It's time for another edition of MNfashion's Fall Fashion Weekend, celebrating the emerging Twin Cities fashion scene. Here's a rundown of key events. For more info, check www.mnfashion.org.
Santino Rice
"Project Runway" fanatics, brace yourselves: Infamous Season Two designer Santino is hitting our city to display a mini-collection, schmooze and pose for pictures. Music by DJ Focus.
Sugar
Here's another decadent, under-the-radar party from L'Etoile magazine, incorporating graphic-inspired designers Anthem Heart and YouWorkForThem, hot sister DJ duo Tendercakes, sweet specialty cocktails and a chance to get acquainted with the new aloft Hotel (an offshoot of W Hotels). Guests are encouraged to wear candy-colored attire.
Studio Jams 2008
A Swank Dollar/SISBRO open studio is never dull. The designers behind the apparel and accessories lines will join local artists in a sale of their current work. Up for grabs are new porcelain prism and pendant jewelry by SISBRO; skorts, "black lacy things," dresses, and "other fancy wearables" by Swank Dollar; illustrator Josh Journey-Heinz's collaborative illustration book "Don't Smoke Drugs," and "womb suits" plus various works in progress by artist/performer Aaron Ridgeway. (1 to 6 p.m. Sat., 501 Cedar Av. S., Mpls.)
Grayline Clothing Release Party
Newly launched clothing line Grayline, created by Minneapolis-based graphic designer Birk Stefan Grudem, is celebrating its release with a trunk show and party at Design Collective. The line's fall collection is made up of hand-sewn, hand-screenprinted designs and illustrations on clothing and accessories for both men and women.
Thunderball
From a gold-painted nude in "Goldfinger" to the voluptuous Ursula Andress in "Dr. No," Bond girls are ripe material for a fashion party, and this looks to be the blowout of the weekend, with live "Bond Girls" styled by Eclecticoiffeur and live music by Revolver, Bella Koshka, Mercurial Rage and DJ Jake Rudh.
