Have you visited the third floor of Indianapolis’ Saks Fifth Avenue store recently? Not only is it home year-round to the scrumptious treats of Tilly’s Tea Room, but now through June it’s also an intimate showroom with a sampling of looks from three local clothing … Read morePARTY ON THIRD
I’ll admit it: At first, I was intimidated by Niloo Paydar. To be clear, not by Niloo herself. She’s about my height, with a warm disposition and wonderful sense of humor. It was her figurative stature, formed in my mind from months of hearing her … Read moreA fashionable farewell
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
Photography: Chantal Dominique Photography Makeup: Jon Gregory The ghost town’s been revitalized: After a seriously long blog hiatus, IndyDressed is back and ready for 2023! So, what have I been doing since the last time I actually sat down to blog? Well, I’ve been busy… … Read moreTHE FASHION RENAISSANCE
Have you heard? Newfields’ newest exhibit is here! Honored to have had the chance to visit the Stephen Sprouse “Rock | Art | Fashion” exhibit before it opens this weekend. If you think museums are boring, this is an exhibit you need to see. You … Read moreRock, art, fashion
Imagine me singing the above, à la Julie Andrews. (On second thought, don’t imagine me singing at all. That would be painful for everyone involved.) It’s that time of year again, in a strange year at that. You may remember that I created Shop Local … Read moreMY FAVORITE THINGS: 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
If you had been following local fashion competitions and shows pre-pandemic, it’s likely you’ve heard of Tokyo Twiggy. Jenn Felts, the creative mind behind the brand, won the Emerging Designer Challenge during last year’s inaugural Indiana Fashion Week. Her collections of pieces with fabrics she … Read moreHOOSIER DESIGNERS: TOKYO TWIGGY
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