Author: Christy DeSmith
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Trash Shadows
These trash shadows, inspired hybrids of sculpture and shadow puppets made from various household refuse, caught our attention this week. Prude that I am, I don’t much care for the whizzing-themed installation. Other than that: What a great way to recycle!
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Design Review: Adidas's crotchless running tights
They might look innocent (and stylish) enough. But hear ye the simple story of how I came to know – the hard way – of my new running tights‘ nasty, little secret. (The culprit is as right.) Upon first inspection, the Adidas Response running Capri had all the features I sought of my autumn running…
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Who wears these clothes?
Last minute alert for your social calendars: The third annual Sashion Flow (get it, ha-ha) event is happening tomorrow, September 8 at Soo Visual Arts Center. What a great way to combine clothes- and art-making, as I know you Minneapolitans so love to do. The featured designers include Annie Larson and, one of my new…
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Flu-inducted stupor or fall/spring fashions?
Sorry to have disappeared for the past several days. I’ve been nursing some frightful, flu-like symptoms that, sadly, have kept me off my game. But I would like to acknowledge that, yes, I’m aware that New York Fashion Week is in swing. No, I am not among the attendees … But from what I’ve seen…
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Legislating Fashion
You know, my disdain for droopy drawers is well documented, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say they ought to be outlawed.
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Old Style, New Standards
If you haven’t already, check the photo shoot we did with members of the New Standards for our September issue. Not only does it provide a rare glimpse of the musicians’ doll-faced (and successful!) wives. But it’s also a hosanna, of sorts–our tribute to the gentlemen of yesteryear who, you know, wore fedoras and went…