine, fragrant soaps in the powder room. All of this and more can be sourced at Garden District. Don't wait for the guests to arrive, treat your stylish home to something special today, just because.

GardenDistrictMemphis.com

Fox + Cat Vintage

Tired of ever-changing trends? Fox + Cat Vintage looks past the style of the moment and more closely at cultivating individual style. The midtown boutique strives to celebrate the timeless pieces that people fall in love with for a lifetime. From clothing, handbags and jewelry, Fox + Cat Vintage encourages style exploration! FoxAndCatVintage.com

Stock & Belle

Located along the heart of South Main, Stock & Belle offers an exciting variety of clothing, accessories and home decor. While you might pop in for a cup of coffee, you may leave with a new clutch, a set of coupe glasses and a pair of shorts for your dad. There is more than meets the eye at this downtown shop which proudly features many Memphis made products.

StockAndBelle.MyShopify.com

Kittie Kyle

Kittie Kyle keeps Memphis current. All year long, the Laurelwood boutique highlights a refreshing mix of new trends for the season alongside tried-and-true classics. Whether you're looking for new statement earrings or a crisp white blouse, Kittie Kyle strikes the balance between comfortably classic and freshly chic.

KittieKyle.com

Get in touch by heading over to our landing page to connect: CityLifestyle.com/RiverCity

The SUNSET Agreed

There are seasons in the South when, if the temperate yet fickle climate cooperates and the local community is engaged, an outdoor setting provides unmatched potential for hosting a distinctive mosaic of flowers, food, entertainment and joy. At one such event in an agrarian setting just south of Memphis, even the sunset agreed. Preparing for the event, an engagement party in the Mississippi Delta, required attention to detail as well as an informed selection of local vendors who were invited to showcase their finest products and services. This focus on quality was seen at all stages of choreography, from fresh flowers to the custom menu.

THE SETTING

Our first call was to Outstanding in the Field, a firm that describes themselves as “a roving restaurant without walls.” Their mission is “to connect diners to the land while celebrating the hardworking hands that feed us.” They fulfill this mission with both ticketed and private events across the country and abroad. From vineyards to farms to beaches and meadows, even city streets, this company has elevated the local dining concept to an artform. Commonly, the company sets one long table, which creates more of an intimate dining experience in contrast to banquets where guests are separated at several smaller tables.

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Outstanding in the Field enjoys working closely with selected chefs and caterers to make sure everything on the menu is special and sustainable. Then they educate diners about what they’re eating and why, which adds to the experience of each traveling celebration.

A pivotal amenity of this Outstanding in the Field soirée was the heightened use of florals. Arrangements were provided by Le Fleur, a family-owned and -operated design firm in the Memphis area. Le Fleur owner Kevin Coble turned a traditional, rural setting into a festive masterpiece that was monumental in scale and bursting with all the colors of that evening's sunset.

Kevin has been part of the floral design world for more than 35 years, began his own business in 1993, and was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2000. While he and his Le Fleur team provide bouquets and gifts for any occasion, Kevin’s true passion is creating imaginative displays for large-scale celebrations.

THE PERFORMANCE

Top culinary talent from across the region presented an unforgettable evening of elegant food and general festivities. Guests enjoyed live music, fine wine and beer, complemented by upscale transportation to and from nearby Memphis with Guardian Concierge.

The menu is a vital part of any successful dinner party, especially in the South where hallmark foods and beverages define the hospitable culture.

Outstanding in the Field worked closely with Cole Jeanes, a personal chef, consultant, and owner of Jeanes Hospitality. Chef Jeanes trained in the Memphis area and has worked at many of the Midsouth's finest restaurants. He’s mastered classic cooking techniques but also loves branching out to explore different tastes. Cole emphasizes working with and featuring local farmers and specialty food producers.

When preparing the menu for this night, Chef Jeanes wove in local delicacies and unique ingredients, all of which were accompanied by recommended beer pairings from Memphis’ Wiseacre Brewing.

• Smoked and fried catfish brandade with remoulade

• Bacon-wrapped dates with Bonnie Blue Farm goat cheese and Brussel’s Bonsai Honey (conveniently harvested from the event venue’s backyard)

• Fried Rose Creek Farms green tomatoes, pimento cheese and pickled okra

• ‘The Lord’s Egg,’ a delightful combination of Home Place Pastures' eggs with mortadella and Kelley’s Katch Caviar

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Outstanding in the Field is a firm that describes themselves as “a roving restaurant without walls.” Their mission is “to connect diners to the land while celebrating the hardworking hands that feed us.”

• Curry Avenue Produce watermelon gazpacho with basil oil

• Fishers Orchard grilled peach bruschetta salad with dandelion greens, Brussel’s Bonsai honey and cornbread crumb (Wiseacre Brewing pairing: Sun Bump Belgian)

• Fried Marmilu Farms chicken hoecakes with bourbon maple syrup and roasted 446 Farms sweet potatoes (Wiseacre Brewing pairing: Tiny Bomb American pilsner)

• Grilled Marmilu Farms lamb chops with roasted Rose Creek Farms carrots and quinoa, plus mint chimichurri (Wiseacre Brewing pairing: Moon Biscuits amber ale)

• For dessert, Heaton pecan pie featuring George Dickel bourbon, chocolate, whipped cream and Brussel’s Bonsai honey (Wiseacre Brewing pairing: Dr. Gibbler Helles and Air Bath IPA)

Liquor was supplied by Joe’s Wines and Liquors in Memphis. Of special note was the inclusion of George Dickel Bourbon, to which the hosting family shares a past connection. Another regional favorite, the Brandy Alexander, was also a dessert option.

Great Wines & Spirits of Memphis provided a selection of fine wines. The recommended red for this occasion was Mas de Gourgonnier, which is a fresh and bright blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Les Baux de Provence. The selected white was the 2021 Domaine Roger Neveu, from Sancerre, France. This light, fresh selection has popular grapefruit tones. The rosé was supplied by a 2022 Weingut Beurer Rosé Trocken, from Germany’s Schwäbischer Landwein. Guests said the beautiful, medium pink rosé tasted like cherries and rose water and smelled like candied roses.

The Riggs Entertainment agency helped secure the Elmo and Lester Duo, two recognizable musicians from the Memphis area who specialize in playing the blues, classic rock and a mix of both high-energy and subdued selections to match each turn of the party with a compatible mood.

THE FINALE

As the evening ended and guests listened to Elmo and Lester’s final sounds, lingering dialogues among friends and family continued. Elegant outdoor lighting designed by Bill Taylor of Outdoor Lighting Concepts encouraged carefree conversation and a nightcap for some.

The table was cleared, and the muffled trill of outdoor sounds heard only in a countryside setting replaced the excitement of the day. What indefinitely remains in the end is the fond memory of friends coming together to toast an upcoming wedding, savor local flavors and applaud what was truly a stunning sunset.  CONTINUED

Collected Style

Cindy Gambrell, a venerated style icon in Memphis, does not conform to ubiquitous design. As owner of Kittie Kyle, she curates the women's store with smaller American and European designers. Cindy appreciates representing brands where there is a real person behind the line, with a name.

“Working with smaller designers – I am drawn to their individuality. It feels like they are telling a story better,” she says. “After all, fashion is storytelling. And it starts with someone’s personal history.”

When she began planning the recent downsize from her family home to a condo, Cindy gave herself the time and space to manage the move.

“Not quite recent,” she laughs. “It took me a long time. My husband was a collector.” So she became one too. Collecting only the best from their family home and life together.

And in her new condo, filled with antiques, art, heirlooms and decorative objects, each piece tells a story. The best ones are about her late husband, David.

For years, Cindy’s husband and son, Matthew, would gift antique books for Christmas. One year they came home with

something a little bigger – two giant antique columns from a building facade.

“I didn’t know what to do with them after David died, but my designer and friend, Lisa Mallory, expertly turned them into a bed with a beautiful tapestry from her workroom,” she says. “Lisa has an amazing gift of knowing a client’s style and meeting them where they are.”

The elevator opens to a bright foyer with a spot for seating and storage. Her grandmother’s apothecary cabinet houses an array of things from sunglasses to playing cards. Atop the cabinet sits a storied boot box of her father’s.

Entering the living room, several vignettes, well dressed like an outfit, are all anchored by antiques. An Italian Regency chair with hand painted fabric, that used to be in her mother's house in the 60s, sits next to a vintage secretary.

"I was with my grandmother in Brookhaven, Mississippi when I found it. It was the first nice piece of furniture I bought," says Cindy.

"My son used to ask if we were 'taking the long cut home' if I brought him on errands," she says. "One 'long cut ' we bought this painted chest. He said he liked it, but he was probably just ready to go home."

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A ruby red cocktail shaker and glass set rests on the chest. “When David became sick, he used to sit in his comfy chair and order dozens of sets from all over as a distraction. One day I’ll have a party with them,” says Cindy.

Overlapping rugs of different sizes, textures and colors adjoin each room. She collected them with David for years. “I love textiles,” says Cindy. “So much that I have them on my floors and chairs,” she adds, referring to the antique chairs upholstered with a vintage Oushak.

David didn’t just love antiques. “Oh he collected everything! Everything from baseball cards to loose change. I am still keeping the Coinstar in business,” she smiles. He was also an artist and a woodworker.

“We joked he would have been a painter in Jackson Square in New Orleans but the area was taken over by tarot card readers,” says Cindy. Beautiful watercolors fill a gallery wall in the keeping room off the kitchen. She went through stacks before deciding which would be framed. “You’ll notice the white voids that jump off the paper. They’re unfinished but make me so happy.”

“When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having pants that fit just right—no wasted living space,” she says. She kept precious tangible objects that tell the stories of family and friends. “Heirlooms will always relate to a room,” says Cindy.

“Working with smaller designers – I am drawn to their individuality. It feels like they are telling a story better,” she says. “After all, fashion is storytelling. And it starts with someone’s personal history.”

FALL FASHION TRENDS

Q & A with Indigo boutique in Regalia

The recent move to Regalia shopping center has allowed Indigo to significantly broaden their shoe offerings.

Wondering what we will be wearing this fall? Who better to answer that question than the team at Indigo boutique, centrally located in Regalia shopping center. Kelly Martin, co-owner, and Kyra Condo, operations manager, answer all of our questions regarding fashion trends and how they have created a new retail space that continues to meet the needs of Memphis' most discerning and fashionable customers.

Q: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR FALL FASHION TRENDS WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN 2023?

A: The fashion world’s obsession with denim is unwavering. We are seeing a variety of styles, but the wide-leg trouser jean is a must add to your wardrobe. The more voluminous denim leg this season includes everything from gauchos to full-length trousers. And get ready to welcome the long denim skirt. Think less about your mom’s (or grandmom’s) denim skirt from the 1980s and more about a polished, fitted skirt falling to a midi length with a front split for movement. The denim mini and denim tops are still in style as well this fall.

The “French girl uniform” is trending! This look is all about effortless style, classic tailoring and pieces that can stand the test of time. This fall, we will be living in our designer denim trousers, ribbed tanks and oversized menswear blazers. When it gets a little

cooler, pair your denim with a crisp white button-down and layer with a sweater vest. To complete the look, add platform loafers or ballet flats and gold jewelry.

For a more casual trendy look, we are excited about cargo jeans and mesh tops paired with a mule-style shoe like the backless loafer or more traditional clog. Mesh is a sheer fabric worn largely in the spring and fall and is an ideal weight for Memphis. Mesh dresses make wonderful transition pieces, where lightweight comfort can be combined with fall colors.

Sneakers are still a huge trend and will continue well into the fall and beyond. Crochet sneakers like the Dolce Vita Dolen style are good for early fall and provide a more feminine touch. Our European lines like Premiata and Viole Blanche offer a more sleek option. We are pairing sneakers with midi dresses and skirts as well as all of our denim options.

Q: WHAT ARE THE FASHION STAPLES TO RETIRE OR REST THIS SEASON?

A: We don’t feel like there is any specific wardrobe piece to retire right now. The general rule of thumb is to eliminate an item from your wardrobe if you haven’t worn it for two seasons in a row.

Don’t throw away your skinny jeans – they will always have a place in our closets. Skinnies will be best paired with knee high boots for the fall.

Q: INDIGO IS DEFINITELY THE DENIM DESTINATION IN MEMPHIS. TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS NICHE?

A: We offer all of the best denim designers, including Mother, Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE, Adriano Goldschmied, Paige, Hudson, Frame, Pistola and new arrivals, Moussy and Rollas. We typically have over 1,400 pairs of jeans in a variety of silhouettes from which to choose.

Q: HOW DO YOU HELP CUSTOMERS BUY THE PERFECT PAIR OF JEANS EVERY TIME?

A: We know shopping for jeans can be intimidating, but our staff knows our products well and are all trained to listen to the customers’ needs. The volume of our selection also makes it easier for us to help you find the perfect pair.

Our staff is immersed in denim training from the very beginning of their employment, starting with our trademark denim training manual! Seasonally, our denim vendors come to review new trends, fabrics and fits with our staff. Moreover, our buyers and managers have visited denim manufacturing sites and have witnessed the design process firsthand.

Aside from following the trends, we help our customers select a jean that fits them well and complements their figure and style. We have a selection of denim for all body types and preferences – including high-rise, mid-rise and longer lengths plus an array of fabric options including stretch denim or a more vintage feeling 100% rigid cotton.

Q: WHAT ABOUT TRENDS IN THE ACCESSORIES REALM THIS FALL?

A: For shoe trends, we are seeing updated versions of our favorites, including loafers and oxfords, as well as core basics like boots, sneakers and heels. The ballet flat is not new to Memphis, but it’s enjoying a moment in the sun this fall.

We are also seeing a desire for clean beauty products and have brought in several brands to satisfy that demand. Brands like Supergoop!, Baja Zen, Laneige and Riddle Oil are filling our shelves.

Q: TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE INDIGO’S LONGEVITY AND SUCCESS?

A: Buying the right products at the right time and in the correct quantities and price points is critical towards ensuring our longterm success as a retailer. Our management team, including Kelly, Kyra, Lily Arnold, Madi Garrity, April O’Brien and Lexie Shea, knows the Memphis market well and strives to provide our customers with the merchandise they want. Kelly and April work together to purchase inventory with current trends and customer desires in mind.

After 28 years in the Memphis market, we are thrilled that Indigo continues to grow and to be an integral part of the local boutique community. Our new location in Regalia shopping center affords us more space to offer an expanded selection of apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our loyal customers and our amazing staff. We’ve seen the same faces for the past 28 years and it’s been a cornerstone of our success. We look forward to the next 28!

“OUR STAFF IS IMMERSED IN DENIM TRAINING FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, STARTING WITH OUR TRADEMARK DENIM TRAINING MANUAL!”

INDIGO STORE INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 6150 POPLAR AVENUE IN REGALIA SHOPPING CENTER

PHONE NUMBER: (901) 755-6909

WEBSITE: SHOPINDIGO.COM

IG: INDIGO.MEMPHIS

SEWING CREATIVITY IN THE RIVER CITY

TWO FACES IN MEMPHIS FASHION

Local fashion creatives reflect the diverse and vibrant culture of the River City. In the heart of Midtown is a haven for creatives and designers - The Brother Sewing Lab - located inside of Arrow Creative. This lab boasts stateof-the-art sewing equipment all donated by Brother, a company based out of New Jersey with a sincere interest in emerging designers and a solid presence in Memphis. The lab provides artists with specialty equipment, helping designers take their work to the next level.

Whitney Wiggs is the facilitator of the lab and owner of Fiber Arts Shop, which she runs out of her studio also located within Arrow. A multifaceted artist, she can be found doing everything from wedding dress alterations to teaching classes on sewing overalls.

Recently, Whitney provided costuming for the show Young Rock for which she created a variety of items ranging from denim jackets made from scratch to 400 custom embroidered beanies. When asked about the experience, she reflects how vital

it was to have had access to a high-end embroidery machine at all hours. “There was no room for error. Having a properly tuned embroidery machine that could handle the speed I needed and just knowing I could get all of that done without hesitation helped me have the confidence to say, ‘yes.’” Whitney is now currently hand-designing outfits for a local haunted house. Her creativity and willingness to say “yes” to any project make her a great asset to the Memphis creative community.

Another Memphis designer, Saratou Kane, also utilizes the Brother sewing lab in her production of high-quality, stylish children’s garments. A self-taught seamstress and stay-at-home mom, Saratou began working with Arrow while enrolled in a fashion design program co-sponsored by Arrow and then Memphis College of Art (MCA). She participated in Memphis Fashion Week and then set up her own studio at Arrow where she is able to grow her business and bring her creative visions to life. Saratou remarks, “Attending MCA truly opened up my perspective on pursuing fashion as a hobby and side business. I have learned the art of textile design as well as fashion as a business. I was self-taught for a while but needed

to reinforce those skills through  professional development.”

Saratou now runs her business through her website hananpretties.com which features 80% of her own digital designs printed on fabric. Although she also works full-time in a different industry, she still sews everyday on her lunch break and on weekends. “It is so fulfilling to watch the entire process come together in one masterpiece. Also being a children’s designer, nothing beats the smiles on little ones’ faces.”

Hardworking and dedicated designers like Whitney and Saratou weave life into the local creative community and The Brother Sewing Lab continues to help make their dreams possible.

Interns Out

Our Summer Interns Share Their Perspectives on Memphis, From Childhood Memories to Current Favorites

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIT GARROTT

Madison Meadows is a rising senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in Secondary Education English. After graduation, Madison hopes to teach high school English after student-teaching this fall and working with student-run publication, Strike Magazine Chattanooga . Katherine Redd is a junior majoring in Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Mississippi. Katherine is a member of Chi Omega and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.  Maude Burrows attends Hutchison High School, where she cheers for the MUS basketball team and takes art classes. Maude loves to spend part of her summers traveling with Moondance Adventures, most recently in Thailand, and hopes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 2024.

Ladies, we thank you for your fresh perspectives, positive outlooks and eager spirits. We wish you the best as you settle into your school year.

Q: NAME A FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY OF GROWING UP IN MEMPHIS?

Katherine: I love sports and credit this to the Memphis Grizzlies. I was 10 when the Grizzlies made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2013. I remember painting a sign, with help from my mom, that read, ‘We Will ALWAYS Believe’, to greet the team back in Memphis. The Grizzlies brought our city together, and ten years later, the Grizzlies are still doing just that.

Q: NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AWAY FROM MEMPHIS IN COLLEGE, HOW DID IT FEEL TO COME HOME WITH A FRESH, BROADER PERSPECTIVE?

Madison: Although still in-state, when I first left for Chattanooga, I felt farther away than I was. I had never explored East Tennessee, and now whenever I

return to Memphis, I see it through a different lens. I appreciate Memphis’ details and charm you can’t find anywhere else.

Q: WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT MEMPHIS WHEN YOU GO TO COLLEGE?

Maude: When I head off to college, I will miss the people the most. We have such a big community, but I find familiarity through people I meet in every restaurant and store. I will miss the energy of our community when we come together and the ease of meeting others.

Q: WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MEMPHIS THIS SUMMER?

Maude: I recently went to a concert at the Overton Park Shell and it was just as lively as Beale Street in the spring. Picnic blankets, food trucks and live music made for the perfect summer night.

Madison: This May, I went to Barbecue Fest for the first time, and it was as fun as everyone told me! I ran into friends from high school, teachers from middle school and many people in the community I hadn’t seen in a years.

Q: WHAT ARE MEMPHIS’ BEST QUALITIES? WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT AND HANG OUT IN MEMPHIS?

Katherine: One of the most incredible things about Memphis is that you can find history in almost everything around you. From Sun Studios, the National Civil Rights Museum, the Zoo and Graceland to The Peabody, our city is filled and infused with history. I always miss Memphis’ food the most when I’m away in Oxford. I love Las Delicias, Memphis Pizza Cafe, Central BBQ, Hog and Hominy and Cheffie's.

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HAIRSTYLES AND HISTORY

Life is too short to have boring hair.

Throughout the decades, the impact of hairstyle trends is an entertaining aesthetic to contemplate.

LOCAL HAIR LORE

The oldest family-owned hair salon in the country is Gould’s Salon Spa of Memphis. Today, Gould’s boasts ten salon spa locations across the Midsouth that offer, of course, salon and spa services as well as a training academy with 340 current students and their newest venture, a Luxe Salon Suites concept for cosmetologists, estheticians and others in the field. The company is

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currently led by second- and third-generation family members. In 1932, Sam Gould opened a small hair salon to bring an upscale, Hollywood-inspired experience to clients.

30S, 40S AND 50S

Hollywood starlets such as Lucille Ball, Ava Gardner, Jane Russell and a young Elizabeth Taylor influenced hairstyles of the 30s, 40s and 50s. For women, the trend throughout these decades was to have a soft look, featuring either pin curls or stand-up curls.

In the 1950s, for men, Elvis Presley was a major trendsetter with his jet black, slicked back look referred to as the Ducktail, the Jelly Roll, the Rocker, the Greaser or simply, “the Elvis cut.”

Many people know that Elvis Presley’s barber was Homer “Mr. Gill” Gilleland. What many do not know is that Mr. Gill was an employee for Gould's Salon Spa of Memphis. Sam Gould didn’t just introduce Hollywood luxury to Memphis, his salon ultimately played a part in creating one of Hollywood’s best-known trends. Elvis always flew Mr. Gill to his shows to be on hand in case a hair touch-up was required. Mr. Gill was responsible for converting Elvis's hair from its natural brownish blond color to the iconic jet black.

60S AND 70S

The 60s and 70s represented an age of counterculture. The soft wholesome look became edgier to match the desire for social change. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was immensely influential in the 1960s. Her flipped bob became extremely popular and was copied by celebrities such as Diana Ross and Elizabeth Montgomery. Right before this trend came on the scene, the beehive was popular in the late 50s and early 60s. This was the sky-scraping style that inspired the oft repeated phrase “the higher the hair, the closer to God.”

60s stylist Len Lewis was credited for giving the Beatles their mop tops and Twiggy her pixie cut. Vidal Sassoon created the wash-and-wear cut, freeing

women from endless hairstyling, teasing and weekly hair setting appointments. His styling product launch featured shampoos and other products for the everyday woman. The 70s brought a straighter, longer trend in hair, with lower maintenance requirements. Middle parts were also popular.

80S AND 90S

Moving into the 80s and 90s, more purposeful and high maintenance looks were on trend once again. Perms, mullets and other over-the-top looks were all the rage in the 80s as was the side ponytail, bangs and Aqua Net hairspray that helped put that hole in the ozone. Banana clips, headbands, scrunchies and more were abundant in the 80s, the decade of excess. In the 90s, hairstyles calmed down a bit. “The Rachel,” boomed in 1995 when actress Jennifer Aniston sported this look on Friends. Alicia Silverstone’s straight blond hair, made popular by the movie Clueless, was also booming in the 90s.

2000S

The early 2000s included long curly 'dos popularized by Debra Messing in Will and Grace. Also popular were lustrous bobs. Hair extensions were popular. Think Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Another add-on was the reemergence of a crimped look, although instead of all over crimp, this was used sparingly and as an accent.

Movies like Bring it On and Mean Girls had a great deal of influence. The cheerleader look, synonymous with the girl-next-door, was desirable. In addition, the 2000s brought on adding flair to your hair! Butterfly clips, glitter, headbands, and even feathers were in and celebrities like Tyra Banks, Rihanna, Amanda Bynes, Beyonc é and J.Lo. were immensely influential.

Historically, some of our favorite styles make their way back around, while others – aside from a few incriminating old photographs – will respectfully (and hopefully) remain in the past.

“The higher the hair, the closer to God.”

DAVID LUSK GALLERY

97 Tillman . Memphis

MARY SIMS

Pot of Tulips , acrylic on canvas, 36” x 36”, c1975

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