Guise and Gals

Ladies and Gents

The Lincoln Park men’s store Guise has moved, expanded, and let the ladies in on the fun. Guise Chic (2128 N. Halsted St.; 773-929-6130), the new joint store, offers clothing, accessories, and a salon for both sexes, under one roof. “We offer styling from head to toe,” says owner Brad Habansky. The 3,800-square-foot store is housed in a former police station. The men’s side has a more contemporary look with minimal décor and stainless steel accents, while the women’s side is warmer, with exposed brick and chandeliers. Habansky, who still…

Glam Ladies at Louis Vuitton and the Return of the Chloe Girl

If there’s a fashion moment that’s evoked a lot lately, it’s the mythic glamour of the oh-so-80’s Thierry Mugler shows in Paris. Marc Jacobs surprised everyone by summoning this feeling with his show last Sunday. Forget the sexy mess of last Spring—the Jacobs lady this season is very “done.”

The Vuitton show confirmed it: we’re going to be seeing a lot of pleated pants come fall. I saw the trend worn by…