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Spring Fashion ’23

Asia Rose, Keaira Atkins, and Farnaz Khaghani (Photo: Andrea Fenise)

With Memphis Fashion Week in our view, we’ve gotten a chance to browse some of the spring pieces that will possibly be on the runway — but pieces you can certainly wear to places like the Memphis Botanic Garden as the blooms blossom.

Spring fashion exudes the vibrancy of the season and the spirit of the city. Bright colors, florals, structured yet relaxed silhouettes, and bold accessories — the trends for the spring season include simple takes on classic styles.

We raided the racks for new spring looks at Indigo — ones that can be fashioned into gloriously chic weekend attire for the garden or stylish garb for brunch Downtown.

Florals are timeless — a print that mimics the vitality of spring, season to season. Adding a puff, off-the-shoulder sleeve modernizes a flattering fitted dress any day.

There is one thing for sure: Fashion enthusiasts are all over the vest-and-pants sets this spring. A woven pastel set featuring a cropped vest with a V-neckline gives it a stylish duality.

Shoulders should be synonymous with spring style. A bold, colorful knit top with off-the-shoulder ruffle details is a simple and attractive way to wear the spring trend.

MODELS:

• Asia Rose — IG : @msasiarose

• Keaira Atkins — IG: @keaira_rene

• Farnaz Khaghani — IG : @fari_lapetite

MUA: Leah Luellen

Written and photographed by Andrea Fenise — andreafenisecreative.com, IG: @andreafenise

Location: Memphis Botanic Garden

*Wardrobe provided exclusively by Indigo, 6150 Poplar Ave., 38119

Farnaz wearing:
Vest: Strut and Bolt $58.50
Pants: Strut and Bolt $78.50
(Photo: Andrea Fenise)
Asia wearing:
Dress: ASTR $148
(Photo: Andrea Fenise)
Keaira wearing:
Top: Strut and Bolt $52.50 
Denim: Citizens of Humanity $238
(Photo: Andrea Fenise)
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Spring Fashion ’22

Photos: Andrea Fenise

Created in 2012 by Arrow co-founder, Abby Phillips, and run by a talented team of volunteers, Memphis Fashion Week (MFW) this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. The event is held each spring to showcase spring and summer collections. MFW is about cultivating and celebrating local and regional fashion through designers, photographers, models, and boutiques.

Wardrobe exclusively provided by Indigo.
Models (left to right): Mycah Bates, Josie Brown, Emma Roberts
Amanda Uprichard Sicily Dress, $229; Shoes: Sam Edelman Jade, $140; Barrettes, $8.50
Amanda Uprichard Giancini Romper in English Blue, $238; Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Rancher, $260; Barrettes, $8.50
Amanda Uprichard Candia Dress, $233; Shoes: Schutz Kaila, $148; Tiana Bag, $145

This year’s events will showcase local emerging designers through The Emerging Memphis Designer Project (EMDP), as well as national designer Amanda Uprichard, presented by local boutique, Indigo. The EMDP was built out of a need in the Memphis community for local emerging designers to present their pieces to a wider audience. MFW and EMDP liaison Sonin Myatt and her team work with selected designers through a seven-month process to educate and promote local designs. At the end of the process, MFW hopes to see the designers grow their skills, promote their businesses, and enhance the design industry in Memphis.

Amanda Uprichard Evie Dress in Shocking Pink, $207; Shoes: Circus by Sam Edelman, $90; Mignonne Gavigan Mini Lola Hoop Earrings, $110
Amanda Uprichard Giancini Romper in Shocking Pink, $238; Barrettes, $8.50
Amanda Uprichard Evie Dress in Marina, $207; Shoes: Schutz Ariella, $118; Style Junkie Earrings, $16

Arrow Creative, grown out of the Memphis Fashion Design Network, seeks to make art more accessible in order to inspire the creative spirit in all Memphians. Arrow is a premier source of creative entrepreneur enrichment, arts education, and art immersion for the entire community. Arrow encompasses the fashion design community as well as photography, woodworking, ceramics, painting, graphic arts, book arts, and more.

Abby Phillips says, “Celebrating Memphis Fashion Week’s 10th year at Arrow Creative’s new home in Midtown feels like we’ve come full circle. To have grown this event into a full-fledged arts organization that encompasses all arts mediums and to see our fashion design participants using equipment purchased from Memphis College of Art feels like a real win.”

With Memphis Fashion Week, the Brother Sewing Lab, and EMDP, leaders in the Memphis fashion industry will help to cultivate and educate local Memphis designers. Join Arrow in supporting local fashion at Arrow Creative on April 22, 2022. Proceeds from official events benefit Arrow Creative, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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Spring Moods and A Salute to Motherhood

This past week has been bittersweet as I assemble this spread for my final Style Sessions post. Choosing to say farewell to this endeavor has developed from shifting priorities and reflecting on life as a whole.

Over the past 3 years, the blog has given me a chance to meet an amazing variety of people. It was my hope to tell their story and capture their genuine style. The greatest joy was giving them images they were proud of and seeing their excitement for being spotlighted, particularly on a well-regarded platform like the Memphis Flyer. The Flyer’s cool factor proved to be universally known. I would be remiss if I didn’t take get a chance to express how forever grateful I am for this experience.

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As I thought about what my last post would be, I naturally remembered my first post 3 years ago as a contributor to Style Sessions. The “Fresh Air” spring fashion post developed from a simple photo shoot that honestly had no other intention but to get some new photographs of myself. It turned out to be a rewarding day of collaborating with local designers, hair and make-up artist Jennifer Ralda, and the incredible talent that is Dirk Olsen. In some ways, I wanted to relive that first spread by again pulling in local talent to help me venture out a bit more from my typical style. Right off the Memphis Fashion Week runway, the modern-day cape by Andrea Fenise became the foremost representation of the sophistication and strength I wanted to represent. Pulling in more patterns and dramatic shapes became the theme.

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With Mother’s Day approaching, the post idea soon evolved into a photo shoot with my little one (but almost taller than me) Atticus and a few fellow style bloggers who also happen to be moms. Laura, Alexandra, and Andrea along with Leighton, Jack, and Amira shared an afternoon with us to play dress-up but mostly to celebrate the beauty of motherhood. They all exude their own unique sense of style and strong identities as both fearless leaders in style and moms to, dare I say, future leaders in style.

SPECIAL THANKS

Make-up for Sophorn, Alex, and Laura by Alexandra Nicole.
Make-up for Andrea by Marnelia Roy.
Styling for Andrea and Amira by Andrea Fenise.
Styling for Laura and Leighton by Laura Boswell.
Styling for Sophorn, Jack, and Alexandra in group photo by Alexandra Nicole.

“Spring Moods” and group photos by dirk olsen.
All other photos by Sophorn Kuoy.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Kimono, Crazy Beautiful; Jumpsuit, Anthropologie; Earrings, City & State.

Cape and sequin dress, by Andrea Fenise.

Tank, The Attic; Skirt, The Ivory Closet.

Tie-Dye Tank Dress, bracelet, and necklace on Sophorn, The Attic.

Top on Alexandra, The Attic.

Dress on Laura, Free People.

Lace top on Andrea, by Andrea Fenise.