Mile of Style
In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival, a two-week event, launches Friday, August 26 with celebrity appearances, designer meet-and-greets, discounts, trunk shows, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and more…
A list of 49 top stylists, an inspirational gallery of dashing locals, real makeover stories, at-home tips, and a primer on our favorite fall accessory—the beard
Get inspired by these locals with dashing ‘dos.
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The quickest route to image reinvention is a new hairstyle. But then comes that tired old dilemma: Beyond a trim, what can I really do? We found six Chicagoans eager for a makeover and put their fate in the hands of six salons with reputations for courageous coifs.
Great stylists and studios for for men, women, and all types of hair—long, short, curly, African-American, Asian, and more
Star Quality
Oliver Peoples (941 Rush St.; 312-266-9000, oliverpeoples.com), an eyewear company that makes high-end glasses frames and sunglasses that are often spotted on celebrities (including Madonna and Kanye West), opened its first Chicago boutique in July in the Gold Coast. It is the ninth stand-alone store for the brand, which was established in West Hollywood, California in 1986…
PERK UP: Get a boost with these eye shadows, creams, scrubs, and more
Kickin’ It
Kickin’ (2120 N. Halsted St.; 773-525-2120, kickinmaternity.com), a locally owned boutique in Roscoe Village that offers maternity active wear and contemporary maternity apparel, opened its second location last month in Lincoln Park…
SHOPPER: The British retailer brings its second U.S. store to Chicago on September 7
