Fashionista Halloween Bash Tonight

If you want to see a few hundred of the most stylish, fashionable hipsters in the Twin Cities in their creative homemade Halloween finest, then come down to Ignite Models Studio in the North Loop (600 Washington Ave N, Suite 101) tonight from 7 - 10 pm. There will be a costume contest judged by local fashion writer/celebs Jahna Peloquin, Jen Boyles and Mary O'Regan with a $250 cash prize. I can't wait to see these costumes from uber creative local designers, boutique owners, artists, stylists, musicians, DJs and the rest of the fashion gliteratti in this town.

I've been working with the fabulous girls from Ignite Models for a couple of years now and love being a part of these FAME events that really bring the coolest people in town together for monthly events. They have an amazing loft space that will be spookified for Halloween tonight, plus they'll be handing out all sorts of chocolatey Halloween treats and there will be a Fashion Show hosted by Design Collective, plus DJ Bach, lots of cocktails and an Interactive Photo Booth. Don't miss out. Arrive before 7:30 pm for free entrance, and/or wear a costume for reduced $5 cover. See you there.

I managed to get some good press hits for this event, check it out:

Star Tribune

Sara Glassman

Tonight, get spooked a few days early with the Costumes & Couture Halloween Bash. The event (7 to 10 p.m., Ignite Models Inc., 600 Washington Av. N., Suite 101, Mpls.) will feature a fashion show from Design Collective with the work of 2709, Allison Quinnell, Calpurnia Peach, Je Ne Regrette Riene, Marisa Grey and Max Lohrbach. Guests in Halloween costumes will receive a discount on the $7 admission.

Metro Magazine

By Ellen Burkhardt

There’s no denying that most Halloween costumes are tacky. Cheap material, far too much bare skin and caked-on stage make-up comprise the common culprits, turning even the most respectable people into life-size Barbie dolls and wanna-be super heroes. What if there was an alternative to crowded costume contests and sweaty bars? What if those plastic-y, one-size-(should)-fit-all costumes were replaced with beautiful homemade creations? And what if you were invited to attend such an event? Well, that would lead you to Ignite Model Studios’ Costumes & Couture Halloween Bash.

Part of the FAME (fashion, art, music, entertainment) events taking place at Ignite the last Thursday of every month, celebrating Halloween has never been more glamorous. Sure, the bite-sized candy bars will still be plentiful and there’s a 99.9% chance that Thriller will play at least once before the party’s over, but that’s just the start. A runway show highlighting the talent of local designers kicks off the night, transitioning into  a fall fashion fest of mingling and dancing that one-ups its competition simply by utilizing its resources: beautiful people and a conveniently timed holiday.

Thursday, October 29
Free before 7:30, $5 with costume and $7 without

Ignite Models Studio
600 Washington Ave. N., Suite 101, Mpls.

vita.mn

Jahna Peloquin

Thursday 

Costumes & Couture

If you're the type to make your Halloween costume yourself, this is the party for you. The winner of the costume contest will nab $250, and finalists get to walk the runway. Also on tap are DJ Bach, drinks, a haunted house and a creepy couture fashion show hosted by boutique Design Collective. Whatever you do, don't arrive in a store-bought costume lest a fashionista turn up her nose at you. (7-10 p.m. Thu. $5-$7 or free before 7:30 p.m. Ignite Models Studio, 600 Washington Av. N., Mpls., 612-354-2415.)

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 29TH

Fame: Costumes & Couture

@ Ignite Models Studio – Brin Building
600 Washington Ave. N. Suite 101
Minneapolis

7-10 pm/ $7 (or free before 7:30)

Looking for a costume party this year more Alexander McQueen-esque than Ragstock adorned? Well, look no further. Boasting the most fashionable Halloween Party in town, Ignite Models, Inc. hosts “Costumes & Couture Halloween Bash,” featuring a fashion show, cocktails, appetizers, spooky décor and a scarily good dance party. Local designers 2709, Allison Quinnell, Calpurnia Peach, Je Ne Regrette Rien, Marisa Grey and – the always dazzling – Max Lohrbach showcase their stunning Fall lines rocked out by the lovely, styled-to-a-tee Ignite Models. See something you like? Co-hosts, Design Collective, will have a mini-store on-site where guests can purchase the styles “hot off the runway.” Artsy costumes are not only encouraged, but also get you into the party at a discounted cover charge. Don't forget to grab a stylish friend and capture your snazzy look at the Interactive Photo Booth, then shake your masqueraded tail feathers on the dance floor with beats provided by DJ Bach.

metromix

By Blair Shackle
Special to Metromix

Come to the most fashionable Halloween party in town. Design Collective and Ignite Models are hosting a night of frightening and fabulous fashion. This is a costume party for those who are looking to show off their best Halloween attire in a swanky loft with sexy, spooky décor.

The main attraction of the evening will be a fashion show put on by Design Collective that will feature gorgeous male and female models from Ignite Modeling Agency. The runway designers that will be featured are: Marisa Gray, Max Lohrbach, Je Ne Regrette Rein, Calpunia Peach, Allison Quinnell, and 2709. There will be a mini-store held right after the runway show where you can buy the featured couture clothes hot off the catwalk. Throughout the night, you can trick-or-treat for Halloween candy (or attention), sip on a cocktail or three, and enjoy some delectable appetizers. Dance through the night with hot tunes from DJ Bach, mingle with models and fashion industry professionals, and get your picture taken in the photo booth.

In true FAME style, the worlds of fashion, art, music, and entertainment all do come together for this fabulous event.