Details on the Fourth Annual ARENA Bikini Iconoclash
April 22nd, 2011
Get all the event details for the Fourth Annual ARENA Bikini: Iconoclash on April 23*!
“It is a party! With hot bodies walking the runway in swimwear and beautiful dancers performing to benefit ARENA Dances!!!” – Matthew Janczewski, Artistic Director, on why you should attend ARENA Bikini Iconoclash
The Event
Local modern dance company ARENA Dances is bringing rhythm to the runway once again with its fourth annual ARENA Bikini: Iconoclash, a swimwear fashion and dance performance to be held at 7 p.m. on April 23 at the Grain Belt Bottling House. Read More »
A Look at Fashion Dance for Life
April 22nd, 2011
Fashion Dance for Life: Journey Through Time will combine music, dance and models in a beautiful and entertaining black tie event. John-Mark, co-director of the event, shared event details and discussed the important cause that the event will benefit.
“By purchasing a ticket and coming to Fashion Dance for Life, our audience is given the rare opportunity to support local designers, dancers, models, musicians, and a non-profit organization all at once while experiencing the satisfaction of a tremendously entertaining show.” –John-Mark, co-director Read More »
Get to Know Needle & Black’s Kerry Riley
April 16th, 2011
Kerry Serene Riley, owner and designer of Needle & Black, has been working with aspiring teen designers, serving as a mentor to help them develop their own fashion installation for Minnesota Design Diaries. MNfashion Week had a chance to get to know a little more about Kerry and her involvement with Minnesota Design Diaries. Read More »
Meet Grant Whittaker
April 15th, 2011
If you attended MNfashion’s Spring Style Dash at Mall of America, you probably saw the talented Grant Whittaker showing off his amazing styling skills. You have another chance to see Grant, along with fashion, dance and theatre at Fashion Ball 2011. As the producer and wardrobe stylist of Fashion Ball 2011, this German-born ‘glamour guru’ is sure to wow with his high-fashion couture looks. Get inspired by our Q&A with Grant Whittaker!
What was it like growing up in Germany? Read More »
Bill Cunningham New York Premieres at MSP International Film Festival
April 15th, 2011
Bill Cunningham New York Premieres at MSP International Film Festival on April 18. The film was featured in this month’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine and we can’t wait to see what all the buzz is about! Details below.
The 2011 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival is the largest, most anticipated film event in the upper Midwest. Presented by The Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul, this year’s fest is the largest to date, featuring nearly 200 films from 50+ countries over the three-week of April 14 – May 5. Read More »
Fashion Ball is Tomorrow Night!
April 15th, 2011
Fashion Ball 2011 is tomorrow night! If you’re looking for great menswear, this is the event to be at. Attendees will see styles from Edina-based Bluepeg that are sure to impress. We checked in with Adam Tischler, owner, to get the lowdown on Bluepeg.
Bluepeg opened in August of 2010. What have the first eight months in business been like? Read More »
Emma Berg Trunk Show Hosted by June
April 15th, 2011
Emma Berg showcased her collection at the MNfashion Shows last night and there has already been a ton of buzz surrounding her runway looks. Fashion editors, bloggers and fashionistas have described her collection as ‘amazing,’ ‘creative,’ ‘inspiring’ and ‘brilliant’…and we couldn’t agree more. If you didn’t get a chance to see her collection or if you are looking to purchase some of the fabulous pieces you saw on the runway, you are in luck! June will host a trunk show for Emma Berg on Saturday April 16. Check out MNfashion’s Q&A with June owner Daune Stinson and we hope to see you tomorrow at the trunk show! Read More »
CounterCouture and George Moskal Trunk Show at Cliche
April 15th, 2011
Cliché, a Minneapolis boutique that carries small lines and local designers, will host the CounterCouture and George Moskal Trunk Show on Sunday. With fashion-forward, cutting edge garments and accessories, Cliché offers stylish items with a classic presence. While Cliché may be best known for its dresses, owner Delayna Sundberg said that Cliché’s jewelry has been getting a lot of attention lately. 90% of the jewelry at Cliché is made by local designers and has been featured in numerous local magazines this spring. Read More »
Styles for Smiles – A Happy, Feel Good Event
April 15th, 2011
You know the feeling you get when you find the perfect pair of shoes or the most amazing dress…that happy, proud-of-yourself-for-finding-something-so-fabulous feeling? Well if you’re looking for a happy, feel good event that involves shopping AND giving back, Styles for Smiles is the perfect event for you! This free, private shopping event offers an afternoon of shopping, wine, hors d’oeuvres, an interactive photo booth, music and mini-makeovers. A portion of proceeds from clothing and jewelry sales will benefit Project Healthy Smile, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization that strives to bring oral health education and dental supplies to underprivileged children locally. So bring your smiles and come out for a fantastic event for a wonderful cause.
Learn a few fun facts about some of the boutiques and designers featured at Styles for Smiles! Read More »
A Night of Fashion, Food and Fun
April 15th, 2011
Get ready for an evening of fashion, food and fun at the Children’s Hospital Association Benefit Fashion Show. Not only does this event benefit a wonderful cause, it features top Twin Cities designers and boutiques. Get to know more about Allee Metro Chic and Flirt Boutique and buy your tickets for the benefit to see their looks on the runway! Read More »
