31, external affairs assistant, Minneapolis Institute of Arts

What are you wearing? Dolce & Gabbana dress; ASOS feather cape, clutch and gloves; shoes from DSW, Rachel Roy jewelry, and I knitted the shrug underneath the cape.

Describe your style: I'm like a 5-year-old playing dress-up most days.

What do you buy on the cheap? Everything! I wait until there's a sale.

What other unexpected place should host a fashion show? An aquarium or a zoo.

23, owner of Geisha Pearl Vintage (www.geishapearl.com)

What are you wearing? Vintage blazer, shirt and bag, H&M shorts, Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

What's your holiday outfit? Christmas Day my family usually wears our ugly sweaters. Otherwise, something that sparkles.

What other unexpected place should host a fashion show? A winter show outdoors, after sunset with white Christmas lights draped over the runway.

26, choreographer/dancer and server

What are you wearing? Jacket from Saks Fifth Avenue, vintage shirt, H&M pants, thrifted suspenders, and vintage boots given to me by my grandfather.

Describe your style: Right now I'm into a Truman Capote look: classic, refined yet flamboyant.

What other unexpected place should host a fashion show? Tarnish & Gold Gallery.

32, program coordinator at a nonprofit organization

What are you wearing? Gap turtleneck, dress from Look Inc. (a defunct clothing store that was in northeast Minneapolis), Express belt, Marc Fisher heels.

Describe your style: Eclectic.

What do you buy on the cheap? I like to buy quality apparel and shoe brands at bargain prices.