Brady Drake
Photos By Hillary Ehlen
Each year on the first Monday in May is the notorious Met Gala, celebrating the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit. The event and exhibit celebrate the long-standing relationship between art and fashion and opens up the discussion of fashion as art itself.
Many state lines away, we are not in the Upper East Side of New York City, but we are in Fargo-Moorhead. However, this is not to say that fashion doesn’t exist here in the midwest. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Locally, shops and boutiques set the pace of what will be seen on the streets of downtown Fargo.
This month, we met in our very own art museum, The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, and recruited some local artists to model looks from nearby boutiques. In a town like Fargo, no one industry stands alone, but instead, they are all intermingled and supportive of one another. We selected young, local artists as our models to showcase the art of styling, but also to celebrate the unity of sectors that make Fargo so special.
These artists embody what it means to be an artist in Fargo while also showcasing the variety of styles available in the area. No matter your age, price range, size or style, our area has shopping that will be sure to satisfy your needs.
Sadie & Sage Azalea Crop Sweater, $56.60
Free People Helen Rib Tube Skirt, $78
Tribal Band Boater Hat, $38.50
Larissa Loden Elora Necklace, $38.50
Samuel Snake Skin Bootie, $34.50
Everly Back to Business Blazer, $56.90
Free People White Weekend Tee, $38
Flower Crown Society Cleo Earrings, $25
Larissa Loden Capri Necklace, $28.50
Soda Nevitt Lug Heel Bootie, $32.50
Get The Look
Kindred People
300 Broadway N, Fargo
701-478-2012
Patagonia Fjord Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt, $89
Pendleton Badlands National Park Tee, $34.50
Rab Off-Width Jeans, $80
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket, $250
Patagonia “Defend Public Lands” Tee, $55
Get The Look
Outermost Layer/ Beyond Running
516 Broadway, Fargo
701-365-4786
Vince Essential Grey Turtleneck
Vince Belted Linen Pant
Shihreen Hat
Get The Look
The Classic
Moorhead Center Mall –
512 Center Ave, Moorhead
218-236-1110
Red Fur Collared Dress, $99
Leopard Dress, Available For Rent
Cateye Sunglasses, $78.90
White Embroidered Dress, $34.90
Green Letterman Cardigan, $44.90
After Six Ruffle Button Down, $34.90
Eyeball Cufflinks, $24.90
Voodoo Vixen Anchor Strip Sweater, $36.90
Vintage Pink Skirt, $32.90
Sunflower Bracelet, $4.90
Get The Looks
Carmine & Hayworth Vintage
The DeLendrecie’s Building
624 Main Ave Suite 4, Fargo
Fore Collection Faux Fur Jacket, $89
Audrey 3+1 Keep it Simple Bodysuit, $34
Just Black Denim Hi Rise Mom Jeans, $72
Layered Chain Necklace, $12
Latch Earrings, $8.50
Qupid Leopard Planner Booties, $34
Faux Alligator Pouch, $19.75
Big Payback Sunglasses, $15.50
Glamourous Sosie Dress, $56
Pearl Headband, $10
Qupid Black Snake Planner Booties, $34
Pixie Mood Ashton Crossbody, $48.50
Latch Earrings, $8.50
Studded Opal Curve Necklace, $12.75
Get The Look
Proper
315 Broadway N, Fargo
701-364-0133
Thought Hildur Sweater in Mustard, $62
Thought Adga Culotte, $58
Matr Boomie Cosmos Necklace, $24
Thought Thyra Jacket, $96
Known Supply Inez Mockneck Top, $48
ABLE Button Front Denim, $148
Machete Isla Hoops, $38
Get The Look
Others
218 Broadway N, Fargo
701-478-8722
Meet The Artists/Models
Elizabeth Moore, E. Moore Art Studio
emoorearts.com
@e.mooreart
Elizabeth Moore of E. Moore Arts is a graphic artist who produces in a number of avenues, including custom commission work, graphic apparel design, abstract, portraits, acrylic, watercolor and tattoo design. Inspired by fan art and anime, her designs are vibrant, youthful and supply a touch of fantasy. You can find her and her work at her studio at 2551 45th St S, Unit 107.
Kate Baldock
katembaldock.com
@katembaldock
Kate Baldock is a painter whose strength is in acrylic, large-scale and abstract pieces. Her vibrant abstract work inspires happiness in viewers and her goal is to bring joy or peace to somebody’s life or home. Baldock particularly enjoys commission pieces and being able to enter someone’s home and craft what she sees will complete the space.
Nicole Mendoza, Nicole Midwest Photography
nicolemidwest.com
@nicolemidwest
Nicole Mendoza of Nicole Midwest is a photographer, specializing in photographing anything from weddings to engagements to family portraits to lifestyle. She thrives off of the energy of her subjects and enjoys getting to capture authentic moments on camera. She especially enjoys supporting local businesses and befriending almost everyone she comes in contact with.
Charles Sterling, BoneJack Designs
facebook.com/pg/bonejackdesigns
@bonejackdesigns
Charles Sterling creates one of a kind drawings and prints through his brand BoneJack Designs. Subjects of his minimal and colorful pieces include menswear, hockey and architecture. He produces original prints but also features his work in a wearable fashion on buttons and caps. You can find his work locally at Carmine & Hayworth Vintage in downtown Fargo.
Featured Shops
The Classic, Outermost Layer/ Beyond Running, Kindred People, Proper, Carmine & Hayworth Vintage, Others and Unglued (featuring tees from local makers Dak & Co., Lost in Fargo, The Arts Partnership and E. Moore Arts).
