Fulk goes full-on Local designer Laura Fulk is serious about business.
Local designer Laura Fulk is serious about business.
Plus: Pick of the week is army green lace-up boots
By SARA GLASSMAN, Star Tribune
October 28, 2010 at 5:23PM
With the help of a business partner, she has for the first time had pieces from her fall 2010 collection produced and available for purchase online.
The collection, themed "to the ends of the universe," was inspired by galaxies far away and includes custom-designed fabrics created in collaboration with Minneapolis painters Melissa Breitenfeldt and Laura Weber.
The collection proves that you can have a higher concept, but also create pieces that people will want to buy. "I was trying to go for a more wearable look, but hold onto my edge as a designer," Fulk said.
She has already designed a small spring 2011 collection based on the Chimera, a mythological creature featuring a lion-serpent-bird woman.
Laura Fulk fall collection; prices range from a silk dress ($190) to a wool/cashmere coat with red lining ($500), available on www.laurafulk.com.
Pick of the week: Green boots
Dabble in the military trend with army green footwear such as this pair of lace-up boots ($99, Nine West, available on www.endless.com). They work perfectly with everything from a miniskirt to skinny jeans and freshen up neutrals, including gray and camel.
Get carded Start your holiday shopping with the Shop, Save, Share card from the Junior League of Minneapolis. For $40, you'll get 20 percent off full-priced merchandise at participating businesses, including Arafina, Bumbershute, Fringe, Hot Mama, Melly and Pink Champagne between Friday and Nov. 7. Cards will be available for purchase Friday at the Container Store, the Foursome, Il Vostro, Mitrebox Framing Studio and Kiddywampus. See www.jlminneapolis.org for further details.
Sara Glassman • 612-673-7177 • sglassman@startribune.com
sales and events
THURSDAY
Wicked Shopping Event: Enjoy buy one, get one 50 percent off plus draw from a jack-o-lantern for an additional percentage off clearance items. Plus, desserts, gift card giveaways and other treats.
5 to 9 p.m., Corset Boutique, 715 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-224-2495, www.corsetstyling.com.
FRIDAY
Prime | Culture and Blink Studio launch party: The official opening of the hybrid brow and skin care salon and clothing and sneaker boutique. Purchase any three Galen Labs products for a complimentary facial.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 700 Washington Av. N., Loft 215 (entrance in back of building), street meter parking available on N. 2nd Street or Washington Avenue, 612-735-6051 and 612-338-5211.
SATURDAY
Uptown HallowEve Festival: Trick or treating at more than 50 businesses for the kids and discounts for grown-ups, including 15 percent off at Atmosfere and Suit Up, 20 percent off at Sox Appeal and free haircut coupons at Juut.
1 to 5 p.m., check in at Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., www.uptownminneapolis.com.
Pumpkin Days: Shop the stores of 50th and France for deals and special events, including 20 percent off the entire selection at n'etc plus goodies for kids.
Trick or treating from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., activities 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 50th and France, Edina, www.50thandfrance.com.
NEXT WEEK
Pop-up shop: Red Stamp (www.redstamp.com), Velvet Raptor and Kiddywampus are hosting a joint event to benefit the Junior League of Minneapolis. The Shop, Save, Share card will be sold during the event.
6 to 8 p.m. Monday, 4400 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-926-7871.
