Oh, Shop It: Twelve Oaks Emerge Pop-Up Shop

Taubman has recently opened a unique pop-up shopping space in Twelve Oaks Mall, currently featuring Detroit Bikes, Detroit vs. Everybody, Lawrence Hunt and The York Project. The shopping center is hoping to partner with 20 local designers and artisans to showcase and sell their work.

Photo c/o Emerge Pop-Up Shop Facebook

Through August, four different vendors will rotate in the retail space for two-week periods. Current vendors are Detroit Bikes -- American-made bikes for individuals, corporate brands and nationwide ride-sharing services, Detroit vs. Everybody -- World-renowned, homegrown line of merchandise that embodies the pride and spirit of Detroit, Lawrence Hunt -- Detroit Sewn client and designer of sweat-proof dress shirts, and The York Project -- Cool and conscious top quality goods that also create a positive social impact in communities everywhere.

“Detroit is home to some incredible brands that are resonating deeply with consumers,” said Emily Taucher, marketing and sponsorship director for Twelve Oaks Mall. “EMERGE provides an opportunity for local businesses to connect with more customers and tell the story of what makes their products unique.”

For more information on the pop-up shop, as well as how to become a vendor, click here. The retail space is located on the upper level near JCPenny and is open during normal mall hours. Most forms of payments are accepted.

By Alex Donlin

Oh, Shop It: Lawrence Hunt Creates a Functional and Fashionable Dress Shirt

Inspired by the game shirts by Major League Baseball, Jeff Schattner, a CPA from Royal Oak, wanted to create a professional dress shirt that is professional, lightweight and would feel great throughout the day. Lawrence Hunt established in 2014 and has exceeded its Kickstarter goal of $15,000 to begin manufacturing the shirts.

The shirts blends 100% cotton with moisture-wicking athletic-wear for the underarm area that is 100% polyester and uses Body Care and Quick Dry function technology to keep the body comfortable by absorbing moisture and perspiration from the skin and transporting it quickly through the fabric for fast evaporation.

“I wanted something that had the classic crisp look of a dress shirt, but also had the lightweight, breathable feel you would find in a jersey or dry fit material,” explains Schattner.

The shirts are manufactured at Michigan Fashion Proto in Lansing, and are available for sale at The Runway Lansing (where Lawrence Hunt also has office space). The five styles of dress shirts also are available online at www.lawrencehunt.co, and retail from $110 to $120. Future plans include a line of women’s professional wear along with additional offerings for men.

For more information, visit www.lawrencehunt.co. The Runway is located in Knapp's Centre at 300 S. Washington Square, Suite 100 in Lansing.