Spring Fashion Weekend 2008 Events for Saturday 4/19:

Kristina Bell & Lucky Lotus Open House & Trunk Show with Guest Anouk Clothing
12:00-5:00 pm @ Design Collective
Join designer Kristina Bell and her Voltage accessories designer Lucky Lotus for an afternoon trunk show alongside Design Collective favorite Anouk Clothing. Kristina will showcase her Standard Issue runway collection and a sampling of her unique appliquéd t-shirts. Lora Johnson, designer of Lucky Lotus jewelry and current Design Collective artist, will have a variety of new pieces to choose from. Design Collection favorite Anouk Clothing, by Marisa Grey, will also introduce some of her new spring pieces. There will be great music, cupcakes, champagne and live mannequins.

Ruby3 Fashion Ride
1:00-4:00 pm @ various locations: begin at 27th and Lyndale, end at Red Stag Supper Club
Celebrate Earth Day and Fashion Weekend at the same time! Dress in your finest and pimp your bike to join this stylish bike ride through Minneapolis. Meet in the
ROBOTlove parking lot (27th and Lyndale) and help us launch the limited edition Ruby3 Cycling Line- Clothes for ladies who bike in skirts. Ride culminates at the MNfashion Networking Party at the Red Stag.
More info: annalee [at] ruby3 [dot] com

Russell Bourienne Collection Showcase
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ 711 W Lake St, Studio 510

SisBro and Swank Dollar Open Studio
1:00-4:00 pm @ 501 Cedar Ave. S. (second level of Nomad World Pub)
Come peruse, purchase or order the latest collections from Erin Smith and Annie Larson.
More info: Sisbrostudio [at] gmail [dot] com; swankdollar.blogspot.com or swankdollar [at] gmail [dot] com

Ivan Idland and Max Lohrbach Antique Gown Viewing
12:00-6:00 pm @ 2400 Lyndale Ave. S. #4
Indulge in a special viewing and handling of a large collection of authentic antique gowns from the 1920’s and 1930’s. Wine, cocktails, and light refreshments will be served.
More info: iidland [at] yahoo [dot] com

MNfashion FLASH Seminar: Creating a Professional Portfolio with Kat Dalager
2:00-4:00 pm @ Minnesota Center for Photography (165 13th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413)
www.mncp.org
Note: class Limit: 50. Pre-registration preferred. Fee: $25 for MCP members and non-members.

MNFashion Networking Party
3:30-5:30 pm Red Stag Supper Club
Whether you spent the day shopping at local boutiques, taking the Portfolio Seminar, or biking in the Fashion Ride join us for happy hour specials at the Red Stag and meet others involved in the local fashion industry.

Hairstyles by Voltage Hair Dresser Jesse Pool
6:00-8:00 pm @ Cliche
Come get coiffed by Jesse at no charge; tip only please. Requires appointment; please call 612-870-0420 to schedule.

Eluded Love: Spring 2008 Collection for ra’mon-lawrence
Doors at 7:00 pm, show at 8:00 pm @ SooVac Gallery, 2640 Lyndale Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55408. www.soovac.org
Presale tickets $15, Limited VIP seating $25, At Door $25. Open Bar.
After party, Nami at 10 pm. 251 First Ave N #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612.333.1999

Connoisseur
(21+ event; $10.00)
9:00 pm-1:00 am @ Suburban World Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave.
YouWorkForThem and HYPE present Connoisseur, a multi-media fashion and art event at the beautiful Suburban World Theatre in Uptown. Featuring the best of the best in music, visuals, performance, and style. Fashion forward attire encouraged.
Featuring:
Fashion Performance by Hyperlush
YouWorkForThem video premiere
Visuals by Alphasuede
DJ sets by Mike the 2600 King, Mike Cina, and more.