"Carnival Chic": Photos from Vita.mn Vth Anniversary fashion shows

Last Friday, I styled two mini fashion shows for the Vita.mn Vth Anniversary Fashion Show. The event itself had a "carnival chic" theme, so taking a cue from that, I styled Vision models in circus and carnival-inspired looks using some of the Twin Cities top local designers including Danielle Everine, Joynoelle, Max Lohrbach, Ivan Idland, and Kevin Kramp, with Vita.mn honoree Emma Berg getting her own segment of looks. Accessories were provided by local designers Stephanie Lake Design (jewelry) and Ruby3 (hats), plus Lula Vintage Wear and Twin Cities Magic & Costume. Emcee Nadine DuBois of Lili's Burlesque wore a dress and bolero by local line Blasphemina's Closet.

"Harlequin, Jesters & Mimes"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashions by Max Lohrbach, Kevin Kramp, Joynoelle (L-R), accessories from Twin Cities Magic & Costume, Ruby3, Lula Vintage Wear.
Models from Vision Management Group.
Hair & makeup: Jungle Red Salon.

"Lion Tamer & Lion, Mimes, Harlequin & Jesters"
Photo: Peter Holme Photography
Fashions by Ivan Idland, Joynoelle, Kevin Kramp & Max Lohrbach; accessories from Ruby3, Lula Vintage Wear, Twin Cities Magic & Costume, Stephanie Lake Design.

"Tightrope Walker, Lion Tamer & Lion with Mimes"
Photo: Peter Holme Photography
Fashions by Danielle Everine (foreground), Ivan Idland, Joynoelle, Kevin Kramp & Max Lohrbach; accessories from Ruby3, Lula Vintage Wear, Twin Cities Magic & Costume, Stephanie Lake Design.

"Mime #2"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashions by Joynoelle, hat from Lula Vintage Wear, gloves from Twin Cities Magic & Costume.
Model: Ladonna for Vision Management Group.

"Mime #2"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashions by Joynoelle, gloves by Max Lohrbach, hat from Lula Vintage Wear.
Model: Carol for Vision Management Group.

"The Circus Lion"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashion by Joynoelle, accessories from Lula Vintage Wear & Twin Cities Magic & Costume.
Model: Ash for Vision Management Group.

"The Circus Lion"
Photo: Meredith Westin for Twin Cities Daily Planet
Fashion by Joynoelle, accessories from Lula Vintage Wear & Twin Cities Magic & Costume.
Model: Ash for Vision Management Group.

"The Court Jester"
Photo: Meredith Westin for Twin Cities Daily Planet
Fashion by Kevin Kramp, hat by Ruby3.
Model: Kyndra for Vision Management Group.

"Trapeze Girl"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Skirt & heart bra top by Max Lohrbach, headpiece by Ruby3.
Model: Elle for Vision Management Group.

"The Showgirl Descends"
Photo: Peter Holme Photography
Dress by Emma Berg, headpiece by Ruby3, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design.
Model: Elle for Vision Management Group.

"The Showgirl"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Dress by Emma Berg, headpiece by Ruby3, necklace by Stephanie Lake Design.
Model: Elle for Vision Management Group

"Showgirls"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashions by Emma Berg, headpieces by Ruby3, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design
Models: Elle & Ladonna for Vision Management Group.

"The Court Jester"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Fashion by Emma Berg, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design, mask from Twin Cities Magic & Costume.
Model: Carol for Vision Management Group.

"The Ringleader"
Photo: John Behm for Vita.mn
Host Nadine DuBois dressed in fashions by Blasphemina's Closet and her own accessories.

Video by Corey Tenold

Photography: Peter Holme Photography, John Behm for Vita.mn & Meredith Westin for Twin Cities Daily Planet; Danielle Morris.
Models: Vision Management Group
Hair & Makeup: Jungle Red Salon
All fashion styling by Jahna Peloquin. Assistant: Danielle Morris.