“Rare Affections”

Opening Reception: December 5, 2008 4 to 7 p.m.

On View: December 5, 2008 - January 10, 2009

MNfashion holiday: Gaviidae Common II, 555 Nicollet Mall, 2^nd floor, Minneapolis

Fall in love with a one-of-a-kind dress from the “Rare Affections” collection unveiled on December 5th at the MNFashion pop-up holiday boutique. Conceived of by Emma Berg and Jahna Peloquin, both local fashion supporters, as a way for the holiday reveler to experience the luxury of a one of a kind garment, explore the talents of the local fashion scene and shine at a party as much as you deserve.

Avoid the “twin” dress mishap…buy local, buy unique.

Dresses are for sale and are extremely limited.

Designers will be available for alterations as needed.

Designers include:

Abigail Caperton for Princess Warrior

Anna Lee for Ruby3

Ivan Idland

Kerry Riley for Red Shoe Clothing Co.

Laura Fulk

Luci Kandler & Ashley Wokasch for Calpurnia Peach

Max Lohrbach

Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman for ra’mon-lawrence

Samantha Rei for Blasphemina’s Closet

Veronica delCarmen Gomez Whitney

Designer bios, high-res images of designers’ previous work, and sketches of "Rare Collections" dresses available upon request. Images of the “Rare Affections” collection will be available by Monday, December 8.

MNfashion holiday store hours:

Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday noon to 5 p.m. after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day