Author: Christy DeSmith

  • Weekend Shopping Notes

    Call forth the shopping sherpas, ladies, because Grethen House is having a fifty-percent off spring/summer sale! Of course, the store is closed today to take care of those pesky markdowns. But, as of 10 a.m. tomorrow morning (through Saturday at 5 p.m.), the flood gates are open. Damn to all those stay-at-home shoppers who get…

  • Juicy bit on American Apparel

    The latest from AA, another marketing coup: drunk celeb caught passed out and possibly slobbering all over our hoodies! Yes, I will cease to fixate on AA shortly …

  • Potbellies

    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…

  • Groomzillas?

    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…

  • Threadster Tip-offs

    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…

  • Weekend shopping notes

    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…