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Amanda Christine at Arafina

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Alice & Olivia, Nanette Lepore and now, Amanda Christine. Galleria boutique Arafina has picked up social occasion dresses and separates from the Minneapolis-based designer.  Get a look at these modern holiday designs, and meet Christine at the store Thursday, Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m.

Local Design at Arafina

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

The exhaustive efforts to send a cohesive collection down the runway during Spring MNFashion Week have paid of in spades for local designer George Moskal, whose line – including the white linen dress shown in MplsSt.Paul Magazine – was picked up by Galleria boutique Arafina.

Moskal is a former Target designer who studied apparel design at U.W. Stout, and interned Zandra Rhodes. Arafina was drawn to his “timeless elegance, silhouette experimentation, and couture techniques.”

See Moskal at our spring fashion shoot - talking about the challenges of making it in the fashion biz.

The deals keep coming

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Everyone who sells anything seems to be caught up in Black Friday fever this year. Stores that hadn't planned a sale are making one up as we speak. That's the beauty of smaller retailers – they can discount on a dime! Some of the latest: Urban Junket is offering 20 percent off on its popular new eco-friendly, multi-functional, bright colored T.O.T.E. bags. Enter THANKS at checkout through Nov. 30. Arafina is offering 30 percent off clearance – just until NOON, 20 percent after that. Doozie's doing doorbusters – 20 percent off, just until noon. Mystery discount at Creative Kidstuff: 10 to 30 percent off your purchase. Uber Baby's got 40% off. Ooh – here's a good one: 30 percent off site-wide at trendy plus size retailer Bandlu.com. today only. Check Sales/Specials for tons more Black Friday sales more civilized and stylish than big box mayhem.

The clothes must go on

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Twin Cities boutiques are feeling understandably cautious, but as always, spring will bring new fashions and new reasons to shop. Be sure to read my Savvy Shopper column on Sunday, Jan. 11 to find out how small stores are coping with the downturn (tease: more shopping events and rewards programs to come!). Until then, here's a look at what local retailers tell me they're getting excited about:
Stephanie's: Loose, thin layering tops in pastels and neutrals paired with skinny jeans for a laid-back, untailored effect. Also, nicely-priced knit line, Smitten.
La Rue Marche: Updated '80s looks – less hippie, more pretty. Lots of yellow and teal. Continued interest in statement necklaces.
Eco-tique: Daytime dresses in bold colors and modern prints.
Goodthings: Late '60s revival with long halter dresses, skirts that graze the ground, peasant tops with lace, crocheted and embroidery detail, plus more gladiator sandals and scarves.
Elodie: Disco Big T jeans from True Religion, Sevens Crop Dojos and Dojo shorts, Hudson flares.
Sorrayah Studios: Prints, ruffled sexy tops and dresses, eco-friendly fabrics and lots of accessories.
Arafina: Vibrant colors in
everything from tees to gowns, fabulous prints and
patterns.

Elan: New "green" lines, Know and EcoCentric, which plants a tree for every top, dress or jacket sold.
 

Outlet coup

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Uberoutlet
The Uber Outlet promised bargains from some of the Twin Cities’ most exclusive shops, and it is starting to deliver. Owner Lynne Gonsior told me this morning that Galleria designer boutique Arafina and cool, contemporary clothing store Ivy (both women and men’s) are sending sale merchandise to the outlet. The first arrivals land on Tuesday, May 20. Also coming next week: premium jeans from Hudson, Serfontaine, Joe’s and  True  Religion. Race ya!


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