Fashion inspiration doesn't always have to come from what's new. That's the excitement behind an upcoming vintage-centric show Sunday (April 23) that will kick off a weeklong series of style events as part of Spring Fashion Week MN.
Rose & Bull: New Millenium will spotlight sustainability, all while creating fresh looks with throwback pieces sourced from nearly a dozen local vendors specializing in vintage.
As part of it, the show will zoom in on re-creating bright, kitschy, maximalist looks from 1995 to 2005. In other words, fairy hemlines, low-rise denim, baby doll tees, capris, leather jackets and corsets (rumor has it that a Juicy tracksuit will make an appearance, too).
References to Y2K are part of it. "I remember it so vividly. 'What's going to happen to the clocks? To the computers?' There was some fear but excitement," said organizer Lizann Villatoro.
An on-site vintage pop-up market also will be held. "We're aware that not everyone that comes to our show is on train with vintage. Some are a little timid, and so we're trying to bridge that gap," said Jalyn Anderson, also a stylist/producer of the show. "We just want to make it fun [and] within grasp."
In addition to spotlighting vintage fashion, organizers aim to create a vibe that is energizing, inspirational and inclusive. "You'll see [diversity] represented in our show, 100%. From size to colors to languages to just everything," said Villatoro.
A portion of ticket sales will benefit Creative Kuponya, a nonprofit offering mental health resources and diversity, equity and inclusion training of marginalized communities. The show will also offer discounted ticket prices to members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities.
"Not only do we want the face of our show — the models — to be diverse," Anderson said. "We also want a purpose behind what we're doing."
