Fashion: We are local

Most were hometowners at Vita.mn's Are You Local? concert at the Varsity, but one was Canadian. Whatever -- here's what they wore.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Megan Edgerton, Greta Seiffert, Joe Christenson, Tonya Redshaw
Clockwise from top - Megan Edgerton, Greta Seiffert, Joe Christenson, Tonya Redshaw (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Megan Edgerton

22, student

What are you wearing? BCBG beige cable-knit sweater, black cigarette skinny jeans, Steve Madden combat boots, Judith Jack onyx ring.

Describe your style: Classic -- I tend to keep things simple, wearing neutral colors with subtle accent pieces.

Favorite local band: Dessa. As for Vancouver (where I'm from), it'd be Japandroids.

Most stylish local musician? Jeremy Messersmith's wife has a pretty cool vintage store.

Greta Seiffert

26, gallery owner and Varsity Theater event coordinator

What are you wearing? Grandpa sweater from unknown location. Jumper and necklace from Everyday People. Shoes from the roommate.

Describe your style: Grandma chic.

Favorite local band: Slapping Purses.

Most stylish local musician? Claire Monesterio. She's sassy but functional.

Best show you've seen lately: Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Joe Christenson

24, student, wine merchant

What are you wearing? Alfani knockoff peacoat, scarf from Urban Outfitters, Levi's 511s.

Describe your style: Since this is Minnesota, I try to mix pragmatism with a dash of flattery.

Favorite local band: RetroSpecs.

Most stylish local musician? Richard Heyworth, drummer for the Alarmists.

Best show you've seen lately: The Marx Corcoran Project at Cause on Feb. 28.

Tonya Redshaw

24, graphic designer, visual merchandiser

What are you wearing? Vintage fedora, Love Culture blazer, tank and leggings from H&M, vintage boots.

Describe your style: Usually colorful, experimental and feminine.

Favorite local band: SBRD.

Most stylish local musician? DJ Kayne.

Best show you've seen lately: MC Longshot.

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