Arguably the largest and longest annual fashion and music show of the year has an official lineup of designers. Drumroll, please: 2709, Allison Quinnell, Amanda Christine, Arwyn Birch, Calpurnia Peach (that’s their dress pictured above), Carmichael Claith, Emily Weich, Ivan Idland, Maritza Ramirez and Max Lohrbach. Their creations will take the runway set to a soundtrack provided by: Mercurial Rage, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, Gospel Gossip, First Communion Afterparty and Maria Isa. Mark your calendar for Friday, April 24 and check voltagefashionamplified.com for more details.

A few observations: There are no designers affiliated with “Project Runway” on this list and the event is now on a FRIDAY, yes a FRIDAY. In past years, it has been on Wednesday.

11/4 UPDATE: FYI– Katherine Gerdes, a.k.a. our former local “Project Runway” contestant was on the panel that selected this year’s crop of designers.

Having Voltage withdrawal? Luckily, Star Tribune photographer Tom Wallace captured the entire event. Unlike this photo that I took, his pics are crystal clear. You can view some of his images in an online gallery. Find it here.

There will be even more in the Saturday Star Tribune along with a review of the runway designers. Voltage: It’s the fashion and music show that just keeps giving.

Leave it to the Voltage crowd to not only stay up ’til midnight for the show, but to not take off a night.
The weekend filled with events kicks off tonight with a free martini social at Clubhouse Jager (923 Washington Av. N, Mpls) at 5 p.m. and continues on into the night at the same location with the official MN Fashion Weekend kick-off.
Events continue tomorrow with a Russell Bourrienne open studio, George Moskal trunk show at Design Collective and more MC/VL. Just look at the whole schedule already under “news” on the Voltage website.
** Note Mr. MC/VL’s outfit was designed by Erin Smith. Buy her necklaces at the SisBro event on Saturday.

Okay, this video might be the most fun since MC/VL rocked out with the models. Kerry Riley’s clothes bring the attitude. It’s just like being there. Enjoy!

By the way, pick up the Star Tribune on Saturday for a full runway review and photos.

In case you missed it… That’s still White Light Riot playing in the background.

See if you can identify Liz, the model in the coats story from today’s Star Trib.

Did you miss it? Want to relive it? Tell me what you though? Here’s video of Amanda Christine’s segment. More to come.