BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//MNfashion Week//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MNfashion Week X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://mnfashion.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MNfashion Week BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120220T180000 DTEND:20120220T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T124751 LAST-MODIFIED:20120204T140006 UID:1212@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:MNfashion Emerging Designer Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join MNfashion and l'etoile for a lively showcase of work from a hand-selected roster of emerging Twin Cities designers. Sip sweet libations while mingling with other like-minded fashion-forwards and meet the designers. Informal fashion presentations will occur throughout the night, so show up early and stay late. Featuring: Marissa Bridges, Nicole Larson, Vivian Aronson, Gina Marie Vintage, Caroline Hayden and accessories designer Carla Cohen.   Parking is available on Stinson Blvd and in the bank lot across the street from the main entrance. LOCATION:1101 Stinson Blvd #2 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/mnfashion-emerging-designer-showcase/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T180000 DTEND:20120221T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T124608 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T153935 UID:1223@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:The Shows DESCRIPTION:The Shows, which were voted Best Fashion Event in 2011 by Minnesota Monthly, are making a triumphant return showcasing Autumn/Winter 2012 collections from Emma Berg, KJurek by Kimberly Jurek with KR Designs and Amanda Christine. The Shows, produced by MNfashion, represent the best of the best in local fashion. 7:00 p.m. - KJurek by Kimberly Jurek and KR Designs 7:30 p.m. - Emma Berg 8:00 p.m. - Amanda Christine Standing room only tickets: $10 (only 50 available). SOLD OUT For tickets, visit tempotickets.com. About KJurek by Kimberly Jurek: Each season, designer Kimberly Jurek, researches trends and locates the perfect textiles to create her line of unique clothing for women.  The result is a clothing line that offers a sense of girly romanticism and a modern spark; creating pieces that are decidedly forward thinking, fresh and also give a nod to the past.   Voted top local designer in Metro Magazine's 2010 Best of List as well as Mpls-St.Paul Magazine in 2007, Kimberly creates unique collections for her boutique clientele.  Inspired by her travels and experience, she produces her clothing in Minneapolis with great attention to quality and originality.  In addition, each piece is “locally and greenly” produced, and K.Jurek is dedicated to the support and promotion of fair trade labor.  K.Jurek can be found in boutiques throughout the US as well as Canada.  She thanks you for your support in independent companies, and is happy to celebrate her 6th year in business. About KR Designs: KR Designs  is a jewelry line made to be unique and make a statement.  All pieces are a mix of new, vintage, exotic and unusual to create a modern look.  This line trendy and bold yet timeless; feminine yet tough; it's alluring, classic, diverse and a striking addition to any woman's wardrobe.  Designer Kristi Relopez, was inspired to create one of a kind statement necklaces that were hand made from recycling vintage brooches, earrings, buttons, and other vintage treasures.  KR Designs is now sold nationwide with its signature look being LA rocker grunge with a twist: multi-chain necklaces and bold vintage elements.  Over time the line has transformed into many collections, one of which consists of fine jewelry: diamonds, gold and precious stones.  In addition to the unique necklaces, the collection also includes long earrings, rings and bracelets. The jewelry is stylish, on trend and makes a statement, yet easy to wear. About Emma Berg: Emma's collection, Que Sera Sera  is a study of unexpected pairings.  Colors are combined unexpectedly, fabrics are used throughout the collection in a surprising manner and silhouettes are prim and proper with a hint of contrariness. With the art of Frank Gaard as the muse, and particular love for the swan and pony, the initial innocence of imagery and color palette are sweet.  However, just as in the opening scene of Heathers with Que Sera Sera playing, something mischievous is implied. Fabrics and textures used throughout the collection range from tweed and felted wools to fine silks, feathers and fringe.  Hand finishing and detailing are used heavily throughout collection utilizing couture techniques. This collection is geared towards the confident woman with a desire for creative expression. It is made up of ready to wear dresses and separates as well as one of a kind gowns. Emma Berg has been showing collections since 2009.  Emma's first runway collection debuted in fall of 2009.  In 2010 she was the finale designer for Minneapolis’s must attend fashion show, Voltage and showed a well received collection in spring of 2011 as part of the MNfashion Shows.  She is a strong supporter of the arts through curating and as the founder of the Minneapolis arts calendar mplsart.com.  Her collections are heavily inspired by contemporary art.  In December of 2011, Berg was honored as one of the five most influential individuals in the Twin Cities in the last five years by Vita.MN weekly. About Amanda Christine:  The collection is inspired by the classical American beauty in a modern women's lifestyle. Inspired by essential pieces every woman needs in her closet, the new line takes cues from the 1960's and 70's by incorporating paisley prints in purples and bordeaux into her dresses and blouses while conjoining them with bold strokes of black color blocking. Standout pieces include a purple paisley silk crepe jumpsuit cut with spaghetti straps and a wide leg, an impeccably tailored stretch crepe dress with 4 pedal cutouts in the back,  a brown and bordeaux paisley silk wrap dress, and an Italian mohair knit cut into a cocoon shaped cardigan and dress.  The crisp slim trousers, sharply fitted jackets and tailored dresses are incorporated into her elegant yet unusual cuts, sculptural structures and thoughtful draping to create new and strong-yet-feminine creations.  Billowing sleeves and strategically placed cutouts help create the understated sexy wardrobe perfect for any woman on the go, or an everyday girl looking to add a little bit of classic edge to her style. LOCATION:514 N 3rd St #101 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-mnfashion-shows-amanda-christine-and-emma-berg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219T150000 DTEND:20120219T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T124012 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T165604 UID:1218@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Sol Inspirations Fashion Network Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Please help us kick off Minneapolis-St. Paul Fashion Week while networking with fashion designers and fashion industry professionals hosted by Bespoke Hair Artisans. During the event, there will be a short kick-off ceremony and an opportunity for everyone to introduce themselves and talk about what services they provide to the fashion industry. Sol Inspirations will also be featuring their Eco Fashion Exhibition. Local designer, Jenny Carle, will be creating a new garment for the exhibition and it will be shown at this event for the first time! Other exhibition pieces include High Fashion and Avant Garde garments from local designers Deborah Block, Jenn Bratvold, Atom Pechman, Renalie Bailey, and CounterCouture. Accessories will be provided by local sustainable jewelry designer, Susan Crow of East Fourth Street. Event Schedule: 3:00 PM – Meet and Greet and Sol Inspirations Eco Fashion Exhibition 4:00 PM – Welcome 4:15 PM – Participant Introductions For more information about Sol Inspirations, visit www.sol-inspirations.org. LOCATION:3918 WEST 49 ½ STREET URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fashion-week-kick-off-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T130000 DTEND:20120218T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T121927 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T121927 UID:1217@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Styles for Smiles DESCRIPTION:Project Healthy Smile is back to showcase the annual event Styles For Smiles. Featuring a Runway Show from local shops and designers. This free event offers wine, hors d'oeuvres, an interactive photo booth with photography by Serah Sauser, music by DJ Fatty and Mini-Makeovers from Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios. You'll also have a chance to purchase all the looks you see at the show, after the show. A portion of the proceeds from the clothing and jewelry sales will directly benefit Project Healthy Smile, a Minneapolis based non-profit working to bring oral health education and dental supplies to impoverished and underprivileged children, globally. LOCATION:6156 Olson Memorial Highway URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/styles-for-smiles-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120218T173000 DTEND:20120218T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T121516 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T121516 UID:1225@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:44th Annual Fashion Show: Twelve DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Minnesota, College of Design for Twelve, featuring apparel lines created by twelve graduating seniors from the apparel design program. Standing shows by apparel sophomores and juniors will also be included. Cost: $20 general seating ($25 day of show), $10 balcony standing ($12 day of show), $50 VIP seating (advanced purchase only) For more information, visit fashionshow.design.umn.edu. LOCATION:89 Church Street SE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/44th-annual-fashion-show-twelve/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219T180000 DTEND:20120219T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T121025 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T121033 UID:1213@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:The Red Dress Collection DESCRIPTION:The Red Dress Collection has been a highlight of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week for 10 years, and now it's come to Minnesota. Produced by MNfashion and held in partnership with The Heart Truth, The Red Dress Collection pairs local designs with local celebrity models for a one-of-a-kind runway show at SEVEN ULTRALOUNGE. Guests can participate in a silent auction featuring packages from MAC makeup, 501FIT, The Minnesota Vikings and more. Each package includes an original sketch of one of the red dressed featured in the runway show. All proceeds from ticket sales, the silent auction and additional donations will benefit the Women's Heart Clinic at the University of Minnesota Physicians Heart: Women's Heart Program at Fairview. The Women's Heart Clinish provides support and prevention services, including a support group for young women battling heart disease. General Admission - $20: Includes standing room admission and a one-month membership to 501 FIT. VIP - $50: Includes a runway seat, one complimentary drink and a one-month membership to 501 FIT. For tickets, visit tempotickets.com. For more information, visit RedDressMN.com. LOCATION:700 Hennepin Avenue N URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-red-dress-collection/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T120000 DTEND:20120225T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T120210 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T120210 UID:1219@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Parc Boutique Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Join Parc Boutique for their third Annual Spring Jewelry Trunk Show. Featured Twin Cities jewelry designers include: CAMBA Jewelry, Candid Yams Jewelry, Kim-Anh Tong Jewelry, and M. Bridget Designs. Daytime cocktails will be served along side light appetizers catered by Solo By Bonicelli.  Shoppers will also enjoy 20% off everything in the store in addition to the featured designer’s jewelry. LOCATION:320 E Hennepin Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/parc-boutique-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120223T190000 DTEND:20120223T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T115500 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T115500 UID:1220@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:RESURGENT DESCRIPTION:Join You and Me for their first-ever fashion runway show. Four designers have come together to create their first official line under the You And Me label, featuring: Camille Fashions, Katy Schmaty Jewelry, and Tim+Thom. By combining their creative efforts, they've created a line featuring Men’s and Women’s ready to wear clothing, jewelry, and accessories.  Live Music by Loveless Aphrodite, Tiger Vs., and D.J. Encounter. LOCATION:6 W. 6th Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/resurgent/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225T120000 DTEND:20120225T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20120130T114233 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T114233 UID:1214@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:SnowGRADE DESCRIPTION:J.W. Hulme and Pierrepont Hicks {the creators of NorthernGRADE Menswear Market} bring you SnowGRADE, a pop-up market for men. All vendors are American-made manufacturers. Local vendors include: Northern Brewers, Clancey's Meats and Fish, Faribault Woolen Mills and more. LOCATION:1330 Quincy Street NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/snowgrade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006T190000 DTEND:20111006T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110926T114342 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T114734 UID:1097@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Little Black Dress DESCRIPTION:... an evening of cocktails and couture. The little black dress ... every woman has several and everyone loves them. Join us at this cocktail party during MNfashion Week at Jon Oulman's lauded new St. Paul venue, the Amsterdam Bar and Hall. A selection of the areas top apparel designers have been asked to create one unique little black dress. They will show this dress and one other look of their choosing in a runway segment. Celebrated designers include: Max Lohrabach, Maritza Ramirez, Danielle Everine, Ivan Idland, Raul Osorio, Sarah Holm, Amanda Christine, George Moskal, Laura Fulk, Jenny Carle, Emma Berg, Jenn Bratvold and Nicole Larson. This event is free and open to the public. Must be at least 21 to attend. Validated parking will provided in the Lawson Ramp (connected to the venue). Entrance to the Ramp is on 5th Street between St. Peter and Wabasha. LOCATION:6 W. 6th Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/little-black-dress/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111005T160000 DTEND:20111005T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110925T201415 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T203124 UID:1088@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fashion Network Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join Sol Inspirations for Fashion Network Happy Hour. You'll meet new clients and vendors and network with other professionals in the Twin Cities fashion industry. Hors d’oeuvres and happy hour drink specials will be available along with an exclusive event special - $1.00 off organic wines. You can sponsor this event for $50 or rent a booth space for $50. Email contact@geo-planet.org to sign up for sponsorship or to rent a booth. Schedule: 4:00 p.m.: Sol Inspirations Eco Fashion Exhibition 5:00 p.m.: Speech opportunity and meet and greet LOCATION:509 1st Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fashion-network-happy-hour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111020T180000 DTEND:20111020T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110925T194335 LAST-MODIFIED:20111012T072204 UID:1086@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Southern Touch Fashion Show 2011 DESCRIPTION:UTKU Fashionpresents Southern Touch Fashion Show 2011 featuring Nancy Bell who will be showing hand-crafted fabrics made from Alpaca fibers and Joyas Vivac who will be showing a collection of pieces made from silver with Inkan motifs. About UTKU Fashion: UTKU Fashion aims to be the means through which different Latin-American Designers have the opportunity to display their talents. Fashion is one of the major components of each country’s culture. This year we will be delighted to present Peruvian Designs. Tickets: $20 at the door, $15 in advance. VIP: $45 in advance, $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, click here. LOCATION:900 Hennepin Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/southern-touch-fashion-show-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111002T140000 DTEND:20111002T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110920T203232 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T204359 UID:1048@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Bright Society DESCRIPTION:Join l'etoile at St. Paul's historic Alexander Ramsey House for Bright Society, an afternoon fashion affair. Sip specialty drinks, nibble fancy bites, explore the famed estate, and peruse selections from the Historical Society's beautifully preserved collection of fashionable finery. Designers Max Lohrbach, Samantha Rei, Russell Bourrienne, Danielle Everine, and Laura Fulk will showcase one-of-a-kind creations, inspired by a garments from the Historical Society's collection. See an informal fashion presentation of the looks, accompanied by a discussion with the designers moderated by Robyne Robinson and words from the Historical Society's textile curator, Linda McShannock. Matthew Curney (of local Britney Spears cover band, Spearz) will entertain throughout the afternoon on the Ramsey House's antique 1875 Steinway piano, playing a smattering of pop hit renditions. LOCATION:265 S. Exchange St. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/bright-society/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T190000 DTEND:20111007T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110920T180557 LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T185617 UID:1044@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Salon Night at Cliche DESCRIPTION:Join Cliche for their second annual Salon Night. See hair inspired by the many looks of Madonna while shopping all of their local designer merchandise. During the event, you'll also enjoy 20% off all merchandise. LOCATION:2403 Lyndale Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/salon-night-at-cliche/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006T170000 DTEND:20111006T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110915T165920 LAST-MODIFIED:20110920T175010 UID:1082@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Local Motion Pop-up Boutique and Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Join Local Motion for a fashion walk-through and pop-up boutique at the Lexington in St. Paul. The event will feature a variety of local designers including: KOKOON, Maureen Fuhr, Ixion Jewerly and Urban Junket bags. You'll also see looks from designers from Los Angeles, New York and Europe. Enjoy mouth watering appetizers, goodies and other decadent desserts from Chef Michael Harper. LOCATION:1096 Grand Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/1082/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111002T120000 DTEND:20111002T170000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110915T163615 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T164705 UID:1079@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Mighty Swell's One-Year Anniversary Vintage Sale DESCRIPTION:A blink-and-you-miss it vintage shopping extravaganza, showcasing an edited collection of clothing, accessories, home decor and gifts. Why? Because affordable vintage is Mighty Swell. Anniversary sale vendors include: Bourbon & Lace: Thrifty, on-trend vintage from every era–from darling 50's dresses to sophisticated 60's and 70's separates to 80's gems. Specializing in vintage of all sizes, from tiny to curvy. Don't forget accessories—purses, belts, one-of-a-kind jewelry, boots, flats and heels. High Plains Thrifter: Lady-like garments from the 1940's on, with an emphasis on quality and all around loveliness. Walk away with work-ready blouses, weekend-ready denim, floaty lingerie, cozy sweaters and heaps of flattering, feminine dresses. Women with curves come first at High Plains, with plenty of goodies sized 12 and up. Valise Vintage: A curated collection of vintage from the 1950's through the 1980's with a focus on feminine, timeless styles. The fall collection focuses on cozy knits, deep autumn hues and warm skirts and dresses. Golden Age Design: Vintage for men, women and children. Pieces range from bright and bold to subtle shades of grey. There’s something for every shape, size and style. From the 40's through the 90's, you are bound to leave with that "it" piece you can't imagine living without. Things I Found (at the Thrift Store): James Dean, Steve McQueen, Don Draper and Conway Twitty walk in to a bar. Attys Vintage: An eclectic and expansive collection of housewares and decor that will stir up memories, add character to your home and not empty out your pockets. Styles range from retro and kitschy to mid-century modern with touches of Hollywood Regency. Choose from a wide selection of vintage board games - perfect for the long stretch of winter nights ahead. Pink Vintage: Feminine and playful vintage clothing with a modern edge. Pink’s collection includes everything from outerwear to sleepwear, 60's classics to on-trend 80's prints, with a handful of charming 70's decorative pieces thrown in for good measure. Vintage dresses start at $15, fur-trimmed coats start at $25 and skirts, bottoms, blouses and accessories range from $5 on up. We’ll have more of our popular $5 mystery grab bags (they’re a sellout every time!) in addition to a bargain rack outside with loads of newly marked-down merchandise. Enjoy tunes from Girl Germs Radio. Note: fresh items will be added daily. LOCATION:3109 East 42nd Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/mighty-swells-one-year-anniversary-vintage-sale-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111001T100000 DTEND:20111001T190000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110915T162811 LAST-MODIFIED:20110915T162811 UID:1078@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Mighty Swell's One-Year Anniversary Vintage Sale DESCRIPTION:A blink-and-you-miss it vintage shopping extravaganza, showcasing an edited collection of clothing, accessories, home decor and gifts. Why? Because affordable vintage is Mighty Swell. Anniversary sale vendors include: Bourbon & Lace: Thrifty, on-trend vintage from every era–from darling 50's dresses to sophisticated 60's and 70's separates to 80's gems. Specializing in vintage of all sizes, from tiny to curvy. Don't forget accessories—purses, belts, one-of-a-kind jewelry, boots, flats and heels. High Plains Thrifter: Lady-like garments from the 1940's on, with an emphasis on quality and all around loveliness. Walk away with work-ready blouses, weekend-ready denim, floaty lingerie, cozy sweaters and heaps of flattering, feminine dresses. Women with curves come first at High Plains, with plenty of goodies sized 12 and up. Valise Vintage: A curated collection of vintage from the 1950's through the 1980's with a focus on feminine, timeless styles. The fall collection focuses on cozy knits, deep autumn hues and warm skirts and dresses. Golden Age Design: Vintage for men, women and children. Pieces range from bright and bold to subtle shades of grey. There’s something for every shape, size and style. From the 40's through the 90's, you are bound to leave with that "it" piece you can't imagine living without. Things I Found (at the Thrift Store): James Dean, Steve McQueen, Don Draper and Conway Twitty walk in to a bar. Attys Vintage: An eclectic and expansive collection of housewares and decor that will stir up memories, add character to your home and not empty out your pockets. Styles range from retro and kitschy to mid-century modern with touches of Hollywood Regency. Choose from a wide selection of vintage board games - perfect for the long stretch of winter nights ahead. Pink Vintage: Feminine and playful vintage clothing with a modern edge. Pink’s collection includes everything from outerwear to sleepwear, 60's classics to on-trend 80's prints, with a handful of charming 70's decorative pieces thrown in for good measure. Vintage dresses start at $15, fur-trimmed coats start at $25 and skirts, bottoms, blouses and accessories range from $5 on up. We’ll have more of our popular $5 mystery grab bags (they’re a sellout every time!) in addition to a bargain rack outside with loads of newly marked-down merchandise. Enjoy donuts and coffee from A Baker’s Wife and tunes from Girl Germs Radio. Note: fresh items will be added daily. LOCATION:3109 East 42nd Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/mighty-swells-one-year-anniversary-vintage-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110929T190000 DTEND:20110929T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110912T173915 LAST-MODIFIED:20110926T185028 UID:1077@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:MNfashion Week Kick-off Party DESCRIPTION:Sip. See. Connect. Join us Thursday, Sept. 29, to help us kick-off MNfashion Week, running Oct. 2-9. Network with the fashion and arts community, hear from fashion week designers and entrepreneurs and help build a sustainable Twin Cities fashion industry. Drink specials include: half-priced well drinks and tap beer and select glasses of wine for $4. A $5 donation gets you an MNfashion Week button that will hook you up with extended happy hour at our official home of MNfashion Week, Bar Lurcat, all week long! (Button wearers extend their happy hour Monday, Oct. 3-Saturday Oct. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.) LOCATION:1624 Harmon Place URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/mnfashion-week-kick-off-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006T200000 DTEND:20111006T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110912T173044 LAST-MODIFIED:20110912T173317 UID:1054@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Athenaeum: A Study in Fashion DESCRIPTION:Scoundrelle's Keep presents Athenaeum - A Study in Fashion, a showcase featuring designer Tara Reich and Heather Luca of Scoundrelle's Keep.   Photography by Drayke Larson of Photosynthetique. To purchase tickets, click here. After-party: Location TBD LOCATION:80 West 4th Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/athenaeum-a-study-in-fashion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T180000 DTEND:20111007T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110912T171104 LAST-MODIFIED:20110919T093552 UID:1050@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fresh Traditions: A Runway Show DESCRIPTION:The Fresh Traditions runway show will highlight top Hmong designers in the Twin Cities community and in the fashion industry. All proceeds benefit the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent, which helps nurture and sustain vibrant Hmong arts in the community. To purchase tickets, click here. Check back soon for more information on the show's designers. LOCATION:200 Oak Street SE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fresh-traditions-a-runway-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930T190000 DTEND:20110930T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110908T103040 LAST-MODIFIED:20110928T104124 UID:1037@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Full Fashion Panic Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Learn how the alternative fashions of  lolita, steampunk and cosplay play a role in Japanese fashion design. The Full Fashion Panic Fashion Show on Sept. 30 will explore these connections through a high-energy runway show to kick off  the Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits (SGMS) conference on Japanese popular culture. LOCATION:2501 Stevens Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/full-fashion-panic-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111008T110000 DTEND:20111008T140000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110831T184008 LAST-MODIFIED:20111003T061402 UID:1034@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Bombshell's Fall Fashion Luncheon DESCRIPTION:* * SOLD OUT * * Enjoy the opulence, drama and radiance of fall by joining Bombshell for their first Fall Fashion Luncheon. They'll premiere their new Italian line, Elena Miro, as well as other designer lines, during a runway show luncheon. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Bombshell or by calling 651-330-2605. LOCATION:374 Selby Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/bombshells-fall-fashion-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111005T183000 DTEND:20111005T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110828T191938 LAST-MODIFIED:20110828T192202 UID:1035@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Blasphemina's Closet Open House DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Blasphemina's Closet's new space during an open house and enjoy 10% off your entire purchase. You'll preview pieces from the Atlantis Kumarinadu F/W 2012 collection, a collection inspired by lost continents, Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau, Oz, China and Korea, hats designed by Megan Bishop of Apatico and jewelry from Bionic Unicorn by designer Kristin Berwald. LOCATION:5701 Shingle Creek Pkwy, #530 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/blaspheminas-closet-open-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111005T170000 DTEND:20111005T190000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110828T184642 LAST-MODIFIED:20111002T111357 UID:1036@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Parc Boutique's Fall Preview DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate autumn in style. Join Parc Boutique for a fall collection preview with short runway and trunk show. Enjoy cocktail hour from 5pm to 6pm and a runway show from 6pm to 6:15pm, with hors d’oeuvres by Solo by Bonicelli. Parc Boutique is offering 15% off your entire purchase during the preview and will have jewelry designer Karen Cayetano showing her collection. About Parc Boutique: Parc Boutique is a casual, contemporary shop in Northeast Minneapolis. Parc is known for its charm, simplicity, and making guests feel like they are taking a stroll through a quaint neighborhood. Parc carries quality designs and the latest fashions at affordable prices. LOCATION:320 E Hennepin Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/parc-boutiques-fall-preview/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111004T190000 DTEND:20111004T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110828T182321 LAST-MODIFIED:20110914T193358 UID:1033@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Vintage Did It First: Looks that Inspire Fall's Runway DESCRIPTION:Come see vintage outfits that mirror those from this fall's runways. Enjoy champagne and sweets and get 10% off your entire purchase. About Blacklist Vintage: Blacklist Vintage is a retro boutique specializing in men's and women's clothing from the 1920's through the 1980's. They sell a large collection of amazing hats, beautiful costume jewelry, lovely purses and funky shoes. LOCATION:25 E. 26th St. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/get-the-look-vintage-styles-on-the-runway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111008T160000 DTEND:20111008T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110828T175916 LAST-MODIFIED:20110828T175951 UID:1030@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Inspire by Gaochen & Nonmala Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Enjoy retro-inspired clothing and jewelry by Inspire, created by local designers Gaochen and Nonmala Xiong. Using their love for handcrafted goods, they aim to utilize this in each creation. They take inspiration from home and garden, scrap-booking, painting, beading, embellishing, and countless other endeavors. Come meet the designers and shop their collection while enjoying bubbly and sweet treats. LOCATION:5456 Nicollet Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/inspire-by-gaochen-nonmala-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110916 DTEND:20110917 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110808T195351 LAST-MODIFIED:20110808T195351 UID:1028@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Event Registration Ends DESCRIPTION:Event registration ends. LOCATION: URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/event-registration-ends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T110000 DTEND:20110417T130000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110410T183900 LAST-MODIFIED:20110410T184320 UID:773@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:CounterCouture and George Moskal Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Please join Cliche for CounterCouture's AW11 and George Moskal's SS11 Trunk Show. Their entire collections will be on display and available for purchase. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. LOCATION:2403 Lyndale Avenue South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/countercouture-and-george-moskal-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110521T190000 DTEND:20110521T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110410T183023 LAST-MODIFIED:20110410T183113 UID:772@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Kevin Kramp Trunk Show DESCRIPTION: Please join martinpatrick3 and  fashion designer Kevin Kramp for some late night shopping at his AW11 Trunk Show.  It's a great chance to meet Kevin and learn more about his collection and his inspiration. The entire collection will be on display and also available for purchase. LOCATION:313 Third Avenue North, Suite 106 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/kevin-kramp-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T130000 DTEND:20110416T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110315T115048 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T130712 UID:425@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Emma Berg Trunk Show Hosted by June DESCRIPTION:Please join June and fashion designer Emma Berg for Ms. Berg’s SS2011 Trunk Show. The entire Spring Runway Collection will be on display and available for purchase. Emma Berg’s designs are for the confident and creative woman. Special orders will also be taken during the event. A limited number of Ms. Berg’s designs will continue to be available at June after the Trunk Show. Sweets will be provided by Perfect Day Cakes and refreshing bubbles will be served. About June: June is an upscale resale shop focusing on luxury labels located in the lovely Lyn-Lake neighborhood. http://juneresale.com/ LOCATION:3406 Lyndale Avenue South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-mnfashion-shows-designer-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110408T190000 DTEND:20110408T235500 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110313T205240 LAST-MODIFIED:20110315T180001 UID:395@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Ma Vie En Plastique DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of fashion, make-up, drinks and film at the aloft hotel! Pre-party at the W XYZ Bar and enjoy the manne-tini drink special ($5) from 7-8pm. Screening of short film, Poser @ 8:30pm. Runway Show @ 9:00pm, featuring PK Hair and Smart and Chic Makeup. Happy Hour at W XY Bar from 10-pm12am. Participating Boutiques include: Parc, gh2, martinpatrick3 and I Like You. Local and National Designers include: Gail Lewis and Salima Yahya (clothes available on S & C online boutique). Photographer: Maren Delaney LOCATION:900 Washington Ave. South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/ma-vie-en-plastique/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T000000 DTEND:20110417T000000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110313T203019 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T211603 UID:377@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Glam Slam Week DESCRIPTION:Pamper yourself pretty this fashion week! Stop into the Smart and Chic Beauty Lounge and enjoy 10% off all services and products. Try a new hair color for spring or have your makeup professionally done before a night out - it's the perfect way to get ready for fashion week. For a full list of services, visit their website by clicking here. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 612.227.9363 About the Smart and Chic Beauty Lounge: The Smart and Chic Beauty Lounge is a warm, approachable space that provides quality services at affordable prices. The lounge was created to encourage socializing and conversation. Photo credit: Maren Delaney Photography LOCATION:20 University Ave. NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/glam-slam-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409 DTEND:20110418 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110313T175743 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T100806 UID:406@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:ZINQStyle Online Launch DESCRIPTION:Attend the ZINQStyle.com online launch party starting April 9th and receive 20% off all Hale Bob designs inluding a free pair of Hale Bob designer flip flops with any Hale Bob purchase (a $40 value, while supplies last). What you'll find on ZINQStyle.com are fashion and accessories for men and women. Some of the featured brands for women are Missoni, Hale Bob, Petit Pois, and Rock and Republic apparel along with Melie Bianco & Post handbags and Helen Wang & Cirello Designs Jewelry. Biscot Milano is one of the many featured brands for men. LOCATION:http://ZINQSTYLE.COM URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/zinqstyle-online-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T200000 DTEND:20110416T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110313T143331 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T191016 UID:396@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Jagress Intimates Fall/Winter 2011 Couture Premiere DESCRIPTION: Join Jagress Intimates' designer, Sarah White as she previews her Fall/Winter 2011 Couture Collection with a four segment runway show. Guests who arrive when the door opens will catch a glimpse of the behind the scenes photo shoot featuring VISION models posing in a Bentley, courtesy of Twin Cities Luxury Auto. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be offered prior to the runway show while DJ Soulwork entertains throughout the night. Event styling by Hollie Mae Schultz, hair by Kate Erickson, makeup by Nikol Jorgensen, photography by Digital Crush Photography and jewelry by ROX Minneapolis & Vintage City Classics. Join Sarah White after the show for a celebratory after party with extended happy hour specials at Bar Lurcat. Cocktail attire, valet parking, 21+ event. For ticket information, click here.  Note: Limited quantites available. About Jagress Intimates: Jagress Intimates produces luxury intimate apparel for women who seek a personalized experience in accompaniment to high quality material, fit, and design. As the sole provider of custom intimate apparel in the central United States, designer Sarah White offers exceptional lingerie to celebrate special occasions and the everyday. Her heirloom quality pieces often incorporate vintage textiles, embellishments, and lace. LOCATION:1637 Hennepin Avenue South (entrance in alley) URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/jagress-intimates-fallwinter-2011-couture-premiere/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T213000 DTEND:20110416T235500 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T195335 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T130451 UID:393@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:The Elixery Official Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Join The Elixery for our official launch party! Find a new favorite lipstick, sample some wine and treats, and groove to tunes spun by DJ Jill Riley of 89.3 The Current at this late-night MNfashion Week event.  The Elixery is proud to be the Official Lipstick of Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2011. Come down and see for yourself what lipstick was on the Voltage runway this year. The launch party will be a few doors down from the Fashion Ball so you'll be able to hit both events with ease! About The Elixery: The Elixery is a local Minneapolis cosmetic house with a focus on handmade, artisan lipstick. The Elixery is PETA Certified as 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free. Sponsored by The Ghetto Planner, Jon Oulman Studio, By Rebecca Studios and Bo Hakala Photography. (links) LOCATION:331 13th Ave. NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-elixery-official-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110422T200000 DTEND:20110422T233000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T170308 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T190657 UID:399@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fashion Dance for Life: Journey Through Time DESCRIPTION: Transporting you on an imaginative journey through the roaring 1920s, to the neon 1980s, to the pivotal present, this spring’s Fashion Dance for Life will be a feast for both eyes and ears as Eleve Productions brings you an incredible collaboration of local talent. Seasoned musicians, agile dancers, and beautiful models — all wearing the work of both established and upcoming designers will both enlighten and enthrall attendees with a retrospective look at some of the most robust eras of art and design. This unforgettable event will benefit the Hughes Foundation, a lifeline to the global HIV/AIDS community. With an explosion of talent, a touch of nostalgia  and an underlying message of love and unity, you won’t want to miss this tremendously entertaining evening and black tie event. To purchase tickets, click here. Cost: VIP: $80: Advance, $100: Door. Premiere Seating: $50: Advance, $65: Door. Standing Room: $20 LOCATION:80 8th Street South #500 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fashion-dance-for-life-journey-through-time/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T120000 DTEND:20110416T190000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T151854 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T190601 UID:392@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:European Fashion from Yuvita Trunk Show DESCRIPTION: Join Key North for a day of fashion, food, models, music and art! Key North Boutique hosts a trunk show from contemporary designer Yuvita, a European favorite and Chicago designer Cynthia Ashby's collection, infinitely collectible. A receptional for local artist Marcia Cushmore will also take place from 4pm-6pm. About Key North: Key North in Northeast Minneapolis carries casual, classic clothing, jewlery and accessories. Some brands include: Desigual, Emu, Elliott Lauren, Cino, Jill McGowan, A'nue Ligne, Mod-O-Doc, Weston Wear, Lilla P and XCVI. Each piece is purchased for quality and fair trade. LOCATION:515 1st Ave NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/european-fashion-from-yuvita-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110418T190000 DTEND:20110418T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T144634 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T193502 UID:394@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Bill Cunningham New York Premieres at MSP International Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Bill Cunningham New York premieres at MSP International Film Festival with special guests from the Goldstein Museum of Design. In this touching, humorous documentary, the cameras are turned to reveal a very rare sort of person whose contribution as a chronicler of society is pretty incalculable, and who asks for nothing in return for his work but the continued opportunity to seek beauty in the world. Bill Cunningham New York follows Schwinn-riding, blue workman’s jacket-wearing, octogenarian fashion photographer Bill Cunningham on his constant search for beauty, exceptionality, and new trends on one of the biggest catwalks of them all: the streets of New York City. His two weekly New York Times Style section columns, “On the Street” and “Evening Hours” reliably document the famous, the infamous, and the anonymous, all with the same flair and respect. For tickets and more information, click here MSP International Film Festival runs April 14 - May 5 at St. Anthony Main Theatre. LOCATION:125 Main St. SE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/bill-cunningham-new-york-premieres-at-msp-international-film-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T160000 DTEND:20110417T190000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T140928 LAST-MODIFIED:20110402T231040 UID:397@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Bike Style Social at The Angry Catfish DESCRIPTION:Angry Catfish Bicycles + Coffee Bar welcomes you to stop in for coffee, film, bikes and a peek at new spring cycling apparel and accessories from Rapha, Outlier, Chrome and Mission Workshop. Intelligentsia coffee will be complimentary, prepared one-cup-at-a-time by Angry Catfish’s own talented baristas. A Rapha Film Screening will commence at 5pm, followed by a stylish bike cruise to area pubs and eateries. More information on the Angry Catfish Bicycles + Coffee Bar: Bicycling Magazine METRO Magazine Minneapolis Affair LOCATION:4208 28th Ave. S URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/you-look-like-a-catfish-fine-cycling-apparel-presented-by-the-angry-catfish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110423T200000 DTEND:20110423T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T133335 LAST-MODIFIED:20110313T213426 UID:400@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:ARENA Bikini Iconoclash DESCRIPTION:So Long, Winter! Chase the chill away and join us in celebrating spring at the ARENA Bikini Iconclash. Distressed denim, glitter, and tiny leather bikinis have never looked so good! The Grain Belt Studios will be transformed into a hip-retro lounge where Twin Cities VISION models and ARENA Dancers will heat up the runway in swimwear created by local designers to choreography by ARENA DancesArtistic Director, Mathew Janczewski. Creative cocktails, decadent Hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and hot beats will abound all in benefit of local nonprofit modern dance company, ARENA Dances. Admission: $45 General Admission/$100 VIP Runway Seating Tickets available at www.arenabikini.org Sponsored by: METRO Magazine, Men's Dept. & Evolution, Style Architects, Implex, Two Food and Wine Design, David Abele, Lakes / Sotheby's Real Estate, Evolution and Martin Patrick / ID Inside Design. LOCATION:77 13th Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/arena-bikini-iconoclash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110408T190000 DTEND:20110408T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110312T131500 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T185531 UID:391@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Open House at Cliche DESCRIPTION: Cliche is proud to host an open house and trunk show for local designers KJUREK and Amanda Christine, who will be showing their 2011 spring lines. About K.JUREK: Each season, designer and owner of K.JUREK, Kimberly Jurek, researches trends and locates the perfect textiles to create her line of unique clothing for women. The result is a clothing line that offers a sense of girly romanticism and a modern spark; creating pieces that are decidedly forward thinking, fresh and also give a nod to the past. Voted top local designer in Metro Magazine's 2010 Best of List as well as Mpls.-St.Paul Magazine in 2007, Kimberly creates unique collections for her boutique clientele. Inspired by her travels and experience, she produces her clothing in Minneapolis with great attention to quality and originality. Each piece is “locally and greenly” produced and K.JUREK is dedicated to the support and promotion of fair trade labor. About Amanda Christine: The Amanda Christine design aesthetic is based on clean tailoring, modern silhouettes, and luxe fabrics that result in feminine and beautifully styled women's contemporary clothing. Since her debut after design school in 2006, the Minneapolis-based company has grown from a local favorite to a nationally established design label. The collections consist of sculptural construction and thoughtful draping, which create a sophisticated style with a modern twist. Each piece focuses on comfort and a flattering fit and makes the collections uniquely wearable and truly unforgettable. Portraying an edgy but classic creativity, the collections of Amanda Christine are a seamless addition to any woman's wardrobe. For more information about Cliche, click here. LOCATION:2403 Lyndale Avenue South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/open-house-at-cliche/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T190000 DTEND:20110417T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110310T191245 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T195042 UID:389@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:of Venus & Gaia Spring Celebration DESCRIPTION: Wrap up MNfashion Week with an evening of live music from Leah Tousignant and a presentation of the spring collection from of Venus & Gaia. You'll enjoy a mix of pop and jazz music while viewing of Venus & Gaia's spring collection featuring a variety of accessories including: belts, vests and decorative hats as well as lightweight hand-warmers and crocheted vests. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the café. For more information, click here. LOCATION:2929 University Ave SE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/of-venus-gaia-spring-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T130000 DTEND:20110417T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110310T184740 LAST-MODIFIED:20110402T101617 UID:381@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Styles for Smiles DESCRIPTION:Project Healthy Smile,  KOKOON & Local Motion Boutique, SBG Designs and m.bridget designs have come together to create Styles for Smiles, a fabulous fashion event for a wonderful cause during MNfashion Week. Styles for Smiles will feature a runway show showcasing colorful spring couture by KOKOON & Local Motion Boutique, Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, an interactive photo booth with photography by Serah Sauser, music by DJ Fatty and mini-makeovers from Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios - all for FREE. It will also be a private shopping experience as KOKOON Design Studio becomes a modern pop-up boutique. Guests can view fresh spring looks on the lovely Ignite models and purchase them right then and there, along with the perfect jewelry pieces from local designers SBG Designs & m.bridget designs. And, you'll go home with a goodie-stocked gift bag. It's so much more fun than shopping at a mall and all for a great cause! A portion of all proceeds from clothing and jewelry sales will benefit Project Healthy Smile. About KOKOON: KOKOON is a fashionable lifestyle clothing line known for its feminine, contemporary designs aimed towards busy, modern women. Featuring a variety of soft knits, vibrant and sophisticated prints, and mostly limited edition designs, KOKOON offers women an alternative to mass produced, cookie-cutter style. About Project Healthy Smile: Project Healthy Smile is a Minneapolis-based non-profit working to bring oral health education and dental supplies to impoverished and underprivileged children globally. Note: This event is free. Please RSVP by emailing Tiffany at tiffany@projecthealthysmile.org. For more information, click here. LOCATION:2508 24th Ave S URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/styles-for-smiles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T180000 DTEND:20110416T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110310T182006 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T192746 UID:387@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Children's Hospital Association Benefit Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:Please join the Children’s Hospital Association’s Lunch Bunch Guild for a fabulous evening of fashion, food and fun. The show will feature Twin Cities designers: Seth Hardin, Maggie Dayton and Kelly Ver Duin as well as looks from Picky Girl, Karma, Flirt and Allee boutiques. Tickets can be purchased by calling 651-490-1362 or emailing radioflyer5@msn.com. A special thank you to 526 Salon, Solo Vino, The Cheeky Monkey, La Grolla, Mai Mi, Sweet Rush Bakery, Cafe Latte’, W. A. Frost, Picky Girl, Karma, Flirt, Allee and local designers, Seth Hardin, Maggie Dayton and Kelly Ver Duin for making this event possible! About the Children's Hospital Association: A non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization that raises funds for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. LOCATION:526 Selby Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/childrens-hostpital-association-benefit-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110326T120000 DTEND:20110326T140000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110303T141713 LAST-MODIFIED:20110308T210558 UID:382@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Spring Style Dash Produced by MNfashion DESCRIPTION:Join Sara Rogers, Trend Specialist for Mall of America, Mary O’Regan, Style Editor of METRO Magazine, and MNfashion as they host Spring Style Dash.   Come see five contestants get head to toe makeovers as they meet with stylists to get the best hair and makeup looks for spring. Watch them work with trend specialists to pick out three fashion-forward spring looks and work the runway modeling their fabulous new looks. Get ready to cheer for the best spring makeover as only one contestant will be chosen to win a couture look from a local designer and two VIP passes to Spring MNfashion Week!   Audience members will also have an opportunity to meet with professional stylists for one-on-one hair, makeup and styling consultations. One lucky audience member will win a set of passes to two Spring MNfashion Week runway shows. For more information or to apply to be a contestent, click here. LOCATION:60 East Broadway URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/spring-style-dash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T190000 DTEND:20110416T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110302T084136 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T191123 UID:380@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Scrubbed Into Fashion DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:89 Church Street SE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/scrubbed-into-fashion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T120000 DTEND:20110416T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110302T075826 LAST-MODIFIED:20110320T194531 UID:372@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Second Annual Local Jewelry Designer Spring Trunk Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:320 East Hennepin Ave URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/second-annual-local-jewelry-designer-spring-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T160000 DTEND:20110416T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110302T074758 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T193704 UID:376@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Lucie Lu Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Bombshell is thrilled to hold its first trunk show with designer Lucie Lu! Lucie Lu brings a fresh point of view to plus-size clothing: "The day is here. Fashion knows no size & cool is determined by individual style & confidence," Lucie says. "It is my goal to drive my brand with style, rather than size. To make as many original pieces as I can, all the while striving for great fit and wearable looks." We couldn't agree more! Join us for a happy hour trunk show and see Lucie's looks for Spring. About Bombshell: Bombshell is the Twin Cities' only boutique catering exclusively to the woman with style and substance who wears sizes 14-24. Come and discover your inner bombshell with us! LOCATION:794 Grand Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/lucie-lu-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110423T190000 DTEND:20110423T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110215T180809 LAST-MODIFIED:20110407T191026 UID:374@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Sol Inspirations - Eco Fashion Gala & Benefit DESCRIPTION: Ignite Models Inc., LIMEgreen Events, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society and the Global Eco Organization present the largest Eco-Fashion Show and Benefit Event in Minnesota, Sol Inspiration. Sol Inspirations is Minnesota's first fashion show representing top talent from our eco-fashion community. Project Runway Season 7 Winner Seth Aaron Henderson will headline Sol Inspirations Eco-Fashion Gala & Benefit Event, showcasing his collection of high-fashion solar power-inspired couture for Fuller during the high-impact eco-fashion runway show. Seth will join an illustrious celebrity judging panel during the Design Competition and host an early evening VIP Reception Meet & Greet at the event, included in the price of a VIP ticket. Sol Inspirations will be Minnesota's first ever large scale eco-fashion show and production. The runway show will feature Ignite Models wearing eco-friendly looks from local designers including Kathryn V, Counter Couture, Jenny Carle and Renalie Baily, as well as Seth Aaron Henderson's awe inspiring solar power themed collection for Fuller. The highlight of the show will be a design competition between six talented designers, vying for a $5000 cash prize. With a silent auction, green vendors and exhibits, music by DJ Shiek and the eco-fashion runway show, the event will be a call to action to get people thinking about how they can be green in their lives in a variety of ways, donate money for two fantastic causes and have a fabulous night out in Minneapolis. Competition for the $5,000 cash prize will be fierce as the group of  finalists are: "Project Runway" Finalists Christopher Straub and Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman, Allison Helliwell of Allilamode Designs, Tara Latour of Tara Latour Designs, Co-Designers Atom Pechman & Jenn Bratvold and Niki English. Each designer will create three looks: Look 1 must incorporate non-traditional fabrics, Look 2 must incorporate recycled materials or up-cycled clothing, Look 3 must incorporate sustainable fabrics, and one of the looks must use solar panels. Proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society and will also be used to help rebuild Haiti. For tickets or more information, click here. LOCATION:225 Third Avenue South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/sol-inspirations-eco-fashion-gala-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T190000 DTEND:20110414T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110211T205543 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T191508 UID:371@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Lollycopter Loves EveryBODY DESCRIPTION: The Smitten Kitten presents LollycopterLoves EveryBODY, a runway show and retail event. Magic Marc hosts this very special evening as the retail environment of the multiple award-winning adult sex toy retailer, Smitten Kitten, is transformed into a fashion and variety show. The show will unveil new up-cycled slip dresses and special occasion garments for spring and summer from local designer Joan Vorderbruggen’s eco-conscious clothing line, Lollycopter.  The audience will be treated to live musical performances by Neva Rosina, Gretchen Seichrist, and drag performance by Ms. Sasha Rodgers.  The runway will feature new looks presented by traditional, alternative, and plus-size models with hair by Nicolette Klenk and makeup by Nikkol Michaelis.  Musical accompaniment provided by DJ Sara Jean. All Lollycopter designs are produced from vintage materials, exclusively turning forgotten vintage slips and lingerie into treasured works of sublimely, feminine wearable art, using low-impact dyes and re-purposed trims and embellishments. About The Smitten Kitten: It is a wonderful, independently owned and operated, multiple award winning, completely sex-positive environment.  The Smitten Kitten is committed to supporting local artists and designers and has been the only local sex toy retailer to uphold a "safe product" ethic since opening its doors in 2003, making them a very treasured presence in the community. LOCATION:3010 Lyndale Avenue South URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/lollycopter-loves-everybody/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T210000 DTEND:20110409T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110211T202721 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T210427 UID:373@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Envision: Artopia Spring 2011 DESCRIPTION:Ignite Models Inc, V2 Nightlife, Futuretime Productions and City Pages present ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2011 ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2011 DJ'd by DJ Shiek will feature Ignite Models and top local Twin Cities designers including: Amanda Christine, Arwyn Birch, Cece Vang, Dawson, Jenny Carle, Kjurek, Niki English, Russell Bourrienne, Sydney Ilten and YQY by vivian and boutiques including: Cliché, Drama, Karma, Local Motion and OPM Boutique. More than 1,000 of the Twin Cities’ most glamorous fashionistas, glitterati, urban hipsters and all-around trendsetters will flock to the ballroom of the Graves 601 to see gorgeous Ignite models in bright, spring looks from several of the Twin Cities' best designers and boutiques during two high-energy runway shows. VIP guests will enjoy a sampling of spirits and hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. At 9:00 pm doors will open for general admission. The runway show consists of two parts – the first at 10:00pm and the second at 11:00p.m.  Throughout the evening, a silent auction and various live art elements will take place, including an art exhibition and a collaborative live painting by local artists. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit The Young Survival Coalition, the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Click here for more information on ENVISION: Artopia Spring 2011. Ticket information: Advance General Admission: $20 Day of Show General Admission: $25 Advance VIP Seats: $50 Front Row Seats: $75 Tickets are available at vitalculture.com, Cliche', Drama, Local Motion, Karma and Rocco Altobelli Salon & Day Spa (IDS Location Only) LOCATION:601 1st Avenue North URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/envision-artopia-spring-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T190000 DTEND:20110416T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110211T200812 LAST-MODIFIED:20110415T075657 UID:370@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fashion Ball 2011 DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Dolls’ second annual extravaganza captures fashion, dance and theater all in one night.  This spring-time bash features styles from local tastemakers Grethen House and Bluepeg, saucy, live dancing by the Dolls, a theatrical group of high fashion and high level dance artists and dancers with couture designed and styled by Grant Whittaker. As you enter the theatre lobby, you are quickly immersed in a world of luxury, with signature cocktails and fabulous food. You'll then be invited into the theatre where music and video immediately take you from your everyday world into a fantasy experience. Fashion and dance explode on the stage, creating a wild, otherworldly effect. Proceeds from this event will go to furthering all of the Ballet of the Dolls' programs including: education and outreach, company training and archive and documentation. LOCATION:345 13th Avenue Northeast URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fashion-ball-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T193000 DTEND:20110414T213000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110112T204734 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T191953 UID:355@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:StevenBe Knitwear Runway Rockshow DESCRIPTION:Knits go couture. Join StevenBe and Key North Boutique as they host a high fashion knit-wear and art-wear runway show featuring local designers, Ilze Bruvelis and Kristi Relopez and friends showcasing the hottest knit trends: infinity scarves, scarf hoods and chunky knits.  Guests are encouraged to bring all of their materials to knit before, during and after the show! Wine and h'orderves will be served. About StevenBe: StevenBe has been a designer for more than 30 years and retired eight years ago to open StevenBe: A Yarn Garage Workshop in Minneapolis. LOCATION:3448 Chicago Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/stevenbe-knitwear-runway-rockshow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T160000 DTEND:20110417T180000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110112T202926 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T201023 UID:350@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Design Diaries DESCRIPTION: Every career has its first milestone: for designers, that may be the completion of a first line or a signature garment. The MN Historical Society is partnering with the Old Arizona to bring you Minnesota Design Diaries, an exhibit showcasing work from teen girls currently enrolled at the Old Arizona. The exhibition will showcase sketches and garments from the girls' designer mentors as well as their inspired creation. Preparing for the exhibit will take several months. Through interviews and research, the teens will explore and learn from designers such as Kerry Riley. They’ll learn about the creative process that's necessary to create their own fashion installation at the Old Arizona Theater. They’ll draw inspiration from designers’ garments, sketches and oral history excerpts. It’s a great opportunity for teens interested in pursuing a fashion career to work with mentors who can help them set goals and plan for their future. This program is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008. About Kerry Riley: Needle & Black (formerly Red Shoe Clothing, Co.) was one of the first locally produced lines to be carried at Cliché. Owner/Designer Kerry Riley and her team are known for creating classic, tailored, professionally constructed clothing and leather accessories for both men and women. The label’s designs have been displayed in countless fashion events such as Diva MN and the Midwest’s premier fashion show, Voltage: Fashion Amplified every year since it’s inception in 2004. Riley has also designed costumes for a number of Zorongo Flamenco productions, the Sandbox Theater, and currently teaches a weekly Fashion Class at Old Arizona. www.needleandblack.com About Old Arizona: Old Arizona serves inner city, teenage girls who have an interest in the performing, media, and visual arts, and is a successful means by which young women learn to make positive life choices. LOCATION:2821 Nicollet Ave. URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/minnesota-design-diaries/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T190000 DTEND:20110414T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110107T110822 LAST-MODIFIED:20110404T113050 UID:359@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp - The MNfashion Shows DESCRIPTION:Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp at The MNfashion Shows. About Emma Berg's collection: Emma's collection,  Tragicomedy is inspired by the brief ups and prolonged downs that filled the news headlines of 2010. The collection is filled with drama, confidence and wry humor. It is for a woman comfortable in her skin, who, at times, seeks out mischief. Emma’s collection can be found at June.  For more information, click here. About Kevin Kramp's collection: Kevin's collection will surround you with the intuitive organic of knitwear. Kevin is an emerging men's knitwear designer recognized internationally for his sophisticated high-concept work, including innovative exploration of shape and beautiful use of colour, pattern, stitch technique, and luxury fiber. For more information, click here. About The MNfashion Shows:The MNfashion Shows, presented by EMI Audio and MNfashion, are a collection of fashion shows featuring local designers who have developed their brand and are ready to show solo. Many of this spring’s designers are Voltage: Fashion Amplified veterans and have taken their business to the next level. $20 General Admission Standing $25 General Admission Seated $30 Two-day pass to both MNfashion Shows, General Admission Standing *Ticket prices include two complimentary drink tickets, courtesy of Goose Island Beer Company, St. Croix Vineyards and vitaminwater zero. General Admission Standing Tickets: General Admission Seated Tickets: Two-day pass to both MNfashion Shows. General Admission Standing Tickets: LOCATION:79 13th Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/theshowsnight2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110413T190000 DTEND:20110413T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110107T110728 LAST-MODIFIED:20110413T103256 UID:358@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:CounterCouture and George Moskal - The MNfashion Shows DESCRIPTION:CounterCouture and George Moskal at The MNfashion Shows. About George Moskal's collection: George’s collection, is inspired by the ease and elegance of the French woman. He focuses less on collection themes and more on the silhouette and fabric in his design process. His designs evoke a timeless elegance, with luxurious fabrics and couture techniques. His collection can be found by visiting www.georgemoskal.com or emailing at email@georgemoskal.com. About CounterCouture's collection: CounterCouture’s upcycled line fuses design, ecology, social responsibility, style and sense. The brand consists of a small creative collective of local talent including Angie Arner, Katrina Elliott and Allison Danzl. The spring collection draws on influences like children's book character Eloise, a mischievous girl who grew up in the Plaza Hotel with an air of elegance but flair for the dramatic. The spring looks put a spin on classic essentials by incorporating various textures and contrasts. CounterCouture can be found at Cliché and b. (a resale shop). For more information, click here.  About The MNfashion Shows: The MNfashion Shows,  presented by EMI Audio and MNfashion, are a collection of fashion shows featuring local designers who have developed their brand and are ready to show solo. Many of this spring’s designers are Voltage: Fashion Amplified veterans and have taken their business to the next level.   $20 General Admission Standing $25 General Admission Seated - SOLD OUT! $30 Two-day pass to both MNfashion Shows, General Admission Standing  *Ticket prices include two complimentary drink tickets, courtesy of Goose Island Beer Company, St. Croix Vineyards and vitaminwater zero.   General Admission Standing Tickets: Two-day pass to both MNfashion Shows. General Admission Standing Tickets: LOCATION:79 13 Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/theshowsnight1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110415T190000 DTEND:20110415T235500 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20110104T155456 LAST-MODIFIED:20110331T175800 UID:352@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Voltage: Fashion Amplified DESCRIPTION:An MNfashion production now in its seventh installment, the Voltage runway rock show is the marquee event of Spring MNfashion Week each year. The show debuts local designer’s spring 2011 lines alongside a premier lineup of local bands. More than simply a runway rock show, Voltage: Fashion Amplified serves as a design incubator that helps designers make a business of their art. Hands-on Design Workshops, meetings with industry professionals from the Design Panel and with wholesale fabric reps help designers develop, source and create their spring lines. For more information and for a full list of designers and bands, click here. For tickets, click here. LOCATION:701 First Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/voltage-fashion-amplified/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100916T193000 DTEND:20100916T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100914T130234 LAST-MODIFIED:20110316T092554 UID:192@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Style Derby DESCRIPTION: Did someone say derby? Bike riding models will gear up in super chic and stylishly curated commercial clothing lines from Twin Six and Angry Catfish as well as showcase designs by Danielle Everine, Tim+Thom and Carly Schoen (cyclists one and all). These designers will be presenting looks that show how cycling can be stylish and functional at the same time. Food and drinks from Aster Cafe. A showing of Music by Melissa LaPlante and Estate DJ Flowers and staging from Liz Bastian Cupcakes! From Cake Eater Bakery Runway bikes provided by One on One Sponsored by ARTCRANK, CleverKate & Metro Magazine. Find more information here. LOCATION:79 13th Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/style-derby/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T100000 DTEND:20100923T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100912T090931 LAST-MODIFIED:20100912T090931 UID:185@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Jagress Intimates Launch & Dirty Dolls Lingerie DESCRIPTION:Jagress Intimates designer, Sarah White, is exploring uncharted territory in Minneapolis by introducing couture intimate apparel.  Her designs cater to both the bridal and the every day consumer who want the best in luxury and one-of-a-kind pieces. Uniquely designed and exclusively created, her pieces reflect the client’s individual style. Jagress Intimates will present its Spring 2011 Resort Line and offer a peek at a few of the intricate hand-sewn pieces commissioned by the designer. In conjunction, La Bratique will be hosting a Dirty Dolls lingerie trunk show featuring brassieres, panties and shapers inspired by 1920's Burlesque stars. Quantities are limited. Event will offer personal bra fittings, gift bags for the first 20 customers and Champagne. Can't make it on Thursday? The event extends Friday & Saturday, September 24-25, from 10am-4pm LOCATION:5007 France Ave S 2nd Floor URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/jagress-intimates-launch-dirty-dolls-lingerie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100921T120000 DTEND:20100921T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100912T084438 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T174758 UID:184@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Haircut Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Mo Murphy of Miyagi salon will be offering a one day only Haircut Happy Hour to benefit MNfashion! All haircuts will be $20 (cash or check only please) with full proceeds going towards MNfashion.  Miyagi is a no-tipping salon Appointments are strongly recommended; please call 612-331-1912 to book. LOCATION:411 E Hennepin Ave URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/haircut-happy-hour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T110000 DTEND:20100926T160000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100910T062429 LAST-MODIFIED:20100910T062429 UID:183@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Catwalk on a Hot Tin Roof DESCRIPTION:Come join us at SEVEN for a unique jazz brunch with Wenso Ashby, contemporary jazz with soul. SEVEN SUSHI ULTRALOUNGE AND SKYBAR will provide drink specials and delicious food all afternoon wrapping up with an incredible fashion show featuring styles from OPM Boutique for women and Bumbershute for women. LOCATION:700 Hennepin Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/catwalk-on-a-hot-tin-roof/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100929T183000 DTEND:20100929T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100907T100621 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T150016 UID:178@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Saint Paul Capitol Collective DESCRIPTION:Saint Paul Capitol Collective will showcase the best that Minnesota’s capitol city has to offer in the form of fashion and fund-raising. This amazing event will showcase a fashion show with styles from Karma, Flirt Boutique, BlackBlue, Lula and Allee MetroChic. Along with the fashion, there will be terrific gift bags and a great after-party with food provided by CapitolRiver Council. Tickets for this event are $40 and can be purchased here. Limited to 250 people. Proceeds will benefit the CapitolRiver Council and Capitol City Partnership. These two groups advocate on behalf of all members in the downtown community to ensure citizen participation in efforts to support a safe, clean, vibrant neighborhood and a healthy economic community. CapitolRiver Council – District 17  operates as a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization engaging residents, business owners and property owners in issues and projects in downtown St. Paul. Through a network of volunteer-based committees and a 35-member elected board, the CapitolRiver Council works to make downtown a better place to live, work and visit. From policy development to the sponsorship of community events to design review of new projects, the CapitolRiver Council provides venues for fruitful citizen participation that lead to the continued physical revitalization and economic growth of this historic downtown. LOCATION:75 5th St W URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/saint-paul-capital-collective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T183000 DTEND:20100924T213000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100903T161908 LAST-MODIFIED:20100921T090257 UID:182@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:SGMS: Full Fashion Panic DESCRIPTION:SGMS is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a runway show! The show will include a broad range of alternative fashions of Lolita, Steampunk and cosplay designs created by designers from across the country. The fashion show kicks off the weekend workshop, SGMS: Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits: Culture and Creation in Anime and Manga. The workshop includes lectures form scholars studying these complex art forms, voice actors and manga creators, classes in manga creation, fashion design and screenings of anime and J-drama. Special guest is Sean Michael Wilson, a manga editor from Japan. The workshop opens Friday, September 24, 2010 with the fashion show and continues until Sunday, September 26, 2010. Workshops have additional cost, please click here for more details on this as well as the runway show and after-party LOCATION:2501 Stevens Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/sgms-full-fashion-panic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100925T190000 DTEND:20100925T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100903T121702 LAST-MODIFIED:20100913T085743 UID:141@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Split Personality Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Friends and fellow Gemini cyclists, Rachelle Thorpe and Hollie Olson, invite you to join them for the launch of Split Personality Designs company. Multiple collections will be on display including the featured collection of the evening  - jewelry created using new and recycled bike parts! Come view our debut collection while nibbling on tasty treats and sipping Surly beer!! 21+ to enjoy the Surly. Items available for purchase, cash only please. Free and open to the public LOCATION:301 Cedar Ave URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/split-personality-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T210000 DTEND:20100924T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100903T113409 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T190916 UID:181@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:A UNExpEKted Night of Fashion DESCRIPTION:Uneek Collection presents, "Unexpekted", incorporating elements of fashion, art and creativity. JE designs by JOY Elliot, Dejamone by Will Chandler and Trinity by Trinity Design will showcase runway looks alongside the amazing interior of the 414 SoundBar. Photographers and fashion enthusiasts alike will find the set up resembles that of a New York or Hollywood scene. The ambiance will definitely be a Uneek experience! Ending the show, guests will be entertained by sounds from DJ Fresko and The Deputy! For more information, click here. LOCATION:414 3rd Avenue N URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/a-unexpekted-night-of-fashion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100921T190000 DTEND:20100921T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100903T112443 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T174535 UID:180@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Shop Talk: What the Mpls Fashion Industry Needs Now DESCRIPTION:MNfashion presents a new, informal lecture series called Shop Talk. Hosted by the MNfashion Sewing Studio, this monthly series highlights the work and experience of fashion insiders. From designers to stylists to brand managers and pattern makers, each program is an opportunity to get an up close look at one aspect of fashion from a unique perspective. The first program will be an informal discussion about "What the Minneapolis Fashion Industry Needs Now,” facilitated by Anna Lee, Executive Director of MNfashion. Members of MNfashion including Mindy Martell of Clothier Design Source will weigh in with professional insights. $5 Suggested donation; free for MNfashion members LOCATION:79 13th Ave NE Suite 212 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/shop-talk-what-the-mpls-fashion-industry-needs-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T180000 DTEND:20100923T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100902T154720 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T190339 UID:179@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fall Trunk Show & Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Urban Rainment presents jewelry & adornment for the city-chic woman. These pieces utilize recycled & vintage materials topped off with a multi-cultural flavor. The event includes end-of-season summer designs and features new fall fashions. Complete your evening with models, wine tasting and shopping! LOCATION:12000 Marion Lane W URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fall-trunk-show-wine-tasting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T180000 DTEND:20100923T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100902T090516 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T181339 UID:177@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Joynoelle 2011 Collection Fashion Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:290 Market St, 9th Floor Penthouse URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/joynoelle-2011-collection-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T170000 DTEND:20100923T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100901T180416 LAST-MODIFIED:20100920T144417 UID:166@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fall into Style with Local Color DESCRIPTION:The fall collection at ELINOR is a wash in color. Join us for an evening of fun as you preview the work of over forty local artists. Special focus is on Knit-n-Jules, whose 3-in-1 Infinity Scarf brings an element of elegance to staying warm through a cold Minnesota winter. Also showing the work of Katherine Tilton, Mary Mortenson, DJ McBeath, Kathy Staszak, Susan Horowitz, Eeris Fritz and many others. Fresh-on-the rack items range from inner wear to outer wear, accessories and jewelry. Dyed, felted, knitted and woven, each piece is unique with a timeless quality. Models' hair and make-up are courtesy of Hair i Go, a specialty salon with unbeatable style. They are located at 1524 Randolph, across the street from ELINOR. Hair i Go will be, literally, dishing it up. Event offerings include door prizes, discounts and delicacies. LOCATION:1559 Randolph Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fall-into-style-with-local-color/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T190000 DTEND:20100920T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100831T155210 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T174040 UID:173@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:The Big Chill Fashion Show and Benefit DESCRIPTION:It's time to get ready for the big chill in Minnesota and what better way than an evening of beautiful clothes and shopping to support a great cause. Join designer Laine Sou Weinberg of KOKOON, Barb Heinrich of the Uptown boutique Local Motion, and Robyne Robinson of Rox Jewelry for their fall runway show. Enjoy wine, appetizers and shopping where 20% of your purchase will benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. Also be sure to enter to the raffle to win gift certificates, a $500 shopping spree and more.   This event is free and open to the public. Purchase a VIP ticket and receive $10 off your event purchase and 2 free raffle tickets. VIP tickets are available for $20 at Local Motion or by emailing amber@kokoon.net. 100% of ticket price donated to the charity. LOCATION:2508 24th Avenue S URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-big-chill-fashion-show-and-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T180000 DTEND:20100926T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100831T152419 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T154531 UID:167@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Vstate Clothing Presents: Runway on the Rooftop DESCRIPTION:Vstate presents Runway on the Rooftop, featuring their fall and winter fashions modeled by Ignite. Celebrate the last days of Fall with complimentary hors d'oeurves and 1 free drink at the Cafeteria Sky Bar. First 50 guests receive a swag bag! $10 advance tickets sold here and at V State. $15 tickets at the door (limited tickets available) LOCATION:3001 Hennepin Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/runway-on-the-rooftop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100922T180000 DTEND:20100922T200000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100831T150913 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T175021 UID:172@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Nigel Barker Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Drawing on 20 years of experience in the beauty business and 14 seasons of judging on America’s Next Top Model, photographer Nigel Barker has discovered the formula for revealing inner beauty that will have readers looking great and feeling even better. Nigel shares the elements that, when added together, equal true beauty: humor, honesty and confidence to name a few. Meet Nigel for a special book signing at the Mall of America. LOCATION:60 East Broadway URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/nigel-barker-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100914T190000 DTEND:20100914T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100831T150456 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T174954 UID:171@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Tim Gunn Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Tim Gunn is well-known for mentoring young talented designers on the hit television show Project Runway. Now, in Gunn’s Golden Rules, the consummate gentleman shares with readers his personal secrets for ‘making it work’- in careers, relationships and life. Join us for a special signing of Gunn's Golden Rules at Mall of America, a book like no other "how-to" book. Click here for event guidelines. LOCATION:60 East Broadway URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/tim-gunn-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101001 DTEND:20101002 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100830T154707 LAST-MODIFIED:20100912T090957 UID:146@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Jagress Intimates - Spring 2011 Resort DESCRIPTION:Date moved to Thursday, September 23! LOCATION: URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/jagress-intimates-spring-2011-resort/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T190000 DTEND:20100923T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100830T151126 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T180229 UID:144@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Crosswalk Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:The fall Crosswalk Fashion Show, hosted by Cliche, is no ordinary runway. In house you will see featured designs by Tender Cuts, Kathryn V, and Niki English, but the real traffic stopper (literally) will be outside when the models walk the streets and pose on the crosswalks of 24th Street and Lyndale Avenue. Don't miss this paparazzi moment by forgetting your camera!  Wine and cheese will be provided. During event all merchandise is 10% off. LOCATION:2403 Lyndale Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/crosswalk-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T200000 DTEND:20100924T223000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100830T090036 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T160150 UID:140@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fashion Dance for Life DESCRIPTION:The fashion and dance community unite for this tremendously entertaining evening of love and support. Proceeds from the event will help fund the MN AIDS project as well as provide continuing education. Come and see some of the Twin Cities' most promising local designers, dancers, models, and musicians as they create awareness and put a stop to HIV/AIDS! Designers include: Mae Rodgers, Sina Yi, Ariel Simmone, Steven Be, Tony Eliason and Amanda Christine. The show will also feature designs from local boutiques including: Republic of Couture and Cliche'. Advance tickets: general admission: $15. VIP: $30 (space is limited). Click here to purchase.  Tickets at the door: general admission tickets:$20. VIP: $30 (space is limited). LOCATION:700 1st Street North URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fashion-dance-for-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100920T183000 DTEND:20100920T213000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100830T084950 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T183904 UID:138@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Vintage City Classics Jewelry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Vintage City Classics is hosting a do-it-yourself workshop where you can learn how to create one-of-a-kind earrings. They will supply all of the materials; you just need to bring your creative self! Vintage City Classics lovely jewelry, along with other beads and crystals will be available for purchase the night of the event. RSVP to the email address above (limited seating). If you have jewelry tools, please bring them. Payment will be taken the night of the event. LOCATION:314 Clifton Avenue S URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/vcc-jewelry-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T180000 DTEND:20100923T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100827T110821 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T183158 UID:139@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:of Venus and Gaia, Fall Collection 2010 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:700 N First Street URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/of-venus-and-gaia-fall-collection-2010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100919T193000 DTEND:20100919T213000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100826T153302 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T173359 UID:120@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Haste Sans Waste DESCRIPTION:VENEM Entertainment and Lavender Magazine present an innovative show of convertible clothing. Pantsuits transform to evening gowns, pajamas morph to workout gear and band uniforms transition to elegant bathing suits. These designers challenge the norms of fabric and form, drastically reduce the solid waste and create a spectacular garment with multiple personalities. This event will have you in awe when you witness the marriage of couture and consciousness!  Tickets can be purchased at the door or by clicking here. Click here for more information. LOCATION:205 E Hennepin Ave URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/haste-sans-waste/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100926T193000 DTEND:20100926T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100826T150559 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T182756 UID:136@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:The Sweet Life Fashion Show DESCRIPTION:The beauty of life will be introduced through a positive atmosphere that is inspired by visualizing the sweet life through fashion, music and performance art. The audience will be entertained throughout this extravagant event. Featured designers include: Ayad Ahmed, The Yang, Kathryn Rogers, Ariel Simone and Nyce and Homm of Jeantrix. Advance tickets: $15.00. VIP tickets: $40.00. Tickets are available at Drama, Faces Etc. and Roots Salon. For more details, please click here. LOCATION:401 First Avenue N URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/the-sweet-life-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101001T180000 DTEND:20101001T203000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100826T143743 LAST-MODIFIED:20100908T153227 UID:122@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Mao to Now: Chinese Fashion from 1949 to the Present DESCRIPTION:Four of China's top fashion designers will exhibit their new designs at the Goldstein Museum of Design's Mao to Now: Chinese Fashion from 1949 to the Present. Join three of them for the Friday evening opening as well as a two-day symposium and workshop Saturday: 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday:  8:30am-3:30pm. Admission to the Friday opening and the Saturday and Sunday symposium is free Finish off your Chinese fashion experience, Sunday October 3, 2010 with a special benefit event at the Ritz featuring a new work by Ballet of the Dolls.  Additional information can be found by clicking here. Tickets for the Ballet of the Dolls show: $100. To purchase tickets, click here. LOCATION:1985 Buford Avenue - 33 McNeal Hall #240 URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/mao-to-now-chinese-fashion-from-1949-to-the-present/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T190000 DTEND:20100907T220000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100825T181906 LAST-MODIFIED:20100830T160604 UID:135@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Fall Preview Party DESCRIPTION:Sip. Mingle. Preview.   MNfashion invites you to come mingle with designers and other industry professionals and preview what we have in store for Fall MNfashion Week.   At 8pm: A short runway show offering a first look at fall looks from some of the Twin Cities' top independent designers. LOCATION:205 East Hennepin Avenue URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/fall-preview-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100923T193000 DTEND:20100923T210000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100825T162831 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T175348 UID:119@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Raul Osorio and Vintage City Classics Fall Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Shop after store hours, enjoy yummy refreshments and some fall excitement with Raul Osorio's fall collection preview. Be ready to pre-order pieces on the spot from the designer himself, see the new Vintage City Classics (VCC) hair accessories, including their wrapped headbands and feathered hair clips as well as the VCC girls showing off their latest jewels. During this event, enjoy 10% off of all Via's Vintage merchandise! LOCATION:2408 Hennepin Ave S URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/raul-osorio-and-vintage-city-classics-fall-trunk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100917T210000 DTEND:20100917T235500 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100824T184544 LAST-MODIFIED:20100914T183443 UID:123@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Envision: Artopia Fall 2010 DESCRIPTION:ENVISION: Artopia Fall 2010, presented by Ignite Models Inc, V2 Nightlife, Futuretime and City Pages is an opulent evening filled with bold fall fashion, collaborative live painting, performance artists, music, hairstyling, gourmet food, spirits and more. Rich reds, pale blues, modern metallics, and vivacious violets will dominate the runway this autumn and more than 1,200 of the Twin Cities’ hippest residents will be dressed their best to watch Ignite models showcase luminous looks for fall. During two exhilarating high-fashion runway shows, models will showcase collections from several Twin Cities based designers and boutiques including: Allilamodie, Amanda Christine, Ariel Simone, Calpurnia Peach, Cliché, Drama, James Reilly, Jenny Carle, Karma, Kathryn V, Kjurek Couture, Local Motion, OPM Boutique, PFT Couture, Sydney Ilten, Tender Cuts and yqy by vivian. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Young Survival Coalition, a breast cancer research fund. Tickets: General admission: $20 advance, $25 after 4pm day of show. VIP seating: $40 advance (includes a food and wine sampling) starting at 8:00 pm, $50 at show. Front row seating: $75. Click here to purchase tickets online through Vital Culture. Tickets are also available at Cliché, Drama, Local Motion, OPM Boutique, Karma and Rocco Altobelli Salon and Day Spa (IDS Location only). Guests will be invited to the after party at The Lounge, where Danie-Vi and DJ Shiek will keep the party going until 2am. For more information, contact Natalie Auger at 612.229.8522 or Natalie@vimlab.com or click here. LOCATION:601 First Avenue N URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/envision-artopia-fall-2010/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T190000 DTEND:20100924T230000 DTSTAMP:20120518T000934 CREATED:20100816T132501 LAST-MODIFIED:20100921T090536 UID:114@http://mnfashion.org SUMMARY:Pale Rider, an MNfashion Production DESCRIPTION:MNfashion is producing its first-ever fall runway show, Pale Rider, featuring Voltage veterans Raul Osorio (designs pictured left) and Danielle Everine (designs pictured right) with the musical stylings of DJ So Gold. Danielle's collection embraces traditional wild-west styles while converging with biblical imagery of Revelations, the last book in the New Testament. Raul's collection explores the juxtaposition of hard lines, soft textures, masculine silhouettes and feminine lightness. While each designer drew inspiration from very different places, Pale Rider embraces both to create an extremely cohesive fall runway show. Advance tickets: VIP seated: $30 - Less than 10 left! General admission seated: $15. These seats can only be purchased in advance and are limited. Purchase advance tickets by clicking here. Standing room tickets: $10 and can be purchased at Cliche or the night of the show. Join us for the after-party at Honey, presented by l'etoile Sponsored by EMI Audio, Crispin, Surly Brewery, St Croix Vineyard and Peppermint Park. LOCATION:79 13th Avenue NE URL:http://mnfashion.org/event/pale-rider-a-mnfashion-production-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR