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Fashion: Common people

The Walker's "Spectacular of Vernacular" preview party encouraged guests to express their flannel-hugging, wood-chopping, pelt-trading sides.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Jessica Rolland, Lindsey Tauer, Marina Maric, John Meilner
Clockwise from top - Jessica Rolland, Lindsey Tauer, Marina Maric, John Meilner (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Jessica Rolland

30, Walker Art Center employee

What are you wearing? Vintage Scottish cape bought in London, thrifted cowgirl jeans, granny boots and suede purse.

Describe your style: Penny-pincher daydreamer.

Favorite piece in the exhibit: Dario Robleto's "Demonstrations of Sailor's Valentines."

Are you a jeans or dresses girl? These days I'm a jeans girl. Getting used to the cold.

Lindsey Tauer

28, sales promotion and key brand ambassador

What are you wearing? Levi's flannel, thrift-store skirt, American Apparel thigh-highs and Rockport boots. My hat is a faux-fur stole that I sewed together.

Describe your style: Feminine with a little bit of edge.

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How have you seen the heritage trend in current fashion? Loving the resurgence of tartan and wool. And I'm excited about the return of long hemlines.

Are you a jeans or dresses girl? Dresses. So much more fun and expressive.

Marina Maric

33, public relations counselor

What are you wearing? Forever 21 shirt, Gap jeans, Aldo booties, Mulberry for Target patent bag.

Favorite piece in the exhibit: Crystal-covered deer-head sculpture by Marc Swanson. I want it in my living room.

How have you seen the heritage trend in current fashion? Burberry brought back the shearling jacket and we saw a plethora of capes, chunky sweaters and coats in neutral colors.

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Are you a jeans or dresses girl? Both.

John Meilner

26, freelance graphic designer; bank worker

What are you wearing? Hat from Blu Dot, Cherokee coat from Target, shirt from Aeropostale, American Rag blue jeans, K-Swiss sneakers.

Describe your style: Comfy and cheap.

Favorite piece in the exhibit: The sculptures by Aaron Spangler were fantastic.

How have you seen the heritage trend in current fashion? It seems like beards are everywhere, and I'm definitely cool with that.

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