Fashion: Antique chic

Partygoers rocked their best vintage garb at the Minnesota History Center's RetroRama gala.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Linh Geist, Noam Wiggs, Kathleen Law, Faith Rawson
Clockwise from top - Linh Geist, Noam Wiggs, Kathleen Law, Faith Rawson (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Linh Geist

  • 40, nurse anesthetist
    • What are you wearing? Dress and earrings from Circa Vintage, purse from Etsy, belt from Macy's, Via Spiga wedges from Nordstrom.
      • Describe your style: I have never been a trend follower or designer logo wearer. I will make an exception for Ferragamo.
        • What is something you own that you consider timeless? Red lipsticks. My current favorite is MAC Russian Red.
          • Favorite vintage/thrift find: My rabbit fur-trimmed galoshes that fit over high heels for $15.

            Noam Wiggs

            • 25, math teacher
              • What are you wearing? Charcoal and gray tweed suit from Everyday People, gray shirt from H&M, black dress boots and bow tie from Blacklist Vintage.
                • Describe your style: Functional cyclist.
                  • What is something you own that you consider timeless? My collection of Pendleton's outerwear is fantastic. They can take anything but the coldest Minnesota winter day.
                    • Favorite vintage/thrift find: The suit that I'm wearing.

                      Kathleen Law

                      • 20, art student
                        • What are you wearing? Black pencil skirt, yellow sweater from Rewind Vintage, thrifted scarf, vintage heels, pearl bracelet.
                          • Describe your style: My everyday style is dark retro. I try to keep my look simplistic but edgy.
                            • How do past styles/trends influence your current style? I'm influenced by a newfound confidence. I have taken note of many retro beauties like Dita Von Teese and the modern pinup.
                              • Favorite vintage/thrift find: Detailed silk neck scarves.

                                Faith Rawson

                                • 15, student
                                  • What are you wearing? Vintage flapper hat, dress, fishnets, black wingtip heels.
                                    • Describe your style: A mixture of late '20s, mid-'30s and even a '40s high-society appeal.
                                      • How do past styles/trends influence your current style? I have always admired fabulous vintage. To wear an authentic piece is to self-indulge.
                                        • What is something you own that you consider timeless? My black, early-'20s-inspired straight-waisted dress with lace covering the upper back.
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