Fashion: Perfect 10s

Art lovers talked past, present and future styles at Rosalux Gallery's 10th-anniversary exhibition.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Colin Percy, Pomi Tefera, Laura Stack, Manola Suvannarad
Clockwise from top - Colin Percy, Pomi Tefera, Laura Stack, Manola Suvannarad (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Colin Percy

22, IT project manager

What are you wearing? Abel Brown vest, Calvin Klein shirt, H&M cardigan, Obey jeans, Bass shoes.

Describe your style: Casual Friday.

What types of clothes were you wearing 10 years ago? Hardcore skater brands like Enjoi and Element.

Personal style quirk: I can't stand having a full closet. I donate about half my clothes every six months or so to clean it out.

Pomi Tefera

21, student

What are you wearing? Urban Outfitters cardigan and belt, Forever 21 dress, Zara shoes, Mossimo purse.

Describe your style: Feminine collegiate prep.

What types of clothes were you wearing 10 years ago? I was 11. I liked bright ribbons in my hair and matching tank tops.

One thing in your closet you'll still be wearing in 10 years: I'm all about blazers.

Laura Stack

48, artist, art faculty at College of Visual Arts and University of Minnesota

What are you wearing? Banana Republic scarf, Gap turtleneck, ModCloth skirt, L.e.i boots.

Describe your style: I mix vintage with contemporary styles.

What types of clothes were you wearing 10 years ago? My style hasn't changed.

Personal style quirk: I like to add one accessory that doesn't match and is unexpected.

Manola Suvannarad

39, shiatsu therapist, artist

What are you wearing? Gap jacket, H&M shirt, Loft cords, Clare Vivier purse, ASOS shoes.

Describe your style: Simple, classic, smart.

What types of clothes were you wearing 10 years ago? Lots of Muji, stripes, denim and vintage. Gold Adidas Galaxy sneakers.

One thing in your closet you'll still be wearing in 10 years: Boatneck striped T-shirt.

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