Leigh Savage

Simpsonville

Executive Editor at athome Magazine

Executive Editor at Town Magazine

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Articles

Sound Effects

1 month ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

It was 1983, and “Candy Girl” by New Edition was climbing the charts. Odds are I was wearing acid-washed jeans, “tight rolled” at the bottom (look it up!), a green Izod shirt and a purple Member’s Only jacket. My friend Allison’s dad dropped us off in front of Greenville Memorial Auditorium (newcomers, also look that up; it was imploded in 1997), and we headed into our first-ever concert.
Power Pop of Steel Toe Stiletto

1 month ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

Greenville-based Steel Toe Stiletto is taking their popular party sets to a wider audienceIf you’ve been at an event and heard “Toxic” by Britney Spears smoothly morph into “Pony” By Ginuwine; if you’ve heard “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston slide seamlessly into “All Star” by Smash Mouth; or if you could have sworn Chris Stapleton was on stage when “Whiskey River” started to play, odds are, you were at a Steel Toe Stiletto show.
Upstate music lovers recall their first concert

1 month ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

My first concert was Marshall Tucker, The Doobie Brothers, and Savoy Brown at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Marshall Tucker was the opening band for many of the first concerts I attended. The first time I ever saw a synthesizer played live was Edgar Winter on the Frankenstein tour in Spartanburg. Back then I was a major Yes fan. I got to meet them after their concert in Columbia in 1976.
From Color Theory to Fashion Reality

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

Color is perception. Our eyes pick up wavelengths of light, which are being reflected or absorbed by the objects around us, and send that information to our brain. The colors we wear, and the hues we see on others, impact how we feel and interact with the world. This spring, boost your wardrobe with color that speaks to you, whether that’s a cooling mint-green shade or the boldest, most brazen red. Your wardrobe is radiating signals that go way beyond your style. What message do you want to send?
Highland garb from Rush Wilson

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

Celebrate your Scottish heritage or just look the part in bespoke items from Rush Wilson LimitedAlex Singley wearsPrince Charlie vest and jacket from House of EdgarMarine tartan kilt by Lochcarron of ScotlandKilt hose by House of Cheviot, handmade in ScotlandTartan scarves made locally with fabrics from Lochcarron of ScotlandGhillie brogues from Lochcarron of ScotlandSporran from L&M HighlandAvailable at Rush Wilson Limited, 23 W. North St., Greenville, rushwilson.comWhat is a Sporran?
Street Style: Spring 2025 Edition

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

On an early spring evening, we headed to Camperdown Plaza and to Main Street Friday on NOMA Square to track down season-spanning styles ideal for outdoor music, a cozy dinner, or a family night out. Spring StyleLizz Pingry, Rob Pingry, Evelyn and CharlesOn Lizz: denim jumpsuit from Zara, T-shirt from H&M, bag from Louis Vuitton. On Rob: Orvis pullover (a gift from his mom), Orvis watch (a gift from Lizz), Quicksilver shoes. On the kids: mostly Old Navy.
Annie Leibovitz exhibit at Mint Museum in Charlotte

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

Annie Leibovitz is that rare photographer who has earned acclaim within her field while breaking the boundaries of fine art to make a mark on popular culture. A new exhibit at the Mint Museum in Charlotte celebrates her 50-year career, which started in the 1970s at Rolling Stone magazine. She went on to create lauded photographs for Vogue and Vanity Fair, becoming known for her conceptual portraits of musicians, politicians, athletes, and other influential figures.
Taylor Keeter and Tam Trinh Wedding

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

December 21, 2024The setting: a college frat party. The scene: Tam makes a silly joke; Taylor shoots back “with some attitude.” That was the moment Tam knew—he got Taylor’s phone number from a friend and never looked back. Seven years later, Tam pulled off the perfect surprise proposal. A professional DJ, he packed up equipment and reviewed songs for a pretend job to throw Taylor off the trail.
TOWN editor featured on Upstate Trail Talks podcast

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

TOWN executive editor Leigh Savage hit the trail with Griffin Donley for the latest episode of Upstate Trail Talks, a podcast Donley started along with his wife Elizabeth in 2023. The couple celebrated their 200th episode in April 2025. Each week, the Donleys tackle a portion of the Swamp Rabbit Trail with a guest who has Upstate ties. Guests include business owners, government officials, chefs, artists, athletes, and more.
TOWN wins five SC Press Association awards

2 months ago | towncarolina.com | Leigh Savage

TOWN magazine earned five honors at the SC Press Association awards, held in Columbia April 3-4. TOWN’s digital newsletters, On the Burner and In.TOWN, earned the top two spots in the state. On the Burner, which won first place, shares the latest on all things food—including chef profiles, recipes, local hotspots, and more—with content from across Community Journals Media Group publications. In.TOWN, which delivers content from TOWN magazine on art, culture, and style, took second place.