Cut Lines

Tonight is quite the night. You’ve likely heard we’re throwing a party. It’s also gallery night. And two people will be not-so-subtly jabbing at each other from opposite podiums.  This Sunday, Lizzi Weasler of shoplizzibeth.com will open her physical shop on at 159 N. Jackson St., Suite 105. The grand opening festivities include shopping, of course, snacks and much more.  In conjunction with Gallery Night, you’ll be able to shop Flagship’s wearables at Residence (612 N. Broadway), a new home goods store.  Stephanie Horne Boutique (244 N. Broadway) is hosting a Pure Amici trunk show from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. tonight.  Alexander Wang…

Your weekly roundup of mostly local fashion news.  The Cocoon Room (820 E. Locust St.)  is hosting a vintage sale with two fashionistas tonight from 5-10 p.m. Fanny Müller is the stylish lady blogger behind The Hot Spot and L.A.-based stylist Annie Funn will attend as a special guest. Plus, we all know nothing pairs better with shopping than vino.  On Sept. 29, the costume designers at Milwaukee Rep will join forces with the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee to present “Stitching History from the Holocaust,” which will explore the dress designs of Hedwig Strnad during World War II. A reception will…

There’s no better time to revive Cut Lines than the start of New York’s fashion week. So let’s get to it. The tee.  There are some delightful Milwaukee and Wisco-pride shirts out there (many can be found at Bay View’s Sparrow Collective), but an interesting collaboration has now brought us something totally new. Former Wisconsinite Gabrielle Pedriani, the delightful style blogger behind Look Sharp, Sconnie, has teamed up with T-shirt company Sconnie Nation for a stylish take on the Wisco-loving tee. It’s more abstract than the average Badger-game gear, and the fit is wholly modern. Pedriani says that the stripes on…