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Day trip: Catch this must-see show at the Columbia Museum of Art

The exhibition “Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit” celebrates an SC-born fashion designer whose clientele includes Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Rihanna, Issa Rae, and more (hint: Beyoncé).

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Hudson’s philosophy is that fashion should be for everyone and empower the wearer.

Photo by Victor Johnson / The Columbia Museum of Art

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Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Enter: A quick trip down I-77 to spend a day in Columbia, SC, where you can stroll by the river, grab lunch on Main Street, and catch “Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit” at the CMA.

(Hint: Sergio Hudson is a big deal — and so is this show.)

“Focused on the Fit” celebrates a South Carolina-born designer who has become one of the biggest names in the industry. After falling in love with fashion at a young age, Hudson now has a clientele that includes Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Rihanna, Issa Rae, Rachel Brosnahan, and — wait for it — Beyoncé.

See signature garments from key moments in Hudson’s revolutionary career, as well as 20+ sketches and drawings exploring his artistic process.

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