Photographed in Austin, TX

Raised in:
East Hartford, Connecticut

Lives in:
Austin, Texas

What brought you down south:
Being down south, or Texas for that matter, is completely random for me. I was working as the marketing director for an experience based company on Martha’s Vineyard. Firefly Vodka was one of our clients so at the end of the season they offered me the opportunity to move down to Austin to help revamp their market share against a local competitor.

Now would ya look at that:
Since moving to Austin, he has also become the Marketing Director for Chuck & Jake, an Austin-based company founded by Chuck Freeman and Jake Hiller who have rethought the pocket. Founded in 2009, they set out to transform the traditional pocket tee to encompass the varied and youthful vibe of Austin, stating that “everyone deserves a pocket.” He is wearing their mossy green polo with a cream plaid pocket, part of the upcoming Winter 2011 collection. For any Texas fans who may be reading, check out their Game-Day Polo, it’s my personal favorite.

Photographed in Atlanta, GA

Raised in:
Tallahassee, Florida

Lives in:
Tallahassee, Florida

Favorite thing about being an artist in the south:
Great subject matter from the piney red hills to the coastal marshes, how can you go wrong?

Now would ya look at that:
One of the highlights of the Social Primer Brooks Brothers Atlanta event was getting to chat with William Lamb. It was his Hunt Scene pants, designed from pieces of wallpaper from his grandparents farmhouse, that Cooper Ray of Social Primer saw and loved during the Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston. The Hunt Scene fabric is now lining the limited edition Brooks Brothers Tailgate Blazer, Cooper’s newest collaboration with Brooks Brothers (if you haven’t seen his bow ties, take a look now). As for the rest of William’s good look above, a fifteen year old Brooks Brothers blazer along with a classic Brooks Brothers repp stripe bow tie.

Head over to the Facebook album to see a few more images from the event.

Photographed in Chattanooga, TN

Raised in:
Fredrick, Maryland

Lives in:
Chattanooga, Tennessee

What brought her down south:
My husband opened a restaurant in Chattanooga called Chato Brasserie.

Now would ya look at that:
Manager at Kayce Hughes in Chattanooga and wearing the Nashville button down dress from the Fall 2011 collection.

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Hendersonville, Tennessee

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Favorite thing about the south:
Southern music – the unique traditions of southern music that proliferate worldwide – such as all the different brands of country in Nashville, rockabilly country, country swing, blues tradition in the Delta, and the jazz and jazz funk scene in New Orleans, particular to Frenchman’s Street. These musical traditions are unique to the southern US and influence musicians and musical culture worldwide.

Now would ya look at that:
Meet Nick, half of Brier & Moss, a bow tie company launching mid to late Fall. Nick and his fraternity brother Jonathan are creating a line of high quality collegiate bows and are “working hard to ensure that our first production run will be up to the high standards of gentlemen everywhere.” The bows are designed with official school colors, stripe prep patterns, and 100% silk. The first line is for fans of Samford (worn by Nick), Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. It was such a pleasure to chat over coffee with Nick in Nashville last week, to hear the dreams of a company who is getting very close to launching, and to jot down phrases like “bow tie wearers are a certain breed. They want to set themselves apart.” Add the Brier & Moss blog to your readers to stay up to date!

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Long Island, New York

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee (for 17 years!)

What have you come to love about the south:
How nice everyone is, how family oriented people are, and the weather.

Now would ya look at that:
Founded Kayce Hughes 13 years ago as a kids line, launched the women’s line 6 years ago. Sporting the red pansy Brooke Dress from her Fall 2011 collection.

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Cottontown, Tennessee

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Favorite movie based in the south:
The Firm

Now would ya look at that:
Mason founded Volunteer Traditions in 2005 and is sporting both his Tennessee belt and hat. The cowboy boots were his dad’s from the 70’s.

Make sure to come back tomorrow for a Volunteer Traditions giveaway!

Photographed in Roswell, GA

Raised in:
Atlanta, Georgia

Lives in:
Roswell, Georgia

Favorite southern city to travel to:
Charleston because it always has a cool vibe. It has so much to offer – awesome food, great night life, and the beach is close.

Now would ya look at that:
Founded and runs Jack Donnelly, high quality khakis American made in the South with superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. Currently wearing a pair of his Dalton pants. Can’t help but point out his cowboy boots as well, something that he picked up a liking for while attending college at TCU in Ft. Worth.