Art to Wear mixes tech, fashion

You don't need to go to New York or Paris to see cutting-edge fashion this spring. N.C. State University's College of Design and College of Textiles students will present their annual Art to Wear show 7:30 p.m. April 14 in Reynolds Coliseum.

The juried show combines art and technical design in fashions that are more works of art than mere apparel. Students compete with designs that have included welded metal, a patchwork quilted gown and a gown with a plow attached to the train. More info will be available soon at www .ncsuarttowear.com

TAF is giving away Adidas

Everyone loves free stuff. And through Tuesday, TAF, formerly The Athlete's Foot, is offering a chance to win a free pair of the store's exclusive new Adidas shoe, the Shooting Star.

The shoe's classic design has a red logo on the tongue and is either white with black accents or black with a red stripe around the sole, www.theathletesfoot.com. At the site, you can also sign up for e-mail alerts that include a coupon for 20 percent off a $50 purchase.

Zac Posen does discount chic

The Zac Posen for Target collection, part of the store's Go International series, is landing in the spring.

The darling of celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet, as well as Vogue editor Anna Wintour Posen released a line for Target in Australia last year that included gowns, casual dresses and tailored pants.

Details about the line are sketchy; attendees of a recent showing of the American collection were even asked to sign nondisclosure agreements. But word has leaked that it includes a prom dress with detachable parts, as well as lots of printed separates and several bathing suits.

The Zac line will be in stores April 25-May 30.

In the meantime, the new Rodarte for Target line is in stores and online this week. www.target.com

Traditions by Anna's wedding trunk show

Brides-to-be, take note. Traditions by Anna at North Hills in Raleigh is hosting a Lea Ann Belter trunk show through Jan. 5.

The Canadian designer's line is known for clean, classic styles with details such as hand-sewn pearl accents, Austrian crystals and delicate embroidery. During the event, regular-price gowns will be 10 percent off.

Traditions by Anna is at 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road in Raleigh. Info: 783-8652 or www.traditionsbyanna.com Globetrotter carries vivid Heys bags

Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto has made a name for himself with his vivid geometric designs. Now those works can be found in the unlikeliest of places -- on luggage at The Globetrotter in Cameron Village.

The line, produced by the Heys company, features durable polycarbonate composite, hard-sided luggage adorned with Britto's designs, such as a multihued geometric butterfly. Bags range in size from large rolling pieces to cosmetics totes. The Globetrotter also has umbrellas, glass wind chimes and ceramic mugs decorated with Britto's designs.

The Globetrotter is at 417 Daniels St. in Cameron Village in Raleigh. 828-1226, www.theglobetrotter.com

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