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Marc Jacobs Hits the Gold Coast
Hotel Hotspot
The Marc Jacobs Collection (11 E. Walton St.; 312-649-7260, marcjacobs.com) has finally arrived on the Gold Coast.
Homegrown Boutique on Oak Street
Fur Crazy
Sergio Ugartechea and Brian Moriarty, veterans of the Chicago retail industry, have switched things up.
Nick Cave Previews the SAIC 2010 Fashion Show Over Fancy Lunch
Last week, I put on my go-to luncheon outfit and went to lunch at Terzo Piano with Nick Cave, the head of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Fashion Design Department, and Wellington “Duke” Reiter, the president of the school…
Chicago Fashion Incubator Pops Up at 900 Shops
Short-Term Showcase
Since 2006, the Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy’s has helped local designers launch their careers in fashion through workshops, workspaces, and other kinds of support for one year at a time.
Grand Slam: Hermès tennis bag
Form and function dominate the court with a modern twist on an Hermès classic
New Local Line of Handbags Surfaces
Give Yourself Some Skin
Annie Handbags (6263 N. McCormick Blvd., Ste. 160; 312-498-3933) launched last year, bringing women a fresh batch of luxurious yet practical purses, totes, and messenger bags.
West Loop Salon Expands
Inflationary Pressure
While many shops and spas seem to be at a standstill these days, some locally owned businesses, such as Solo Salon (1065 W. Madison St.; 312-491-9771, solo-salon.com), continue to thrive.
New Designer on the Scene
Made-To-Measure
Shortly after graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Michelle Barone was asked to create an exclusive clothing line for the opening reception of the museum’s Modern Wing in May 2009.