Fashion

Jason Trice opened his Bedrock Apparel storefront in August at the Capitol Theatre.

Bedrock Apparel gaining national attention while staying firmly rooted in Flint

Jason Trice's Bedrock brand is about more than selling clothes. It’s about Flint. It’s about strong roots. It’s about surviving and thriving.

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Alley Fest returns to both Buckham and Brush alleys in downtown Flint this weekend. Pictured here: The main stage in 2017.
Alley Fest 2018 promises to be biggest yet

An annual celebration of local live music, with multiple stages, vendors, food trucks, fashion and even a kids' area runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 

Flint, MI - Wednesday, May 9, 2018: Genusee co-founder Ali Rose Van Overbeke (28) models a pair of the Roeper, the first style of glasses to come from Genusee.
Startup looks to manufacture eyeglasses using recycled water bottles

The eyeglasses are being assembled in Flint Township, but the company's founders hope to move all production to the area and create 15 jobs. 

Back to the Bricks organization offers yearly scholarships to Flint and Genesee County students.
43 things to do this summer in Flint

So. Much. To. Do. Mark your calendars for these concerts, galas, festivals, fairs, celebrations—and fireworks. Plus a list of the dates of Genesee County's other area festivals.

Flint resident and metalsmith Robert McAdow openned Flint Trading Co. this year.
Flint metalsmith solders nature into unique wearable art

Westside Flint resident Robert McAdow has been hand-crafting jewelry for nearly 30 years and now has brought it to Flint.

Even before GoodBoy Clothing became a reality, Oaklin Mixon always left me feeling that things were good—and getting better.
Believing and dreaming: The making of a Flint entrepreneur

Oaklin Mixon came to Flint as a teenager in the foster system and fell in love with the city at a time when it wasn’t easy to fall in love with.

The Flint Trading Company opened in May, showcasing handcrafted art and jewelry.
Flint Trading Co. builds new downtown retail space for entrepreneurial artists

A gallery and retail space, Flint Trading Co. is designed to make local artists' work more easily accessible.

GoodBoy Clothing textile expert Tameka Davis, 37, of Flint, stitches tags into new shirts that are headed to the showroom at the new GoodBoy Clothing storefront in downtown Flint.
GoodBoy Clothing: A brand, a store, an attitude. Flint made. Flint style.

GoodBoy Clothing founder Oaklin Mixon opens a new Flint storefront and launches new collections this week. It is the fulfillment of a dream with all the makings of being just the beginning.

Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017.
Kala Wilburn: Meet the woman behind Vehicle City Fashion Week

Her clothing line is Fannie Lucille. Her passion is mentoring. Her movement is Fashion Against Violence. The result is Vehicle City Fashion Week.

Full-time employee Nicole Zepp assembles a Stormy Kromer vest.  Zepp says she has personally utilized almost every program offered at St. Luke's including New Paths, food pantry, employment prep, and the literacy program.
Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint

St. Luke NEW Life Center, which for 15 years has provided job training and hope, now makes vests and gloves for the iconic outdoor wear company.

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