What is high fashion like in Pittsburgh (lawyers, professionals)

[floridaorbust]

Originally Posted by COPANUT

Trust me, you're not missing much, and I used to be a season ticket holder. The last 16 years has been so depressing, I finally turned in my tickets. Great stadium, lousy team. And that ain't gonna change any time soon.

I know they have some rough times. When Kevin McClatchy came to be, I organized having him speak to our local buniness people. It was a great success for a small town. He needed to see where some of the fans lived in order to appreciate. He was gracious. Acutally thought he could do something with the team. Do you think he just didn't have the funds to pay the team? Granted he does personally, but as a whole? I often wondered that. Never been to the new stadium. Still would love to see a game. During spring break this past spring my husband suprised me with tickets at Bradenton. It was a blast. Watching a game with palm trees in the backround. And the hotdogs are as I remembered. Good! Can't beat a stadium dog.

[floridaorbust]

Awesomo.2000

#1 I have never stated that PGH as a whole is, sloppy and undressed.
#2 And nor did I say "only two people or few in a restaurant" are sloppy.
I have never used the word sloppy.
You are correct! Everyone in Pennsylvania dresses great. Always up to par. Sorry that I was wrong. Sorry to offend.

Have a very Merry Christmas. And a happy new year.

[pitt_transplant]

Originally Posted by nuwaver88

I agree Awesomo. The funny thing is, Pittsburgh was built on money. People see and say whatever the heck they want if they have a particular axe to grind. I am open to any criticism of Pittsburgh. However, the criticism best be thought out objectively or the poister will be ripped to shreds and made to look foolish. They have no credibility when they shoot from the hip and expect to people to take any and every criticism of Pittsburgh as the bonafide truth. See floridaorbust.

Pittsburgh was built on the broken backs of steelworkers taken advantage of by Carnegie.

[PeterRabbit]

^ What do you think about Westinghouse?

[BMSF]

Chickdowntown is my fave pick

[cReative02]

To the OP: Pittsburgh's fashion scene is indeed present, and even more exciting, it is growing. However, the movement is largely underground at the time being, as many are highly unaware of the creative buzz that is currently centering around Pittsburgh. Eco fashion is becoming an important part of the design scene's focus, with Kelly Lane being a prime example. There are also multiple in-development projects being formed right now to bring together the creative talent in Pittsburgh that is currently spread out and disconnected.

A positive aspect of being a designer in Pittsburgh is the cost-of-living is low and there is sooo much potential for new businesses to develop here. ModCloth is doing very, very well as an established online shop with a warehouse in the Strip District, and they have cited Pittsburgh's affordability as a positive aspect of doing business here. I am not sure what you're price range is for your garments, but I'm sure the jersey and knit pieces would do well in Lawerenceville. You would also find a very welcoming design community that is happy tpo support designers who are new to the region.

As for all the focus on the Steelers being the only thing that matters in Pittsburgh, did you know that the current head coach of the Steelers, Mike Tomlin, is married to a fashion designer-Kiya Tomlin, who designs couture gowns? Surprising connection between the two sides of Pittsburgh So, is it true you will find sweatshirts and sports memorabilia in Pittsburgh? You bet. However, the much more important thing to note is that this is not the extent of Pittsburgh's potential. We have a history of innovation that is sure to continue with the development of a fashion community that is growing here each day.

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by By~Tor

I respectfully decline to give my full response, as I moved here from New York City, and the comparison wouldn't even be fair... suffice it to say, that I've seen every varoety of "Steelers" couture imaginable, and some that is downright hideous....

How's about the outerboro's of NYC? In Mannhattan, sure there's "high fashion", but outside of that? Walk into a regular bar in Queens or Brooklyn (aside from the few trendy nabes), it's not much different than ANYWHERE else. I haven't seen too many 'runway' models strutting their stuff in the Bronx either.

People are people. A guy who's running around with 7% bodyfat, ain't going to hide his body with baggy "sweatshirts" and "jogging pants", like some guy with 30% bodyfat would. The same goes with women. People's 'body' image has more to do with the way they dress than their taste (or lack of it). This to me, is common sense. Look how the 'good looking' business people of downtown dress, they ain't "slobs".

By the way, you don't have to spend alot of money to look nice. 'If' your built nice, you can look good in just about anything. The same goes if you ain't built nice, designer clothes WILL NOT make you look much better. Designer clothes, for the most part, are for people who take care of themselves. A guy with a 40 inch waist line, won't look much better in a nice pair of slacks as opposed to jeans.

The old debate, "Is it the MAN who makes the clothes, or is it the CLOTHES that make the man"? That's easy, it's the MAN who makes the clothes! Could John Goodman EVER look better than Brad Pitt?...

[streetcreed]

The closest city to Pittsburgh for boutique fashion and growing populace of white collar seekers would be Columbus.

Columbus has a moderate sized metro, 1.7million, and a large majority of fashion interest, as it is the headquarters of the Limited, Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie and Fitch, The Limited Too, Express, Ruhel. These are all moderately priced fashion boutiques but it has drawn a large collection of talented designers to the area that have in turn opened their own boutiques, including some Project Runway upstarts.

The cities Short North art district has drawn boutiques carrying designers and local products.
Easton and the Polaris Fashion Place are attracting some upscale designers and have Saks and Nordstrom etc.. Honestly I think the regional knowledge of Columbus' expanding high end clothing market has now created enough saturation, especially with the economy. Maybe when things pick back up Columbus would be a place to expand in the Midwest.

Of course kind of neary by cities Philadelphia, Minneapolis, and Chicago would have a large metro for high end demand, and a longer history of high end boutiques.

[Benzman66]

Gee, I would just like to see some women wearing skirts/dresses and high heels in the city like years ago. Now all you mainly see is jeans or sweatpants, even at workplaces.

[pittsteelerfan]

Originally Posted by Benzman66

Gee, I would just like to see some women wearing skirts/dresses and high heels in the city like years ago. Now all you mainly see is jeans or sweatpants, even at workplaces.

The 'professionals' ain't wearing jeans and jogging pants. What office have you EVER walked into an seen someone wearing jogging pants? Or even jeans for that matter?