The hip parade

The cool crowd turned out tonight for the Collage fashion show at the Nicollet Island Pavilion (a perfect venue for the event, save for the bad acoustics). Unlike Glamorama, which is really a society benefit attracting a lot of movers and shakers, Collage is for the young, creative and purely fashionable on any budget. The overwhelmingly female crowd was dressed to impress - lots of flowy, jersey dresses and, refreshingly, a minimal amount of denim. As for the show itself, Ivy, Ivy Men's + Design, Stephanie's and Bluebird Boutique exhibited their sharp eye for trend-forward style. Ivy showed chunky knits, short skirts and high waisted trousers while Bluebird is still rockin' the super skinny jean. The Ivy man is at ease in a dapper suit or jeans and a cool trench. Stephanie's provided the big finish with her reliable crop of fab evening dresses. If you attended, or got a post card in the mail for the show, be sure to stop by the stores Friday or Saturday for your store wide discount - you're going to want to buy.