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Prima Ballerina

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1. From Madonna to Carrie Bradshaw, tulle is a go-to favorite of fashion eccentrics. The saucy, low slung tutu on this Ralph Lauren dress alludes Lara Flynn Boyle’s infamous 2003 Golden Globes number. 2. Rodarte this seaason ballet with a punk, slashed-stockings spirit, much like Cyndi Lauper on the cover of her 1983 album, She’s … Read more

Long Overdue

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Costume Designer Tim Long Dusts off the Treasures of The Chicago History Museum’s Couture Collection

Oh, Canada

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Fashion Forward, Eh?

Canada has given us hockey, Michael J. Fox, and now Aritzia (Water Tower Place, 3rd fl.; 312-867-9230, aritzia.com), a trendy shop carrying boutique brands that range from comfy tees ($18) to a double-breasted gray overcoat ($350). The 4,300-square-foot shop is the Vancouver-based brand’s fourth store in the U.S. Brands include BCBG Generation, Citizens of Humanity, Ella Moss, Habitual, Nudie, Talula, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, and…

Accessories Boutique in Lincoln Park

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A Little Something Special

New Lincoln Park accessories boutique Aberle (1101 W. Webster Ave.; 773-477-1101) carries all the elements to complete an outfit: jewelry, shoes, and handbags. Co-owners Kira Price and Joy Koziol have chosen luxury accessories, filling the store with “brands we love and can never…

Glamorama Time

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Tickets are still available for Glamorama at The Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St.; 312-902-1500) on Aug. 22nd at 8 p.m. The ‘80s-themed show, called Pop Candy Arcade, features performances by Cyndi Lauper and the rapper M.C. Hammer (back from bankruptcy)—so bust out the purple eye shadow and tease up those rooster bangs. The runway fashion show features Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan Collection, CNC Costume National, Just Cavalli, SportMax, Tibi, and Tommy Hilfiger, among others. The after-party—as always on the 7th floor of Macy’s (111 State St.)—will feature music videos from…