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An inclusive body of fashion

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text by Matt Blewett

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
March 13, 2020 at 12:24PM
Jennifer Lang, Laura & Mira Swartz, Kobby Appiah and Kris Swarthout at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820 Jennifer Lang, Saura & Mira Swartz (front row) Kobby Appiah and Kris Swarthout (back row)
Front: Jennifer Lang, Laura and Mira Swartz. Back: Kobby Appiah and Kris Swarthout. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The seventh annual Ready or Hot fashion show featured Twin Cities fashion trendsetters and retailers showcasing their latest looks. The event, a benefit for Planned Parenthood, was billed as a "radically inclusive, body-positive fashion show." Guests spent the evening enjoying food, libations and a fashion show at International Market Square in Minneapolis.


Utica Queen and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820 Utica Queen is stage name, real name is Ethan Mundt
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Annika Deitermann and Brooke Hendricks at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Shinbee Waldron and Nasri Maktal at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Chalisa Eversion and Averie at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Joy Teiken and Kathy Sapp at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Ray & Lee Schreurs at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820 https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/mccollum-denounces-dumb-republican-cuts-planned-parenthood/1010220600 FACE030820
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Stella Scott and Rabbi Zimmerman at Ready or Hot, Fashion meets passion for Planned Parenthood. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 19, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220600 FACE030820
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