Resort Fashion 2011: Warm Escapes and Must-Have Trends
Scuba-inspired looks, electric color, yellow stones, floral fusion, luscious lace, and more
Contributors: Stephanie Soong
Five Anoraks We Love
ANORAKS ATTACK!: Bundle up, Chicago. Here are five chilly weather styles that we love
Hushed Tones and Bright Hues for Spring
MUTED NOISE: A lovely duet
Six Great Snakeskin Items
SNAKE CHARMER: Learn to slither
Head of the Class
These four designers are making names for themselves in New York, Paris, and Milan—and they all trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Auction Packed
On September 16th, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (1338 W. Lake St.; lesliehindman.com) kicks off its largest-ever vintage couture and accessories auction, featuring more than 700 lots of rare designer pieces. The big-ticket items? A covetable wardrobe selection from the late Eunice Johnson, cofounder of Ebony magazine, including the fashion icon’s sharp Mario Valentino faux leopard pony-hair … Read more
Hot Topics
TULA (3738 N. Southport Ave.; 773-549-2876) will be the only Chicago retailer carrying Doo.Ri, known for combining couture techniques with sportswear fabrics. . . . BLAKE (212 W. Chicago Ave.; 312-202-0047) has several new exclusive designers on its roster, including Marco de Vincenzo, a Fendi accessories designer, and Versus for Versace by Christopher Kane. . … Read more
Take It or Weave It: Woven looks from Burberry, Kotur, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, and more
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