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Who's who in 'Southern Charm'

Inside source reveals the real-life people behind Mortimer’s characters

Inside source reveals the real-life people behind Mortimer’s characters


Kevin Park, fashion designer
a k a Douglas Hannant, fashion designer

In the book, fashion designer Kevin Park plucks the young Minty out of obscurity to be the ambassador for his dress line, propelling her into the spotlight.

In real life, Hannant asked Tinsley to model his dresses in an ad campaign in W Magazine.