Local Designer Series: Shelley Van Riper Reinvents Classic Apparel with Alchemy Detroit
Shelley Van Riper went to school for fashion but ended up in the corporate world working in an office setting that had her searching high and low for classic, professional apparel. While she made do with what she could find, her constant search had fueled the fire to get back to her first love and actually create what she was looking for. Shelley left the corporate world, but always kept it as inspiration, and Alchemy Detroit was born. DG3: Congratulations on your very recent
Local Designer Series: Project Runway Alum Char Glover Talks TV and New Collection
Charketa “Char” Glover has always had a keen eye for thinking outside of the box – she was even voted weirdest dresser in high school. She went to school for cosmetology, but traded in her makeup brushes for sewing needles and has been at it ever since. She’s made custom pieces for women all over the world, along with celebrities such as Michelle Williams, Keyshia Cole and Angela Simmons – just to name a few. She’s a Detroit-native but she’s known globally as one of the top f
Oh, Shop It: Seriously Fashionable Tech Accessories
If you are a fashionista who enjoys accessorizing your smart phone, tablet and laptop, you’re in luck! Detroit’s own Anna Sui has created tech accessories exclusively sold at Best Buy in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which reflect the designer’s current collection. “We continue to see the intersection of fashion and technology and have partnered with Best Buy to be at the forefront of this innovation,” said Steven Kolb, chief executive o
