Fashion: From The Corridor
CREATURES OF THE WIND FW10
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Rich, heavy, luxe textures; structured pieces; classic silhouettes (think cinched waists and an emphasis on the bust) and a hint of retro-nouveau result in a collection of romantic garments reminiscent of a time when women were "ladies" and dressed accordingly. ...
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THE SKELETON VEST
Friday, May 21st, 2010
Not long ago, C40's Jill and I traveled to a local university to judge the school's senior fashion design students' collections. Now, senior design collections can go many ways, but—surprisingly—we discovered some true raw talent in this small city in ...
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Red Doll SS10
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Like most every little girl, I used to put on my fanciest of fancy dress-up dresses (usually $12.99, courtesy of Venture) and pretend that I was a Disney princess. I imagined myself going to elegant balls, so would always wear ...
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Jennifer Ouellette Headbands
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Hats scare me. I’ll be the first to admit that the last time I wore a hat was when I forced into wearing one as an infant. And even then, I’m sure I threw it off in a fit of ...
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Margarita Saplala
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
When I see certain collections, it always makes me want to transform my style completely and start anew with their looks. This is what happened when I found Margarita Saplala. Earthy and boho, with an urban twist, this collection makes ...
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Mother Model Aaron Chisum On Models.com
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Making his editorial debut in Corridor40's "Days Of Future Passed", Mother Model/Next Model new face Aaron Chisum catches the eye of Models.com's Daily Duo. Wowing agents on his first trip to London, we're looking forward to seeing what the future ...
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THE MOD SQUAD – LISA PERRY
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Style-wise, I'm all over the place. At heart, I'm a '70s boho/hippie, but I've been known to branch out into other eras. I love the glam luxe of the '20s and '40s, the hard edge of the '80s and the ...
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TRIM for Inked Magazine
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Missouri's hot rod-inspired label, TRIM, has received much recent national attention--including multiple looks featured in the "6 Day Bender" editorial in the latest issue of Inked Magazine. Source: InkedMag
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OTIS & MACLAIN
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Yes, I have a thing for prints. And retro '80s styles. And anything related to Aaron Spelling and the '90s (ahem, specifically "Saved by the Bell" and "90210"). There's no shame in my game, and I don't care if anyone ...
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Winifred Grace jewelry
Monday, November 30th, 2009
I stumbled upon Winifred Grace jewelry by total accident, but there was something about the style of it that instantly drew me in. After doing some further research on the line, I found out that designer Winifred Grace Gundeck runs ...
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PNKC by Peggy Noland
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Lately, Kansas City native and spandex rockstar Peggy Noland has been exploding in popularity. Maybe the buzz has to do with her single form of advertising--a YouTube video featuring an adult baby coming out of a birth canal, hopped up ...
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Sophia Reyes Unveils Fall
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Sophia Reyes, a Parsons graduate and 2008 winner of Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion, has been designing versatile, yet sumptuous, lines in Chicago for the past few years. Sophia's designs meet at the crossroads of romantic and rebellious, ...
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WELCOME TO THE GARAGE
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
A few weekends ago I was able to live out my rock-and-roll fantasy. It all started with four words, “Welcome to the Garage” at Ivcich & Asbed’s Garage Event held at the Old Rock House. A true stimulation for the ...
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ESKELL
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
I’ve been opening my mind, broadening my horizons and delving further into the independent fashion scene for a short while now. Well aware that there is much talent here in St. Louis, I’ve been looking at the big city to ...
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The Exquisite Corpse at FGI Presents Evolve
Monday, October 19th, 2009
While the lights dim, a violinist begins playing his instrument as a model strikes a pose in the shadow beneath The Exquisite Corpse logo. The show begins as the models slowly strut to the tune of the violin. The looks ...
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Evil Kitty at Bakers Presents Project:Design!
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Designer Lidia Wachowska's Evil Kitty SS10 collection stood out from the rest of the Project:Design! contestants with its was part punk, part baby doll and a little bit of cartoonish detail. Wachowska's collection had the perfect blend of pale blue ...
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Katie Kantley at Bakers Presents Project:Design!
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Designer Katie Aichholz showed her feminine looks on the runway with silk, silk and more silk. All of her looks went with an orange, blue, purple and black theme that made her clothes look even more luxurious. My favorite look ...
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frei designs
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Combine an updated Victorian style with healthy labor practices and environmental sustainability and what do you have? frei designs. Based out of Chicago and created by designer Annie Novotny, this up-and-coming line is truly one of a kind. The inspiration ...
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Minnesota Muse
Monday, September 21st, 2009
If ever naming someone the “Midwestern Alexander McQueen“ is mandatory, Laura Fulk will undoubtedly take the prize. Fulk, a 26-year-old designer of decidedly edgy clothing, has been part of the Minnesota underground design scene since its infancy. She debuted her ...
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