I had the great pleasure in showing my jewelry designs with
MNfashion! I was one of the selected designers for the second annual
Emerging Designer Showcase that premiered on Monday September 24th, 2012 during MNfashion Week. Among the twelve designers picked was my partner, talented apparel designer
Claire Ward. This was a Spring and Summer show, so Claire and I collaborated in making three brightly colored and very summery looks. I had a lot of fun mixing and matching my candy colored leathers and cotton fabrics with handmade wood frames and gunmetal wire and chains. The overall affect was bold and perfect for a fun day in the sun!
Below are some of my favorites from the other emerging designers. Many of them are semi established and sell their work online or in the Metro Area. I've added links to be able to contact them and learn more! Everyone had a distinct design esthetic, the show ranged from breezy beach outfits to structured street wear, all the models looked fantastic.
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| Apparel by Jessa Manthe, accessories by Erika O’Brien, Photo by Rhea Pappas |
More photos from the event can be found on Facebook in the
MNfashion photo album and on
CITYPAGES. I wanted to give a big thanks to Rhea Pappas for awesome photography, Molly Waseka for organizing the event, Heidi Knoke hair stylist, Nicole Patterson makeup artist, the models from
Ignite, and all the designers involved.
Emerging Designer Showcase Designers:
post by Sarah
