Fashion As It Happens

Minnesota’s climate may not be conducive to driving Vespas, Stellas, Lambredas, and the like, but the local affection for geek-chic certainly is. That’s why Scooter Du, the annual parade and convention for vintage scooter enthusiasts, is such a happening affair. We crashed the party to get pointers on cultivating the look, and found inspiration in sleek, mostly suede, and very scooter-friendly footwear, as well as jackets blasting logos and patches. Buzzing around while we took it all in were the evening’s true stars: motorized splashes of powder blue, burnt orange, and mint green, laden with mirrors, accented with racing stripes, and lovingly coated with high-gloss wax.