Downtown Journal cover with Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman

Last week's issue of the Minneapolis Downtown Journal was published featuring a spread styled by Eclecticoiffeur. The shoot was done to promote the Rare Affections local designer dress collection (curated by Eclecticoiffeur's Jahna Peloquin and mplsart's Emma Berg).

Cover image of Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman (center) by Robb Long for Downtown Journal / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Clothing by Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman / Modeled by Hina Khan and Lily

Image by Robb Long for Downtown Journal / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Dress by Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman / Modeled by Lily

Image by Robb Long for DT Journal / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Clothing by Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman / Modeled by Lily + Hina Khan

The front page of DT Journal / Image by Robb Long / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Clothing by Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman

Calpurnia Peach Fall '09 Lookbook Preview

Eclecticoiffeur just completed a shoot for Twin Cities fashion line Calpurnia Peach's Fall 2009 Collection Lookbook. Here's a preview shot by Nic Marshall:

Image by Nic Marshall / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Jumper and Tights by Calpurnia Peach / Earrings by Buck Luck
The amazing set was designed and painted by Minneapolis artists Miles Mendenhall and Ema C. Cook. Additonal make-up by Ashley Kilcher and hair assistance by Jack from Miyagi Salon. More images to come!

"Rare Affections" for MNfashion

We just completed work on a promotional shoot for the Rare Affections local designer dress collection for MNfashion. Jahna Peloquin of Eclecticoiffeur and Emma Berg of mplsart.com hand-selected the ten designers represented, which will be sold at the MNfashion holiday shop through the New Year. The collection was photographed by Nic Marshall and modeled by Kate Fuller with make-up by Ashley Kilcher.

Mulberry stretch satin “Livia” cocktail dress by ra'mon-lawrence

White rabbit fur strapless mini-dress by Veronica delCarmen Gomez Whitney

Ice blue knit dress with coordinating fascinator by Ruby3

Cranberry cotton bottomweight dress with satin finish and velvet trim by Blasphemina's Closet

Brown silk sateen mini-dress with original gold screen-print and capelet with vintage fur collar by Calpurnia Peach

Dress with hand-painted "storm" skirt of ivory silk charmeuse and black crepe-back satin bodice by Max Lohrbach

Royal blue print babydoll dress by Red Shoe Clothing Co.

Moss green and ivory patchwork silk dress by Ivan Idland

Red and black deconstructed cotton, wool and silk tailored dress by Laura Fulk

Teal silk charmeuse mini-dress with kimono sleeves by Princess Warrior

Vita.mn Holiday Fashion Cover Story

Eclecticoiffeur styled the cover story on holiday fashion for Vita.mn, published December 4, 2008, available on newstands through December 10 and at vita.mn. Jahna Peloquin, fashion stylist for Eclecticoiffeur, also wrote the corresponding story on budget fashion, "Holiday Fashion: Silver and Bold." It was photographed November 21, 2008 at the W Hotel at Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Here are images from the spread:

And the cover image:

Images credits: Photography by Tom Wallace for Vita.mn / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Modeled by Monica and Hamilton / Clothing from Opitz Outlet, Blacklist Vintage, Tatters, Via's Vintage Wear, Second Debut, MNfashion holiday, and Cliche.

Recent ad work: Vita.mn Snow Ball, ROBOTlove + Jager Halloween

Promotional image for Vita.mn and Ragstock's Snow Ball and Yuletide Spectacular, held December 9, 2008 at Varsity Theater. Photographed on location by Nic Marshall, October 24, 2008.

Client: Vita.mn + Ragstock / Image by Nic Marshall / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Clothing from Ragstock / Special thanks to our models Brendon, Mikal, Erin, Jessie, Joy, Noel, and Ross

Promotional image for ROBOTlove Holiday 2008 advertising, published in City Pages. Photographed November 23, 2008 by Nic Marshall at his studio.

Client: ROBOTlove / Image by Nic Marshall / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Toys from ROBOTlove / Modeled by Catlin

Promotional image for "The Dead Hate the Living" Halloween party featuring Attitude City, held October 31, 2008 at Clubhouse Jager. Photographed at Clubhouse Jager by Nic Marshall September 28, 2008.

Client: Clubhouse Jager / Image by Nic Marshall / Styling by Eclecticoiffeur / Clothing from Tatters