Recently, South Carolina Voyager sat down to interview a clothing designer from Columbia, SC. Below is a copy of the interview that appeared in their November 12, 2025, issue online. CHRISTOPHER TURNER Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Turner. Hi Christopher, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. My journey in men’s clothing began in 1990 when I embarked on my career at Lourie’s, a well-respected men’s clothier in Colu

Reginald Stanforth III was never photographed. But I remember the first time I saw him.   It was a spring afternoon in Columbia, South Carolina. I was only a few weeks into my first job at the city’s most storied men’s store—still learning the rhythm of fittings and the language of cloth—when Reginald’s father walked in with a young man by his side. Reginald was twenty-one, weeks from graduating college, and carried himself with the kind of quiet gravity that made you straigh

At Christopher Turner Couture, we are excited to showcase the stunning cloths from Dugdale Brothers & Co, known for their remarkable quality and skillful craftsmanship. Among our highlights are the Tropical Breeze and Tropicalair collections. Each promises to add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe with its unique features and enduring style. Tropical Breeze Collection The Tropical Breeze collection stands out for its groundbreaking cloth design. It combines advanced t