Local fashion designer Lore Emelio says the only thing missing from her upcoming fall 2011 showcase is a baby grand piano. From the way she describes what to expect of the event, dubbed All Things Grand, we're inclined to believe her.

On Oct. 1, Emelio and her team will take over Silver Hammer Studios to present a runway show of her latest designs. The Parsons School of Design/UNC-Chapel Hill graduate is best known for her hat collection, which exudes feminine Southern charm, perfect for the Queen's Cup Steeplechase.

"I keep trying to just have a hat show, but you have to have apparel for the models to wear," Emelio says. "So I end up making the dresses, and it ends up being a show. I can't help it."

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