THE ANTIQUES AND GARDEN FAIR AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN celebrates ten years with more than 100 vendors April 16th through 18th. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe; 847-835-5440, chicagobotanic.org/antiques THE ARLINGTON PARK SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW includes antiques and collectibles from more than 100 dealers April 9th … Read more
Five essentials for pregnant women
Hotel Hotspot
The Marc Jacobs Collection (11 E. Walton St.; 312-649-7260, marcjacobs.com) has finally arrived on the Gold Coast.
Fur Crazy
Sergio Ugartechea and Brian Moriarty, veterans of the Chicago retail industry, have switched things up.
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…
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.
Form and function dominate the court with a modern twist on an Hermès classic
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.
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.
