There are two types of people that live in and around Detroit; those who celebrate the 4th in town and those who pack it up and move it out for the 4th. The clubs, the racquets, the swimsuits, the cotton dresses and the towels are all packed and, whoosh, off you go. There are a few advantages to staying in town like there is no wait at the grocery store or area restaurants and parking in ...
On Shawn, t shirt and shorts, Caruso Caruso, Dress on Jessica, The Gap The summer presents us with a myriad of fashion and beauty challenges. We stress about the UV rays of the sun, chlorine on our highlights, and how to dress well when it is 95 degrees. We of course have sunscreen and bathing caps to protect our skin and hair, and we have lightweight cotton knot dress to look fab when the heat gets ...
Dress from Lilly Pulitzer, Hat from Neiman Marcus If Kate Middleton visited Detroit, what would Kate wear? Design Detroit believes that fashionistas and non-fashionistas are attracted to Kate for 2 reasons. The first reason is that Kate is royalty and we are obsessed with English Royalty. The second reason is that Kate’s style is effortless and natural. Kate can make a hat, a suit, or a gown look amazing by using restraint. Because Kate’s outfits are modern ...
Re:View Gallery, Matt Zacharias Design Detroit was invited to experience first hand Detroit’s Art Movement. Thanks to the Buick Design Team, Design Detroit was introduced to Detroit artists Bryan Baker, Andy Kem, Adam Shirley, Graem Whyte, each one relevant and influential in the Art Movement of Detroit. The artists gave us a tour of their studios and we saw the creative environments in which they work. We were in Hamtramck and Cork Town, at the Russell Industrial Center and at ...
What inspires us? A candid photo, a piece of artwork, a beautiful magazine ad? It’s hard to say where we find inspiration when it comes to giving rooms in our home a face lift. Why, when it is so beautiful outside, is Design Detroit posting a story about giving the inside a new look? (more…)
What to buy dad? This is always a tough question to answer. How do you let your dad know that you love and appreciate him? If dad is a stylish guy, check past Design Detroit posts for what is hip and trendy. You can buy dad a great shirt and tie, a cardigan, jeans, jackets, and a pair of stylish oxfords. (more…)
Sweater, plaid shirt, white jean, Claymore Shop, Birmingham Make dad look great this dad’s day with a great pair of white jeans. Not just for the career sailor, white jeans are crisp and very much on trend this summer. Avoid, at all cost, asking your dad to wear the white pants with a crested navy blazer and an ascot, as to avoid looking like Thurston from Gilligan’s Island. Real Style model, Billy, wears the white jean ...
Recognized as one of the most exciting, anxiety filled, emotional times in many women’s lives is the time that they are expecting. Nine months is nine months for many reasons, one of which is it takes that long to get used to the idea that you are not only responsible for your own fashion sense, but for your offspring’s as well. When a mother to be really analyzes the time and energy that will be ...
Yellow gown, perfect for black tie events, Roma Sposa shot by Logan Oney You have just received an invitation to a black tie event. What do you wear? Don’t panic. Design Detroit, with the help of Real Style Models has options and advice for you. (more…)
Black Jumpsuit, She, Bloomfield Hills For those of you who love Farrah and the other Angels and the styling of the seventies….good news, no great news…..the jumpsuit is back. Your hair does not need to be “feathered” and you don’t be to be a private detective. You do, however, have to be confident because a jumpsuit is statement piece! Today’s jumpsuits can be sexy, casual, or playful. (more…)
