The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has nominated local clothier, Christopher Schafer, as Man of the Year. To celebrate the nomination (and hopeful win), plus raise some extra funds for the cause (admission is just $10!) there is a block party happening from noon to 8 p.m. on June 1st, with bands, vendors, prizes, and even a motorcycle show!

This Saturday, keep an ear out for Monsters Are I, Fathom, The Solicitors, and Condor. Keep an eye out for wares from Christopher Shafer Clothier, Ella Moda Couture, Regus, GiveCorps, Scabal, and ...

Local milliner, Melissa Vap, shares the story of how her career began, describes the similarities between hats and horses, and tells us where you can pick up one of her wonderful designs. 

Q: How did your millinery career begin?

My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was a little girl. I worked on Wall Street and used to walk home in the evening. I studied all the window displays at Saks and Bergdorf’s and along Madison Avenue. I love fashion!

I began designing hats a couple of years ago. I had been invited to a wedding in France, and there wasn’t much of a selection in New York. I had to have one—but I had to wait to get to Paris to find one—at the last minute.

At the wedding, I fell in love with the hats. As each French woman moved around the room, it became obvious that her hat revealed her personality. The excitement and the confidence were real—as was the fun.

After that wedding, I made my first hat...

The 2nd Annual Harbor East FashionEASTa Fashion Show was a success—great runway show, turnout, and street style. 

The theme was definitely statement pieces, while the outfits were well planned as a whole, there was always that one piece that stood out to us. 

...

Leanne Hannah, a local freelance illustrator and former Towson University graduate (yay Tigers!), has collaborated with PressBox to create the official "Your Turn" Ravens/Orioles t-shirt. Hannah’s illustration shows a raven and an oriole bird giving each other a "fist-bump," implying the hope of another winning season and ultimately the championship! Symbolically speaking, the Baltimore Ravens are passing the torch to the Orioles. (No pressure!)

You can purchase the tees ($18.95) at the Pressbox store. 

For over a decade, Hannah has worked on many projects including her nostalgic yet exuberant design, Blue Milk Special. This web comic (which was voted number 9 on TopWebComics) features parodies of the classic...