Fashion: Crafty

The No Coast Craft-O-Rama was a gold mine of thrifty, creative and locally made style.

By Ellen Dahl

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Brieann Thelen, Evan Ishmael, Molly Pool, Erika Olson Gross
Clockwise from top - Brieann Thelen, Evan Ishmael, Molly Pool, Erika Olson Gross (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Brieann Thelen

20, customer service rep, Purrrrsonal cat sitter What are you wearing? Vintage boots from Savers, Volcom pants, a Target shirt, a vintage belt and a coat from the Gap.

What's one thing in your closet that you can't live without? My cat -- she's usually in there. My JackSprat red suede boots.

What's the best way to buy Minnesota-made products? Go up north -- I go to Bemidji.

Have you ever made any of your clothes or accessories? Oh goodness, yes.

Evan Ishmael

22, artist/server What are you wearing? Levi's, a Puma track jacket and a hat from Everyday People.

What's one thing in your closet that you can't live without? Anchor Bay loafers.

What's the best way to buy Minnesota-made products? Local shops and online. I just bought a shirt from Too Many Suitors, and I love it.

Have you ever made any of your clothes or accessories? I wish.

Molly Pool

32, buyer for Patina, clothing designer What are you wearing? My favorite thrift-store coat, red gloves and my big ol' snow boots.

What's one thing in your closet that you can't live without? My red patent leather boots.

What's the best way to buy Minnesota-made products? Shop locally! Or make it yourself.

Have you ever made any of your clothes or accessories? It's one of my favorite things to do -- I usually make things for friends and family.

Erika Olson Gross

32, artist What are you wearing? A scarf and dress from H&M and vintage boots.

One thing in your closet that you can't live without? Steger mukluks for winter, made in Ely, Minn.

What's the best way to buy Minnesota-made products? Shop the Craft-O-Rama. I just got a great piece from Anouk here.

Have you ever made any of your clothes or accessories? I like to alter things to make them fit better, or update vintage pieces.

about the writer

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Ellen Dahl