Studs, Struts and Stilettos

"Honestly, I think it's comparable to the Twin Cities. The talent of some of these designers is amazing," says event judge Robin Wolfram, right, who judged with Megan Kennedy.

"We've come to enjoy and not compete," says Kismet Consignment Fashion & Home Decor owner Penny Bracken, far left, who attended the event with Kismet co-workers. Bracken said they won "Best of Show" last year.

WSB & Associates, Inc. employees attend the event. From left, Aimee Larson, of Hayfield; Julie Gecox, of Rochester; Kristin Perkins, of West Concord; Trevor Conway, of Rochester; Amber Halverson, of Otsego; and Stephanie Ritter, of Rochester. WSB was one of the bronze sponsors.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Modern Gatsby," was sponsored by The Moments of Life Photography & Stier Construction, Inc.

A group from Mount Olive Lutheran Church attends the event. In addition to the fashion show, there was a pre and after party at Cambria Showroom.

Models, including Charity Smith, of Britt, Iowa, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "New" Hollywood Glamour, was sponsored by Manufacturer's Bank & Trust.

Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, is held April 23 at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Pumped for Prom," was sponsored by John Marshall National Honors Society.

Chelsi Rhodes, of Byron, attends the event with her mother, Sherry Stauffer, of Byron. "This is my first time being here so I'm very excited," said Stauffer.

Urban Sanctuary Salon stylists, from left, Lisa Richardson, Kara Olson and Gabriela Rodriguez, all of Rochester, glam it up for the annual fundraiser.

Models, including Tammy Westby, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Ruber Corundum," was sponsored by CRW architecture + design group.

Models, including Alexis Simmons, of Duluth, left, and Tammy Westby, of Rochester, prepare to take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

"Taking applications for the single ladies," jokes Brandon Liebenow, of Rocheser, center. Also pictured, form left, are Brian Smidt, of Rochester; Matt Sluzinski, of Rochester; Chris Rock, of Rochester and Ben Turnquist, of Rochester. "Habitat for Humanity is definitely a great cause for this community," said Smidt.

Models, including Charity Smith, of Britt, Iowa, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "New" Hollywood Glamour, was sponsored by Manufacturer's Bank & Trust.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Caribbean Couture," was sponsored by Sherry Lynn Fashions.

Models, including Alexis Simmons, of Duluth, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "Have You Heard the Buzz?", was sponsored by Design Studio B.

Models, including Sara Sipraseuth, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Inflorescence and Ice," was sponsored by Think Mutual Bank.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Modern Gatsby," was sponsored by The Moments of Life Photography & Stier Construction, Inc.

A group from Mount Olive Lutheran Church attends the event. In addition to the fashion show, there was a pre and after party at Cambria Showroom.

Models, including Charity Smith, of Britt, Iowa, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "New" Hollywood Glamour, was sponsored by Manufacturer's Bank & Trust.

Models line up backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

Local DJs Alan Reed and Samm Adams are the Masters of Ceremony of Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity.

Models, including Sara Sipraseuth, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Inflorescence and Ice," was sponsored by Think Mutual Bank.

Models ready backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

Models, including Alexis Simmons, of Duluth, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "Have You Heard the Buzz?", was sponsored by Design Studio B.

Models ready backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

Models, including Alexis Simmons, of Duluth, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "Have You Heard the Buzz?", was sponsored by Design Studio B.

Models ready backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

Local DJs Alan Reed and Samm Adams are the Masters of Ceremony of Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Athena and the Architects," was sponsored by Struve's Painting & Decorating.

Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, is held Thurs., April 23 at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

Models ready backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Pictured, from left, are Nealle Blohm, of St. Paul; Rachel Knoblich, of Mankato; and Ashten Schmidt, of Rochester.

Models ready backstage before taking the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Pictured, from left, are Nealle Blohm, of St. Paul; Rachel Knoblich, of Mankato; Ashten Schmidt, of Rochester and Tara Hennigar, of Rochester.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "The Blue Rain Drop Fairy," was sponsored by Lourdes High School.

From left, Anne Brandt, of Woden, Iowa; Jim Siegel, of Austin; and Vicky Quimby, of Preston, walk the red carpet prior to the fashion show. The three are affiliated with title sponsor MBT.

r!ah Hair Studio employees Denae Brown, left, of Byron and Beth Tice, of Rochester, did the hair and make-up for one of the models.

Models, including Krystal Gillespie, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Luna Butterfly in the Copper Lit Night Sky," was sponsored by Beyond Kitchens, LLC.

Models, including Courtnie Cable, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

"It was fun. We just wanted to have fun with it. It was a very organic experience," says designer Sylvia Murphy, of Rochester, right, of The "SNOW" Stopper, which was modeled by Courtnie Cable, of Rochester.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Caribbean Couture," was sponsored by Sherry Lynn Fashions.

Faith Cole, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Darren Wendt, of Rochester, attend.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

Models, including Krystal Gillespie, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Luna Butterfly in the Copper Lit Night Sky," was sponsored by Beyond Kitchens, LLC.

From left, Carissa Gisi, Keith Litke and Samm Adams, all of Rochester, attend the event.

Models, including Alexis Simmons, of Duluth, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. Her outfit, "Have You Heard the Buzz?", was sponsored by Design Studio B.

Models take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials.

Models, including Sara Sipraseuth, of Rochester, take the runway during Studs, Struts & Stilettos, a benefit for Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity, Thursday evening at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. The fashion show included clothes made from construction materials. This outfit, "Inflorescence and Ice," was sponsored by Think Mutual Bank.