MOLI View gets “Fashionably Detroit” in its take on Michigan designers. Sure, “Detroit isn’t necessarily the spot that leaps to mind when one is discussing the finer points of haute couture,” but talent and passion spread across the state.
There’s Midland’s Kristine Fergusson and her nod to Marie Antoinette, Saginaw’s Viper Apparel with the style of South Beach, and the revolutionary originals from Jill Robertson of Ferndale. [ Read more ]
In honor of the 25th anniversary of its Forum basketball shoe, Adidas has selected Puffer Red’s in Ypsilanti as one of four stores across the country to unveil a special version of the shoe, reports the Ann Arbor News. The special promo and unveiling happens this Saturday from 3 -7 pm. In addition to live entertainment and giveaways, Chauncey Billups will also be on hand to celebrate the Puffer Reds Limited Edition Adidas Forum. [ Read more ]
I recently picked up my first issue of AdBusters magazine. Wasting my time in Whole Foods’ line, a pic of Paris Hilton caught my eye and the headline “Cool Collapses” sold me. [ Read more ]
To follow up our feature on the DIY revolution by guest blogger Stephanie Tardy, we now take a look at some interlocked fibers. City Knits features three locations — in the Fisher Building, Guardian Building and Mt. Clemens — for all things yarn. Each store holds weekly classes for both the expert and novice. From felted clogs and mittens to the stashbuster afghan, there’s even a session named “Finish It!” to help you complete the project that can’t find its end.
Visit the City Knits website for a quick refresher, and learn about each yarn in detail. This article from Model D explains its purpose, citing the desire of founder Karen Kendrick-Hands to create an environment for “people to sit down next to each other.”
I was drawn in by the Ugliest Michigan Map Ever, but quickly found Yooper Steez (style with ease) a resource of all things U.P. “To represent Yoopers across the globe and show pride in Michigan’s great Upper Peninsula,” there’s the wonderfully simplistic t-shirts and “a pretty sweet blog.” Recent topics include a love of Belleville, Illinois, the U.P. 200 and a geographical breakdown.
In its few short weeks, Yooper Steez is already looking to give back. The group has set up a scholarship fund for an Upper Peninsula student with the perfect combination of “ambassion,” creativity and Yooper Pride. Check it out!
With great talent in music, art, fashion and broadcasting throughout Metro Detroit, DetroitCity.com wants to bring it all together. The group is planning a local showcase to combine the region’s creativity. [ Read more ]
“While making the five hour trip back home to Clarkston from Newberry one Sunday afternoon, Connie shared her ‘crazy’ idea with Erich about making mittens with maps of Michigan on the palms.” The team’s concept quickly became reality, and the entire family began wearing their Michigan Mittens. Now the embroidered maps of our upper and lower peninsulas bring warmth to everyone through a convenient online store.
A quick link from Bill about a converted Saginaw warehouse: “Busted Knuckle Underground Clothing Co. started inside an empty warehouse in Saginaw Township. Now it contains racks of alternative fashion, black walls, old X-ray films in fluorescent ceiling lights and a skeleton sporting a leather jacket that greets customers with a toothy grin upon their arrival. Says one nearby business owner, ‘It looks like something you would see in New York City or Chicago.’ “
This month’s 10 List provides a quick shopping guide to the coolest gifts - all made in Michigan. And remember to buy local! You’ll not only feed the economy but you’ll also decrease the fumes by limiting shipping from across the country. [ Read more ]
In this rising era of new media, anyone with a computer and a point-of-view can now become a publisher, an editor or a filmmaker. It’s information on demand. It’s positively democratic. We the people are given a voice. We own control over the types of news, information and entertainment consumed — and we decide when we want it. [ Read more ]
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