MNfashion Holiday Boutique Events 09
Monday, 9 November 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Winter Floral: Holiday Wear & Gifts – Shortbread & Tea with Rectangle Designs!
Time: 11am-2:30pm
Rectangle Designs is the work of Minneapolis-based designer Sarah Nassif. With a degree in botany and training in fine art, Sarah has united the two in her original motifs: a modern take on leaves, prairie flora, and trees developed from her photographs taken throughout the Midwest and on her travels. Rectangle Designs is also sold at Design Collective, Birch Clothing, i like you and Mother Earth Gardens.
“CounterCouture: The Before Shot”
Time: 5pm
CounterCouture’s name is derived from the ’60s and ’70s countercultures and represents progressive thinking in fashion. The company takes donated bridesmaid dresses and partners with local fashion designers to transform them into upcycled couture cocktail dresses. The designers have creative freedom with the garments but have to follow the brand image created for CounterCouture. Ideally, the dresses will then be sold in clothing boutiques around the metro, as well as on Etsy.com, with a portion of the profit to a nonprofit organization.
CounterCouture provides designers with the garment, fabric and other needed supplies, public relations, marketing and advertising, sales, and the nonprofit donation.
Friday, December 4, 2009
“A Holiday Affair” hosted by Anna Balego & Ariel Simone
Time: 5pm
From the time she was a little girl designing for her dolls; Anna has been drawn to and inspired by the sparkle of crystals and the creamy warmth of pearls. Through her love of European travel (London, Paris, Rome, and Milan); Anna has refined her sense of style, creating a collection that marries classic design with contemporary flavor. Anna Balego jewelry is hand crafted from highest quality Swarovski crystals and pearls, designed to be worn for any occasion by beautiful women of all ages.
ArielSimone is headed by fashion designer Adrienne Yancy, from Plymouth. This exciting new business venture is fashion forward and includes an array of designs for women including swimwear, cocktail dresses, gowns, separates, and one-of-a-kind garments leaving no hanger bare in a true fashionista’s closet.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
“Make Your Own Cocoa Bar” – Attagirl winter knits by Kedrin
Time: 2-5pm
I create handmade crocheted accessories. I have been designing for the past two years and have loved every minute of it. What started out as a way to make inexpensive gifts for Christmas has now turned into something that allows me to be creative and cut back on a “real job.” I use super soft acrylic yarn and vintage buttons in my products and can do any item completely custom made! I do mostly women’s items but also do some baby, children’s and men’s items. attagirl is also sold at CorAzoN and etsy.
Custom orders available!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Allyson Jean Design Holiday Trunk Show
Time: 5pm
My name is Allyson Jean and I am a local MN designer that specializes in turning heirloom wedding dresses into a new and treasured handbags or accessories that your loved ones will cherish on their wedding day. After all, every wedding dress deserves a second chance. I hope to see you at my trunk show on Thursday Dec. 10th; let’s get ready for your big day!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Pea’s and Bean’s Holiday Bazaar
Time: 5-7pm
Andrea and Sarah met while both working in Design at Target. We both felt that our love for design and accessories was not completely fulfilled, so we decided to start “Pea’s & Bean’s” (a kitschy take on both of our last names.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Liebling Designs Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show
Time: 5pm
Since she can remember, Jessica has been surrounded by creativity and innovation and grew up nurtured by a circle of creative women. Her mother loved making beautiful, original objects d’art with her own two hands. Her German grandmother is highly talented at knitting, crochet and sewing. Her aunt is a DIY interior decorator. Her own personal love for jewelry making and design sprang from this shared passion for handcrafting. That passion collided with a desire to perfectly accessorize her own outfits, from the formal to the funky. Not finding anything on the market that pleased her, she turned to creating her own original pieces.
Liebling Designs is also sold at Design Collective, I LIke You and the Gallery at Frame-Ups.