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
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
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
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image from Library Street Collective Bliss*: Living Fabulous Not Frantic | Thursday, November 13 Discover how to find the balance in the barrage of busy living at BLAC Detroit’s event featuring the Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine and a distinguished panel of experts. At the Garden Theatre at 6 p.m., start the evening off right with cocktails hors d’oeuvres and entertainment and then focus in on how to master the art of managing endless emails, abundant appointments and ov
Local Designer Series: The Ladies of the VK Collection Share How They Got Into Willys Detroit (and M
Image Courtesy of VK Collection Valentina and Krista of the VK Collection met as interns in the corporate world with many similarities – they both immigrated to the United States when they were younger and they had a serious passion for jewelry, for starters – and their friendship blossomed from there into a business partnership. Their jewelry has landed at Willys Detroit only months after launching their very first collection, and we got a chance to talk to them about their
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image from Emerald City Designs 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! 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza | Wednesday, November 5 The Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) are hosting the 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Shenandoah Country Club. Get into the holiday spirit and shop the set ups from over 80 vendors. Tickets are $20. She
Industry Spotlight: PR Expert Shares Tips for Building a Successful Fashion Business
Wanting to be the change she wanted to see in Detroit, Cayce Karpinski, Account Executive at Siren PR, launched a blog and moved down to Detroit to share with the world all of the city’s hidden gems. Luckily for us, she agreed to share with DG3 some of her own public relations-related hidden gems – so business owners, read up! Media tips are always helpful. Tell us about your Public Relations journey. I started using social media to interact with fellow Detroiter’s, ex-pats o
A Letter from DG3’s President: It’s Time To Change the World’s Perception of Detroit Fashion
I am often interviewed regarding various fashion topics that have Detroit relevance, and during those interviews I am typically asked, “How do you describe Detroit fashion?” It’s not an easy answer. And it’s not because we are not a fashionable town. It’s because we don’t fit into any mold. In New York, even the tourists have a handle on New York fashion: sleek, all-black, loads of fabulous flat boots. How about LA? Colorful, whimsical, sometimes risky, loads of fabulous of b
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! Business to Success Conference | Thursday, October 30 The Business to Success Conference is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to motivate, educate and grow their bottom line. This conference will give insight in the areas of marketing, development and social media and will help you figure out your community
