Jahna Peloquin
is a journalist and copywriter specializing in style, trend, beauty, retail, lifestyle and home categories. Her collaborative approach balances strategic and creative needs and helps brands define their unique voice to create clear, engaging content. Her 15+ year career spans roles including Style Editor of Minnesota Monthly magazine, a digital copywriter for Target, and the Fashion Director of Rosedale Center. View her portfolio here.
In addition to Minnesota Monthly, Jahna’s writing and styling work has been published in the Minnesota Star Tribune, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Midwest Home. After receiving a degree in Print Journalism from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, Jahna cut her teeth as a contributing writer and stylist for Star Tribune’s now-defunct A&E weekly, Vita.mn. After a dozen years working in the local style industry, she co-founded Fashion Week MN in 2015, of which she now serves as a Strategic Advisor.
Jahna has received numerous accolades for her work. In 2019, she was recognized with a Fashion Visionary Award from Fashion Group International of Minneapolis–St. Paul for her contributions to the local fashion industry, and she received the coveted "Best Dressed” award from the Minneapolis City Pages in 2018. She currently serves as Ticket Committee Co-Chair for the Walker Art Center’s annual benefit event, Avant Garden.
Inspired by a lifetime of collecting vintage clothing and obsession with estate sales and treasure hunting, in 2021` Jahna founded Rosella Vintage, a curated collection of femme finery from the ‘20s to the Y2K era. Find her wares for sale at new collective storefront, Olio Vintage, as well as pop-up markets and online at rosellavintage.com.
Jahna resides in a 1912 craftsman in Northeast Minneapolis with her partner Don, her dog Levi. Find out what’s going on on the local style scene with her weekly local style blog.
PRESS FEATURES:
Pre-Loved Podcast Live Interview
Star Tribune: Was your prom a bust?
City Pages - Best Dressed of 2018
Star Tribune - Fashion after herd immunity
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - 6 Local Fashion Pros on Their Go-To Shops
Minnesota Monthly - Q&A
Pioneer Press - What’s in Store for Fashion Week MN
American Craft Magazine - Twin Cities Style Makers
METRO Magazine - Stylists Styling Stylists
TV & Video appearances:
WCCO - Perfect Outfits for Winter Activities
Visit Saint Paul - Retail Insiders
KARE-11 - Fashion Week MN Celebrates the Industry
Arc's Value Village: Villager Pop-up Shop
Photo: Dammel Photographic Works