Introducing Berit...

Perhaps you saw her on the women's board or at a show durnig MN Fashion Week, but allow us to make a formal introduction:  Berit, World. World, Berit.

Height: 5'9"
Bust: 33" Waist: 24" Hips: 35"
Hair: blonde Eyes: blue/gray

Model: Berit
Photographer: Sarah Kiesling

Whitney by Jeffrey Baum Pt. II

Another beautiful set of black and white photos from Whitney's shoot with Jeffrey Baum in LA.  See the first set of images here.

Model: Whitney
Photographer: Jeffrey Baum

New Hannah Digitals!

Hannah did a fantastic job at her shows this spring!  Once during a conversation about shows and castings we overheard her quip, "I never get nervous". Really? "No. Never."

She looks sweet, but she means business!  When she showed up at the office in this cute spring dress, we just had to snap some new digitals.  A little, blonde, dollface for spring/summer!

Model: Hannah

Alexandria in Vita.mn "Brights of Spring"

Vita.mn 4.21.11 - 4.27.11 | "Brights of Spring" Cover and Spread
Model: Alexandria
Photographer: Carlos Gonzalez
Art Director: Leslie Plesser
Stylist: Jahna Peloquin
Hair Stylist: Leah Luebbe
Makeup Artist: Ashley Kilcher

Alexandria behind the scenes for Vita.mn's spring fashion spread

Model: Alexandria
Photographer: Carlos Gonzalez
Art Director: Leslie Plesser
Stylist: Jahna Peloquin
Hair Stylist: Leah Luebbe
Makeup Artist: Ashley Kilcher
Video: Jerry Holt

Sol Inspirations Run of Show!

Sol-Inspirations Eco-Fashion Gala and Fundraiser
Saturday, April 23rd at The Depot | Tickets

A look from Seth Aaron's SolarWorld Collection

Photo: Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press

Run of Show
RTW
Segment includes ready-to-wear pieces from local designers who have all incorporated "eco" elements in their work

Designers:
Jenny Carle - Found and reused textiles
Kathryn Sterner - Natural and organic fabrics, low-impact dyes
Counter Couture - Upcycled garments
(All available at Cliché)

Styled with:
Naya - Shoes featuring vegetable-tanned leathers and linings, natural cork, and natural or recycled fabrics
KR Deisgns - Jewelry incorporating vintage elements
Rewind Vintage - Vintage and second-hand accessories

RUNWAY
Segment features avante-garde runway looks

Renalie Bailey - Re-purposed, non-traditional materials such as wood and iron

IIDA Fusion + Fashion - Pieces from the Northland International Interior Designer Association Fusion + Fashion event made from re-purposed, non-traditional materials

DESIGN COMPETITION
6 designers will create three unique looks, competing for a $5000 cash prize. Competition Guidelines:
Look 1: must incorporate non-traditional fabrics
Look 2: must incorporate recycled materials or up-cycled clothing
Look 3: must incorporate sustainable fabrics
One of the above looks must incorporate solar panels.

Designers:
Christopher Straub
Ra'mon Lawrence Coleman
Allison Helliwell
Tara Latour
Atom Pechman & Jenn Bratvold
Niki English

FINALE
Project Runway Season 7 winner, Seth Aaron Henderson, will show his SolarWorld collection

Credits
Styling: Hollie Mae Schulz
Hair and Makeup: Evolution Salon, Diane Osborne, Asia Schulz
Music: DJ Shiek
Production: Ignite, LIMEgreen Events

Counter Couture / George Moskal

The first installment of the MNfashion shows for Spring 2011 featured beautiful collections from Counter Couture and George Moskal.  Moskal's elegant silhouettes with a fresh spring palette followed Counter Couture's classic, feminine, and (surprising) upcycled looks.  The show ended on a high note with Gemma in Moskal's soft orange finale dress.

It was a beautiful event, and we truly look forward to seeing upcoming work from these two talented designers!

Photos: Cody Lidtke for Metro Magazine

Counter Couture
Rikki

Sarah M

George Moskal
Hannah

Tearra

Gemma

The Models of Envision Artopia SS11!

Thank you to Rod Hasse for capturing what really goes on backstage at MN Fashion Week.  What you thought was carrot sticks, pouts, and cattiness was actually pizza, smiles, and dance-offs. 

Here's a serious look backstage at Envision Artopia SS11...


Spring/Summer 2011 Envision Artopia with Ignite Models from Rod Hasse on Vimeo.

Backstage at Envision SS11

As always, it was one grand reunion backstage!  We are so happy to represent models that are not only beautiful, but goofy and fun-loving.  Thanks to Chris for the backstage photos and for so perfectly capturing the model conga line.

Photos: Chris McDuffie

Spring forward!

Now THAT is a million dollar smile.  What a doll!

Model: Twee
Photographer: Alli Jagoda
Hair and makeup: Tina Beaupre

Aja by Billy Rood

Speechless. 
New face Aja by Billy Rood!  Look for her and her long legs at Envision Spring 2011 this Saturday! 

Model: Aja
Photographer: Billy Rood

Envision SS11 Mega Link Post!

Designers
Amanda Christine
Dawson by Amanda Chaffin
Arwyn Birch
Cece Vang
Carmichael Claith
Jenny Carle
K.Jurek by Kimberly Jurek
Kelly Ver Duin
Niki English
Sydney Ilten
YQY by Vivian

Boutiques
Cliché
Drama
Karma
Local Motion

Envision Ad Team
Model: Aja
Photographer: Peter Hunner
Styling: Hollie Mae Schultz of HMStyling
Clothing provided by: Rewind Vintage
Hair and makeup: Kate Erickson
Design: Tanya Watkins

Web Design
Doublethink

Event Staff
Models: Ignite
Photographers: Josh Stokes, Chris McDuffie, Rod Hasse
Hair and makeup: Rocco Altobelli Salon & Day Spa
Styling: Emily Freitas and Susan Kim with Creative Wardrobe
Music: DJ Shiek

Art
Greg Glossell
Shawn Dalsen and Matt McGorry of Rogue Citizen
Jesse Golfis and Adonis Saverson

John-Mark by Neal Agustin

John-Mark looks great in glasses!  Here's a springy comp from Chicago-based photographer Neal Agustin. 

Model: John-Mark
Photographer: Neal Agustin
Hair and makeup: Hermina Cineparu

Kristina's latest from New York!

We absolutely love this look for Kristina--HOT!  Check out her previous shoot with Tiffany Le here.

Model: Kristina
Photographer and Styling: Tiffany Le
Hair: Jovan Clowers
Makeup: Kim Young