Fashion: Pride and joy

From festive to casual to wild, this year's Pride Festival in Loring Park had just about everything.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Mariah Macham, Anthony Eliason, Andrea Gonzales, India Gurley
Clockwise from top - Mariah Macham, Anthony Eliason, Andrea Gonzales, India Gurley (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Mariah Macham

22, student, bank teller

What are you wearing? Dress from H&M, Club Monaco headband, flats from Everyday People.

Describe your style: Edie Sedgwick meets Kate Moss meets paying off student loans.

Your favorite Pride outfit sighting? Caution tape and torn fishnets à la Gaga.

Best gay club in the Twin Cities: The Saloon is always hoppin', but I have a soft spot for Gladius.

Anthony Eliason

19, designer, college student

What are you wearing? Forever 21 vest, zebra-print Tripp pants, necklaces from Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe, Coco and Breezy sunglasses, boots from Urban Outfitters.

Describe your style: Gaudy with accessories and a punk-rock '90s vibe.

Favorite Pride outfit sighting: A drag queen's pink dress and pink wig, totes amazing!

What's a definite Pride no-no? Bright colorful leggings with a short small shirt. ... Dude, leggings aren't pants.

Andrea Gonzales

20, BFA acting student at the University of Minnesota

What are you wearing? Shoes from Nordstrom, Kimchi & Blue dress, BDG button-up, hat from Urban Outfitters, jewelry from various market vendors in San Antonio and San Francisco, Target bag.

Describe your style: Eclectic, hint of old-world, bohemian, cultural, artistic as a means of self-expression.

What's a definite Pride no-no? No such thing. Pride is about accepting who you are and how you choose to express yourself.

Best gay club in the Twin Cities: The Saloon.

India Gurley

19, student

What are you wearing? Skirt and belt from Forever 21, boots from Ragstock.

Describe your style: A preppy artist type.

What's a definite Pride no-no? I saw a drag queen wearing Birkenstocks.

Best gay club in the Twin Cities: The 90's all the way. They play the most Gaga.

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