

Industrial Sewing Certificate Program Orientation
Today was a historic day for DG3. After almost two years of blood, sweat and tears, the Industrial Sewing Certificate Program orientation happened today and it was a great success. Many potential and curious students, Michigan Works!, other workforce partners and cut and sew manufacturers came together to see the classroom and learn about what the program has to offer. The orientation covered how this program came to be, a quick overview of what will be covered during the cou


On The Town: Trendevous at Carson's
Twice a year, Carson’s at Laurel Park Place puts on a fabulous fashion show and shopping extravaganza and this fall show was no exception. It was an early Saturday morning but with the help of a smooth cup of joe and under-eye makeup we were ready. The day started out with a fashion show that included the Top 10 Fall Must Haves, the Ruff Hewn Grey trend, the Sporty Chic trend and outfit options for work, weekends and date nights. It was all pretty fabulous and once the fashio

Save It: This Weekend’s Discounts, Freebies and Savings
Your guide to local savings—happy shopping! Green and Glamour, Canton: Every Friday is Green Friday, spend cash and receive 20% off regular priced items. Found Objects, Birmingham: The more you spend, the more you save. Spend $200 to $499 and save 15% or spend $500+ and save 20%. Offer valid towards all in-stock merchandise from September 25 through September 27. BCBGMAXAZRIA, Novi: From September 25 through September 28, receive 20% off all regular priced items and markdowns


On The Town: Fashion Panel at Michigan Fashion Week
The Fashion Panel for Michigan Fashion Week took place last night at the Baronette Renaissance Hotel (so chic) in Novi and it was fash-tastic. Karen Buscemi, Founder and President of DG3—surely, you already know this but we’re listing the rest of the titles so it just makes sense to add it—Mia Ray, blogger from Confessions of a Glam-aholic, and Courtney Miarka and Matt Yessian, founders of The Styled Life, a wardrobe consulting platform, came together to speak about the busin


Oh, Shop It: SJP Collection Comes to Michigan
The Somerset Collection is one of the five additional stores that now carry Sarah Jessica Parker’s eponymous collection of shoes and handbags. The line will feature classic, ladylike pumps, booties and riding boots in playful hues that will range in price from $285 to $695. Five new handbag styles ranging in price from $220 to $495 will also be featured in the collection. All of the shoes are named after women, including Pat Field and Blyth Danner, who inspire her. Nordstrom


Oh, Shop It: H&M Unveils New Location In Michigan
H&M is continuing its Midwest expansion by opening a brand new location at Macomb Mall in Roseville. The new location is set to open a year from now in the fall of 2015. The new store will measure approximately 20,000 square feet and will offer apparel for men, women and children, with separate “store-within-a-store” sections for lingerie, accessories, sports apparel, maternity and plus-size line H&M+. The children’s collection ranges from newborn to 14. This will be the 10th
DG3 Local Accessory Designers Showcase at DIFFA Dining By Design
On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, DG3 presented a Local Accessory Designers Showcase as part of DIFFA Dining By Design. We were honored to partner with this phenomenal event, put on by the Michigan Aids Coalition (MAC). And we are always thrilled to show off Michigan's fashion design talent! #diffa #diningbydesign #michiganaidscoalition #fashiondesigners #detroitdesigners #buylocal #puremichigan #dg3 #detroitgarmentgroupguild #accessorydesigners #hatdesigners #jewelrydesigners #ha


Willys Detroit: Meet the Designers of Edith A. Miller
On September 17, Willys Detroit held a Meet the Designer event with designers Nancy Gibson and Jenn Murray of the classic Americana brand Edith A. Miller. This American-made clothing line is a super laid-back collection comprised of casual tanks, striped crewneck t-shirts with contrast banding that trims the neckline, and cool-girl t-shirt dresses with different types of stripes in two different places on the dress. It’s a J. Crew lovers dream – as is the rest of Willys. Nanc