Here's last week's "little mod dress" themed story:
And here's this week's leather-themed spread:
Showing posts with label macy's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label macy's. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
My weekly fashion trend spread for Vita.mn launches
Another new addition to the revamped Vita.mn is a weekly trend spread, styled by yours truly. It features looks from Nordstrom, Macy's, Cliché, Lula Vintage Wear, Opitz Outlet, and local designer Rachel Blomgren.
Here's last week's "little mod dress" themed story:
And here's this week's leather-themed spread:
Here's last week's "little mod dress" themed story:
And here's this week's leather-themed spread:
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Weekend local shopping guide
This week in local shopping, St. Paul store picky girl closes, Giambattistas Valli for Macy's launches, and Grethen House, Electric Fetus and Drama hold fall sales. Head over to l'etoile's weekly shopping guide for all the details. Here's a sampling:
Beginning Wednesday: Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only at Macy’s
What: Hot off collaborations with Matthew Williamson, Kinder Aggugini and most recently Karl Lagerfeld, Macy's launches what looks to be its more promising capsule collection thusfar - Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli. His eye-popping, 35-piece collection will include frilly ruffles, colorblock dresses, delicate blouses and the very-on-trend animal prints all priced between $50 to $150. It's a far cry from his namesake offerings, which go for $1200 to $6000.
When: Beginning Wednesday, October 26 through
Where: Select Macy's stores nationwide include 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-375-2200, and www.macys.com
Beginning Wednesday: Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only at Macy’sWhat: Hot off collaborations with Matthew Williamson, Kinder Aggugini and most recently Karl Lagerfeld, Macy's launches what looks to be its more promising capsule collection thusfar - Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli. His eye-popping, 35-piece collection will include frilly ruffles, colorblock dresses, delicate blouses and the very-on-trend animal prints all priced between $50 to $150. It's a far cry from his namesake offerings, which go for $1200 to $6000.
When: Beginning Wednesday, October 26 through
Where: Select Macy's stores nationwide include 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-375-2200, and www.macys.com
Friday, September 16, 2011
Q&A with Mondo Guerra on Saturday's Fashion Face-off at Macy's
Check out my interview with Mondo Guerra. Content shared with l'étoile magazine.
Arguably one of the most recognizable contestants in the history of Project Runway, season eight finalist (and fan favorite) Mondo Guerra is touring the country with a series of "fashion face-off" events for Macy's. Before he makes his Twin Cities stop at Macy's Rosedale on Saturday afternoon, he took a few minutes to chat with us over the phone about New York Fashion Week, his personal style tips, adjusting to fame, and what's next for the designer. Watch for Guerra to hit the screen again later this year as a contestant on Project Runway All-Stars.
l’étoile: So you’re flying in to the Twin Cities after spending some time at New York Fashion Week this past week. What did you do while you were out there?
Mondo Guerra: I was in Portland for Fashion’s Night Out, and I flew a red eye overnight to New York for the Project Runway finale show. When I got to the door I didn’t have my credentials and they weren’t going to let me in, but finally one of the producers saw me. I only made it in for the last four shows. I was kind of bummed.
Did you attend any other shows?
No, just the Project Runway finale. I love what I do, but being there can be a little overwhelming. I try to stay away as much as possible. I basically visited with my friends who live in New York and went shopping.
We heard you were at the Project Runway reunion party on Saturday. Was it fun to see everyone together in one room?
Yeah. But it was overwhelming, a lot of people wanting your attention all at once.
Do you stay in touch with other contestants from your season?
I was sharing a room (during the taping of the show) with (season eight contestants) Michael Drummond and Michael Costello, so I’m in touch with both Michaels a lot. We recently became friends with (season eight's) Mila (Hermanovski). But we’re all so busy, it’s hard to keep in touch. Everybody’s doing their thing. But we talk on the phone for 30 minutes every week.
We totally thought you should have won last season. A lot of people thought you were robbed.
I think that everything happens for a reason. and honestly over the past year I've learned a lot about myself, how to deal with business and the exposure, and it’s a lot of adjusting, a lot of getting used to. I believe I got second because I wasn’t ready to win the whole thing.Because even now, being the runner-up, there’s a lot of attention, and I enjoy all my fans and people that support me but it can be a little overwhelming. I don’t want that to translate as me not being ungrateful - I'm very very grateful for everything that’s happened in my life, but I’m still getting used to it. It hasn’t even been a year yet, and a lot has changed. (Right: A look from Guerra's Spring 2011/Project Runway collection.)
You’re in town for Saturday’s fashion face-off. How did you get involved with Macy’s?
They had contacted me last year, and I don’t even remember where my first one was, it was Denver I think. They called me back for the fall, which means I must have done a good job. It was really fun. I actually really enjoy doing them. People that watch the show will go out to them, and the audience is really active.
So you’ll be talking your fashion do’s and don’t's at Saturday’s event. Can you jump the gun and throw out a few right now?
Well I think that in fashion there are always current trends, but being realistic and being a consumer myself, clothes can be really expensive. I think it’s important to go through your closet and see what you have, and see what is going on for each season, and go out and buy the pieces that will work with what you already have. I don’t think you should go out and buy a full outfit, but rather buying investment pieces - a good purse, a good shoe, a new skirt, a new top - you'll want to add some of those trends into your current wardrobe and work with what you have. And you want to continue to have your own point of view as a dresser. I think it’s really important to be dressing to be comfortable in what you’re wearing, because confidence will go further than a $2,000 pair of shoes. I don't really have any don’t's. Except my biggest pet peeve is when people wear pajama bottoms in public, so I guess that's my only don't.
We loved your Fall 2011 collection. Why did you decide to stay true to your point of view, despite the judges’ criticism to be more marketable?
Art is all relative, and I’m an artist. If you see a Keith Haring painting, you know it’s going to be a Keith Haring. If you see an Andy Warhol, you know it's Andy Warhol. If you look at this experience, being a fashion designer as a body of work, as an artist I want to look back and know what I was doing at that point in my life. Over the years, the work will tell my life story. (Left: A look from Guerra's Fall 2011 collection.)
You opted to show at El Paso Fashion Week instead of New York last spring. Why?
I feel that it’s too soon. I think that it’s important for me to always do the best work I can do, and I feel like there’s a lot of pressure in New York. For me, it wasn’t the right time. i was able to show with (season eight contestants) Michael Costello and Christopher Collins, which was really comfortable. I felt in good company, and there wasn’t that feeling of competition. I think that’s the thing I dislike the most about fashion is the feeling of competition. I get tired of having to always have the pressure of doing better than everyone else.
Will this be your first time in Minneapolis?
It will be my first time, I am coming back in the beginning of November to judge the fashion contest at the Fusion+Fashion event.
Right, that's the event that has architects designing fashion?
Exactly. The contact for that show is from Minneapolis, and Denver has something similar. And I've heard that Minneapolis is a great place, so I'm excited. Any recommendations?
Yes! Where to begin? There's a really great modern art museum called the Walker Art Center you should definitely check out, plus it's worth seeing the Guthrie Theater purely for the architecture, and the Weisman Art Museum, which was designed by Frank Gehry. And if you're a music fan, you should go see First Avenue, it's a legendary nightclub where Prince filmed Purple Rain. And really good restaurants everywhere.
Cool, thanks!
What's next for you? Any plans for a Spring 2012 collection?
Yeah, I think things are underway right now. I don’t want to get into any specifics on what and where and how or even the name of the collection or my branding. But I will tell you that I am getting very serious about it. A lot of people are wanting product for me. What a lot of people don’t understand is that production takes a long time to turnover. For my first product to the consumer, I want it to be better than everything I've ever done. I don’t want to drop the ball, after being on Project Runway and getting all that exposure. Beyond that in the past year the thing that has brought me the most joy was speaking on HIV awareness, and taking the responsibility of what unfolded on the show (referencing the revelation he made that he has HIV while on the show). Information on what I’m doing can be found at livingpositivebydesign.com
Arguably one of the most recognizable contestants in the history of Project Runway, season eight finalist (and fan favorite) Mondo Guerra is touring the country with a series of "fashion face-off" events for Macy's. Before he makes his Twin Cities stop at Macy's Rosedale on Saturday afternoon, he took a few minutes to chat with us over the phone about New York Fashion Week, his personal style tips, adjusting to fame, and what's next for the designer. Watch for Guerra to hit the screen again later this year as a contestant on Project Runway All-Stars.
l’étoile: So you’re flying in to the Twin Cities after spending some time at New York Fashion Week this past week. What did you do while you were out there?Mondo Guerra: I was in Portland for Fashion’s Night Out, and I flew a red eye overnight to New York for the Project Runway finale show. When I got to the door I didn’t have my credentials and they weren’t going to let me in, but finally one of the producers saw me. I only made it in for the last four shows. I was kind of bummed.
Did you attend any other shows?
No, just the Project Runway finale. I love what I do, but being there can be a little overwhelming. I try to stay away as much as possible. I basically visited with my friends who live in New York and went shopping.
We heard you were at the Project Runway reunion party on Saturday. Was it fun to see everyone together in one room?
Yeah. But it was overwhelming, a lot of people wanting your attention all at once.
Do you stay in touch with other contestants from your season?
I was sharing a room (during the taping of the show) with (season eight contestants) Michael Drummond and Michael Costello, so I’m in touch with both Michaels a lot. We recently became friends with (season eight's) Mila (Hermanovski). But we’re all so busy, it’s hard to keep in touch. Everybody’s doing their thing. But we talk on the phone for 30 minutes every week.
We totally thought you should have won last season. A lot of people thought you were robbed.I think that everything happens for a reason. and honestly over the past year I've learned a lot about myself, how to deal with business and the exposure, and it’s a lot of adjusting, a lot of getting used to. I believe I got second because I wasn’t ready to win the whole thing.Because even now, being the runner-up, there’s a lot of attention, and I enjoy all my fans and people that support me but it can be a little overwhelming. I don’t want that to translate as me not being ungrateful - I'm very very grateful for everything that’s happened in my life, but I’m still getting used to it. It hasn’t even been a year yet, and a lot has changed. (Right: A look from Guerra's Spring 2011/Project Runway collection.)
You’re in town for Saturday’s fashion face-off. How did you get involved with Macy’s?
They had contacted me last year, and I don’t even remember where my first one was, it was Denver I think. They called me back for the fall, which means I must have done a good job. It was really fun. I actually really enjoy doing them. People that watch the show will go out to them, and the audience is really active.
So you’ll be talking your fashion do’s and don’t's at Saturday’s event. Can you jump the gun and throw out a few right now?
Well I think that in fashion there are always current trends, but being realistic and being a consumer myself, clothes can be really expensive. I think it’s important to go through your closet and see what you have, and see what is going on for each season, and go out and buy the pieces that will work with what you already have. I don’t think you should go out and buy a full outfit, but rather buying investment pieces - a good purse, a good shoe, a new skirt, a new top - you'll want to add some of those trends into your current wardrobe and work with what you have. And you want to continue to have your own point of view as a dresser. I think it’s really important to be dressing to be comfortable in what you’re wearing, because confidence will go further than a $2,000 pair of shoes. I don't really have any don’t's. Except my biggest pet peeve is when people wear pajama bottoms in public, so I guess that's my only don't.
We loved your Fall 2011 collection. Why did you decide to stay true to your point of view, despite the judges’ criticism to be more marketable?Art is all relative, and I’m an artist. If you see a Keith Haring painting, you know it’s going to be a Keith Haring. If you see an Andy Warhol, you know it's Andy Warhol. If you look at this experience, being a fashion designer as a body of work, as an artist I want to look back and know what I was doing at that point in my life. Over the years, the work will tell my life story. (Left: A look from Guerra's Fall 2011 collection.)
You opted to show at El Paso Fashion Week instead of New York last spring. Why?
I feel that it’s too soon. I think that it’s important for me to always do the best work I can do, and I feel like there’s a lot of pressure in New York. For me, it wasn’t the right time. i was able to show with (season eight contestants) Michael Costello and Christopher Collins, which was really comfortable. I felt in good company, and there wasn’t that feeling of competition. I think that’s the thing I dislike the most about fashion is the feeling of competition. I get tired of having to always have the pressure of doing better than everyone else.
Will this be your first time in Minneapolis?
It will be my first time, I am coming back in the beginning of November to judge the fashion contest at the Fusion+Fashion event.
Right, that's the event that has architects designing fashion?
Exactly. The contact for that show is from Minneapolis, and Denver has something similar. And I've heard that Minneapolis is a great place, so I'm excited. Any recommendations?
Yes! Where to begin? There's a really great modern art museum called the Walker Art Center you should definitely check out, plus it's worth seeing the Guthrie Theater purely for the architecture, and the Weisman Art Museum, which was designed by Frank Gehry. And if you're a music fan, you should go see First Avenue, it's a legendary nightclub where Prince filmed Purple Rain. And really good restaurants everywhere.
Cool, thanks!
What's next for you? Any plans for a Spring 2012 collection?Yeah, I think things are underway right now. I don’t want to get into any specifics on what and where and how or even the name of the collection or my branding. But I will tell you that I am getting very serious about it. A lot of people are wanting product for me. What a lot of people don’t understand is that production takes a long time to turnover. For my first product to the consumer, I want it to be better than everything I've ever done. I don’t want to drop the ball, after being on Project Runway and getting all that exposure. Beyond that in the past year the thing that has brought me the most joy was speaking on HIV awareness, and taking the responsibility of what unfolded on the show (referencing the revelation he made that he has HIV while on the show). Information on what I’m doing can be found at livingpositivebydesign.com
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Feature: Macy's Glamorama review in Vita.mn
Saturday, August 6, 2011
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.
[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.
In review: Macy's Glamorama
[Originally published at Vita.mn]
The fashion spectacle now known as Macy's Glamorama is a time-honored tradition in Minneapolis, carrying with it a legacy that matches few other events in town. Since it was known as A Cause for Applause in 1992 (and later Fash Bash in 1995 until it became Glamorama in 2003) and traded hands a few times (Dayton's to Marshall Field's to Macy's), the event has combined fashion straight from the runways of New York and Paris with live entertainment, high production values and a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. We are lucky to have such an event survive the devastating economic crises of the past decade uninterrupted, to say the least.
But despite the proliferation of the show, something seemed to be lacking in this year's production when it came to the fashion. A glance at the lineup of designers seemed to indicate a drop in some of the big-name designers we're used to seeing year to year - Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Just Cavalli, PHILOSOPHY di Alberta Ferretti, Issey Miyake, Donna Karan, C'N'C Costume National and SportMax were all surprisingly absent. Instead, we got the additions of ho-hum women's line Tracy Reese and the all-men's diffusion lines Armani Jeans and Kenneth Cole Reaction, as well as two in-house Macy's brands, BAR III and Karl Lagerfeld's capsule collection for Impulse.
Fortunately, perennial favorites and heavy-hitters Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs and Sonia Rykiel returned to the Orpheum Theatre stage. And accordingly, their segments were the most inspiringly staged and styled - though, as indicative of fall runways in general, felt more understated than in years past. Rykiel's fall 2011 collection kicked off the show in a Moulin Rouge-esque staging and Rufus Wainwright's "Leaving for Paris No. 2," true to the brand's Parisian roots. The collection is ripe with on-trend "heritage" textiles: tartans, fisherman's knits, Fair Isle sweaters, and argyles, the prints oversized and the silhouettes elegantly draped, for a look that combined easy Parisian chicness with a blue-collar Brit edge.
Click here to view more...
My previous Glamorama reviews:
Glamorama 2010
Glamorama 2009 for Le Petit & for Vita.mn
The fashion spectacle now known as Macy's Glamorama is a time-honored tradition in Minneapolis, carrying with it a legacy that matches few other events in town. Since it was known as A Cause for Applause in 1992 (and later Fash Bash in 1995 until it became Glamorama in 2003) and traded hands a few times (Dayton's to Marshall Field's to Macy's), the event has combined fashion straight from the runways of New York and Paris with live entertainment, high production values and a good cause, with proceeds benefiting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. We are lucky to have such an event survive the devastating economic crises of the past decade uninterrupted, to say the least.
But despite the proliferation of the show, something seemed to be lacking in this year's production when it came to the fashion. A glance at the lineup of designers seemed to indicate a drop in some of the big-name designers we're used to seeing year to year - Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Just Cavalli, PHILOSOPHY di Alberta Ferretti, Issey Miyake, Donna Karan, C'N'C Costume National and SportMax were all surprisingly absent. Instead, we got the additions of ho-hum women's line Tracy Reese and the all-men's diffusion lines Armani Jeans and Kenneth Cole Reaction, as well as two in-house Macy's brands, BAR III and Karl Lagerfeld's capsule collection for Impulse.
Fortunately, perennial favorites and heavy-hitters Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs and Sonia Rykiel returned to the Orpheum Theatre stage. And accordingly, their segments were the most inspiringly staged and styled - though, as indicative of fall runways in general, felt more understated than in years past. Rykiel's fall 2011 collection kicked off the show in a Moulin Rouge-esque staging and Rufus Wainwright's "Leaving for Paris No. 2," true to the brand's Parisian roots. The collection is ripe with on-trend "heritage" textiles: tartans, fisherman's knits, Fair Isle sweaters, and argyles, the prints oversized and the silhouettes elegantly draped, for a look that combined easy Parisian chicness with a blue-collar Brit edge.
Click here to view more...
My previous Glamorama reviews:
Glamorama 2010
Glamorama 2009 for Le Petit & for Vita.mn
Friday, August 5, 2011
Tonight: Macy’s Glamorama gets "ARTrageous" with help from Karl Lagerfeld
The biggest fashion blowout of the year is back, and this year’s Macy’s Glamorama has the makings of being the best in years. For one, they booked a big-name headlining act that actually draws a crowd (Bruno Mars), something they’ve fallen short with in recent years (see Macy Gray, Ne-Yo). Two, they’re making good on their “ARTrageous” theme, with specially-created art installations at the rooftop after party and an arts-fueled visual show accompanying the runway. And three, the show will offer a premiere of the highly-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld capsule collection for Macy’s. Though Herr Karl sadly won’t be making an appearance, it still marks the first time the collection will be seen on a runway. And, of course, there’s the fashion. Collections from the fall 2011 runways will premiere in the Midwest for the first time from big names like Armani Jeans, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel and Tracy Reese. (8 p.m. Fri. $60-1000. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-339-7007.)
Here are Karl Lagerfeld's sketches for his Macy's line, which consist of a mix of dresses, shorts, blouses, and T-shirts sold in about 235 Macy's stores, including the Nicollet Mall location in Minneapolis beginning on August 31:
Here are Karl Lagerfeld's sketches for his Macy's line, which consist of a mix of dresses, shorts, blouses, and T-shirts sold in about 235 Macy's stores, including the Nicollet Mall location in Minneapolis beginning on August 31:
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
"Project Runway" season 8 finalist Mondo Guerra to appear at Macy's
Via Vita.mn: Exciting news for fans of Project Runway (which just premiered its ninth season last week): Macy's announced today that season eight finalist (and fan favorite) Mondo Guerra will make a local appearance at the store's Rosedale location next month. Guerra (who counts Pee-Wee Herman as a personal style influence) will act as host in a fashion contest that will have contestants create a head-to-toe look for a special occasion, with the winner taking home a $100 Macy's gift card. Guerra will also share his fashion "do"s and "don't"s, plus his style tips for fall. RSVP to attend the event by calling 1-800-329-8667 by September 16.
[Mondo Guerra, courtesy Lifetime]
[Mondo Guerra, courtesy Lifetime]
Monday, June 13, 2011
In review: Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show 2011
Last Thursday, I styled the annual Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show for the fifth time since it debuted in 2007. The event commanded a sell-out crowd and produced some pretty fantastic reviews and photos from Joan Erakit of Frank151, Mary O'Regan of METRO Magazine, the KARE-11's Metromix and Vita.mn. Here are a smattering of looks from the show:
Juicy Couture top and hat from Bloomingdale's, necklace from Primp
Tunic and jewelry from ZINQ Style, scarf from Bloomingdale's
Tunic & jewelry from ZINQ Style, scarf from Bloomingdale's
Silk romper by George Moskal, belt from ZINQ Style, Necklace by ROX, hat from Bloomingdale's
Jacket and shorts by George Moskal, necklace by ROX, swim top from Macy's
Theory suit and accessories from Macy's
Theory suit and shirt from Len Druskin, shoes from Bloomingdale's
Top, skirt and sunglasses from Bumbershute
Suit and accessories from Macy's, shoes from Bloomingdale's
Jean Paul Gaultier pants and jacket from Macy's, top & scarf from Bloomingdale's
Look from Betsey Johnson except swimsuit from Macy's
Missioni knit dress and accessories from Macy's except Kate Spade bag from Bloomingdale's
Top and pants by Emma Berg, necklace and earrings by Stephanie Lake Design, scarf from Macy's
Dress by Emma Berg, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design, scarf from Macy's
Dress by Emma Berg, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design
If you missed the show, Vita.mn also released a runway video produced by Visumm Media:
Recap by Sarah Moeding for Vita.mn
Runway and crowd photos by Mary O'Regan of METRO Magazine
Joan Erakit reviews the show for Frank151 (with photos by Christina Rimstad)
Runway and crowd photos by Claire Molepske for Metromix
Photos by International publication Le'lite Magazine
Crowd photos by mjf foto
[Photos by Stacy Schwartz for Vita.mn]
Juicy Couture top and hat from Bloomingdale's, necklace from Primp
Tunic and jewelry from ZINQ Style, scarf from Bloomingdale's
Tunic & jewelry from ZINQ Style, scarf from Bloomingdale's
Silk romper by George Moskal, belt from ZINQ Style, Necklace by ROX, hat from Bloomingdale's
Jacket and shorts by George Moskal, necklace by ROX, swim top from Macy's
Theory suit and accessories from Macy's
Theory suit and shirt from Len Druskin, shoes from Bloomingdale's
Top, skirt and sunglasses from Bumbershute
Suit and accessories from Macy's, shoes from Bloomingdale's
Jean Paul Gaultier pants and jacket from Macy's, top & scarf from Bloomingdale's
Look from Betsey Johnson except swimsuit from Macy's
Missioni knit dress and accessories from Macy's except Kate Spade bag from Bloomingdale's
Top and pants by Emma Berg, necklace and earrings by Stephanie Lake Design, scarf from Macy's
Dress by Emma Berg, jewelry by Stephanie Lake Design, scarf from Macy's
Dress by Emma Berg, jewelry by Stephanie Lake DesignIf you missed the show, Vita.mn also released a runway video produced by Visumm Media:
2011 Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show from Vita.mn on Vimeo.
Crowd and runway photos by Stacy Schwartz for Vita.mnRecap by Sarah Moeding for Vita.mn
Runway and crowd photos by Mary O'Regan of METRO Magazine
Joan Erakit reviews the show for Frank151 (with photos by Christina Rimstad)
Runway and crowd photos by Claire Molepske for Metromix
Photos by International publication Le'lite Magazine
Crowd photos by mjf foto
[Photos by Stacy Schwartz for Vita.mn]
Friday, February 25, 2011
Macy's debuts Kinder Aggugini for new cheap-chic line
Everybody loves a designer collab, and the news of the latest to hit Macy's is at Rodarte-for-Target levels. The department store's new Impulse line seems to take a long-overdue cue from Target's celebrate GO International line and enlist Kinder Aggugini, whose resume includes designing for houses like Vivienne Westwood and Versace. The limited-edition collection looks a bit like Coco Chanel-meets-Sid Vicious, if you can imagine, and is being sold at three Macy's locations locally - Downtown Minneapolis, Rosedale, and Southdale, plus www.macys.com/impulse. After Aggugini's two-month stint, expect to see more designs from big names like Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, and Paul Smith.
Personally, I'm digging the jackets, particularly the cropped black leather motorcycle style. It's hard to find well-cut, well-designed jackets on the cheap that don't look it.
Personally, I'm digging the jackets, particularly the cropped black leather motorcycle style. It's hard to find well-cut, well-designed jackets on the cheap that don't look it.
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