G&G Party Pics

G&G Winter Market

G&G hosted the second annual Winter Market, a weekend gathering that brought the Made in the South Awards to life in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. This open-to-the-public event showcased the finest makers and brands from across the South as featured in G&G magazine. Attendees browsed a curated lineup of retail pop-ups, tastings, and seasonal offerings from both award-winning artisans and emerging talent.

A select group of guests also joined G&G editors and friends for the ultimate Charleston weekend, benefitting CURE Childhood Cancer. This intimate package offered exclusive events and insider access to the city’s most sought-after experiences, raising awareness and funds to support CURE’s mission to advance pediatric cancer research.

Special thanks to:
Explore Charleston
CURE Childhood Cancer


The weekend begins with champagne in the garden at G&G cofounder and CEO Rebecca Darwin’s residence in historic downtown Charleston.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Rich Boustead, CURE Childhood Cancer chief strategy officer, and Darwin, at her home.

Photo: Ashley Brown

From left: Caroline Clements, G&G senior editor, Explore Charleston’s Catherine Dority, director of marketing, and Mary Frances Hoover, integrated marketing manager.

Photo: Ashley Brown

From left: Jenn Hobby Rivera, CURE Childhood Cancer director of brand and communications; Colleen Glenn, G&G vice president of marketing; CURE Childhood Cancer’s Mandy Fingerhut, senior director of events and initiatives; and Kristen Rudio, CURE’s senior development manager of events and initiatives.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Guests arrive at 21 Magazine for the Winter Market Preview Party.

Photo: Ashley Brown

From left: Katherine Sluder, Meagan Trotta, and Mary Roberts.

Photo: Ashley Brown

A personalized hat bar by Marsh and Magnolia.

Photo: Ashley Brown

The China Cabinet collection by Susan Shaw and fine jewelry by Glen & Effie, both style category runners up in the 2025 Made in the South Awards.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Hannah Carmichael and Marion Blount.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Mar Mar Udon, made with udon noodles, chicken, broccoli, and 2025 Made in the South Awards food finalist, Mar Mar Chili Garlic Crunch.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Mississippi-based maker Wells McConnell of Swells speaks with guests about her line of hand-drawn silk scarves.

Photo: Ashley Brown

The 2025 Made in the South Award drink category runner up and overall winner: Pétillant Naturel Sparkling Rosé by Slater Run Vineyards and Safai Bourbon by Dancing Fox Distilling Company.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Chris Kunkle and Jeremy Bryant.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Hot cocoa and fresh chocolate chip cookies by PLEASE & THANK YOU of Louisville, Kentucky.

Photo: Ashley Brown

A spread of signature products from Fieldshop by Garden & Gun.

Lowery Thompson and Morgan McCormack of Brackish.

Photo: Ashley Brown

A spread of signature leather goods by Clayton & Crume.

Michelle Terrebonne Becker of Louie Louie, a drink category runner up in the 2025 Made in the South Awards for the Blackberry Lemon THC Seltzer, browses the vendors.

Photo: Ashley Brown

A festive display from Scraps by Stradley Davidson.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Birmingham-based stationer Eliza Weaver of Paper Eliza.

Photo: Ashley Brown

From left: Bo and Kinsey Southard and Sally and Zachary Kauffman at Bourbon After Hours at High Wire Distilling Co.

Photo: Ashley Brown

The table is set at High Wire Distilling Co.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Bill Thomas of Washington, D.C.’s Jack Rose leads a rare bourbon tasting.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Singer-songwriter Mel Washington closes out the evening with a musical performance.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Trish and George Maloomian, Donna and Matt Baker, Paula Giblin, and Ernie Sink depart on a Barton & Gray yachting excursion around the Charleston Harbor.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Christian Bryant, G&G senior vice president and publisher, Caroline Keel, and Austin Keel, CURE Childhood Cancer board member, at the G&G and Friends dinner at The Dewberry.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Braised duck prepared by chef Shuai Wang of Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Tim and Anne Norwood.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Chefs Shaui Wang, Hannah Welton of Weltons Fine Foods and Weltons Tiny Bakeshop, and Alex Ursprung of The Dewberry.

Photo: Ashley Brown

Cheers to a successful weekend!

Photo: Ashley Brown