I was Lead Stylist for Voltage: Fashion Amplified and the Emma Berg/Kevin Kramp show, which means I didn't have much time (not to mention the objectivity) to covering the shows. Fortunately, the local fashion contingency has devoted more coverage than ever for MNfashion Week. It's a sure sign of the continued growth of the Minnesota fashion industry. Here's a roundup of reviews, photos, video and more:
"Ma Vie en Plastique" and Amanda Christine/K.Jurek Trunk Show, 4/7:
-I recap the "Ma Vie en Plastique" and the Amanda Christine/K.Jurek trunk show for Vita.mn.
-Señorita Susan reviews "Ma Vie en Plastique."
-Rhea Pappas shoots "Ma Vie en Plastique" for MNfashion.
-Cody Lidtke shoots the Amanda Christine/K.Jurek trunk show at Cliché for City Pages.
Envision: Artopia, 4/8:
-I review "Envision" for Vita.mn.
-I chat about the show with stylist/interior designer Richard Anderson for l'étoile magazine, with photos by Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush.
-METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan recaps Envision: Artopia,
-Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan recaps her Envision favorites.
-City Pages has runway looks at "Envision" by Stacy Schwartz and crowd shots by Denis Jeong Plaster.
-Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush shoots the show for l'etoile magazine.
-Joan Erakit reviews Envision: Artopia for national blog Frank151, with photos by Rhea Pappas.
-Style blogger Kitty Cotten does a photo recap and review of Envision: Artopia.
-Minneapolis 2night has crowd and runway photos from the show.
-Photographer Rod Hasse posted a fun behind-the-scenes video of Envision: Artopia and the models of Ignite.
-Ignite Models has behind-the-scenes shots at Envision by Chris McDuffie.
The MNfashion Shows: CounterCouture & George Moskal, 4/13:
-I review the show for Vita.mn.
-L'étoile creative director Beth Hammarlund reviews the show for l'étoile magazine, with photos by Stephen Stephens.
-METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan recaps CounterCouture and George Moskal's show with some great photography.
-METRO Magazine has runway photos by Cody Lidtke.
-Katie Dohman of Minnesota Monthly reviews the show.
-Joan Erakit reviews the George Moskal/CounterCouture show for Frank151.
-Metromix has crowd and runway photos at the CounterCouture/George Moskal show by Claire Molepske and a video recap.
-Rhea Pappas shoots the show for MNfashion.
-Jules Christman Photography shoots the show.
-Señorita Susan reviews the show with photos by Rhea Pappas.
-Tricia Khutoretsky reviews the show for basic-space.com.
-South of Canada reviews The Shows.
The MNfashion Shows: Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp, 4/14:
-L'étoile creative director Beth Hammarlund reviews the show for l'étoile magazine, with photos by Stephen Stephens.
-METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan recaps and shoots fashion shows by Kevin Kramp and Emma Berg and also shoots the crowd.
-METRO Magazine has photos from the Kevin Kramp/Emma Berg show by Cody Lidtke.
-Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan does an excellent review of the Emma Berg/Kevin Kramp show.
-Katie Dohman of Minnesota Monthly reviews the Emma Berg/Kevin Kramp show.
-City Pages has an behind-the-scenes image slideshow of the video shoots for Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp's show, plus photos from the show by Stacy Schwartz.
-Metromix has crowd and runway photos from the Emma Berg/Kevin Kramp show by Claire Molepske.
-Joan Erakit reviews the Emma Berg/Kevin Kramp show for national blog Frank151, with photos by Christina "C-Rocka" Rimstad.
-Tricia Khutoretsky reviews the show for basic-space.com.
-Style blogger and Voltage stylist Kitty Cotten reviews and shoots the Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp runway shows.
-Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush shoots the show for l'etoile magazine.
-Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps a couple of gorgeous pix at Emma Berg's show for The Minneapoline.
-Downtown Journal highlights the MNfashion Week shows, including a Q&A with Kevin Kramp.
-MNfashion has a photo set from the show.
-South of Canada reviews The Shows.
-MNfashion has a photo set from the show.
StevenBe Knitwear Runway Rockshow, 4/14:
-Rhea Pappas shoots the show here and here for MNfashion.
Voltage: Fashion Amplified, 4/15:
-L'étoile creative director Beth Hammarlund reviews Voltage for l'étoile magazine, with photos by Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush.
-Vita.mn editor Simon Peter Groebner reviews the show and offers a poignant look back at the show's seven years.
-Cake in 15 has the most detailed, extensive review of the show out there, with photos by Stacy Schwartz and words by Carl Atiya Swanson.
-Star Tribune has a slideshow of photos from Voltage, as well as an exclusive look at the lookbook photos from Voltage by Stephanie Colgan.
-METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan reviews Voltage with some artful photography and reviews and recaps the stylish crowdgoers.
-Metromix has runway and crowd photos plus a review from Voltage.
-Check out MPLS.TV's Voltage edition of "What the F**k Are You Wearing?", with video by Dan Huiting.
-City Pages reviews Voltage. Click here for their Voltage photobooth shots by Cody Lidtke, here for runway photos by Stacy Schwartz and here for behind-the-scenes shots by Stacy Schwartz.
-Official Voltage photographer Stephanie Colgan shoots an amazing photo set from Voltage.
-Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush shoots the show for l'etoile magazine.
-Sarah Heuer reviews the show for Twin Cities Daily Planet, with photos by Jay Gabler.
-Ellen Dahl Lawson of The Minneapoline shoots the crowd's most stylish for Vita.mn.
-Joan Erakit does a studio visit with Voltage designer Terri Martin. Look for a review and photos to come at frank151.com.
-Tricia Khutoretsky recaps the show for her blog, Basic Space.
-Kevin Walker has a set of behind-the-scenes photos.
-HowWasTheShow.com has a video clip of Pink Mink's Voltage performance and a Voltage photo set.
-Style blogger and Voltage stylist Kitty Cotten offers some behind-the-scenes shots from Voltage (for which she styled lines by Kathryn V and Max Lohrbach).
-Mordac.org has a photo set from the show.
-Joan Erakit recaps the show for national blog Frank 151.
-Jules Christman Photography shoots the show.
-Style blogger Señorita Susan reviews the show.
-Matt Porath shoots the show here and here.
-Minneapolis 2night has crowd and runway photos from the show.
-Kevin Walker shoots backstage photos at the show.
-Secrets of the City does a studio visit with Voltage designer Danielle Everine.
Ballet of the Dolls' Fashion Ball, 4/15 & 4/16:
-Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan recaps Saturday's Fashion Ball.
-Ed Neaton shoots the event for City Pages.
-Style blogger Señorita Susan reviews the show.
-Rhea Pappas shoots the show for MNfashion here and here.
Scrubbed Into Fashion, 4/16:
-Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan recaps the Scrubbed Into Fashion show (featuring Christopher Straub).
-The Minnesota Daily recaps the show.
-Minneapolis 2night has a review and photos from the event.
Jagress Intimates Runway Show, 4/16:
-I recap the show for l'étoile magazine, with photography by Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush.
-Stephen Stephens of Digital Crush shoots the show.
-Photographer Rod Hasse posts a photo set.
The Secret Garden Fashion Show, 4/16:
-Tara Sloane reviews and shoots the show for l'étoile magazine.
Styles for Smiles, 4/17:
-Rhea Pappas shoots the show for MNfashion.
Of Venus And Gaia Spring Celebration, 4/17:
-Rhea Pappas shoots the show for MNfashion.
Follow @mnfashion on Twitter for more MNfashion Week recaps.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
In review: MNfashion Shows: George Moskal and CounterCouture
[Originally posted at Vita.mn]
Last night at the Grainbelt Building in the heart of Northeast, MNfashion kicked off its first of a two-night local designer showcase. Aptly titled "The Shows," both nights produced by MNfashion (the local organization behind Voltage) feature two established fashion designers in a stripped down runway show - minus the frills. Here, it was all about one thing - the clothes.
Showing first was CounterCouture, an upcycled line by a trio of young designers. Cocktail dresses and a few office-to-a-party looks in a muted fall palette of black, white and red hit the runway. The looks were for the most part well-made and retail-ready, but overall it seems that the line threatens to be overshadowed by its concept (i.e., dresses made out of recycled bridesmaid dresses). After all, most bridesmaid dresses are typically manufactured in cheap taffeta and too-shiny satin. With such fabric to work with, CounterCouture's offerings were well-done, if only lacking a bit in personality.


After a cocktail break, the show began once more with George Moskal's spring collection. Though a new face to some, Moskal has a bit of history with the beginnings of what we now associate with the local fashion scene. He was a designer in Voltage 2007 and 2008, and after moving to Portland for a spell, returned to show a line at Voltage last year. Anyone familiar with Moskal's work will know he's a master draper and has a knack for incorporating unique, architectural design elements into his garments.
For his spring collection, Moskal showed a truly world class collection - emphasis on world. This was the wardrobe of the sophisticated yet modern world traveler as she heads to a island vacation, full of linen and cotton fabrics rendered in elegant silhouettes. The collection was also perfectly varied - shorts, skirts, dresses, tops and jackets all made appearances in shades of sky blue, mango, white, metallic taupe and kelly green. A pair of high-waisted white linen pants were particularly swoon-worthy, as was a green cotton Betty Crocker summer frock. This was a collection tailor-made for Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus - a sure sign of the growth the Twin Cities fashion industry has seen over the past few years.

Last night at the Grainbelt Building in the heart of Northeast, MNfashion kicked off its first of a two-night local designer showcase. Aptly titled "The Shows," both nights produced by MNfashion (the local organization behind Voltage) feature two established fashion designers in a stripped down runway show - minus the frills. Here, it was all about one thing - the clothes.
Showing first was CounterCouture, an upcycled line by a trio of young designers. Cocktail dresses and a few office-to-a-party looks in a muted fall palette of black, white and red hit the runway. The looks were for the most part well-made and retail-ready, but overall it seems that the line threatens to be overshadowed by its concept (i.e., dresses made out of recycled bridesmaid dresses). After all, most bridesmaid dresses are typically manufactured in cheap taffeta and too-shiny satin. With such fabric to work with, CounterCouture's offerings were well-done, if only lacking a bit in personality.


After a cocktail break, the show began once more with George Moskal's spring collection. Though a new face to some, Moskal has a bit of history with the beginnings of what we now associate with the local fashion scene. He was a designer in Voltage 2007 and 2008, and after moving to Portland for a spell, returned to show a line at Voltage last year. Anyone familiar with Moskal's work will know he's a master draper and has a knack for incorporating unique, architectural design elements into his garments.
For his spring collection, Moskal showed a truly world class collection - emphasis on world. This was the wardrobe of the sophisticated yet modern world traveler as she heads to a island vacation, full of linen and cotton fabrics rendered in elegant silhouettes. The collection was also perfectly varied - shorts, skirts, dresses, tops and jackets all made appearances in shades of sky blue, mango, white, metallic taupe and kelly green. A pair of high-waisted white linen pants were particularly swoon-worthy, as was a green cotton Betty Crocker summer frock. This was a collection tailor-made for Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus - a sure sign of the growth the Twin Cities fashion industry has seen over the past few years.

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Friday, April 8, 2011
MNfashion Week kicks off
MNfashion Week officially kicks off tonight with its first event, "Ma Vie En Plastique," a show from the minds of hairstylist Pearson Knight and Smart & Chic Beauty Lounge. I preview the show as well as Envision: Artopia and the MNfashion Week-produced Shows from George Moskal, CounterCouture, Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp, in this week's issue of Vita.mn.
I spotlight MNfashion Week designer Kevin Kramp and talk his recent feature in Vogue Italia for Vita.mn.
I also cover the Amanda Christine and K.Jurek trunk show tonight at Cliche for Vita.mn.
Look for future issues of Vita.mn for more MNfashion Week coverage to come.
Also check out l'etoile's weekly shopping guide for more MNfashion Week coverage.
I spotlight MNfashion Week designer Kevin Kramp and talk his recent feature in Vogue Italia for Vita.mn.
I also cover the Amanda Christine and K.Jurek trunk show tonight at Cliche for Vita.mn.
Look for future issues of Vita.mn for more MNfashion Week coverage to come.
Also check out l'etoile's weekly shopping guide for more MNfashion Week coverage.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
METRO Magazine highlights MNfashion Week designers
In its April issue, local publication METRO Magazine showcases four of MNfashion Week's designers - Emma Berg, Kevin Kramp, George Moskal and CounterCouture - all of whom are participating in the MNfashion-produced "Shows" happening on April 13 and 14 at the Grainbelt Building in Northeast. Click mnfashionweek.com for details on the Shows.
[Photo: Marshall Franklin Long. L-R: Looks by CounterCouture, Kevin Kramp, George Moskal & Emma Berg. Click image to enlarge]
Click here for behind-the-scenes shots from the shoot.
[Photo: Marshall Franklin Long. L-R: Looks by CounterCouture, Kevin Kramp, George Moskal & Emma Berg. Click image to enlarge]Click here for behind-the-scenes shots from the shoot.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Behind the scenes at METRO's spring fashion shoot
Mary O'Regan, fashion editor over at METRO Magazine, shared some behind-the-scenes photos from their spring fashion shoot, which spotlights the four local lines showing during the MNfashion-produced shows at the Grainbelt Building, aptly titled "The Shows" - Emma Berg, Kevin Kramp, George Moskal and CounterCouture. The issue hits stands in April. Click here for more info on The Shows.


Monday, January 17, 2011
Just announced: MNfashion Week shows
Spring 2011 MNfashion Week registration opened a couple of weeks ago, and there are already some high-profile shows that have been announced on the MNfashion Week website. Three Voltage 2010 designers - George Moskal, Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp - will be stepping out on their own with solo shows. According to the website, the shows are part of a series of solo shows produced by MNfashion at the Grainbelt Brewery Atrium in Northeast Minneapolis. Mark you calendars for April 13 (S/S 2011 shows from George Moskal and eco-friendly local line CounterCouture) and April 14 (Kevin Kramp, showing F/W 2011 and Emma Berg, showing S/S 2011).
Other MNfashion Week shows announced include the annual Envision: Artopia show on April 9 at the Graves 601 Hotel, knitwear designer StevenBe, a local designer with a 30-year resume, on April 14 and the Minnesota Design Diaries, an exhibit showcasing work from teen student designers, on April 17. Visit mnfashionweek.com for more details and show announcements to come, or click here to register an event.
Other MNfashion Week shows announced include the annual Envision: Artopia show on April 9 at the Graves 601 Hotel, knitwear designer StevenBe, a local designer with a 30-year resume, on April 14 and the Minnesota Design Diaries, an exhibit showcasing work from teen student designers, on April 17. Visit mnfashionweek.com for more details and show announcements to come, or click here to register an event.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Spring MNfashion Week Preview
Though Spring 2010 MNfashion Week is officially slated for April 19-25, official MNfashion Week events sprawl throughout the month of April (and into May). Here's a guide to the main fashion shows and events that have been announced - so far. (Scroll down for the complete schedule of events.)
Friday, April 16: Voltage: Fashion Amplified at First Avenue
The behemoth that started it all, Voltage: Fashion Amplified returns for its seventh edition. Local favorites George Moskal, Brianne Jones (Kelson), and Christine Carmichael (Carmichael Claith) return to show full runway collections, while some of the most highly-anticipated designers include Jereme grant winner and knitwear designer Kevin Kramp, arts curator and mplsart.com director Emma Berg, Hmong designer PFT Couture, and Honduras-born menswear designer Raul Osorio. Additional designers include Elena Mercurio, Frances Zerr, and Danielle Everine. Voltage favorites Laura Fulk, Kerry Riley of Red Shoe Clothing Co., Calpurnia Peach, and Anthem Heart return to outfit bands Mayda, Red Pens, Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps, and Mark Mallman's Ruby Isle. (St. Paul boutique BlackBlue will outfit Blue Sky Blackout.) Afterward, head to OM for the official afterparty for DJ Bach, $5 Voltage themed cocktails, and $5 specialty apps.
8 p.m. $25-30. 21-plus. Visit www.voltagefashionamplified.com for more info and www.first-avenue.com for tickets.
Saturday, April 10: Envision: Artopia at Graves 601 Hotel
Ignite Models' Envision fashion show is quickly becoming one of the other main events during MNfashion Week every season to see local fashion - and be seen wearing local fashion. I'll be acting as a guest judge to pick the best look of the night from the talented group of local designers, which includes Amanda Christine, kjurek couture, Jenny Carle, Arwyn Birch, Russell Bourrienne, Sarah Holm, Peloria, and Rose White. Boutique looks from Cliche, Elsworth Menswear, OPM and others will also be shown. Click HERE for a preview video.
Info: 9 p.m.-midnight. $25-50. Visit www.envisionmpls.com for more info and tickets.
Tuesday, April 20: Laura Fulk fashion show at McNamara Alumni Center
After her much-talked-about debut solo show "Suffocate" during last spring's MNfashion Week, Laura Fulk is sure to wow yet again with her Fall/Winter 2010 collection, composed of 32 looks and 50+ pieces, including separates, dresses, outerwear and accessories. Fulk is sure to blow us away yet again with her fierce, bold and unique designs. The show is invitation-only, but if you're enterprising you may be able to find a way in.
Info: 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. Free; invite-only. www.laurafulk.com.
Friday, April 23: Imagination Mechanism at Eitel Building
Hot on the heels of its upcoming website relaunch in April, l'etoile magazine will offer a real-time peek into their creative process. The mixer event will offer the chance to design fashion shoot mood boards and storyboards, and to watch a process that includes styling, shooting, retouching and editorial layout. As l'etoile's Fashion Editor, I will be involved with the creative process, from conception to execution the evening of the event. Also: cocktails, DJs and prizes for "best photo ready"!
Info: 7-11 p.m., free. Visit letoilemagazine.blogspot.com for more info.
Sunday, April 25: Christopher Straub fashion show at St. Paul Hotel
Former Project Runway contestant Christopher Straub has kept himself very busy since appearing on the sixth season (and coming in fourth) of the reality show. He opened an e-shop, announced an accessories line for ShopNBC, created a dress out of packaging from the Project Runway Wii game, and will be participating in Voltage as a handbag designer for PFT Couture and Emma Berg's lines. This spring, he's showcasing his very first full men's and women's clothing collections (accompanied by accessories, of course).
Info: $15-40, 350 Market St., St. Paul. www.christopherstraub.com and tickets at vitalculture.com.
Tuesday, April 20: Fashion Group Meets Fashion Week: Inside the Designers Notebook at Belle Reve
Fashion Group International hosts this event which offers the chance to hear straight from the designer's mouth about the design process. I will lead the discussion with three local designers featured in Voltage 2010: Emma Berg, George Moskal, and PFT Couture by Pafoua Thao, who will talk about their inspirations and spring collections.
Info: 7-9:30 p.m., $40 or $20 for students. Call 612-333-3148 to RSVP. www.bellereveboutique.com.
Other MNfashion Week events worth marking on your calendar:
Wednesday, April 7: MNfashion Week & Voltage Preview Parties: MNfashion Week officially kicks off with a preview party at Spill the Wine restaurant, followed by the annual Voltage CD listening party at Jake Rudh's Transmission at Clubhouse Jager.
Info to come at www.mnfashion.org.
Wednesday, April 21: Clothes off our Backs at Blacklist Vintage
Blacklist Vintage shows off its spring offerings on live models as it celebrates the grand opening of its new location just in time for MNfashion Week. Vintage aficionados (and fashion plates) Jennifer Sapiro and Vanessa Messersmith host the event, which will feature tasty refreshments from Salty Tart, music from DJs Double Trouble, and a unique fashion presentation featuring living mannequins on pedestals wearing off-the-rack fashions from Blacklist Vintage. Customers can literally buy the clothes "off the backs" of the models and even have their purchases altered on-site by Sew Simple to ensure a perfect fit.
Info: 7 – 10 p.m. (Show at 9 p.m.) 25 E. 26 St., Mpls. www.blacklistvintage.com.
Private mini fashion show, Spring 2010 trunk shows from Amanda Christine and kjurek couture, plus cocktail hour, music from DJ Real Talk Radio and Ignite models. RSVP for a spot on the list.
Info: 7-10 p.m., free. Call 612-870-0420 to RSVP.
Saturday, April 24: Alter/Nation at Grain Belt Bottling House
Local upcycling line CounterCouture is hosting an MNfashion Week event that is one part clothing swap, one part DIY workshop, and one part eco-fashion show. Donations will be accepting beginning April 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the MNfashion Studio (Grain Belt Bottling House, Studio #212) or during the event. Then the day of the event, you can pick out new items, and even have local designers customize the look or have Anthem Heart screen-print on it for only $5. The fashion show will include new looks from CounterCouture, Je Ne Regrette Rien, and Marissa Bridges, styled by I've Got Your Style.
Info: 1-5 p.m. $5 plus donations. www.countercouture.com.
And the complete MNFW Spring 2010 Line Up:
Wednesday, April 7
7pm - 10pm
MNfashion Week Preview
The producers, local boutiques and designers of Spring MNfashion Week 2010 events will preview their events. $5 suggested donation.
10pm - 2am
Voltage CD Listening Party - Transmission at Clubhouse Jager 923 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Friday, April 9
7pm – 10pm
Kjurek Couture/Amanda Christine - Cliche 2403 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405
Saturday, April 10
5pm – 9pm
A Night of Eastern Enchantment - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
8pm – 2am
Envision: Artopia Spring 2010 - Graves 601 601 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55403
Thursday, April 15
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
7pm – 9pm
Laura Nelli handbag launch event / W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
Friday, April 16
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
11am – 9pm
Ivy Spring Exclusive - Ivy 1440 W Lake St & 201 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408
7pm – 11:30pm
Voltage: Fashion Amplified - First Avenue 701 N 1st Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
11:30pm - 2am
Voltage Official Afterparty - OM 401 N 1st Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
DJ Bach, $5 Voltage themed cocktails, and $5 specialty apps.
8pm – 1am
Dearling Physique "Currency" EP Release Party - Varsity Theater 1308 4th St SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
Saturday, April 17
9am – 4pm
10th Annual Garage Sale - Textile Center 3000 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
11am – 5pm
Local Artist T-Shirt Mart - Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
12pm – 5pm
I Like You Trunk Show & Anniversary Party - i like you 501 1st Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 10pm
Style for Smiles Installment 1: Kokoon - CW Lofts 730 Stinson Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55413
Sunday, April 18
11am – 1pm
VIP mini fashion show - Cliche 2403 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405
11am – 4pm
Vintage City Classics Studio Open House - Vintage City Classics Studio 314 Clifton Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
12pm – 5pm
i like you Trunk Show & Anniversary Party - i like you 501 1st Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
1pm – 5pm
InsideOut - Spill the Wine 1101 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415
Monday, April 19
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tuesday, April 20
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: Skyscraper Souls - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sewing Machine Operations 101 - MNFashion Studio 79 13th Ave NE #212 Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 9:30pm
Fashion Group Meets Fashion Week: Inside the Designers Notebook - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
7pm – 10pm
Scenes from Alice in Wonderland - The Dancing Ganesha 1100 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403
8pm – 10:30pm
Laura Fulk Autumn/Winter 2010 – McNamara Alumnia Center-U of M 200 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (invite only retail/press event)
Wednesday, April 21
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: The Best of Everything - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
7pm – 10pm
Clothes off our Backs - Blacklist Vintage 25 E 26th St Mpls, MN 55404
Thursday, April 22
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
4pm – 7pm
Teresa Goodall Spring Trunk Show - Fawbush's Women's Apparel 3420 Galleria Edina, MN 55435
5pm – 8pm
Shop Local at Picky Girl St Paul - Picky Girl 949 Grand Avenue St Paul, MN 55105
5pm – 8pm
Carrie Cordelia Handbag Trunk Show - W7 Collective 1032 W 7th St St Paul, MN 55102
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: Nine to Five - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
6pm – 9pm
StevenBe - StevenBe 13448 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
9pm – 2am
Stupid Dance Party - 501 Club 501 Washington Ave S Mpls, MN 55415
Friday, April 23
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
5pm – 9pm
Allilamodie Original Clothes, Larry Retzlaff Photography & Flow Glass Jewelry - Microbrew Artist Co-op 1300 Quincy St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 10:30pm
Imagination Mechanism - Eitel Building Rooftop Sky Park 1367 Willow St Minneapolis, MN 55403
7:30pm – 11pm
Fashion Ball "Cabaret Catwalk" - Ritz Theater 345 13th Ave NE Mpls, MN 55413
Saturday, April 24
1pm – 5pm
Alter/Nation - The Bottling House 79 13th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
1pm – 5pm
Spring into Watercolors with PFT Couture & Belle Reve - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
8pm – 10pm
A Man's Show - The Lowry Theater 16 W 5th St St Paul, MN 55102
7:30pm – 11pm
Fashion Ball "Cabaret Catwalk" - Ritz Theater 345 13th Ave NE Mpls, MN 55413
Sunday, April 25
4pm – 8pm
Christopher Straub Premier Collection - The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street St Paul, MN 55102
Friday, April 16: Voltage: Fashion Amplified at First Avenue
The behemoth that started it all, Voltage: Fashion Amplified returns for its seventh edition. Local favorites George Moskal, Brianne Jones (Kelson), and Christine Carmichael (Carmichael Claith) return to show full runway collections, while some of the most highly-anticipated designers include Jereme grant winner and knitwear designer Kevin Kramp, arts curator and mplsart.com director Emma Berg, Hmong designer PFT Couture, and Honduras-born menswear designer Raul Osorio. Additional designers include Elena Mercurio, Frances Zerr, and Danielle Everine. Voltage favorites Laura Fulk, Kerry Riley of Red Shoe Clothing Co., Calpurnia Peach, and Anthem Heart return to outfit bands Mayda, Red Pens, Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps, and Mark Mallman's Ruby Isle. (St. Paul boutique BlackBlue will outfit Blue Sky Blackout.) Afterward, head to OM for the official afterparty for DJ Bach, $5 Voltage themed cocktails, and $5 specialty apps.
8 p.m. $25-30. 21-plus. Visit www.voltagefashionamplified.com for more info and www.first-avenue.com for tickets.
Saturday, April 10: Envision: Artopia at Graves 601 Hotel
Ignite Models' Envision fashion show is quickly becoming one of the other main events during MNfashion Week every season to see local fashion - and be seen wearing local fashion. I'll be acting as a guest judge to pick the best look of the night from the talented group of local designers, which includes Amanda Christine, kjurek couture, Jenny Carle, Arwyn Birch, Russell Bourrienne, Sarah Holm, Peloria, and Rose White. Boutique looks from Cliche, Elsworth Menswear, OPM and others will also be shown. Click HERE for a preview video.
Info: 9 p.m.-midnight. $25-50. Visit www.envisionmpls.com for more info and tickets.
Tuesday, April 20: Laura Fulk fashion show at McNamara Alumni Center
After her much-talked-about debut solo show "Suffocate" during last spring's MNfashion Week, Laura Fulk is sure to wow yet again with her Fall/Winter 2010 collection, composed of 32 looks and 50+ pieces, including separates, dresses, outerwear and accessories. Fulk is sure to blow us away yet again with her fierce, bold and unique designs. The show is invitation-only, but if you're enterprising you may be able to find a way in.
Info: 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. Free; invite-only. www.laurafulk.com.
Friday, April 23: Imagination Mechanism at Eitel Building
Hot on the heels of its upcoming website relaunch in April, l'etoile magazine will offer a real-time peek into their creative process. The mixer event will offer the chance to design fashion shoot mood boards and storyboards, and to watch a process that includes styling, shooting, retouching and editorial layout. As l'etoile's Fashion Editor, I will be involved with the creative process, from conception to execution the evening of the event. Also: cocktails, DJs and prizes for "best photo ready"!
Info: 7-11 p.m., free. Visit letoilemagazine.blogspot.com for more info.
Sunday, April 25: Christopher Straub fashion show at St. Paul Hotel
Former Project Runway contestant Christopher Straub has kept himself very busy since appearing on the sixth season (and coming in fourth) of the reality show. He opened an e-shop, announced an accessories line for ShopNBC, created a dress out of packaging from the Project Runway Wii game, and will be participating in Voltage as a handbag designer for PFT Couture and Emma Berg's lines. This spring, he's showcasing his very first full men's and women's clothing collections (accompanied by accessories, of course).
Info: $15-40, 350 Market St., St. Paul. www.christopherstraub.com and tickets at vitalculture.com.
Tuesday, April 20: Fashion Group Meets Fashion Week: Inside the Designers Notebook at Belle Reve
Fashion Group International hosts this event which offers the chance to hear straight from the designer's mouth about the design process. I will lead the discussion with three local designers featured in Voltage 2010: Emma Berg, George Moskal, and PFT Couture by Pafoua Thao, who will talk about their inspirations and spring collections.
Info: 7-9:30 p.m., $40 or $20 for students. Call 612-333-3148 to RSVP. www.bellereveboutique.com.
Other MNfashion Week events worth marking on your calendar:
Wednesday, April 7: MNfashion Week & Voltage Preview Parties: MNfashion Week officially kicks off with a preview party at Spill the Wine restaurant, followed by the annual Voltage CD listening party at Jake Rudh's Transmission at Clubhouse Jager.
Info to come at www.mnfashion.org.
Wednesday, April 21: Clothes off our Backs at Blacklist Vintage
Blacklist Vintage shows off its spring offerings on live models as it celebrates the grand opening of its new location just in time for MNfashion Week. Vintage aficionados (and fashion plates) Jennifer Sapiro and Vanessa Messersmith host the event, which will feature tasty refreshments from Salty Tart, music from DJs Double Trouble, and a unique fashion presentation featuring living mannequins on pedestals wearing off-the-rack fashions from Blacklist Vintage. Customers can literally buy the clothes "off the backs" of the models and even have their purchases altered on-site by Sew Simple to ensure a perfect fit.
Info: 7 – 10 p.m. (Show at 9 p.m.) 25 E. 26 St., Mpls. www.blacklistvintage.com.
Private mini fashion show, Spring 2010 trunk shows from Amanda Christine and kjurek couture, plus cocktail hour, music from DJ Real Talk Radio and Ignite models. RSVP for a spot on the list.
Info: 7-10 p.m., free. Call 612-870-0420 to RSVP.
Saturday, April 24: Alter/Nation at Grain Belt Bottling HouseLocal upcycling line CounterCouture is hosting an MNfashion Week event that is one part clothing swap, one part DIY workshop, and one part eco-fashion show. Donations will be accepting beginning April 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the MNfashion Studio (Grain Belt Bottling House, Studio #212) or during the event. Then the day of the event, you can pick out new items, and even have local designers customize the look or have Anthem Heart screen-print on it for only $5. The fashion show will include new looks from CounterCouture, Je Ne Regrette Rien, and Marissa Bridges, styled by I've Got Your Style.
Info: 1-5 p.m. $5 plus donations. www.countercouture.com.
And the complete MNFW Spring 2010 Line Up:
Wednesday, April 7
7pm - 10pm
MNfashion Week Preview
The producers, local boutiques and designers of Spring MNfashion Week 2010 events will preview their events. $5 suggested donation.
10pm - 2am
Voltage CD Listening Party - Transmission at Clubhouse Jager 923 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Friday, April 9
7pm – 10pm
Kjurek Couture/Amanda Christine - Cliche 2403 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405
Saturday, April 10
5pm – 9pm
A Night of Eastern Enchantment - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
8pm – 2am
Envision: Artopia Spring 2010 - Graves 601 601 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55403
Thursday, April 15
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
7pm – 9pm
Laura Nelli handbag launch event / W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
Friday, April 16
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
11am – 9pm
Ivy Spring Exclusive - Ivy 1440 W Lake St & 201 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408
7pm – 11:30pm
Voltage: Fashion Amplified - First Avenue 701 N 1st Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
11:30pm - 2am
Voltage Official Afterparty - OM 401 N 1st Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
DJ Bach, $5 Voltage themed cocktails, and $5 specialty apps.
8pm – 1am
Dearling Physique "Currency" EP Release Party - Varsity Theater 1308 4th St SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
Saturday, April 17
9am – 4pm
10th Annual Garage Sale - Textile Center 3000 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
11am – 5pm
Local Artist T-Shirt Mart - Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
11am – 5pm
W7 Gallery Event - W7 Collective 1032 7th St W St Paul, MN 55102
12pm – 5pm
I Like You Trunk Show & Anniversary Party - i like you 501 1st Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 10pm
Style for Smiles Installment 1: Kokoon - CW Lofts 730 Stinson Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55413
Sunday, April 18
11am – 1pm
VIP mini fashion show - Cliche 2403 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405
11am – 4pm
Vintage City Classics Studio Open House - Vintage City Classics Studio 314 Clifton Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
12pm – 5pm
i like you Trunk Show & Anniversary Party - i like you 501 1st Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
1pm – 5pm
InsideOut - Spill the Wine 1101 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415
Monday, April 19
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
Tuesday, April 20
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: Skyscraper Souls - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sewing Machine Operations 101 - MNFashion Studio 79 13th Ave NE #212 Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 9:30pm
Fashion Group Meets Fashion Week: Inside the Designers Notebook - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
7pm – 10pm
Scenes from Alice in Wonderland - The Dancing Ganesha 1100 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403
8pm – 10:30pm
Laura Fulk Autumn/Winter 2010 – McNamara Alumnia Center-U of M 200 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (invite only retail/press event)
Wednesday, April 21
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: The Best of Everything - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
7pm – 10pm
Clothes off our Backs - Blacklist Vintage 25 E 26th St Mpls, MN 55404
Thursday, April 22
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
4pm – 7pm
Teresa Goodall Spring Trunk Show - Fawbush's Women's Apparel 3420 Galleria Edina, MN 55435
5pm – 8pm
Shop Local at Picky Girl St Paul - Picky Girl 949 Grand Avenue St Paul, MN 55105
5pm – 8pm
Carrie Cordelia Handbag Trunk Show - W7 Collective 1032 W 7th St St Paul, MN 55102
6pm – 8pm
The Office on Film: Nine to Five - Goldstein Museum of Design 32 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St Paul, MN 55108
6pm – 9pm
StevenBe - StevenBe 13448 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
9pm – 2am
Stupid Dance Party - 501 Club 501 Washington Ave S Mpls, MN 55415
Friday, April 23
4pm – 6pm
Haircut Happy Hour - Miyagi 411 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
5pm – 9pm
Allilamodie Original Clothes, Larry Retzlaff Photography & Flow Glass Jewelry - Microbrew Artist Co-op 1300 Quincy St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
7pm – 10:30pm
Imagination Mechanism - Eitel Building Rooftop Sky Park 1367 Willow St Minneapolis, MN 55403
7:30pm – 11pm
Fashion Ball "Cabaret Catwalk" - Ritz Theater 345 13th Ave NE Mpls, MN 55413
Saturday, April 24
1pm – 5pm
Alter/Nation - The Bottling House 79 13th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
1pm – 5pm
Spring into Watercolors with PFT Couture & Belle Reve - Belle Reve Boutique 320 E Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
8pm – 10pm
A Man's Show - The Lowry Theater 16 W 5th St St Paul, MN 55102
7:30pm – 11pm
Fashion Ball "Cabaret Catwalk" - Ritz Theater 345 13th Ave NE Mpls, MN 55413
Sunday, April 25
4pm – 8pm
Christopher Straub Premier Collection - The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street St Paul, MN 55102
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