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Young, Dumb & Drunk

Gary Bartle — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:35:00 -0400

I used to listen to sad songs by Sufjan Stevens while writing long letters to lost acquaintances. I'd lay there in bed and type out these essay-length emails to old friends and then never send them all while "Redford" would play in the background.…

My First Time...

Gary Bartle — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:28:00 -0400

I sat in my buddy Matt's bedroom before my first time. The anticipation was great.…

The Real Guide To Detroit

RDW Staff — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

by RDW Staff Detroit is a diverse, sprawling collection of cities, counties, lifestyles and events. Simply put, Michigan is nothing if not a melting pot.…

MCtv: ERollins Group Meet & Greet Fashion Mixer

Ris Tena — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:58:42 -0400

See more about the Detroit fashion leaders at ERollins Group marketing firm at www.EROLLINSGROUP.com

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FID2012: A/W Homeslice Clothing by Emily Thornhill

Ris Tena — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:36:09 -0400

Detroit's fashion darling, Emily Thornhill, graced the Fashion In Detroit 2012 runway with her eco-chic A/W 2013 collection under her label, Homeslice. This is Em's first solo presentation at FID since breaking off with Femilia Couture - whom are, by the way, major FID veterans.…

MCtv: Pure Michigan Garment Industry - High Fashion from Detroit

Ris Tena — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:25:46 -0500

Pure Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, highlighted Detroit area designers like Cynthia LaMaide, Joe Faris, Fotoula Lambros, and Taiyon Collection as they explained why Michigan is the best place to create and manufacture apparel and accessories. For more information about growing your business in Michigan, visit www.MichiganAdvantage.org.

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MBFW NY SS12: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Ris Tena — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:31:07 -0400

The BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring/Summer 2012 collection had everything from color blocks, to linear patterns, to cut-outs, to tribal prints - all the things that spring dreams are made of. The color palette felt classic Moroccan whereas the shoulder & chest cut-outs brought in a modernistic touch to the collection.…

MCtv: FLD - The Convertible Tank

Ris Tena — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:14:29 -0400

Take a look at Detroit designer piece. the convertible tank, by Fotoula Lambros Design as she shows you a number of ways to wear this all-organic top.…

BTXG Model Casting Call Commercial

Ris Tena — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:51:11 -0400

Flaco Shalom Presents: The BTXG Model Call Promo 7/24/11 from ADudeNamedJosh on Vimeo.

Flaco Shalom x Timothy pAULE:
BTXG MODEL CALL

Sunday
July 24, 2011
8 pm
@ The Untitled Bottega
126 Iron Street
Jefferson
Detroit, MI

For more details email: flacoshalom@gmail.com

Artist, Flaco Shalom, & photographer, Timothy Paule, are looking for models for a project that incorporates art, photography, fashion, & even some acting.…

MBFW Swim 2012: L*Space by Monica Wise

Ris Tena — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:08:59 -0400

The L *Space collection by Monica Wise was a fun-spirited runway show over at the Mercedes-Benz Swim 2012 tents. The sleek, boho-esque, showcase was paired up with head scarves, summer-love accessories like cameras, and a little bit of sand booty.…

MBFW Swim 2012: White Sands Australia

Ris Tena — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:40:42 -0400

Australian label, White Sands, shows off super chic silhouettes in their Swim 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim held in Miami. Along with their Black Swan / White Swan influence is a tu-tu reference, some accessorizing with feather headpieces, and tulle.…

MBFW Swim 2012: Poko Pano

Ris Tena — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:14:18 -0400

20-year-old Brazilian designer, Poko Pano, brings her top swimwear line to this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 showcase. Our favorite parts of this collection were the large floral print, innovative bikini cuts, and of course the sexy snakeskin.…

MBFW Swim 2012: DIESEL

Ris Tena — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:33:41 -0400

DIESEL was first to kick off the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 runway. After more than 20 years of a stronghold brand, DIESEL founder, Renzo Rossi, and designing team dished out a variety of swimwear styles including classic bikini cuts, low-cut boy shorts, solid stripes, and our favorite, landscape prints.…

MBFW Swim 2012: Wildfox

Ris Tena — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:31:01 -0400

Wildfox Couture brought in their swimwear collection at a Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 presentation. Lovin' the galactical prints, kitty faces, and pin-up era cuts.…

Styles in the City Fashion Conference 2011 "Image is Everything"

Ris Tena — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:25:09 -0400

photos via: fred reed studio fredreedstudio.com

The Styles in the City fashion Conference: "Image is Everything" was a day filled with networking & great industry information. On Saturday, June 9, Detroit fashionistas gathered at Cobo Center for panel discussions and presentations - all concerning fashion & beauty.…

Motor City Denim Co. at Campus Martius Runway

Ris Tena — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:08:25 -0400

During the Summer in the Park monthly at Detroit's heart, Campus Martius, the relaxed park audience got a great look at Project Runway Season 5's Joe Faris collection for Motor City Denim Co. I, unfortunately, forgot my cameras at home, but when all else fails, pull out the camera phone! I apologize for the low quality of this footage, but here it is anyway!…

Versace x H&M Autumn 2011 Preview

Ris Tena — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:27:21 -0400

Versace is the latest house to collaborate with H&M on an exclusive designer collection. Interview with Donatella Versace and H&M's creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch.

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Unveiling

Adam O'Connor — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 -0400

The DSO And Its Unlikely Ad Campaign by Adam O'Connor Twenty-six weeks is exactly half a year. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra recently ended their musicians' strike that lasted that duration: half a year's time.…

mcTV: Chanel Cruise 2012 Fashion Show

Ris Tena — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:15:21 -0400

Motown Couture TV:

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Design.Define.Detroit. Fashion Gala Short Documentary

Ris Tena — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:52:46 -0400

In the autumn of 2010, the Design.Define.Detroit. collective produced one of the most exciting fashion events in Detroit. The entire team (including myself as co-director alongside Piper Carter) shed true blood, sweat, & tears to a provide a platform to not only showcase local fashion designers, but to unite the entire fashion community & discuss what could be done to turn fashion into a sustainable industry in the city.…

MCtv: Golden Hanger Designs S/S 2011 Preview

Ris Tena — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:50:50 -0400

This video features the work of Mr. Henry Spencer of Golden Hanger Designs & some of his 2011 ventures thus far. This Detroit designer has managed to add sass, spice, & sparkles to D-Town divas like singer, Front Paije, & girl group, BOi.…

The Kills

Ashley C. Woods — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 -0400

Future Starts Slow by Ashley C. Woods When the lights finally go down at the La Zona Rosa club in Austin, the sold-out crowd pushes closer to the stage. Guys running from the bar with beers, girls taking one last drag before stomping out their cigarettes, kids with tattoos and leather jackets and jeans.…

Detroit Music Awards

Adam O'Connor — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:00:00 -0400

Celebrating Twenty Years Of Detroit's Best by Adam O'Connor Detroit Music Awards Set to Turn the Ripe Ol' Age of 20 The Detroit Music Awards turn 20 years old this year.…

"71 POP" Pop-Up Shop Project for Detroit's Designers & Artists

Ris Tena — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:25:37 -0400

Popping up in the heart of Detroit's new Sugar Hill Arts District is 71 POP, a retail space set up for emerging & local creatives to sell their collections in rotating installations. As a young entrepreneur herself, Margarita Barry, provides a platform for emerging designers & artists with her idea of 71 POP, "Pop-up shop with a twist," as she calls it.…

New York Fashion Week Goes FIGO Fabulous

Ris Tena — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:46:36 -0500

Birmingham's own FIGO Salon ventures into the world of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week as they go behind the runways to style a cool couple hundred models within a span of just a few days. FIGO's Rino, Kristina, & Nina represent Detroit as they literally make their mark in the nation's most eminent fashion event.…