On Genia, left: Flowing blue “Sofia” tunic with tie neck (Sway). Leopard-print skinny jeans, gold cuff, black fringe heels (model’s own). On Catherine, right: Multicolor racerback tank top (Sway). Fully lined elastic hem cropped “Dreamlike” bomber jacket in red (Keepsake, CK Collection). Blue distressed cropped jeans (Sway). “Jubilee” heel with red sole lining and lucite upper (Steve Madden, DSW). Dramatic gemstone earrings (Sway). Photos by Wendy Wilson
Catherine Burton and Genia Benton are creative kindred spirits. Although they went to the same grammar school years ago, the pair truly bonded after they found themselves living on the same small cul-de-sac. Catherine once owned a contemporary art gallery in Manhattan and studied sustainable agriculture in California. Genia lived and worked at the Getty Museum in California. With creative backgrounds and a shared affinity for beauty, health and local good things, the pair put their heads together. They daydreamed of creating a venture that would feed their creative spirits while offering flexibility around family life, all the while generating something good for the people around them. Their love for the beauty of the natural world was a shared, simple joy, and before long Fête was born. Known for crafting unique wreaths and arrangements with foraged greenery and natural elements, Fête is becoming a creative brand known for its unique approach to everyday beauty. Their joie de vivre sprinkles joy all along the way. As they say, “Local girls.Local greenery. Uncommon design.”
Ruffled floral embellished top in Tapioca (Ganni, Debra’s). Pull-on cuff pants in Black (Estelle and Finn, CK Collection).Mid-length balloon-sleeve V-neck leopard wrap dress in Minion Yellow (Ganni, Debra’s). Black “Sofia” wedges in Seta Negro (Kanna, CK Collection). Gold cuff (model’s own).Egg shell sequined tank top (Lola & Sophie, Hemline). High-rise flare leg white jeans (Hudson Los Angeles, Hemline). Suede chunky heel “Menora” sandal in Dusty Pink and Violet (VANELi, DSW). Gold teadrop earrings with floral accents (Hemline).On Genia, left: Waxed suede cropped “Josey” jacket in Cloud (Jakett New York, East Bay Clothiers). Gray striped “Annika” midi skirt in Juniper (Fabiana Pigna, Debra’s). Silky suede slingback “Unes Espadrille” sandal in Beige (Moda Spana, DSW). Rose gold bangles (Twoa, Debra’s). On Catherine, right: Gray striped “Yusuke” blouse in Juniper (Fabiana Pigna, Debra’s). Black link necklace (ZENZII, CK Collection). Black “Sofia” wedges in Seta Negro (Kanna, CK Collection). Pintuck ankle-length “Gramercy” pant in Black (Lafayette 148, CK Collection).Floral V-neck “Cloud Nine” midi dress (Talulah, Debra’s). Leather block heel “Hibiscus” sandal in Fuschia (Cecelia New York, CK Collection). Gold statement “Lydia” floral earrings (Jennifer Behr, Debra’s).White ribbed cotton “Karlie” tank (Sway). High-waisted ruffled patterned “Eddie” pant in Metamorphosis Black (Crosby by Mollie Burch, CK Collection). Black “Sofia” wedges in Seta Negro (Kanna, CK Collection). Gold hoop earrings (Sway). Three-quarter sleeve black blazer (Sway).Burgundy striped midi dress (Tela, Debra’s). Three strand port-colored wood beaded necklace (Ink + Alloy, Hemline). Gold cuff, black fringe heels (model’s own).Spaghetti strap trumpet “Utopia” lace gown in yellow (Keepsake, Debra’s). Cropped floral bomber jacket (model’s own). Gold statement “Lydia” floral earrings (Jennifer Behr, Debra’s).Frayed zebra print top with accent zipper (Odeeh, Debra’s). Chunky gold hoop earrings (Sway). Black-on-black cat eye “Don’t @ Me” sunglasses (Quay x Desi Perkins, Hemline).
Resources CK Collection • 320 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope. 990-9001. Debra’s • 4068 Old Shell Rd. 343-7463. DSW • 3930 B Airport Blvd. 460-9129. East Bay Clothiers • 39 N Section St., Fairhope. 928-6848. Hemline • 4356 Old Shell Road. 287-6875. Sway • 324 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope. 990-2282.
