Fashion - Marblehead Current

25Sep

By Leigh BlanderNo Comments

Education, Fashion, Local News

Picture day!

Kindergartener Maximilian Averback at the Epstein Hillel School went all out for picture day on Sept. 19, wearing a snazzy, sparkly suit. Here he is waiting in line for his close-up. Averback received many compliments from EHS teachers, including “You look like a Maximilian bucks” and “I can’t tell if this is the Oscars or school photos!”

Hundreds turn out for Arts Festival’s champagne reception at Fort Sewall

It’s a quintessential summer event in Marblehead — the Festival of Arts champagne reception at Fort Sewall, kicking off a celebration of art, live music, literature and community. More than 450 people came out Sunday evening. More than 450 people came out for the Marblehead Festival of Arts champagne reception at Fort Sewall on Sunday evening. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER “It represents the start of summer,” said Heather Henlotter of Marblehead, who was there with her family. She was sporting a large hat with large pink flowers, to compete in the event's traditional hat contest. “It’s so fun to run into people you know and sample food from the local restaurants,” she added. Heather Henlotter (center) and her family at the Festival of Arts champagne recepti...

A stitch in time: Longtime Marblehead tailor retires at 96

Tailor Charles Katsoulakos is closing up shop after more than 55 years. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER One of Marblehead’s longest-running businesses is closing next month, and its 96-year-old owner is retiring - reluctantly. “What am I going to do now?” asked Charles Katsoulakos, who opened his tailor shop more than 55 years ago. “Maybe I’ll sleep a little later.” Katsoulakos said he has served "hundreds and hundreds" of customers over the decades. He's seen dramatic swings in fashion, but doesn’t have a favorite style. “For me, it doesn’t make a difference. I’ll narrow the legs or shorten the hemline, to modernize." He enjoys working on prom and wedding dresses the most. “Those beautiful dresses, I love seeing them,” he said. Many of his customers send him photos of th...