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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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A personalized hat bar by Marsh and Magnolia.

A personalized hat bar by Marsh and Magnolia.

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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.

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.

Hannah Carmichael and Marion Blount.

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

Chris Kunkle and Jeremy Bryant.

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

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

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

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

Lowery Thompson and Morgan McCormack of Brackish.

Lowery Thompson and Morgan McCormack of Brackish.

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A spread of signature leather goods by Clayton & Crume.

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.

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.

A festive display from Scraps by Stradley Davidson.

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Birmingham-based stationer Eliza Weaver of Paper Eliza.

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.

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.

The table is set at High Wire Distilling Co.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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Tim and Anne Norwood.

Tim and Anne Norwood.

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

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!

Cheers to a successful weekend!

Photo: Ashley Brown