What's a Girl to Wear to the Opera?

So what's a girl to wear to see the Minnesota Opera's fabulous production of Puccini's La Boheme (a story of colorful, bohemian artists living in 19th century Paris) this weekend?
Well, she could opt for the little black dress. Safe. Tried and true.
B-B-B-booooring. Or ...




... she could take a cue from the sumptuous "Wanderers" editorial in this month's issue of Vogue magazine, and choose the rich, mish mash of tribal colors and geometric patterns that an urban bohemian would wear. After all, it was the wanderlusting free spirits, Romani (gypsy) people, and travelers of the Silk Road who inspired the Paris Bohemian movement that La Boheme came out of.

Photographed by Arthur Elgort, styled by the incredible Tonne Goodman!




When we attended the "Bohemian Lifestyle for Rent" event that MN Opera hosted last week at the Loring Pasta Bar's "Red Room," my date Miss R and I went for texture (fur, wood beads, lace) and patterns (flowers, paisley, ikat!!) We like clashing prints and lots of layering.





the divine Miss R and Tosh







The free Bohemian Lifestyle for Rent event took place in the Red Room at the top of the Loring Pasta Bar at dusk- very much like the Boheme garret in Paris! There were tall taper candles, glowing paintings, vin, artichoke dip!!








The opera's stars, Jennifer Black (Mimi) and Adam Diegel (Rodolpho) treated us to some beautiful preview arias (including "O Soave fanciulla", I think) and engaged their guests in a friendly question and answer time. The MN Opera really does a wonderful job of trying to involve and educate the community in the magical world of opera. They even gave away a pair of free tickets!


Adam Diegel and Jennifer Black

There's a Trysts Philharmonique Calendar of events on this blog's sidebar, where you can find out about other events like this one and all the local concerts. Click the pic below and check it regularly.




Also, check out this video, and stay tuned for more opera, fashion and Boheme Madness!