New creative collective Invisible Outfit announced

Earlier today, longtime collaborators Clothing designer/fashion stylist Molly Roark and hairstylist Jen Hughes officially announced the establishment of their new creative collective, Invisible Outfit. According to the group's Facebook page, the collective is an "ever-evolving troupe of aesthetically aligned artists, creatives and friends." Fpr the group's first official project, Roark and Hughes will be joined by fashion designer Greta Herman, stylist Danielle Morris, illustrator Lisa Luck, and stylist Mike Head to style the band Pink Mink at Voltage: Fashion Amplified on April 15.

[Invisible Outfit photos by Stephanie Colgan for Voltage]

Voltage 2011 band designers announced

This came out a few days ago, but I decided to post it anyway for posterity. Voltage 2011 band designers have been announced, and here's the rundown:

Carly Schoen designing for Fort Wilson Riot; Blacklist Vintage designing for Communist Daughter; Renalie Bailey designing for Me and My Arrow; b. (a resale shop) designing for Phantom Tails; Molly Roark, Danielle Morris, Greta Herman and Jen Hughes designing for Pink Mink

Carly Schoen also posted her proposal on her blog:

Danielle Everine - Fall 2010 Collection Lookbook Preview

Hairstylist Jen Hughes posted a couple of behind-the-scenes preview images of Danielle Everine's Fall 2010 Collection shoot. The collection debuted on the runway at Everine's joint show with Raul Osorio, "Pale Rider," last month. I'm excited to see the final images, especially with photographer Ingrid Werthmann (one of the best in town) behind the lens.



Photography: Ingrid Werthmann
Art Direction and Styling: Molly Roark & Gail Madden
Hair: Jen Hughes
Hair Assist: Larissa Wong
Makeup by Nellie Carnahan
Model: Elle from Vision Models
Horses provided by the Pegasus Riding School

Local stylists style Simon Doonan's Halloween collection for Target

Some local stylists got the opportunity of a lifetime when they were asked to style the Haunted Couture by Simon Doonan for Target runway show a few months back. Wigs were created by Jen Hughes, Christy Dylo, Santa Fe Gates, Larissa Wong, Samuel Farrand, Woody Theis; costumes by Molly Roark, Anna Aslani, Mike Head, Greta Herman, and Lisa Luck; and makeup by Janell Geason, Stephanie Domrose, Christopher Prather, and Daniela Serra. Now, you can see the full video from the show on Target's Facebook page (embedded below):

Local fashion link roundup

It's time once again for a local fashion link roundup!

[Annie Larson in her studio; photo courtesy Secrets of the City]

Secrets of the City visits (the amazing!) knitwear designer Annie Larson's adorable studio and has a great interview and slideshow from the visit.

Jay Gabler of Twin Cities Daily Planet has a new Q&A feature, "Who IS That?" Kicking it off is an interview with METRO Magazine fashion editor, the delightful Mary O'Regan.

Kerry Riley of Needle & Black has added new t-shirts and leather accessories to her e-shop.

Designer Laura Fulk has made her F/W 2010 collection available at her newly-launched e-shop. Read my review and see images of the collection at Le Petit.

City Pages' Stacey Tuthill Rammer asks leading local hairstylist Jen Hughes about the latest fall hair trends.