Festive Fashion

If the phrase Christmas fashion conjures images of bulky, garish appliqué sweatshirts and yarn necklaces hung with bells, check out the far more hip holiday trappings at local fashion dynamo Wearhaus' designer market. The Foundation Room (1221 Union) is the site of this year's market, Style Rocks. The market offers a happily homegrown alternative to the toddler-choked corridors of megamalls. More than 30 local artisans peddle clothes, jewelry and accessories. On the list of vendors: Wearhaus regulars Take a Halliday; Lover Cosmetics; and Twitteringmachine, a label that embellishes sexless white briefs with precious Asiatic dolls and processions of tiny elephants. Also participating is the Funky Felter: jewelry, accessory and doodad creator Shalana Frisby. She's the equivalent of a die-hard hemp enthusiast, only for felt. Who knew that the most prized material of preschool art classes could be so versatile? For more information, see kcwearhaus.com or call the Foundation Room at 816-283-8990.
Sat., Dec. 1, 12-6 p.m., 2007