Street Sweep Maybe it’s August’s approach, signaling the beginning of the end of summer, or maybe we’re just overdue for our share of turkey legs alfresco. Whatever the reason, street-fest season seems to reach fever pitch this weekend, with enough options to suit any summer-loving Chicagoan. Here, three of our top picks: For Music Junkies: … Read more
Even I could feel the intensity. Thirty or so local clothing designers (when you count accessories, there were 70 in all) had trucked their wares up to the 9th floor of Macy’s in the hopes that they’d get picked up by a major department store. By "picked up," I mean that Macy’s had set aside budget money to add pieces by local designers to their collection. This is huge, seeing as how Marshall Field’s (and later Macy’s) used to buy on consignment only. Now they were going to buy entire “lots” up front—a purchase that could make an indie designer’s year…
Stephen Naparstek’s eclectic background is reflected in his personal style and in his new retail venture, Bonnie & Clyde’s, a rock-’n’-roll couture boutique in Wicker Park.
Live from New York, Scoop brings its first superstore for fashion-savvy shoppers to Chicago
Out on the town—fit for a princess or a sophisticated lady
The new bohemian detailing—jump back to macramé, crochet, chunky shoes, and dangling jewels
Peter Pan collars, bows, and knee socks—the allure of youthful charm isn’t lost on grown-up Lolitas
Fabrics flush with the jungle fever of flowers and leaves—and dots, dots, dots
You’ll love the skin you’re in when the strap is supple alligator
Go with the glow in scads of pavé diamonds paired with platinum or white gold
