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Uptown Boutique Crawl

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Avoid the Grey

Character in Costume: A Jack Edwards Retrospective

Find Your Magic with Project Runway's Mondo Guerra

MNFashion Week: CounterCouture and George Moskal at the MNfashion Shows

MNFashion Week: Emma Berg and Kevin Kramp at the MNfashion Shows

Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2011

Distortion: U of M Senior Fashion Show

Explained: Kanye West and Jay-Z Announce 'H.A.M.'

​Originally announced last August, Yeezy Baby and Jay-Z's collaborative album is sort of nearly upon us, with West announcing the first single's release last night on (where else?) the Twitter thing.That first single, titled "H.A.M.," is set to be released this coming Tuesday, and boy are there so ... More >>

Mao to Now: Chinese Fashion from 1949 to the Present

​Originally announced last August, Yeezy Baby and Jay-Z's collaborative album is sort of nearly upon us, with West announcing the first single's release last night on (where else?) the Twitter thing.That first single, titled "H.A.M.," is set to be released this coming Tuesday, and boy are there so ... More >>

MNFashion Week: Pale Rider

​Originally announced last August, Yeezy Baby and Jay-Z's collaborative album is sort of nearly upon us, with West announcing the first single's release last night on (where else?) the Twitter thing.That first single, titled "H.A.M.," is set to be released this coming Tuesday, and boy are there so ... More >>

Upcoming in-store events at Neiman Marcus

​High-end retailer Neiman Marcus is kicking things up this month with some exciting in-store events and trunk shows. September brings the likes of cult shoe brand Manolo Blahnik, minimalist-chic label eskander, and menswear clothier Isaia Napoli to the store's downtown Minneapolis location. Neiman ... More >>

Local photographer Benjamin Fredrickson talks fashion

Self portrait by Benjamin Fredrickson wearing Pleasure Principle & Boy of London, Jeremy Scott, Dr. Martins and Grey Ant glasses​​Minneapolis style maven Benjamin Fredrickson is one of the city's most provocative photographers. Fredrickson's avant-garde look and serious love of fashion also ... More >>

Macy's Glamorama 2010: Dazzling or dud?

Photo by Emily Utne​On Friday evening the annual fashion gala Glamorama was held at Orpheum Theater. Some wondered if it would be a predictable evening of mediocre clothing and embarrassing dance numbers. Unfortunately, their suspicions proved correct. Follow the jump for a review of Macy's (less ... More >>

Rock N Runway benefit for Coco's Heart Dog Rescue this Saturday

​Dealing with the death of a loved one can be difficult, but it can also bring about positive change. In Ashley Van Ort's case, the unexpected passing of her childhood dog Coco inspired her to take an oath to honor of her beloved canine companion.

Eric Hutchinson talks playing Glamorama

​BY CINDAL LEE HEARTRock 'n' roll and fashion have always had a delicate and important relationship. But on the same token rock 'n' roll has always held a bad-boy reputation - that is until Eric Hutchinson came along with his fan-favorite single "Rock 'n' Roll." We have come to learn that this fre ... More >>

Macy's Glamorama style guide

​Macy's annual fashion extravaganza, Glamorama, will be held this Friday at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Minneapolis. The evening is one of the poshest fashion events that our fair city has to offer. You may be wondering, "What does one wear to such an event?". Never fear, we've got you covered ... More >>

Glamorama

​Macy's annual fashion extravaganza, Glamorama, will be held this Friday at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Minneapolis. The evening is one of the poshest fashion events that our fair city has to offer. You may be wondering, "What does one wear to such an event?". Never fear, we've got you covered ... More >>

First ever menswear trunk show at June

Stylist, John Sand.June, an upscale women's resale and consignment boutique, is hosting its first ever menswear trunk show on Friday, July 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 1 from noon to 3 p.m. The trunk show features pieces from Minneapolis-based runway stylist and all around fashio ... More >>

Designer Profile: Raul Osorio

Local favorite, Raul Osorio, sat down with City Pages to talk about design, inspiration, the local scene, and his roots. His masterful tailoring and keen eye for structure make him a definite stand out among local designers. Osorio is a recent transplant who grew up in the Honduras, and then lived i ... More >>

Runway Africa ticket giveaway today

​ This super cool African themed runway fashion event at Epic features designs from local and international artists, including Project Runway first runner-up Korto Momolu. Tickets are going pre-sale for $20 and will cost $25 at the door, but City Pages will be giving away passes today. Watch our T ... More >>

Adam Livermore: An American (hairstylist) in Paris

Locally based, exceptionally talented hair stylist Adam Livermore just arrived back to our fair city from Couture Fashion Week in Paris. He was kind enough to chat with City Pages about Armani, haute couture, and what it is really like behind the scenes at fashion week in the city of lights.Livermor ... More >>

Runway Africa

Locally based, exceptionally talented hair stylist Adam Livermore just arrived back to our fair city from Couture Fashion Week in Paris. He was kind enough to chat with City Pages about Armani, haute couture, and what it is really like behind the scenes at fashion week in the city of lights.Livermor ... More >>

Jane Belfry, local stylist extraordinaire, talks high fashion

Jane Belfry: young stylist extraordinaire​ Jane Belfry was not even close to 21-years-old when she first visited Paris, not with her parents and not with school, but to work as a high-fashion stylist. It seems a story right out of a shiny Hollywood movie like the one they made about ("but not r ... More >>

Mad King Thomas: The League of Red Herrings

Jane Belfry: young stylist extraordinaire​ Jane Belfry was not even close to 21-years-old when she first visited Paris, not with her parents and not with school, but to work as a high-fashion stylist. It seems a story right out of a shiny Hollywood movie like the one they made about ("but not r ... More >>

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Jane Belfry: young stylist extraordinaire​ Jane Belfry was not even close to 21-years-old when she first visited Paris, not with her parents and not with school, but to work as a high-fashion stylist. It seems a story right out of a shiny Hollywood movie like the one they made about ("but not r ... More >>

Janice Dickinson visits a wounded Straub on day of his show

Digital CrushChristopher Janice 4eva​ Local fashion designer and Project Runway castoff Christopher Straub had a whirlwind day last Sunday when he debuted his sky-inspired line at the St. Paul Hotel just minutes after being struck on the head by a falling spotlight at rehearsal. Straub took one ... More >>

Zac Posen for Target: The looks

Target.com​New York's golden boy designer Zac Posen released a line for Target this week full of cute party dresses that scream "it's springtime, so take me on a date!" The deal is the Manhattan-raised fashion-plate's second with the Big Bullseye, the first coming in 2008 when he crafted a line ex ... More >>

Project Runway's Christopher Straub on new line, MNFashion Week and Owl City

MyLifetime.com​He might have been voted off Project Runway in 2009, but Shakopee native Christopher Straub is a total winner in our book, getting ready to debut 24 looks at the St. Paul Hotel this Sunday in what is sure to be a Fashion Week highlight. We talked to Straub over the phone this week ... More >>

MN Fashion Week: A Man’s Show

MyLifetime.com​He might have been voted off Project Runway in 2009, but Shakopee native Christopher Straub is a total winner in our book, getting ready to debut 24 looks at the St. Paul Hotel this Sunday in what is sure to be a Fashion Week highlight. We talked to Straub over the phone this week ... More >>

Laura Fulk's wonderous world

The Dressing Room talks with fashion designer Laura Fulk

Voltage: Fashion Amplified - The gateway fashion show

Emily Utne for City Pages​ Judging by the wide variety of audience members at Voltage: Fashion Amplified on Friday night at First Avenue, it's clear that this fashion event has hit the mainstream. For people who have yet to uncover the raw talent of the fashion industry in Minnesota, Voltage acts ... More >>

MN Fashion Week: Voltage: Fashion Amplified

Emily Utne for City Pages​ Judging by the wide variety of audience members at Voltage: Fashion Amplified on Friday night at First Avenue, it's clear that this fashion event has hit the mainstream. For people who have yet to uncover the raw talent of the fashion industry in Minnesota, Voltage acts ... More >>

Envision Artopia: Win tickets today on Twitter

​ Ignite Models Inc. and City Pages joined forces this year to present Envision Artopia, a collaborative art and fashion gala at the Graves Hotel. Featuring local designers, boutiques, fashion mavens and more, this event is sure to be a fashion week highlight. Why not get a spring preview of the ... More >>

Faith Hill to judge Project Runway finale

Have you been following New York's fashion week? Following Season 7 of Lifetime's Project Runway? Boy, I haven't.

Christopher Straub: The One-Man Show

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

’Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam 2009

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

MNFashion Week: Re-Fashionista

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

MNFashion Week: La Nouvelle Femme: Wanderlust

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

MNFashion Week: La Nouvelle Femme: Wanderlust

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

Glamorama

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

MNFashion Week: Suffocate

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

Fashion Feud

This week, Straub checked yet another event off his list and presented his goods at the holiday fashion show, "Tis the Season to Glitz and Glam" at the W Hotel.

Target launches Orla Kiely home collection

Target snags (another) bigname designer to make cute kitchen stuff.

Zimmern takes another shot

Another Minneapolis designer to be featured on 'Project Runway'

Catwalk Confessional p. III: Chomping at the Bit

I'm ready to be Kerry Riley's dummy—but will I have to be her horse?

Crimes of Fashion

Project Runway's designers: Can they even dress themselves?

Dedicated Followers of Fashion

Inside the vaguely glamorous world of local clothing design