That’s a wrap on Fashion Week! I got to partner with both Slate Collective and Studio Progressive on their events and I had a fabulous time. I went to the Slate Collective show early in the week (see recap here!) Then on Thursday night, got to experience Studio Progressive. Studio Progressive showcased six local makers (all women!) and was a “behind the curtain” look at their collections. We got to see live demonstrations, touch the raw materials, and connect with fashion like never before. It really was an inside scoop into each of these #girlbosses and their businesses. These women impressed me so much! They blew my mind with how talented they are. I linked each of the designer’s websites in this post. Go and check them out!
Karen Morris Millinery
Karen Morris is a hat designer and milliner based in Minneapolis. Her brand philosophy is quality, simplicity, and elegance. Karen has a wide variety of hat shapes and textures, and her new collection allows for personalization of hat style, fabric, and trim. I love trying these hats on!
Strey Designs
Strey Designs offers beautiful leather bags manufactured by Minneapolis designer and artist, Sarah Butala. Each bag is produced under fair wages and with a minimal carbon footprint. Sarah is a self-taught leather worker and entrepreneur that is an advocate for women owned businesses. Sarah was the event producer, and is the absolute sweetest person!
ACG
Anne Chambers-Goldberg started ACG in 2013 with the concept of an artist-run clothing line. ACG crafts all pieces by hand, and the pieces are very high-quality. ACG fabrics are at times up-cycled or vintage. For that reason, some of her pieces are one-of-a-kind! ACG keeps waste to a minimum, carefully sourcing fabrics, and saving every scrap.
ILO Studio
Lily Kavanaugh is the designer behind ILO Studio. She creates modern handmade jewelry in brass, silver and gold. Her signature earrings are the ‘Big Dipper’ and Lily had a display showing exactly what goes into making a pair.
Tessa Louise
Tessa Louise designs with comfortable fabrics and gorgeous silhouettes. Her pieces are all about versatility. Tessa’s pieces can be work in different ways (which I love because I love options!) Tessa is extremely talented at draping, and even draped a gorgeous dress live for us at the event!
Foat Design
Foat Design is run by twin sisters Kaja and Zoë Foat. They started FOAT with a goal of offering refreshing eco-conscious alternate in women’s fashion, starting with yoga apparel. Since then, they have expanded to even include wedding gowns! FOAT sources and salvages material from sustainable suppliers and vintage shops.