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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…
Jewels Rule
Look on the bright side and lead a high-note glitterama life
Walk Tall
Keep on keeping up and stay ahead of the game in heels
Shopper: June Blaker
She’s bringing her impeccable eye for sleek up-and-coming designers to a new River North venture
Sales Check
A roundup of sales, store openings, and shopping news in March 2008
Sweet Mysteries
The chocolatier Katrina Markoff brings exotic whimsy to all her endeavors
Andrew Gn, Akris, Martin Grant—Superchic!
One trend that seems to be emerging from this Paris season is long and
lean. This is not to be confused with long and blousy (think Nina
Ricci Fall 2008); rather, this silhouette has nipped-in shoulders and
waist, and a straight or slightly flared pant or skirt.
It’s a chic look that can go very easily from office to evening,
which typically is not a common characteristic of
clothes you see on a Paris runway.
One surprise was at Andrew Gn this year, where there were many…
An Italian Newcomer on the Gold Coast
Ciao, Bella
The Italian sportswear brand Dismero (50 E. Oak St.; 312-380-6590, www.dismero.com), opened its United States flagship store in Chicago (the other locations are in Munich, Germany and Verona, Italy) after its owner and designer Andy D’Auria fell in love with the city on a recent trip. The white, refined space creates a neutral backdrop for the luxury line, which is known throughout Europe for a fit that keeps a woman’s curves in mind, particularly in its stretch jeans. The color palette sticks to basics such as navy, taupe, white, and black, with an infusion of…
Lanvin is for Lovers
While I’m very inspired by the forward-thinking clothes at Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent, and I understand why Stacey gets swept away by the chic perfection at Giambattista Valli, I’m really a softie who loves satin, bows, and gorgeous dresses—everything Alber Elbaz stands for.
The Lanvin show last night was my last show of this season, and it was a completely satisfying ending…