Local designer Pafoua Thao of PFT Couture has just released a new test shoot showcasing her designs (past and present) on America's Next Top Model runner-up Raina Hein.
The reason Raina nearly took home the grand prize is apparent - she is clearly workin' it. And Pafoua showcases not only her design skills (the glittery black one-sleeved mini dress is killer, as is the white tie-neck blouse), but also her ability as a stylist. I'm loving the heavy cuffs worn on one hand. Photographer: Wade Gunderson Model - Raina Hein (Ignite), Cycle 14 ANTM Runner Up Wardrobe - Pafoua Thao, PFT Couture Hair and Make Up- Wendy Zarate
This Friday, beloved local boutique Cliché is hosting a mini trunk show, fashion preview and meet-and-greet with three of its designers, Danielle Everine (Voltage 2010), Elena Mercurio (Voltage 2010) and Ivan Idland (Voltage 2009, RetroRama 2009-2010).
Look for this Thursday's issue of Vita.mn for more, but in the meantime check out these preview images from Danielle Everine. The Voltage 2010 designer will be previewing five looks from her upcoming Fall 2010 line, inspired by the Wild West and Annie Oakley.
Here's what Danielle has to say about the collection on her blog: "Expect cute dresses and blouses with a wild west sentiment. My ideal vision requires the models to don rifles and handguns for a shooting match. We'll see how that works out. All looks will be for sale, some will even have size runs! Revolver holsters are the new hand bag."
Year after year, local designer Amanda Christine offers up her wearable basics-with-a-twist, and her designs only become more sophisticated and distinctive every season. For Fall 2010, she plays around with patterns and fall florals, along with zipper details to make her basics not so basic.
Here's her lookbook in its entirety - an ambitious 18-look collection - to be available this fall at Cliché and previewed on the runway later this summer.
Amanda Christine Fall 2010 Lookbook Models: Kelly and Lily with Ignite Photographer: Rod Hasse Stylist: Alice Sydow/I've Got Your Style Hair: Andy Doan Makeup: Ashley Tiffany
It's been a busy weekend in local fashion. Thursday saw the Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show, which I styled for the fourth year running, and the "I Feel Love" fashion/art/music extravaganza was held Saturday night. Here are the recaps and photos that are up thus-far. Check back later this week for more.
[Greta modeling a look at the Vita.mn Poolside Show; photo by Stacy Schwartz]
City Pages has their review of the Vita.mn Poolside up, by style writer Hollie Mae Schultz. She calls it "a hit, despite the weather."
Check out shots from the Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show by Stacy Schwartz. Chris McDuffie also took some great shots. New l'etoile contributor Tara Sloane also has shots from the show.
[Natalya and Angie photographed by Ellen Dahl]
Vita.mn style shooter Ellen Dahl has new crowd shots up from the Vita.mn Poolside Fashion Show and a best-of summer prints edition over at Vita.mn online. The adorable shot above of model Natalya Kolpashchikova and producer/stylist Angie Hanson is via Dahl's street style blog, The Minneapoline. Visit the blog for more from the show.
Denis Plaster has runway shots from "I Feel Love" at CityPages.com.
Here is video from the "I Feel Love" show by Anthem Heart A/V:
Vita.mn's annual swimwear issue is now online. Check out the spread shot by Carlos Gonzalez, styled by Alice Sydow, with hair and makeup by Charlie Brackney and Ashley Kilcher, respectively.
The Walker Art Center has a new self-interview posted by local knitwear designer Annie Larson. She's also recently added new items to her e-shop.
A traveling show featuring Minnesota native Judy Garland's dresses made its stop in town last weekend. Read more about it in this Star Tribune article.
The Star Tribune also offers an in-depth look at the Goldstein's current "Flights of Fancy: Feathers in Fashion" exhibition.
[Ines photographed by Benjamin Fredrickson]
Photographer Benjamin Fredrickson updates his ingeniously-named blog, Female Benjamin Fredrickson, turning his lens on his latest muses: fashionista Ines Kovacevic, his good friend Jenn, and his co-worker Mary.
America's Next Top Model runner-up Raina Hein has announced she has been signed to Wilhelmina Models. She'll start off in Miami, and likely travel to NYC, L.A., London or Berlin.
[Trina in Coco & Breezy shades, courtesy Source Magazine]
Hip hop starlet Trina wears Coco & Breezy shades in the outtakes from her Source Magazine cover story in the upcoming June/July issue (no word on whether these will appear in the print version). Ashanti also recently Tweeted a pic of herself in the shades at a party.
Local jewelry line Bionic Unicorn is now available at local design store ROBOTlove.
Fashion blog I'm Not Obsessed has a new interview with Aveda lead hairstylist Pearson Knight, who's lead hair with Aveda for Rodarte, Jason Wu, Ports 1961, and Leanne Marshall from Project Runway.
Studio mates and jewelry designers Emily Johnson, Britta Kauppila, Betty Jaeger, and Rita Van Allen are featured on the latest episode of MN Originals (viewable below).
Tomorrow I'm honored to return as lead stylist for the annual Vita.mn Poolside Fashion show for the fourth year running. This year's show should be better than ever, with local fashions from Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman (of Project Runway fame), menswear designer Raul Osorio, and jewelry line Rox by Robyne Robinson, plus looks from local stores (Bumbershute, Cliche, martinpatrick3, BlackBlue and Len Druskin), Macy's, and Mall of America stores Burberry, Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdale's and Aldo. This year's menswear fashions are lead up by stylist John Sand and hair and makeup are by Jungle Red Salon, with creative direction by event producer Christian-Philippe Quilici.
Here are the promotional images for this year's show I styled with photographer Nic Marshall and Vision models Ashlee, Will Defiel (former face of Calvin Klein menswear) and Vanlice, additional styling by John Sand, and hair and makeup by Kate Erickson. (Swimwear from Belle Reve and Len Druskin, accessories from Macy's.)
Find out info on this year's show at Vita.mn; Check out this year's model call, "The Walk," to preview some of this year's model hopefuls HERE; Check out photos from last year's show by Stacy Schwartz HERE; And watch video from last year's show HERE.
Vision has posted these gorgeousimages of Vision model (and former face of Calvin Klein menswear) Will Defiel from Russian GQ's May 2010 issue. Simply gorg.
Also check out these hot images from a new ad campaign starring Will for A.Pole.
Vision owner Teqen Zéa Aida has this to say on the campaign via facebook:
"Will had been flying around quietly while wrapping up his last year of college. This A.Pole campaign - where he is featured with top model Ali Stephens, was a luxe catalogue styled shoot. Will looks effortless in these photos."
The reason Raina nearly took home the grand prize is apparent - she is clearly workin' it. And Pafoua showcases not only her design skills (the glittery black one-sleeved mini dress is killer, as is the white tie-neck blouse), but also her ability as a stylist. I'm loving the heavy cuffs worn on one hand.
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Marshall Franklin Long]
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
[Photo by Charlie B. Ward]
Amanda Christine Fall 2010 Lookbook
[Greta modeling a look at the Vita.mn Poolside Show; photo by Stacy Schwartz]
[Natalya and Angie photographed by Ellen Dahl]
[Ines photographed by Benjamin Fredrickson]
[Trina in Coco & Breezy shades, courtesy Source Magazine]
