ALL + ETC Moving Sale

Local knitwear designer Annie Larson and her boyfriend, graphic designer/artist Eric Carlson, are moving to New York next month. So you know between the two of them, there's bound to be a stellar garage sale. This Sunday, the two are unloading before they trek out east, and the sale will include everything from the duo's own creations to studio equipment to household items.


Full item listing: "Upright "ORGAN" piano, 2000 VW Passat, black Ikea 5x5 shelf, Yamaha alto saxophone, full size female mannequin, hide-a-bed couch, clothing, furniture, music, kitchen wear, art supplies, books, electronics, nik-naks, chotchkies, comforts, visuals, treats, presents, yarnies, dongles, doodles, bobbers, & whatnots."

Details:
Sunday, September 25. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
512 E. 24th St. Minneapolis

This week in Vita.mn: Danielle Everine, Annie Larson & Cliche's "Crosswalk"

In this week's back-to-school issue of Vita.mn, Jay Boller profiles five local celebs, including Project Runway season nine contestant Danielle Everine. I contributed a back-to-school shopping guide to the issue:

[Click here to read more.]

I also recap Danielle Everine's elimination from Project Runway last week:





And preview Friday's "Crosswalk" fashion show put on by local boutique Cliché:





As well as write about Annie Larson's upcoming collection for national store Madewell and next week's Fashion's Night Out local festivities.

Annie Larson announces giveaway

Local designer Annie Larson is doing her first-ever giveaway on her blog this week for a Dash Dot Triangle Hat with a watermelon pom pom - one of only three in existence. Entries will be accepted through the end of the day Monday, September 5th and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 6th. see details here.

Annie Larson to be carried by national retailer Madewell

Despite having a relatively low profile in the Twin Cities, local knitwear designer Annie Larson has been enjoying international renown for her bright, early '90s-Espirit-esque machine knits under her brand ALL for Everyone. Most recently, she has been working on an order of hats and scarves for national retailer Madewell - her first order for such a sizable retailer - which will be available in select stores and online this fall. Go, Annie, go!

[Image via AllDailyReport.com]

Annie Larson gives me an Anniecure

Last Friday, I was lucky enough to get to sample knitwear designer Annie Larson's new "Anniecure" manicure. The design is all hand-painted by Annie herself. I really liked the stained glass/mosaic effect we ended up with. (Click here for another version of the Anniecure.) She would like to try to do one Anniecure per week between now and October (when she moves to New York), so contact Annie if you're interested. She says, "This one hour service is free for volunteer participants, and intended to be approached with open minds from both parties. Boys accepted, no feet please."

[Photos by Annie Larson]