Local music fans smartly embodied current trends in winter coats at the Best New Bands showcase at First Avenue.
41, vintage clothing buyer
Trend: Military
What are you wearing? Everything I have on came from Tatters.
Describe your style: Getting dressed in the dark.
What item of clothing do you wish more people wore? I'd like to see people wearing what they want, instead of what they think they should be wearing.
For a coat: warmth or style? It's possible to have a warm and stylish coat.
Favorite new band: Red Pens.
22, server/seamstress
Trend: Fur
What are you wearing? My cape and boots were gifts from my father. My dress and sweater were found at Unique Thrift. I hand-made my jacket.
Describe your style: What if Barbarella was a Patrick Nagel painting?
Favorite new band: It's a tie between Moonstone and Slapping Purses.
What coat trends are you noticing this season? Fur. And lots of it.
For a coat: warmth or style? Style. Wear two for warmth.
29, film festival producer
Trend: Defined waist
What are you wearing? C. Luce coat from Alter Boutique in Brooklyn, N.Y.; vintage hat and skirt from Valu Thrift Store in St. Paul; Miss Sixty boots and a Coach clutch.
Describe your style: Bohemian rock 'n' roll couture.
What item of clothing do you wish more people wore? Bring back the bustles! I'd love to see this look modernized.
What coat trends are you noticing this season? The marching band or military jacket is definitely on-trend.
24, student
Trend: Utility
What are you wearing? James Perse tank, thrift-store skirt that I cut off, Kenzie boots, coat from Urban Outfitters.
Describe your style: There's no logic to it; I wear what I find interesting.
What item of clothing do you wish more people wore? Clothes with more structure. This applies to myself, as well.
Favorite new band? The Antlers.
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