Fashion: Homegrown chic

Article by: Sara Glassman , Special to the Star Tribune
Updated: October 11, 2007 - 2:19 AM

Last week, Macy's hosted its second annual Distinction in Design competition. Local designers lined up in the Oval Room to present their creations -- from bridal gowns to underwear -- to Macy's buyers. Maybe someday these made-in-Minnesota labels will be sold there. For now, here's a look at their in-store cameos.

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PATHER YANG, FIRST PRIZE OF $1,000

MINNEAPOLIS

Presented: Petite dresses, including the one she's wearing, above.

Designer since: 2006. Exactly a year.

Day job: Stitcher at Vee Corp., making costumes for "Sesame Street Live" characters.

Design philosophy: "Making clothes that are easy to wear and stylish. I design for petites because I had such a hard time finding clothes. Everything I've made so far fits me."

Shop: Cliché (2403 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls.).

RUSSELL BOURRIENNE, RUNNER-UP

MINNEAPOLIS

Presented: Men's jackets and coats, including this plaid trench coat ($695, custom order). He also made the shirt and pants that he's wearing.

Inspiration for the plaid coat: "A motorcycle jacket and traditional English plaids."

Designer since: He was 13.

How he learned to sew: "From books, books and books."

Shop: By appointment at his Uptown studio, see www.russellbourrienne.com for details.

PARUL K. LEWICKE

FOREST LAKE

Presented: Infant and toddler clothes.

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