Fashion: Fun Factory

Most partiers only loosely followed the 1960s theme at Rock the Cause's "Night in Andy Warhol's Factory."

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Kara Brinkman, Amber Rose Bjerke, Danielle Biers, Augustus 'Caesar' Weah
Clockwise from top - Kara Brinkman, Amber Rose Bjerke, Danielle Biers, Augustus 'Caesar' Weah (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Kara Brinkman

26, account manager; aspiring to join the advertising world soon

What are you wearing? Mink Pink dress from ModCloth.com, my mother's vintage '80s necklace, clutch from DSW and Vince Camuto shoes.

Describe your style: Eclectic.

Your favorite Warhol icon? Andy himself.

What's your signature perfume or cologne? I don't really have one, but Lolita Lempicka is my favorite.

Amber Rose Bjerke

27, sales and marketing

What are you wearing? Earrings from Caché; Rock and Republic jeans and sweater from Shag Studio; shoes from Heartbreaker.

Describe your style: Classy with trendy flair.

Which '60s icon would you most like to meet? Jacqueline Kennedy.

Which do you like more, big parties or small get-togethers? Big parties.

Danielle Biers

24, Graphic designer

What are you wearing? "The Edie": a fur coat from Via's Vintage converted to a vest, Ruche tunic, leggings from T.J. Maxx, booties from Francesca's Collections, bag from Heartbreaker.

Describe your style: Unique and affordable.

What '60s icon would you most like to meet? Elvis ("I want you, I need you, I love you!").

Which do you like more, big parties or small get-togethers? Small get-togethers with hilarious people.

Augustus 'Caesar' Weah

28, proletarian (janitor)/recording artist (emcee)

What are you wearing? Shirt and jeans are Polo Ralph Lauren, H&M vest; vintage jacket, shoes and tie from Tatters.

Describe your style: Vintage prep.

Which do you like more, big parties or small get-togethers? Both types have appeal depending on my mood.

What's your signature perfume or cologne? Jean Paul Gaultier, Polo Blue or Polo Black.

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