Passion for fashionNew Zealand HeraldI'm more comfortable if I wear clothes that help me fit in to the culture I'm working with – maybe jeans and sneakers one day, or something more fashionable …

Dress-up events in Tucson don’t come around often. This Friday’s The Evolution of Fashion offers a chance to gussy up. “Refined attire” is requested — no jeans, sneakers or flip-flops. In fact, guests are asked to unveil a favorite fashion era or …

… fashion capitals. “There is less pressure to be involved in industry things, and it’s easier for us to keep our train of thought,” she says. “We kind of like being isolated.” Today, they’re hanging out in jeans, sweatshirts, New Balance sneakers …