You don’t have to hop a jet to find jet-setter style. Utah’s Flight boutique is all you need to upgrade your everyday wardrobe or find a one-of-a-kind look for that special occasion. This niche boutique makes you feel right at home and swanky all at once—which is no easy task. It’s refreshing to find a shop that gives off an exclusive vibe without alienating “regular” folks. … [Read more...]
SLCC Presents its 7th Annual Senior Collections Runway Show
Community Press Release: The Fashion Institute at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) announces its 7th annual spring fashion show entitled #FemmeFierce. SLCC’s fashion institute has nurtured talented and bright young designers, and this year’s seniors are ready to display their beautiful creations on the runway. This year’s show celebrates the power of femininity in all its … [Read more...]
Zuriick Boots & Shoes
Zuriick boots and shoes is not yet a household name, but their presence as Utah’s fastest growing boot and shoe company is getting a big boost starting in November. They are opening their first ever retail facility at the 9th and 9th area, just east of Barbacoa. Owners Mike McCaleb and Chad Tovey have built up their business by establishing wholesale accounts with over t … [Read more...]
Q Boutique: A Utah Shop for Utah Designers
Locals need a place to live, and Q Clothing owners Amy Leininger and Kellie Michaelis want to give local a home. “We support over 18 local jewelry designers and offer Q Clothing as a platform for their brick and mortar,” Amy beams. “I’m a huge supporter of the buy-local movement and enjoy the benefits small businesses like Q Clothing offer their customers.” Their “claim t … [Read more...]
The Bagman: Nathan Larsen of Velo City Bags
When Nathan Larsen was commuting 30 miles a day to his courier job, it didn’t take him long to realize that no one was making the bag that he wanted. He needed more pocket options to stay organized. He wanted a bag with a modern, clean look, made to withstand year-round Utah weather. And, of course, comfortable enough to carry for long distances. Nathan designed and f … [Read more...]
Lala West
If you want to get underground you usually have to dig, but this holiday season the subterranean artistic forces in the Salt Lake community are rising to the surface like potent geothermal eruptions and breaching the terra firma of convention. Events like the Black Sheep Stroll and the Salt Lake City Holiday Fashion Boutique are providing the above-ground space for undiscovered … [Read more...]
Unhinged Clothing
“Unhinged” is Salt Lake City’s newest hip clothing and gift boutique. Opened at 1121 East 2100 South, it is sure to be a hit with the hipster crowd and 20-to-30 something urbanites. The vibe in the store is fun and the owner Corey greets me with a warm smile. After 25 years working in retail, Corey decided to pursue his dream to open a boutique that “someone like myself can f … [Read more...]
SLAFD Presents “The Girly Show”
Cool Local Events The Hive Gallery in partnership with Salt Lake Association of Fashion Designers presents a 3-Part fashion event. The night will feature a fashion competition themed on stripes, an apprentice spotlight, and a cocktail and evening wear collection show. 6:30 PM | PART 1 | Style Wars The Girly Show will feature first, Style Wars a local fashion de … [Read more...]
Nappi Clothing
by Heidi Grieser Nappi is Salt Lake City’s most successful homegrown jeans designer and will now be able to move out of the design studio and into a retail location at the end of the month. One of few jean makers world-wide asked to show at the prestigious LA fashion week last year, Nappi owner Danni Nappi is not your typical fashion designer. Danni is straight, Mormon and c … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City’s Fashion Entrepreneurs
“You have to do a story on Rachael Domingo, she is incredibly talented.” Gordon Wilkins Owner of Divas’ Cupcakes and coffee told me a few weeks ago. Wilkins will be hosting a fashion show at Diva’s on June 19th. Wilkins never does anything halfway and for his show he is building a runway, serving, wine, cupcakes and dinner in his immaculate deck and garden. My first thought was … [Read more...]