Fashion: W is for wow

Fashion followers at the W hotel's "'Tis the Season for Glitz and Glam" runway show looked forward to 2010 style.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Vivian Aronson, Jean Pierre DeChateau, Sarah Burgduff, Ally Nordgaard
Clockwise from top - Vivian Aronson, Jean Pierre DeChateau, Sarah Burgduff, Ally Nordgaard (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Vivian Aronson

31, model

What are you wearing? Mango top, Topshop skirt, Naughty Monkey shoes, necklace from Jigsaw London.

Describe your style: Chic, trendy, edgy, romantic.

What trends do you expect to see in 2010? Bright color patterned dresses, jumpsuits.

Which do you hope will disappear along with 2009? The double denim trend.

Jean Pierre DeChateau

Nightclub concierge and music promoter

What are you wearing? Glasses by Gucci from Saks Off 5th; Dolce & Gabbana jacket and pants.

Describe your style: Sophisticated and very European.

What trends do you expect to see in 2010? 1950s looks.

Which do you hope will disappear along with 2009? The baggy style.

Sarah Burgduff

26, field engineer at oil refinery

What are you wearing? Guess by Marciano dress, Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes, cuff bracelet by Rock Band, HOBO International clutch.

Describe your style: Urban, spunky, sophisticated.

What trends do you expect to see in 2010? Layering of mixed patterns and textures, metallics and rocker-chic tops and jackets.

Which do you hope will disappear? Leggings as pants without something long on top.

Ally Nordgaard

21, student and associate at Ivy

What are you wearing? TT Collection dress from Ivy paired with a vintage belt, Spanx tights, Calvin Klein ankle boots and a vintage clutch.

Describe your style: Hippie-like with an edge. I love mixing new with vintage as well.

What trends do you expect to see in 2010? Colored denim options and sequined goods.

Which do you hope will disappear? High-waisted denim jeans.

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Ellen Dahl