Spotted

Megan, myself and Bernie courtesy of detroitfashionpages.com

I plan on posting more about the runway shows for Detroit Fashion Week later, especially pictures of the different designs. My overall impression was that the venue outdid the designs. The shows took place at Ignite Lounge at the MGM Grand, which is a very sophisticated yet comfortable lounge...I've heard it is Vegas-like.

There was no traditional runway, which I actually liked, but a good half of the models were not nearly as professional as I would have expected. Half of the designers looked like they were desigining for streetwalkers. They could have gone so much more outrageous with the hair and makeup; everything was so ready-to-wear that the shows got boring towards the end.

When I studied abroad in London, we went to a free fashion show organized by several boutiques in Camden and it was a lot crazier and packed. I had kind of expected that kind of chaotic show for Detroit, so the mellow mood and lackluster designs at Ignite were a bit of a let down.

Detroit has some great fashion talent, and I think for its third or so year that we are getting there, but they definitely need to set higher standards for their selected designers. Where were the Birmingham and Royal Oak Boutiques? What about the Wayne State designers living in Midtown lofts? How about getting Somerset involved? With better designers the shows could definitely begin to gain national press.

Afterwards we went over to Oslo for some sushi. I keep forgetting that there is a new walk up crepe place right next store called Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes. They advertise with us and ever since I found out about them I've wanted to go! There, and Supino's in Eastern Market.