Ross Bennett is from Austin, TX, and describes himself as a southern gentleman who counts 1940s and 1950s old Hollywood glamour and Saville Row/British tailoring among his inspirations. The 27-year-old owns a dress shop which sells cocktail, formal and wedding dress, along with everyday work clothing. His mantra is "classic is not outdated or old, it's something that can be worn generation to generation".
Sarah Parrott says fashion was always a pipe dream for her until she decided to take a leap of faith at the age of 30 and try her hand at the industry. The 31-year-old, who says she used to pretend to conduct photoshoots in her bedroom as a child, entered her first collection at Charleston Fashion Week and ended up winning the People's Choice Award.
