Saskya Emmink-Byron, Craft Alliance & Fashion Lab

Saskya Emmink-Byron is the Development and Communications Director at Craft Alliance and has more than ten years of experience in the non-profit arts sector.  She holds a law degree from the University in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is a passionate supporter of the arts in St. Louis.  Prior to joining Craft Alliance, she directed The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission (RAC).  Additionally, she coordinated RAC’s marketing and communications efforts.  In 2002 she founded the Fashion Forum, resurrected at Craft Alliance as the Fashion Lab, and curated the exhibition “Dressed for Thrills:  One Hundred Years of Masques & Masquerades.”  She co-curated the exhibition “Unraveled:  Crossing the Line Between Art & Fashion” at The Sheldon and served as the publicity director for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra from November 1996 through September 2000.

Below, Saskya dishes on her favorite stylish spots in St. Louis:

Go to place for a mani or pedi

Ladue Nails

No appointment necessary, so ideal for when you suddenly need some ‘me’ time.

Perefect spot to people watch

At our annual gala, this year on April 13.  It’s our ARTrageous Baubles Ball so people dress accordingly – fun!

Where you locate the freshest pumps

Online at the Outnet.com

Best place to find a great signature scent

Barney’s NY

Favorite restaurant for brunch and mimosas

Café Osage.  Chef Dave’s pancakes are the best!

Boutique you can get lost in

IF in New York City.  My favorite Japanese and Belgium designers in one place. Oh my!

Perfect place for relaxation

At home, curled up on the couch with a book

Favorite spot to sweat or get fit

Forest Park.  When the weather is nice there is no better place to go for a nice long run. IPod shuffle on, music pumping, heart pumping, I may even rock the air guitar when nobody’s watching!

Best place to purchase statement accessories

Craft Alliance.  We carry stellar jewelry designers like Peg Fetter.

Snag ideas to freshen your place

Soulard flower market, New York Times Home

Best spot to shop for a cause

Craft Alliance.  Proceeds from the Gallery Shop benefit CA’s exhibition, education and community programs.

Favorite place to get made up (or makeup)

Sephora.  I always have such a hard to time going in there without overspending!

Favorite chic hotel

The Four Seasons.  The name alone makes you want stay there!

Favorite local designer

Michael Drummond.  Talented and a sweetheart to boot.

Must attend social event

Well, our ARTrageous Costume Ball on April 13, of course!  Our guest of honor is Valerie Steele, Director of the Museum at FIT.

Snag the best pair of jeans

AG Goldschmidt

Update your ‘do

Cielo (The Hill)

For more information on Saskya Emmink-Byron, Craft Alliance or Fashion Lab contact Saskya at:  saskya.byron@craftalliance.org

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