On The Town: Automotive Design and Fashion Merge at the 2015 MAIN Event
The North American International Auto Show is back, which means it’s an exciting time for automobiles (of course), Detroit and fashion. One of the kick-off events to the Auto Show (or #AutoSnow as we are now seeing all over Twitter) was the 2015 MAIN Event that featured an Executive/Designer Awards and Presentation, buffet, fashion showcase, desserts, drinks and networking. Located in the beautiful Max M. Fisher Music Center – Orchestra Hall, this event had two bars, plenty o
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
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image from Metro Times 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: Creative Entrepreneurs | Thursday, January 8 Drinks x Design is back and starting the year off from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Grand Circus. This month will feature presentations from the graduates of DC3’s Creative Ventures Residency Program in addition to the drinks, networking and relaxed atmosphere. The four
On The Town: Michigan Fashion Industry’s Hidden Gem
Fabric Warehouse looks exactly how it sounds; it’s a 7,800-square-foot warehouse chock-full of rows upon rows of different types of textiles for many uses. The business has been around and in the same family for more than 50 years, starting with a location in Detroit, then moving around to a couple of different locations and most recently, settling at 10 Mile and Hoover in Warren. The warehouse is separated with fashion textiles and decorative trims on one side and upholstery
Oh, (Don’t) Shop It: C. Wonder to Close Its Doors
C. Wonder is a shop full of kitschy knick-knacks, glittery pieces of flare and a limited but fun line of clothing. It was reported about a couple of months ago that Chris Burch’s retail chain (or “revenge retail” chain as some people have called it – sorry Tory!) was slated to close some of its locations across the U.S., but now it looks like the company is closing for good. In a meeting with the 100 or so remaining employees, they were told that the 11 retail locations that
It's Flu Season, So Why Not Cough It Up for The Collection™?
If you have ever attended a fundraising event, you know there comes a time during the evening when the nonprofit tugs at your heartstrings with a meaningful video or speeches from individuals or families who have benefited from the organization in order to encourage you to make a donation. This is not a practice that I am condemning in any way, as an emotional connection is often what is needed to get a person or company to open their wallets and generously give. However, if
Industry Spotlight: Wardrobe Stylist Hoda Salameh Talks About the Realities of Being on Set
Hoda Salameh knows the ins and outs of styling. From dressing herself every morning in her usual fashion-forward style to the countless fashion shoots she styled for StyleLine (RIP), and now with her personal styling role at Nordstrom, this woman knows and understands fashion. The way styling is glamourized on TV, we aren’t surprised when we hear young fashion students exclaim that they want to have exciting careers as stylists, but some things aren’t always as they seem. Her
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
Wear It’s At: Holiday Party Dressing
Alright, Christmas is six days away and you have all of your shopping done (and if you don’t, we have some gift ideas here, here, here and here) but nothing to wear for the holiday’s festivities. Don’t fret! While shopping your closet is always a good idea (seriously, find your favorite dress, Google the style of it and you will find so many different ways to wear it), sometimes you just want something new. The dresses below are great options for holiday parties, a New Year’s
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image From City Bird City Bird’s 5th Anniversary and Expansion Celebration | Thursday, December 18 Celebrate five years of City Bird and the conclusion of its exciting expansion from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The shop has been reinvented with about 50 percent more floor area, new displays and even more products to shop. Enjoy refreshments and check out the holiday ornaments, including the limited edition 2014 Detroit ornament that will be released at the event. City Bird is lo
