Fashion: Spying on style

There was no subterfuge necessary for the Aug. 22 screening of "Spies" at the Walker Art Center's Open Field.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Laura M. Lewis, Elisabeth Skibba, Brieann Thelen, Emily Angelo
Clockwise from top - Laura M. Lewis, Elisabeth Skibba, Brieann Thelen, Emily Angelo (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Laura M. Lewis

28, pilgrim

What are you wearing? Vintage blouse, vintage shoes, Vera Wang purse, American Apparel belt, pants from Urban Outfitters.

Whose style do you admire? Mostly my friends, who make a lot of their own clothing. Especially local fashion designer Rachel Blomgren.

What's the best fashion advice you've received? From my mom: "It's about quality, not quantity."

What are the challenges in dressing for a summer evening outdoors? Bugs. Always wear layers.

Elisabeth Skibba

26, personal care attendant at a group home

What are you wearing? Forever 21 shorts, tank from Target, turban head wrap and bag from Etsy, Tom's shoes.

Describe your style: Neo boho, vintage.

What's the best fashion advice you've received? Wear what comes naturally to you.

What are the challenges in dressing for a summer evening outdoors? Unexpectedly chilly evenings.

Brieann Thelen

24, server, record-store clerk

What are you wearing? Bee and key necklaces from my best friends, thrifted lace top, sweater by Tulle, Levi's belt, pants by BDG.

Describe your style: Cat vs. unicorn. It makes sense if you think about it.

Whose style do you admire? Keisha Harris and Emily Angelo. Also, that long-haired blonde who works at Cliché -- whoever you are, dang, you cute.

What's the best fashion advice you've received? You should only have one waist in an outfit, and that waist should be defined.

Emily Angelo

22, hairstylist

What are you wearing? Hat gifted from a friend, thrifted top and booties, shorts from Nordstrom.

Describe your style: Modern with an appreciation for all things classic and retro.

Whose style do you admire? Anna Karina.

What are the challenges in dressing for a summer evening outdoors? Predicting the weather.

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