As they say, it takes a village — and in the case of the annual Meet the Artists fashion show, it takes dozens of makeup and hair artists, stylists, designers and models. Let me take you behind the scenes of this year’s runway show (in … Read moreMeet the Artists: Behind the scenes
Since 1988, Meet the Artists has highlighted the work of talented Black artists here in Indianapolis — and the biggest celebration of all is the opening night gala reception, a free event hosted for all ages at the Central Library complete with music, poetry, art, … Read moreMeet the Artists: Runway show
Happy Halloween from Sally of Halloween Town! (Jack is around here somewhere…) When the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plays “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Halloween, how can I resist dressing up for the afternoon performance? This dress was made (with my horribly rudimentary sewing skills) using … Read moreThis is halloween
After tours of sewing facility StitchWorks, a fashion photography pop-up exhibit, a flashmob fashion show at the State Fair, a fashion fair on Monument Circle and a welcome party at the Columbia Club, Indiana Fashion Week wrapped up its 2021 season with a fabulous 10-designer … Read moreINDIANA FASHION WEEK: FINALE SHOW
Last year I dressed up as Downton Abbey’s wise(cracking) septuagenarian Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Brought it back stateside (and closer to my actual age) this year. Happy Halloween, everyone! Sincerely, A. Ham
A pandemic may have changed a lot of travel plans for me this year, but it definitely didn’t dampen my birthday mood. (At least, I tried not to let it.) Birthday cake from the Cake Bake Shop? Check.Adorable candles from Glitterville Studios? Check.Cute outfit as … Read moreANOTHER TRIP AROUND THE SUN
Did you know that two of 2019’s top music sensations — Post Malone and Lil Nas X — have an Indiana fashion connection? They’re linked by a particular old-school style of Western gear and a Hoosier who makes it. Jerry Lee Atwood’s journey to creating … Read moreHOOSIER DESIGNERS: JERRY LEE ATWOOD
What were you doing over the winter holidays when you were in high school? I don’t remember exactly what I was doing 15 years ago — probably wasting time on AOL Instant Messenger — but I can definitely tell you it wasn’t dedicating myself to … Read moreYOUNG HOOSIERS: ZAIRION & ELLA
And just like that, it’s 2020. (Seriously, how? Sometimes it feels like it wasn’t that long ago that we were getting ready to celebrate a new millennium. That was when I was 11, and New Year’s Eve meant hugging my parents at midnight and toasting … Read more2019: YEAR IN REVIEW
You know the old adage, “No white after Labor Day?” Yeah, we’re just gonna throw that rule out, because chic is chic regardless of time of year. Need proof? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This past weekend was Indianapolis’ second annual Diner en … Read moreAN EVENING IN WHITE: DINER EN BLANC 2019