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Crocs has been gaining ground for the past five years, but it has had a banner 2020.

Why Crocs are the hottest shoes of 2020

As overall shoe sales drop, casual footwear is booming.

St. Paul milliner will design the hat of your dreams

September 17, 2020
Angie Sandifer in her St. Paul studio.
Angie's Hats creates made-to-order hats for parties or everyday wear.
Variety
April 19

Memorabilia from Springsteen to 'Phantom' set for auction

Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Bette Midler, Christine Baranski, Steve Martin and Tina Fey have all raided their closets to offer up personal items for a charity online auction, with one prize being a key prop from the worldwide smash musical "The Phantom of the Opera."
Business
April 18

Fashion industry evolves, as virus forces a rethink

The pandemic has torn a multibillion-dollar bite out of the fabric of Europe's fashion industry, stopped runway shows and forced brands to show their designs digitally instead.
Variety
April 16

Issa Rae gives new creatives a hand, talks ending 'Insecure'

Issa Rae remembers what life was like when she was starting out in Hollywood: no money, and just hoping for a chance to be discovered.
World
April 15

Gucci celebrates 100 years with Michele's 'Aria' collection

Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is celebrating the fashion house's 100th anniversary this year, giving historic sweep to a collection unveiled virtually Thursday that embraced its equestrian heritage, borrowed references from the Tom Ford-era and outright stole from the French brand Balenciaga.
World
April 15

Gucci heirs worry over family depiction in Ridley Scott film

The great-grandchildren of Guccio Gucci, who founded the luxury fashion house that bears his name a century ago in Florence, are appealing to filmmaker Ridley Scott to respect their family's legacy in a new film that focuses on a sensational murder.
Nation
April 12

Costume Designers Guild to honor Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers

From "Grey's Anatomy" to "Bridgerton," television producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers have strived to work with costume designers to visually create appealing wardrobes to help tell their character's story.
Business
April 8

Paul Andrew steps down as Ferragamo creative director

Designer Paul Andrew is stepping down as creative director of Salvatore Ferragamo, effective in May, the fashion house said Thursday.
Nation
April 3
Designer Mossimo Giannulli, foreground, left federal court in Boston on April 3, 2019.

Designer Mossimo Giannulli released from California prison

Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli has been released from a California prison and is under home confinement following his imprisonment for his role in a college admissions bribery scheme, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Variety
April 1
Fashion designer Jessica McClintock spoke at a fashion show in Charlotte, N.C., in 1999.

Jessica McClintock, designer who outfitted prom-goers and brides, dies at 90

For more than half a century, she was one of the most popular designers of affordable formal wear for young women.
Magazine
March 24
Known locally as the Laundry Evangelist, Patric Richardson is taking his love of laundry national with his new book “Laundry Love” and an HGTV sho

St. Paul's 'Laundry Evangelist' has turned cleaning obsession into a profession

Patric Richardson is starting a national campaign to elevate the lowly chore of washing clothes.
Magazine
March 24
Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Colleen Guenther    The latest colors and shapes to carry dockside on those warm days ahead  Barbara Schmidt o

Stylish accessories inspire thoughts of spring

Behold the signs of the new season — longer days, blooming trees and the latest fun-shaped, candy-colored accessories, which give us inspiration to add a…
Magazine
March 24
Provided Founder Jeanne Calvit is surrounded by Interact artists, whose talents range from performance art to visual arts like painting, drawing and j

Interact in St. Paul is a visual and performing arts center for artists with disabilities

St. Paul's visual and performing arts center has been supporting artists with disabilities for 25 years.
Magazine
March 24
Mike Hammer The Sloane Chelsea all-weather boot by Wet Knot.

Minnesota maker shows the stylish side of rain boots

When Jack Guze surveyed the world of women's shoes a couple of years ago, he saw a gap and decided to fill it.The decision didn't…
Variety
February 19
Temporary hair loss results from fever, illness and severe stress.

You're not imagining it: The pandemic is making your hair fall out

The phenomenon is another frustrating byproduct of immense stress and post-viral inflammation from COVID-19.
Magazine
January 12
Let fashion brighten long winter days

Let fashion brighten long winter days

Bring on winter with high-styled layers and heavy textures. The warm tones of the season and the way these colors shine like jewelry will keep your mood lifted.
Variety
December 31, 2020
Fashion designer Norris Dánta Ford is at the forefront of a new and growing movement of men embracing home sewing.

More men are making their own clothes

The quarantine has accelerated this trend, with a significant rise in sewing machine sales (and not just to make face masks).
November 17, 2020

Proenza designers reflect on getting off the 'hamster wheel'

As New York was grinding to a halt in the spring, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, the designers behind Proenza Schouler, were a world away, trekking in Patagonia. They came back to a changed city.
November 14, 2020

The Latest: Washington gov. may announces new restrictions

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has scheduled a news conference for Sunday morning as COVID-19 case numbers soar throughout the Pacific Northwest where he will reportedly detail new restrictions.
November 13, 2020

Gillian Anderson brings uncanny 'Iron Lady' to 'The Crown'

Gillian Anderson's portrayal of British political leader Margaret Thatcher in "The Crown" was built step by step, from distinctive voice to helmet-hair wig to padded wardrobe.
November 10, 2020

Ulta to open beauty shops at 100 Target stores in 2021

The nation's largest beauty store chain, Ulta Beauty, has a deal to place shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021.