Fashion

Step outside of the box with these unusual pieces.

For every person who is excited about “made in Indiana,” 50 end up shopping at their local Target. What’s ironic is that these same people don’t mind driving downtown to drop $100 on dinner.

Expanding its horizons internationally, Midwest Fashion Week makes its debut in the style capital of the world. Event founder Berny Martin considers the benefits of a new venue and what it means for the future of the Midwestern fashion scene.

The popular interior designer dishes on her favorite winter boots.

On the term hipster: “I do not like it and don’t identify with it. At Milktooth, people aren’t caught up in a look. They roll out of bed and throw on their clothes.”

“Yes. That’s velvet on the lapels, and there’s a silk lining. It’s very high-end.”

“Local pride is great, but what do you take local pride in?”

We scouted the Mass Ave Midnight Shopper extravaganza and found 24 goodies to buy before the clock strikes 12.

We’re on the fringe of excitement.

The glamorous Tory Burch shop at the Fashion Mall looks like a custom closet plucked from a posh Upper East Side penthouse.

The show’s more outrageous pieces included new local design troupe Maison Pomme de Terre’s pastry-themed “Donut Wear It On Your Sleeve” ensemble.

The women’s “Bast Cat” tank ($32) is a subtle tip of the hat (er, tail) to all the regal Egyptian kitties of yore.

“It’s in the same color scheme as bleached blonde. On a black woman, it really stands out.”

Our style picks for October, from Valentino, Isabel Marant Etoile, and more.

Six styles for twinkly toes.