Local fashion links: Week of January 2, 2012

This week's local fashion link roundup includes new designer interviews, best-of lists and more:

[Allee Metro Chic. Photo: Ginger Pinson for Pioneer Press]

Pioneer Press' top five local boutiques of 2011 include Roe Wolfe, Askov Finlayson, Allee Metro Chic, and e-stores One-Offs Yippee! and Grace James.

Topping l'étoile magazine's year-end list (to which I contributed): Kevin Kramp and Annie Larson for Best Designer; Askov Finlayson and Roe Wolfe for Best New Stores; MNfashion Week's "The Shows" for Best Fashion Event; Danielle Everine for Best Fashion Breakout; and Mary O'Regan's Art of Wore for Best Blog. Click here to read the whole thing.

Click here for this week's local shopping guide from l'étoile.

TheBrownGirlFiles blogger Joan Erakit has new interviews with local jewelry designer Vanessa Zahid and fashion designer Emma Berg as part of her "Industry Look" series.

Thrillist spotlights local men's vintage vendor Greenwich Village.

Mplstyle.com has a new Q&A with Minnesota native, New York-based hairstylist Adam Livermore.

Kara Nesvig asks stylist Jane Belfry for her beauty wish list for her beauty blog, Vanity Project.

Minnesota Monthly spotlights local boutique Roe Wolfe in its December 2011 issue. Read their "Twitterview" with co-founder Romeny Chan here.

Local designer Kristin Berwald of Bionic Unicorn shares her spring 2012 moodboard.

Local neckwear company Pierrepont Hicks previews its spring 2012 collection.

Former METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan just did an interview with New York-based online radio station BreakThru Radio; you can listen to it here.

Fashion link roundup

A smattering of local fashion news from the Twin Cities and beyond.

[Photo: Mary O'Regan/Art of Wore]

Mary O'Regan does a studio visit with local knitwear designer Kevin Kramp, and it includes a really cool video of the designer in action with his knitting machine.

Local line K.Jurek Couture's "The Galaxy Next Door" skirt is now available on ModCloth.com.

Elizabeth Dehn of Beauty Bets gets interviewed by (and lands the cover of) Twin Cities-based publication HerLife.

Minnesota-based knitwear designer Kevin Kramp has been featured in Spain's We Are Selecters.

BRAVE Magazine does a Q&A with eyewear designers Coco & Breezy.

Plymouth Magazine interviews local designer Adrienne Yancy of ArielSimone.

Amy Gee shoots Monday night's Joynoelle fashion show. Beth Hammarlund of l'étoile reviews the Joynoelle fashion show, as does Mary O'Regan of METRO and Allison Kaplan of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Check out my review for Vita.mn here.

Beth Hammarlund of l'étoile reviews the Christopher Straub show, and so does METRO's Mary O'Regan. I review the show for Vita.mn. Good Morning Northland interviews Straub on his new collection for maurices.

Nancy Ngo of Pioneer Press catches up with Project Runway designers Christopher Straub and Danielle Everine.

Arts and style writer Joan Erakit interviews METRO Magazine's Mary O'Regan.

E-retailer Of a Kind does a studio tour of former Minneapolis designer Annie Larson's new Brooklyn pad and talks to her about the creative process leading up to her recent Jerome grant project, and Birchbox blog asks Annie how she keeps her super-long hair in check.

Gregory J. Scott's Q&A with fashion designer and arts curator Emma Berg for last week's Vita.mn cover stories on the Twin Cities' most influential people from the past five years.

Check out a new interview with ROX Jewelry designer Robyne Robinson by Harlem's Fashion Row.

Fall MNfashion Week link roundup

With fall MNfashion Week 2011 wrapped up, take the time to catch up on local press coverage. Local photography Amy Gee shot the runway at last Thursday's "Little Black Dress" local designer showcase; read on for more links to reviews and photos.

little black dress @ amsterdam bar from amy gee on Vimeo.

MNfashion Week kickoff, 9/29/11 at Bar Lurcat:
Event photos by Rhea Pappas for MNfashion
Event photos by TC Social Scene

SGMS: "Full Fashion Panic!", 9/30/11 at MCAD:
My review for l'etoile magazine with photos by Nic Abrego
Runway photos by Ed Neaton for City Pages
Lookbook photos by Photosynthetique

l'etoile magazine presents "Bright Society," 10/2/11 at Alexander Ramsey House:
My event recap with photos by Peter Jamus and Kate Iverson
More event photos by Peter Jamus, Kate Iverson and Jacqueline Lang
Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps the stylish crowd for Vita.mn
Event photos by Minneapolis 2 Night

"Vintage Did It First," 10/4/11 at Blacklist Vintage
My review for l'etoile magazine with photos by Amy Gee and Peter Jamus
Chloe Ahlf of style blog Urban Tease reviews the show with photos
Rhea Pappas shoots the event for MNfashion

Blasphemina's Closet Open House, 10/5/11
My recap for l'etoile magazine with photos by Nic Abrego
More event photos by Nic Abrego

Parc Boutique Fall Preview, 10/5/11
Photos by Rhea Pappas for MNfashion

"Little Black Dress," 10/6/11 at Amsterdam Bar & Hall:
My full review for Vita.mn with photos by Patrick Kelley
My recap for l'etoile magazine with photos by Amy Gee
Amy Gee recaps the show with photos at her blog, Flash Revolutions, and takes video of the runway.
Kate Iverson's Q&A with designer George Moskal for the651.com
METRO Magazine's Mary O'Regan snaps photos for her blog Art of Wore
Sara Glassman previews some of the looks from the show for Star Tribune
Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps stylish crowd pix for Vita.mn
Photos and recap by Nancy Ngo for Pioneer Press
Events photos by TC Social Scene

"Athenaeum: A Study of Fashion," 10/6/11 at James J. Hill Reference Library
My review for l'etoile magazine with photos by Nic Abrego
More photos from the show by Nic Abrego
Photos of the looks by Photosynthetique

"Fresh Traditions V," 10/7/11 at University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center
Photos and recap on Pioneer Press
Nancy Ngo of Pioneer Press previews the show in a feature-length article

And though technically it wasn't a part of MNfashion Week, check out the lookbook photos from Envision: Artopia by stylists Secrets Fashion Agency, with photography by To the Moon and Back Photography.

Weekend wrap-up: Local fashion links

The week in local fashion news:


Mary O'Regan is giving away a pair of Bionic Unicorn earrings on her blog Art of Wore.

Local designer and makeup guru Maritza Ramirez shares her fall makeup wish list with beauty blogger Kara Nesvig on her blog, Vanity Project.

Allison Kaplan has the scoop on where Kris Humphries' sister Kaela (a local model) shopped for his wedding with Kim Kardashian last weekend for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine reveals St. Paul native Clare Vivier's handbag line.

Betsey Johnson's design assistant Stef blogs about the style of Minnesota native hairstylist Kelsy Osterman, who did her hair for the New York City Ballet Gala.

Check out photos from last weekend's "Fashion Fighting Stigma" benefit fashion show at St. Paul's Landmark Center featuring new designs by local designers Hilary Hubanks, Nick Ruffalo, and Autumn Kirchman, plus local shops Primp, Drama and Design Collective.

Check out photos from last week's RAW: natural born artists' "Fusion" art/fashion/music show, featuring new designs by Elena Mercurio, Hilary Hubanks, Lefthand Originals, and Artist Built.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine does a style profile on Trnds.com blogger, web developer and photographer Corey Tenold.

Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps stylist guests at the Boys & Girls "Dress Rehearsal" benefit fashion show for The Minneapoline.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine previews its annual Shops issue. This time, the cover focuses on men's fashion.

Minnesota Monthly spotlights made-in-Minnesota lines like Jagress Intimates, Ruby3, Elixery makeup, Pierrepont Hicks and more.

This week on Le Petit Connaisseur de la Mode, I cover Robyne Robinson's collaboration with her line ROX Jewelry and former Project Runway contestant Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman for New York Fashion Week this fall. I also preview tonight's Cliché "Crosswalk" fashion show; report on which former local model who's the face of Aryn K's Spring 2012 line; I preview Aveda's fall 2011 beauty campaign (concepted by local graphic designer Chris Larson); and, of course, there's my weekly photo feature, muses and lenses.

I cover Danielle Everine's elimination from Project Runway, Cliché's "Crosswalk," and Annie Larson's forthcoming collection for Madewell in this week's issue of Vita.mn.

Head to l'étoile magazine for weekend shopping events and sales.

Weekend wrap-up: Local fashion links

[Photo: Mary O'Regan/Art of Wore]

METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan does a studio visit for her blog Art of Wore with local designer Emma Berg showcasing her new collection (shown last Friday at the Boys and Girls Club benefit) on Vision model Mary Cann.

l'etoile magazine has photos of Friday's "Dress Rehearsal" benefit fashion show featuring fashions by Emma Berg and jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design.

I recap last week's episode of Project Runway featuring local contestant Danielle Everine. See how she fared, plus extended runway judging and workroom videos here.

The Minneapoline's Ellen Dahl shoots the stylish crowd at Macy's Glamorama for Vita.mn.

I report on designer discounter Opitz Outlet's pop-up sale benefiting victims of the North Minneapolis tornado for last week's issue of Vita.mn. The sales continues this weekend through Sunday.

Katie Dohman covers the pop-up vintage shop trend for Minnesota Monthly.

Minnesota Monthly previews its fall fashion spread online (though you'll have to pick up a print copy of the magazine to view the whole thing), as styled by Grant Whittaker and photographed by Vanessa Meade.

Jay Gabler answers the question, "Who IS That?," about local fashion designer, arts curator and mplsart.com director Emma Berg, for Twin Cities Daily Planet.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine just announced its Boutique & Beauty Week, happening September 9 to 16 at over 30 retailers and salons.

The Mall of America is hosting "A Forbidden Fashion Fete" today through Sunday, a daily fashion presentation showcasing traditional Chinese garments on live models.

Minnesota Monthly has video from the recent High Heel Dash benefiting Aegis Foundation.

I recap the Jenny Carle fashion show at Design Vertigo.

I post local designer Frances Zerr's newly-released spring/summer 2011 lookbook.

Fall MNfashion Week 2011 has been announced for October 2 to 8.

Check out last week's edition of my weekly muses and lenses local fashion photography feature.

Weekend wrap-up: Local fashion links

[Amy Gee photographed by Ellen Dahl Lawson for Vita.mn]

Ellen Dahl Lawson of The Minneapoline snaps the stylish crowd at l'etoile magazine-hosted Project Runway premiere party and screening at Thom Pham's Wondrous Azian Kitchen's Caterpillar Lounge. Screenings continue weekly, including tonight. Click here for details.

I cover this weekend's Jenny Carle fashion show at Design Vertigo and the High Heel Dash in this week's issue of Vita.mn. For more fashion events and sales, check out l'etoile's Guide to Sales & Shopping.

Hairstylist Mark DeBolt of South Minneapolis salon HAUS has been named a finalist in the National Trend Vision Awards for hair product brand Wella. He'll be competing in Wella's national hair competition next month.

Check out behind-the-scenes images from a new shoot to be featured in local arts and fashion publication Crooked Teeth Magazine.

Photographer Eliesa Johnson posts behind-the-scenes and favorite images from her recent shoot for Anne Kristine Lingerie.

Local writer Coco Mault documents a talk from the writer of a new book In the Mood for Munsingwear: Minnesota's Claim to Underwear Fame, documenting Minnesota-born underwear company Munsingwear back in May at the Minnesota History Center, where a Musingwear exhibition is currently on display. It also includes a video featuring a former Munsingwear employee speaking about his time with the company.

Beauty blogger Kara Nesvig has kicked off her "30 days of red" lipstick project with Armani Rouge d’Armani in 400.

METRO Magazine's Mary O'Regan shares the weirdest, most hilarious and most unnecessary fashion products she's received in the mail.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan takes a sneak peek of the new Drama store at 50th and France.

Fashionasty's Jake Thompson waxes poetic about cropped tops and Clueless.

Weekend link roundup: Glamorama photos, reviews and more:

Last weekend Minneapolis saw its biggest fashion spectacle of the year, Macy's Glamorama.

[Photo: Glamorama 2011. Photo by Corey Tenold for l'etoile magazine]

I review the show for Vita.mn.
Beth Hammarlund of l'etoile magazine reviews the show, with photos by Corey Tenold. Click here for a full gallery of photos by Corey for l'etoile magazine.
Nancy Ngo of Pioneer Press reviews the show (includes a photo gallery). Pioneer Press also has a crowd photo slideshow.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Allison Kaplan goes behind the scenes at Glamorama.
National blog Frank151 offers a review by Joan Erakit with photos by Christina "C-Rocka" Rimstad.
Local freelance writer Stephanie Davila covers Karl Lagerfeld's new capsule collection for Macy's Impulse (which debuted at Glamorama) for WWD; the article is also referenced by New York Magazine's The Cut blog.
CBS Local has a review of the show and photo gallery.
Metromix has pre- and post-party photos.
Children's Cancer Research Fund has three sets of photos by Studio Laguna. [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3]

Go behind-the-scenes of the show with Macy's Glamorama fashion director Laura Schara in this video:



More local fashion links:

I recap last week's Project Runway premiere party for local designer Danielle Everine in last week's issue of Vita.mn, as well as the new Superdry store at the Mall of America and Martin Margiela for Opening Ceremony capsule collection at Grethen House.

Mary O'Regan previews METRO's fall fashion shoot.

Mary takes you into the home of local stylist Grant Whittaker.

"Project Runway" S9 Ep. 1 in review

I recap episode one of season nine of Project Runway for Vita.mn: For last night's Project Runway season nine premiere party hosted by l'etoile magazine at the Caterpillar Lounge of Thom Pham's Wondrous Kitchen, friends and fans of local designer Danielle Everine gathered to cheer her on. On hand were fellow designers (including Ivan Idland, Frances Zerr, Sarah White and Stephanie Lake), hairstylists, models, and Vision Management Group owner Teqen Zea-Aida, as well as and season six contestant Christopher Straub.

[Danielle Everine & Christopher Straub. Photo by Amy Gee for l'etoile magazine]

The show kicked off with a twist - an immediate elimination of four contestants before the first challenge had even taken place. It was harsh, but thankfully Danielle was spared. In the first challenge, the designers had to made a look solely out of their bedsheet and what they wore to sleep the night before. True to her vintage-with-a-modern-twist aesthetic, Danielle turned out a kicky pair of green shorts and a paneled top that got her deemed "safe" by the judges. But here Danielle's competitive nature was revealed, responding backstage that safe is "not good enough." That's our girl. View more photos from the premiere party by Amy Gee courtesy of l'etoile magazine here. Read my new interview with the designer in l'etoile magazine. The Star Tribune also interviews her.

[Danielle's look, courtesy Lifetime]

The reviews are in from last Thursday's Project Runway season nine premiere, featuring local designer Danielle Everine.

The holy grail of Project Runway bloggers, Tom and Lorenzo had good things to say about Danielle's designs. "She had a decent amount of material to work with…And she used it really well. Y’know, there should be a rule in these challenges against using tops to make tops and pants to make pants. We like that she used her top and pants to make the top and then made the shorts out of the bedsheet material. A good and unexpected use of the materials at hand."

"It’s also refreshing that she made something so sporty," they continue. "Others did as well, but hers may be the best of the sporty casual looks on the runway. Love the shape of the shirt and the way she blocked the fabric and gave the garment some shape so it didn’t just hang off her."


"And the shorts are damn impressive considering their beginning as cheap bed sheets," they say. "Again, she used the material well and gave the piece some shape and design interest. She’s definitely one to watch – and we suspect she’s going to say so every chance she gets."

TV Without Pity included Danielle in a Tweet featuring their early picks for best designers based on the first episode. Democracy Diva reviews the looks, saying, "It’s hard to remember this quiet little Midwestern flower is even on the show, but those shorts are pretty well-made (particularly in comparison to her competitors’ pants and shorts) and that sweater is fun and funky. I liked the colors she chose – a little weird, but really interesting."

[Danielle's sketch from episode 1]

TV blogger Gina Carbone writes, "It’s very her, I like it. SAFE. Oh but she’s pissed to be safe. Do we have a mini Gretchen? I do think she’s going to go far, though. I’m keeping my eye on this one." Crasstalk says, "Danielle Everine seems grounded and is a big reader but won’t look at the camera. She has a lot of ideas and concepts and is probably the most serious of this season’s contestants." Holy Moly! assess, "We have an early soft spot for cute little Minnesotan Danielle Everine, who looks like a wee little librarian lady and loves Alexander McQueen and Katherine Hepburn."

Behind-the-scenes photos of Danielle in episode 1:

Weekend wrap-up: Local fashion links

This week in local fashion was all about Danielle Everine, a local fashion designer who has just been announced as a contestant on season nine of Project Runway.

[Danielle Everine in one of her own designs; photo courtesy Mpls.St.Paul Magazine]

I cover the news in this week's issue of Vita.mn. I also take an in-depth look at her past work here on Le Petit. Allison Kaplan of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine takes a look back on her experience working with the designer on a shoot earlier this spring; she describes the designer as "quiet and cerebral."

I also cover this weekend's HandmadeMN Summer Market and Galleria Clearance Experience for Vita.mn. Check out l'etoile's Guides to Sales & Shopping for more weekend shopping events and local shopping news.

Also this week on Le Petit, I post new editorials, including the summer fashion spread from METRO Magazine, "One Horse Town", which stars Mary Cann of Vision Management Group; photographer Emily Utne's moody "Vision Quest" shoot featuring local rocker Liam Watkins; a new photo set by photographer Ingrid Werthmann featuring Vision's Elle Williams in fashions by Danielle Everine; and l'etoile's summer editorial, "ADORNED," featuring accessories by local designers, photography by Robb Long and modeling by Olivia of Vision.

In other local fashion news, I cover the launch of local wardrobe and event styling group Style-Architects, and the debut collection of crocheted accessories by new line Hazel and Haverly.

Ignite model Gemma goes to Chicago and hits the beach. (Photo: Jennifer Avello)

METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan goes to Yuma for this sand dune bridal spread for Arizona Bride (which METRO parent Tiger Oak owns). (Photo: Bruce Talbot)

Local knitwear designer Annie Larson, who's been getting tons of national press lately, announced she's moving to New York in October.

TheBrownGirlFiles' Joan Erakit does a beauty interview with Vanity Project blogger Kara Nesvig.

City Pages reviews Northeast's two newest vintage shopping destinations, Northeast Vintage and Fried Bologna.

Alishops.com reports that Len Druskin is opening a location at the Mall of America later this summer.

Weekend wrap up: Local fashion links

[Photo by Allison Kaplan]

Mpls.St.Paul's Allison Kaplan has a review of Thursday's Nordstrom Designer Preview show at the Mall of America. Minneapolis is one of just five nationwide to be treated to this super slick show, featuring 11 collections including Chanel, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy.

Mezzanine Salon posts photos and video from last month's "Art of Hair" Third Thursday event at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Mary O'Regan goes to Rock the Garden and captures some crowd style.

Noted platinum blonde Kara Nesvig gives her tips on maintaining a platinum blonde 'do.

Check out l'etoile's Guide to Sales and Shopping for more shopping events this weekend.

Local beauty line By Elizabeth Dehn was featured in Style.com's Summer Beauty Guide.

Lucky Magazine's July 2011 issue features top local shops.

Local designer Elise Diebel was featured in a locally-produced music video for French pop singer Yelle.

Vision model Nic LaFrance models in Milan Men's Fashion Week for John Varvatos.

I do a product review of local makeup line The Elixery.

Local Ignite model Kristina was featured in a video for Nylon Magazine.

Weekend wrap up: Local fashion links

The week in local fashion news:

[Photo by Kitty Cotten]

Style blogger Kitty Cotten does a photo recap of the Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show. View more photos and reviews of last week's show here.

I post my spread in last week's Vita.mn's swimwear fashion issue.

I recap last Saturday's HAUS Salon grand opening. Check out their just-released Spring 2011 Collection video here.

Local designer Amanda Christine releases her Fall and Holiday 2011 lookbook.

American's Next Top Model runner-up Raina Hein stars in the new locally-directed Bon Iver music video.

Bravo's Tabatha's Salon Takeover reportedly is taking over the local Jungle Red Salon this weekend.

The Minneapoline's Ellen Dahl Lawson goes to Bonnaroo Music Festival and takes some street style photos of showgoers for Vita.mn. She also captures the personal style of local shop owners and associates.

Ellen Dahl Lawson did a house visit and Q&A with Loveship style blogger Susie Hatmaker before she left Minneapolis to move to San Francisco.

TLC's What Not to Wear is seeking Minneapolis nominees.

Eyewear designers Coco & Breezy were honorees at last week's BlackOut Awards.

Weekend link roundup

Charlie Brackney's new salon HAUS has announced their grand opening for June 11, which will double as an opening featuring new work by local artist Drew Peterson.

Smart and Chic Bride just announced a new merger with Spalon Montage. The integration includes expansion of on-site bridal services to Duluth, Brainerd, St. Cloud, the Twin Cities, Eastern Wisconsin, Rochester, and Northern Iowa.

Mary O'Regan takes you behind the scenes of her latest bridal shoot.

Kara Nesvig gives a glowing review to Stormsisters' new shhh bar.

Anthem Heart is hosting a screenprinting party as part of Q.arma Building's First Friday this weekend, offering a new "Twin Cities" design for $15 to $20 a pop (or bring your own shirt for a $5 print).

In this week's issue of Vita.mn, Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps stylish folks at Art-A-Whirl, including Carrier Pigeon jewelry designer Lauren Neal, and I preview the Blu Dot warehouse sale and Who Made Who's $5 poster sale.

Local designer Anne M. Cramer debuts her F/W 2011 lookbook.

Local arts and fashion magazine Crooked Teeth previews its third issue.

Local fashion link roundup: mid-week edition

Oh, hay. Minnesota-born sunglasses designers Coco & Breezy are featured in the June issue of Essence Magazine.

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Allison Kaplan chats with Project Runway winner Seth Aaron Henderson and former contestants Christopher Straub and Ra'mon Lawrence Coleman at the Sol Inspirations Eco Fashion Show in downtown Minneapolis in this video.



City Pages names local designer Joan Vonderbrugen of Lollycopter and Jenny Carle two of its 100 Creatives.

City Pages is giving away a copy of Susan Marks' In the Mood for Munsingwear book detailing the history of the Minnesota underwear company.

After a successful launch at women's designer resale store June last month, former Ivy store owner Ini Iyamba is launching a month-long menswear collection at Elsworth.

METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan goes behind the scenes of METRO's upcoming men's fashion spread with Vision model (and F/W 2009 face of Calvin Klein) Will Defiel.

She also goes behind the scenes of METRO's summer shoot, featuring styling by Andrea Oseland and Vision model Mary Cann.

A swimsuit by local line ArielSimone was featured in the June issue of Essence Magazine.

Star Tribune recaps Art of Hair event & RetroRama.

Metromix has photos from Monday's "CAMP GAGA" CD release party and Gaga costume contest by Nic Abrego.

Macy's Glamorama has been announced. Mark your calendars for August 5.

Weekend link roundup: 4.30-5.6

[Photo by Ellen Dahl Lawson]

Ellen Dahl Lawson snaps eco-friendly looks at the Sol Inspirations eco-fashion show for Vita.mn, including this shot of Emma Berg in a Raul Osorio jumpsuit from his spring 2011 Voltage collection.

Star Tribune reports that local designer Danielle Everine is making miniature fur suitcases for this year's CSA (Community-Supported Art) by Springboard for the Arts.

French fashion blog The Trendy Girl features local knitwear designer Annie Larson's ALL for Everyone line.

Local jewelry designer Karin Jacobson is up for Engagement 101's 2011 best-of contest in the Eco-Friendly Design category.

Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 designs by local designer Christopher Straub were featured in a spread in Oklahoma City-based online publication Twenty Something Magazine.

Local fashion designer Kimberly Jurek gets spotlighted in City Pages' 100 Creatives feature.

Star Tribune spotlights the return of user-driven photo blog Summer of Dresses.

The Minneapolitan speculates on whether local fashion designer Christopher Straub will return to Project Runway for its upcoming, just-announced All Stars edition this summer.

Mary O'Regan features her favorite spring trend, tribal, in the latest issue of METRO Magazine.

The Goldstein Museum of Design's new blog gives some background on the new sari exhibition.

Local designer Niki English just set up a new Etsy shop, if you've been pining for her looks from "Distortion."

MNfashion Week Shows composer Alex Berlund has posted his soundtrack to Kevin Kramp's show for download.

Urban Tease style blogger Chloe Ahlf tries out new lipstick for spring.

Jewelry designer Annika Kaplan posts a photo preview of the supercool pieces she'll have at the Walker's Local Jewelry Artist Mart this weekend.

I preview this weekend's Walker Local Artist Jewelry Mart and "Clothes Have Dreams Too" fashion show for Vita.mn's print issue. (I also spotlight tomorrow's Frank Gaard art retrospective.)

I recap the best, worst, and most cracktastically dressed at the MET Ball for Vita.mn online.

In Le Petit, I post another edition of my muses and lenses photo feature; cover the news that local knitwear designer Kevin Kramp was named a finalist in a high profile, international design competition; announce Cliche's Crosswalk fashion event; and show off J Brand on the new J World website.

l'etoile updates its weekly shopping guide.

local fashion link roundup: 4.23-4.29

Here's the week in review in local fashion, from Le Petit and other local bloggers.

[Photo of Joan Erakit by Ellen Dahl Lawson/The Minneapoline]

Ellen Dahl Lawson does a Q&A with Frank151.com and Brown Girl Files style blogger Joan Erakit for The Minneapoline.

Joan Erakit recaps Voltage: Fashion Amplified for national blog Frank 151.

Kara Nesvig does some hilarious dude beauty interviews with local writer and man-about-town Jay Gabler and fellow writer Jay Boller for her beauty blog, Vanity Project. She also does a beauty interview with local blogger/stylist Jane Belfry.

Kara Nesvig reviews the new skincare line by local beauty guru and writer Elizabeth Dehn, By Elizabeth Dehn. Click here for details on her May 12 launch event.

Fashionasty blogger Jake Thompson has resurrected his Street Meat street style feature.

The Minneapolitan reports on artist Miles Mendenhall (who was a finalist in reality show Work of Art) and his new artist collective, Faux Poco, which includes fashion and textile designer Luci Kandler of the late, great Calpurnia Peach label.

Cake in 15 just posted its review of Voltage: Fashion Amplified, and it's the most detailed, extensive review of the show out there, with photos by Stacy Schwartz and words by Carl Atiya Swanson.

Check out MPLS.TV's Voltage edition of "What the F**k Are You Wearing?", with video by Dan Huiting.

I review last Saturday's Sol Inspirations eco-fashion show for Vita.mn, and do a closer look at the competing designs for Le Petit. Metromix takes crowd and runway shots at the show, while METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan takes runway and crowd shots for her blog, Art of Wore. Hina Khan has backstage photos of the Evolution Hair team at work. Beth Hammarlund reviews the show for l'etoile magazine. Señorita Susan also reviews the show for her blog.

I preview next month's April Showers Bring Bitch Flowers drag fashion show for Vita.mn and next weekend's Walker Local Artist Jewelry Mart for Le Petit.

I announce news of Project Runway's Christopher Straub's new underwear collection over at Vita.mn.

I preview this weekend's Craftstravaganza craft show, Mighty Swell Vintage pop-up sale & Ini Iyamba's new CAPSULE collection at June for this week's issue of Vita.mn.

l'etoile magazine publishes its whimsical, adorable paper dolls-themed spread featuring Voltage 2011 designs, as illustrated by Lisa Luck.

Alishops.com reports that Up Six Vintage provided the dress for Elizabeth Bank's character in last night's episode of 30 Rock, after the show's stylist spotted it on Up Six's Etsy shop.

Local fashion link roundup: 4.11-4.22

It's been a busy week for local fashion, to say the least. Reviews and photos from last week's MNfashion Week poured in; Vita.mn released its spring fashion issue (which I styled) with a behind-the-scenes video; City Pages released its Best of the Twin Cities issue, with nods to local shops and a gorgeous mid-century-styled cover shoot featuring Jake Rudh and Jessa Alt.

• Be sure to catch up on MNfashion Week coverage with my comprehensive MNfashion Week review and photo link roundup, including my review of the George Moskal/CounterCouture show and Envision: Artopia for Vita.mn, and my back-and-forth recap of Envision: Artopia with stylist Richard Anderson for l'etoile magazine.
• Also check out my Style Diary of what I wore during MNfashion Week, and the promo videos for Kevin Kramp and Emma Berg's show.
• Find out about this weekend's MNfashion Week events via my writeups in Vita.mn here and here. I also do a Q&A with Seth Aaron Henderson of Project Runway fame in anticipation of Saturday's Sol Inspirations fashion show for Vita.mn.
• Leading up to last weekend's Voltage: Fashion Amplified runway show, l'etoile magazine did a number of in-depth Q&As with some of the show's designers, including Terri Martin, Ivan Idland, Tim & Thom, Raul Osorio, Frances Zerr, Danielle Everine, and Kathryn V.
• Voltage website designers Sevnthsin reveals their Voltage 2011 lookbook ad, which cleverly marks up an ad by fellow Voltage model sponsor Vision Management Group.
• Pioneer Press style editor Nancy Ngo writes a great article on the state of Minnesota fashion, and how it compares to other markets.
• Minnesota-native photographer Benjamin Fredrickson's work was just published for the first time in New York publication Headmaster Magazine, available in Minneapolis at the Walker Art Center.

Local fashion link roundup: 3.30-4.3

• The April issue of METRO features a vintage dress from Mighty Swell Vintage.

• The Mighty Swell pop-up vintage shop has found a permanent home in the former digs of Umber Studios. Their next sale will be April 30 and May 1.

• METRO does a Q&A with local men's fashion blog Trnds.com founder Corey Tenold.

• METRO also spotlights new local handbag line Ila Handbags.

• The Minneapolis Examiner has a new interview with ROX jewelry's Robyne Robinson on moving from a full-time journalist to full-time jewelry designer, and her recent travels to Greece.

• ALL Knitwear by local designer Annie Larson is now available at two new retailers: Douglas + Bec in New Zealand, and General Store in San Francisco.

• Local beauty blogger Kara Nesvig tries on a couple of spring makeup trends: DIY matte hot pink lips and Yves Klein blue nails.

Local fashion link roundup: 3.14-3.22

A little bit late, here is a week in local fashion links and news.


Stylist/blogger Jane Belfry offers a looks into her beauty necessities. (Via Couture et Cuisine)

MNfashion puts the spotlight on METRO Magazine editor Mary O'Regan with this Q&A leading up to her hosting the MNfashion Style Dash at the Mall of America on March 26.

Elizabeth Dehn of locally-based beauty blog Beauty Bets offers tips on pro makeup and hair styling services, including the new Smart & Chic Beauty Lounge, for Star Tribune.

National online magazine Ermou Mag spotlights local knitwear designer Annie Larson, saying, "Picture the Italian Missoni house of fashion collaborating with the American Ralph Lauren and having Rei Kawakubo of Japanese Comme des Garcons as their stylist."

Tara Sloane spotlights Voltage designer Kathryn V. for l'etoile magazine with a Q&A. Look to l'etoile in coming weeks for more Voltage designer spotlights.

Because it's hard to pick just one post, check out Kara Nesvig's beauty blog Vanity Project for a bunch of new posts.

Mary O'Regan offers a behind-the-scenes look at a recent Minnesota Bride shoot featuring styling by Grant Whittaker, a dress by local line Joynoelle and jewelry by local designer Stephanie Lake.

Mary O'Regan recently wrote a story on emerging New York menswear brand Highland for Time Out New York. She learned about Highland through Emily Bryngleson of local line Tender Cuts - Emily was interning for Highland lead designer Lizzie Ownens.

Carla Ray Thompson of the Minneapolis Examiner interviews Voltage 2011 designer Danielle Everine.

Local 17-year-old style blogger Chloe Ahlf of Urban Tease offers her hair/makeup regiment and style tips via a couple of YouTube videos.

National blog Send the Thread does a Q&A with Kim Halzle of locally-based blog Runway Rundown.

Kate Iverson sneak peeks some new pieces by Emma Berg for her upcoming MNfashion Week show on last weekend's Scene Spree for Secrets of the City.

Kate, the editor-in-chief of fashion and arts online magazine l'etoile, was also named one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for 2011.

Local fashion link roundup: 3.7-3.13

The week in local fashion writing, blogging and reporting:

Knitwear designer Annie Larson has launched her spring collection on her e-site, allforeveryone.com. (Via alldailyreport.com)

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar reportedly is working on legislation to combat designer knockoffs after being lobbied by Project Runway's Tim Gunn. (Via TheHill.com)

Local beauty blogger Kara Nesvig interviews local designer Maritza Ramirez on her beauty routine. (Via Vanity Project)

Lady Gaga ends her deal with Target over LGBT issues. (via Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal)

Local fashion link roundup: 2.28-3.6

Some things I've been checking out from my local fashion blogroll over the past week:

[Mary Cann photographed by Joel Larson]

METRO Magazine fashion editor Mary O'Regan does a lovely photo post listing her favorite local fashion photographers and her list of her picks for the best up-and-coming fashion photographers.

Rae Alexis Danneman of Bourbon & Lace Vintage post a wish list inspired by Dexter (my favorite TV show).

Former Mpls.St.Paul Magazine fashion editor Melissa Colgan has been working at Martha Stewart Weddings since she moved to NYC last fall. She just posted a recent bridal shoot she co-styled for Martha Stewart Weddings.

Stylist/blogger Jane Belfry offers her Milan Fashion Week favorites for Couture et Cuisine.

The Minnesota Daily spotlights U of M seniors, menswear designers Kelly ver Duin and Allison Danzl.

Beauty blogger Kara Nesvig asks Beauty Bets editor Elizabeth Dehn about her beauty secrets for her blog Vanity Project.

Eliesa Johnson shoots men's fashion for this month's issue of METRO Magazine.