A cut above–ready-to-wear with a touch of haute

couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
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couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Stuart Weitzman ruby etched velvet Porfavor pumps with bow detail ($250) at Stuart Weitzman, 900 North Michigan Avenue.
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Naeem Khan brown astrakhan belted trench coat with silver metallic thread embroidery ($20,000), by special order at Neiman Marcus, 737 North Michigan Avenue.
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Piazza Sempione gold wool-blend brocade jacket ($1,760) and skirt (not shown, $545) at Francis Heffernan, 810 Elm Street, Winnetka.
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Pazuki houndstooth skirt and sash, both in a silk-and-wool blend ($872), at Sweet William, 1 East First Street, Hinsdale.
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Yves Saint Laurent Deco evening bag with metal plaques and black feathers ($1,245) at Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, 51 East Oak Street.
 
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Francisco Rosas beige silk macramé blouse ($450) and brown print silk organza skirt ($850), by special order at Neiman Marcus.
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Tracy Reese berry floral tiered silk dress with silk ribbon belt ($575) at Fuschia, 538 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn.
Photography: Jeff Harris
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Marie Saint Pierre Piccadilly black tulle bustier dress with taffeta detailing ($975) at Only She, www.onlyshe.com for new address.
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Chad Allison diamond cuff bracelet in white gold ($26,000, also available in yellow gold) at Bashert Diamonds, 7 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 586.
couture fashions featured in Chicago's fall 2006 fashion supplement
Laurence Dacade silver leather pumps with stone detailing ($450) at Josephine, 1405 North Wells Street.