Looking for fashion inspiration now that we're going out once again? Fashion Week MN (FWMN) offers plenty of ideas.
The weeklong series features runway shows, conversations with designers and a black-tie gala — something for everyone, organizers hope.
"I really think about accessibility," said Sarah Edwards, co-founder of FWMN. "We're really passionate about equity and inclusion."
In addition to Native Star Light, an evening spotlighting Native American creatives in a celestial-themed production, Allianz Field will host an event featuring Asian American Pacific Islander fashion, art and food. A gathering at W Hotel Minneapolis aims to raise funds for a development project in Sierra Leone.
Since its launch in 2015, Fashion Week MN aims to highlight established as well as up-and-coming artists and make fashion approachable and personal.
"It doesn't matter if you're wearing a couture gown or T-shirt from Goodwill," Edwards said. "Have it be your personal style that makes you feel confident and be your authentic self."
If you miss this series of events, there's more in store throughout the year, including educational workshops and pop-up shows and shopping events.
"We really want it to be a hub for people to go to and find out what's happening in the fashion scene," Edwards said. "After the things we've all gone through the last two years, we really need more joy and community connection."
