Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town after you’ve stuffed yourself with turkey and all of the delicious fixings, these events will keep you busy! Wild Lights | Friday, November 28 through Sunday November 30 From 5:30 to 9 p.m. enjoy a spectacular holiday light display at the Detroit Zoo. More than two millions LED lights will illuminate the trees, buildings and animal sculptures on a trail through the front half
DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females, Part 2
Part 2 of the DG3 Gift Guide includes a list of beautiful items that your work BFFs, girlfriends and motherly figures will love that won’t break the bank. 1. Luxe Faux Fur Tech Cases, $49, Restoration Hardware, 248.614.6984. This iPad case is a great buy because it can double as a stylish clutch. Use it to tow your tablet around during the day and then fill it with all of your nighttime essentials when you go out on the town. 2. Pave & Pearl Studs, $38, C. Wonder, 248.649.653
Local Designer Series: Handmade Leather Good Line Launched in Detroit
Husband and wife duo Shane and Melissa Douglas started with a passion for handmade leather goods, which blossomed into Douglas & Co. Detroit. Their goal: to create leather products as beautiful as the people who surrounded them in the city of Detroit. Each item created by Douglas & Co. Detroit is a labor of love deeply rooted in the city as 100% of their manufacturing process takes place locally. We spoke with Shane and got the scoop on their luxe new line that launched this
Congratulations To the First Class of the Industrial Sewing Certificate Program!
The energy in the classroom at Henry Ford College M-TEC was palpable; the students were excited, the instructors looked so proud and we couldn't have been happier to spend the last hour of the first Industrial Sewing Certificate Program with everyone. The students showed off their sewing sample books and shared stories of their time in the program. They even explained how they named their sewing machines based on the “personality” of each machine. Once each student had an opp
Two Shows in One Full Day of Fashion at the 10th Edition Walk Fashion Show
Midtown on Saturday, November 22. More than 2,000 fashionistas will be mixing and mingling at the event, which showcases models, designers and entertainers from around the country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. for the Emerging Designer Showcase, and shortly after, the Walk University Kid’s Showcase will start. Doors open for the second show at 7 p.m., with the Independent Designer Showcase starting at 8 p.m. The Independent Designer Showcase will feature Lyudviga Couture, Ashl
Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gifts that are the most difficult to find. Stocking stuffers, while they can certainly be merry and bright, can also turn into a waste of money and effort as gift-givers search for cheap, often throwaway items to fill up loved-ones’ stockings. Give an abundance of small gifts that are fun and/or useful with our curated guide of stuffer essentials. Ladies 1. The Wine Deck Cards, $16, C. Wonder, 248.649.6536. 2. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew $8, Starbuck
Oh, Shop It: Detroiter Moves Back to Build Cosmetic Company
Former Detroiter Melissa Butler recently moved back from Brooklyn and brought her business with her. While working in New York City on Wall Street for the last six years, she launched her own lipstick line The Lip Bar. "I was really inspired by the rejuvenation and rebirth of Detroit," Melissa says. "The reality is New York City didn’t need me. Detroit needs me." The Lip Bar was created out of frustration with the options available on the market, which tends to contain toxins
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image from Campus Martius This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy! afterHour | Thursday, November 20 Mix and mingle with Hour Detroit’s A-List at Lakes in Troy. Enjoy specials like $3 Michigan beers, $4 Michigan liquor and $5 glasses of wine with discounted happy hour food items available during the event from 6 to 8 p.m. Lakes is located at 5500 Crooks Road, in Troy. For more inform
Oh, Shop It: Handmade Leather Goods Line Launches in Detroit
Shane and Melissa Douglas have launched a handmade leather goods manufacturing business, Douglas & Co. Detroit. To celebrate, Douglas & Co. Detroit will host a preview party from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 at Nora Modern, and the event is open to the public. “The establishment of Douglas & Co. Detroit is a dream come true for us, and we are thrilled to bring high-quality leather products to the marketplace for people to enjoy,” Melissa said. Douglas & Co. Detroit
Industry Spotlight: Fashion Business Consultant Shares How to Grow a Fashion Business
When it comes to the fashion and creative worlds, Andrea Rosenfeld has done it all. She’s a fine artist, maker, designer, educator and consultant, and has worked in various areas of the industry. With her bountiful knowledge, we couldn’t wait to pick her brain on the business of fashion. Tell us about yourself and your history in the creative industries. Firstly, I’d like to thank DG3 for this opportunity to discuss how I support our creative community. I admire your mission
