Dancing with the Survivors: Akosua-Panin
Akosua-Panin is from Detroit, Michigan. Though artistically gifted before birth; she has been creating clothing designs since around the age of 15. From a young age, Akosua-Panin has created eye-catching drawings; from remarkable portraits to still life. Subsequently, she has continued to use her gift in drawing as an apparatus toward her skill in fashion design. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design & Merchandising at Wayne State University, all while establ
Memoirs of a Geisha Stole the Show at Finish2Fashion
The Gem Theatre is like stepping into the most fabulous of time warps. The building, built in the 1920s, is a two-level theatre with intimate stage-level seating at cabaret tables on the first floor and traditional row and aisle seating on the second level. The Spanish Revival architecture was a beautiful setting for libations and hors d’oeuvres before the show began. But enough about the theatre, let’s talk about the fashion. Each interior design team was tasked with creatin
DG3’s Glamorous Gift Guide for Fabulous Females: Part 1
Giving gifts can be stressful, but a good rule to keep in mind is to give something the recipient wouldn’t necessarily buy herself but would still cherish – such as a great pair of earrings or a luxurious faux-fur blanket. This gift guide is all over the place – but that’s the point. We wanted to ensure there is something here for everyone, from an acquaintance who enjoys wine to your best friend who has everything. We also wanted to keep it reasonable. The gifts below are af
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
Law Firm Foster Swift Launches Fosterfashion Blog
Attention fashion professionals! Attorney Deanna Swisher of the law firm Foster Swift, who leads the firm’s fashion and design law team called Fosterfashion – yes you read that correctly, a legal team that’s focused on fashion and design – now has launched a new blog also called Fosterfashion. The blog is designed as a resource for fashion designers, manufacturers, exporters, importers and retailers, and will address law and legal developments affecting the fashion industry.
DG3 President Will Serve as Judge for Finish2Fashion at The Gem this Thursday
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Michigan Chapter is proud to sponsor the 6th annual fashion show for interior designers. Finish2Fashion: The Classics is a fun competition that will get the creative juices flowing in an unusual way for the interior design industry. Teams comprised of student designers, professional designers or a combination of both will team up with vendors to create one-of-a-kind outfits made solely from interior finish materials. DG3’s
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
The Most Fashionable of Halloween Costumes: Part 2
Sandy, from Grease: Tell them about it, stud! Put on your skinniest black wax jeans or leather pants, and tightest top, then curl your hair and sing, “You’re the one that I want, ooh, ooh, ooh, honey,” all night long. Holly Golightly, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Chic will be the only way to describe you when wearing this costume. Wrap your hair into a high bun, Grab your little black dress and top it off with a tiara and dark glasses. Easy as pie. Maggie Pollitt, from Cat on
The Most Fashionable of Halloween Costumes: Part 1
Halloween can (and should) be every fashion girl’s dream; putting together a costume, dressing up and wearing outlandish makeup is something worth thinking about for weeks before the holiday. Our fashion-girl dream: To attend a Halloween costume party as Karl Lagerfeld and Choupette – and to have everyone know exactly who we are, gushing at our clever idea. However, as hard as it may be to believe) the majority of folks have no idea who The Kaiser is. Fortunately, there are p
