On The Town: It was Light and Bright at the Mixed Media Spring Trend Happy Hour
The Mixed Media Trend events at Neiman Marcus are always a delight, and yesterday’s event was like a little spring vacation from the bitter, winter weather. The trends filed out and the mental note taking began as I started my spring shopping list in my head. The New Bohemian was the first trend, and the colors were amazing. The spice category was the major theme for this trend, so think cyan, paprika and sage. The outfits were free spirited; a long maxi dress was styled with
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, these events will keep you busy! Drinks x Design: Graphic Design | Thursday, February 12 The Start Gallery connects new artists with resources and prime space to exhibit and they will be hosting February’s Drinks x Design for a Drink & Draw! AIGA Detroit will provide markers, colored pencils, crayons and more and all you need to do is bring your creativity. This event is for
A Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day Gift Guide for a Day of Love
Flowers are great, but on Valentine’s Day, they are cliché, overly priced and a bit boring. Try something different and get the woman in your life something a little more thoughtful and fun. Below are a few items perfect for best friends and lovers, whether you are celebrating Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day this weekend. 1. Garance Dore Social Stationary, $22, J. Crew, metro Detroit locations. Hand written communication is a lost art and since it’s done so infrequently, why n
Local Designer Series: Former Rachel Roy Designer Moves Back to Detroit to Chase Fashion Dreams
Paulina Petkoski started accomplishing her fashion dreams by moving to NYC, studying at FIT and then getting a highly coveted job as an Associate Designer at Rachel Roy, but she had more ideas and bigger plans for herself. Wanting to create her own namesake label, Paulina let fate bring her back to Detroit to start paving her own path in the city, just as her father once did. DG3: Tell us about yourself, Paulina. Paulina Petkoski: I am a professional fashion designer; until m
Oh, Shop It: Tank Magazine Editor Collaborates with Nordstrom
We all love an editor’s personal style, so why not shop it! Tank magazine’s Fashion Director Caroline Issa has teamed up with Nordstrom to create the Nordstrom Signature X Caroline Issa, and it’s available in stores today. This chic, but easy-to-wear collection will feature 25 ready-to-wear styles that will effortlessly transition from day to night. The collection can be found in the “Collectors” department of Nordstrom and will range from $225 to $2,995. And, don’t think thi
On The Town: Warm Up the Long Winter at Vodka Vodka
Drink, dance and enjoy the warmth as Vodka Vodka returns for its sixth year from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, February 7 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Small-batch distilleries samples, 400-year-old staples and innovative signature cocktails will be available for the tasting while DJ Godfather heats things up on the dance floor. This year’s installment takes the Russian-themed event to the next level with the Valentine Vixen fashion show presented by Lover’s Lane. Local design
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, these events will keep you busy! Faces of Slow Roll @ TMV | Thursday, February 5 Do you love Slow Roll in Detroit? Is all of this snow and cold weather making you miss the days of a bike ride in the spring? Well, you can go and get your Slow Roll fix from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday night. TMV Group is hosting a private showing of Detroit photographer Eric Perry’s new series, “Fa
Industry Spotlight: Trim Engineer Uses Fashion Skills for Automotive Career
Trim Engineer Whitney Jones moved to Farmington Hills from Arizona at the age of four, grew up in the mitten and when she reached college, she knew she wanted to work in the design field but she wasn’t sure if the fashion or the interior design route was the right choice. As it always does for DG3, fashion won; she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel and Textile Design from MSU but as she got out into the real world, she realized that most of the fashion jobs were out o
A Letter from DG3’s President: Why Detroit Desperately Needs a Fashion Design Incubator
Business incubators are nothing new. In fact, the first U.S. incubator opened in 1959 (and is still operational today). However, fashion design incubators are a more recent development, with the most well known, created by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, only running for a handful of years. Today, fashion design incubators are cropping up all over the country, but I could argue that no city could benefit from its own fashion design incubator as much as Detroit.
