Christy DeSmith I remember, several years back, hearing that potbellies were in. And I heard it on an early incarnation of reality TV. I can’t remember the exact title, but I think it was on MTV and certainly featured a London flat filled with models. Anyhoo, this episode (the only one I ever caught) featured a model’s … Read more
A former Star Tribune scribe got mention in the NY gossip rags last week, but they didn’t bat an eye at the mere mention of John Habich. Why? Well, because Habich is betrothed to the writer/pharmaceutical heir Andrew Solomon, of course. Their wedding site, while ambiguous about the date of the actual affair, offers an … Read more
The ole head’s currently buried in the sands of yet another production week, as we at Rake Media Worldwide put the finishing touches on our July issue. But check this happenin’ event: Uptown’s Cliche boutique is celebrating a three-year anniversary with a fashion show tomorrow night (Thursday). But take heed, my fellow threadsters: This event’s … Read more
One of my favorite stores on the whole planet (or at least in the general vicinity of this geocode) is having a vintage sale this weekend. At Fashion Avenue (4936 France Ave. S., Edina), I’ve found magenta leather boolets from the ’80s, an ultra-long Cynthia Rowley dress, and countless other fashionable items. Important note: The … Read more
If RetroRama was any indication, there’ll be about a gazillion people wearing pill box hats at this weekend’s Antique and Vintage Clothing event. Trouble is there’s a six-dollar cover to get into the thing. But you can save a whopping buck if you come dressed in vintage. From what I understand, this is one of … Read more
Just dropping in to leave an amusing little press release from Target Corp … (Am I the only one who finds this amusing?) Also, I apologize for posting press releases. It’s just that I’ve been drowning in the minutiae of producing a magazine. So there you have it. And here you go: Target Announces Bowie … Read more
According to the press release I just received from Macy’s: Macy’s North and Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics, marketers of Prince’s upcoming fragrance 3121, today announced an exclusive opportunity for 1,400 fans to see Prince perform in his hometown of Minneapolis at Macy’s downtown flagship store on 07/07/07. Fans will receive a once-in-a-lifetime xclusive [sic] 3121 … Read more
This irreverent modern dance production is inspired by Jean-Claude Forest’s cheeky ’60s comic strip Barbarella. But it’s more closely related to the 1968 sci-fi movie Forest’s book inspired. Just as Jane Fonda did in that movie version, Dolls dancer Heather Cadigan gets things started with a zero-gravity striptease. In this instance, however, the achievement owes … Read more
Climbing aboard a stool plucked from the 7th Street Entry’s barroom, local poet Éireann Lorsung offered a self-introduction. “I don’t know if you’ll believe this, but I’ve never opened for a band before.” Peering through a red fog of stage light at a small but enthusiastic crowd, the prim and somewhat elfin-looking twenty-six-year-old added, “I’ve … Read more
This year’s warm-weather looks are characterized by something that hasn’t been seen in a while: full frontal fabric. Or, at the very least, covered-up biceps, cleavage, and tummies, which had been laid bare by the tanks and slip dresses of previous seasons. But whatever the comforts and flaw-disguising advantages of these fashions, they also bear, … Read more