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10/17/11
Edit Your Own Look
Dismissing twentysomethings is as easy as it is fun (c’mon, there’s time in the day to say, “F#$% my life”). That is until a youngin debuts a store that’s easy to love. The Edit quietly opened last week in Bucktown, bringing much-needed energy to Damen’s bleak big-box takeover.
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10/14/11
Elie Tahari to Purchase Catherine Malandrino Label
Parisian designer, Catherine Malandrino has been missing in action lately. The designer, whose runway show always draws out A-list celebs and fashion insiders, has canceled her Spring 2012 show. To make matters a bit shakier, her Soho store has been closed for inventory for a couple of weeks now and is rumored that employees have yet to be paid.
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10/11/11
Jason Wu To Design Collection For Target
Designer Jason Wu, a favorite of First Lady Michelle Obama, will create a limited-edition collection for Target, the discount retail chain announced Monday.
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10/10/11
Tina In The Loop
Wowza. Tina looks insanely chic here in her oversized Top Shop Sunglasses and French Connection Dress.
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10/5/11
Charles David’s Limited Edition Pink-Soled Pump
This October for Breast Cancer Awareness, Charles David whose only store in all of Illinois is in The 900 Shops on North Michigan is partnering with the Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) with an iGoPink: Fashion Fights Breast Cancer exclusive pump.
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9/30/11
Shrine Haberdashers Street Style
I recently stopped by Shrine Haberdashers where owner Rafik and his stylish associates were kind enough to pose out on the street in front of the shop for me. Shrine is "committed to making the world's finest and most obscure artisan-crafted men's accessories available to all" and they do just that. Go visit them in their space on 47 East Oak Street in the the Gold Coast. You won't be disappointed.
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9/29/11
A Day In The Life: Cori McFadden
You could say eDrop-Off founder Corri McFadden is somewhat of an overnight success story. After all, it's not every day that a college project — a business plan for a luxury consignment eBay store — turns into a multimillion dollar biz with 37 employees, including stylists, bloggers, and photographers.
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9/27/11
The Possessionista Dana Weiss hosts FNO at Cynthia Rowley
Fashion's Night Out Chicago was in full effect with none other than Dana Weiss, The Possessionista, as she hosted a chic shopping soiree at Cynthia Rowley boutique in Bucktown.
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9/26/11
Henri Bendel Opening Soon & Hiring
The construction barricade on the Henri Bendel in Water Tower Place has been erected, and the hiring process has begun.
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9/23/11
Kortnee In The Gold Coast
Today I met my lovely friend Kortnee Quiza founder of 7th Market Agency at Barneys for an appearance by Alexandre Mattiussi of the newly launched line AMI. She's wearing a pair of fabulous Drapes by Ashley Scott.
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9/22/11
J Brand Adds Sportswear To Denim Collection
Move over PDiddy, there’s a new kid on the sportswear block, and the name is J. J Brand is stepping out of their normal denim attire into the world of athletic couture.
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9/21/11
In-Fashion Lounge at Water Tower Place
Bravo TV's Real Housewives took over the Windy City during Water Tower Place's glamorous In-Fashion Lounge series starting August 31st and ending on the biggest night in fashion, Fashion's Night Out! See Garmental Style Director Suzanne Kopulos Out & About holding court with the First Ladies of Bravo and other fashionable Chicagoans!
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9/20/11
10022-SHOE Designer Salon Opens at SAKS
Beloved shoe designer Brian Atwood was on hand to cut the red ribbon for the opening of SAKS premier designer shoe salon on the morning of FNO Chicago. Garmental Style Director Suzanne Kopulos was on the scene to witness the unveiling of the magnificent Michigan Avenue space and view the B by Brian Atwood collection.
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9/19/11
AllSaints Spitalfields Launches Partnership With Not For Sale
British fashion brand AllSaints Spitalfields announces partnership with non-profit cause to combat global slave trade.
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9/19/11
Carson Kressely Hosts In-Fashion
Emmy-winning television star, celebrity stylist, author and fashion designer, Carson Kressley hosted the inaugural In-Fashion shopping festival last month and held a media breakfast to chat clothes and more. Garmental gal-on-the-go, Suzanne Kopulos, was there to meet the fashion guru and enjoy his serious sense of humor!
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9/18/11
Chalk Launches Online Store
We’ve long admired North Shore’s swanky Chalk Boutique for its well edited selection of wearable designer pieces from across the globe, but for city and suburban dwellers, trekking over to Evanston to check out the goods just isn’t always in the cards.
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9/15/11
Denim Lounge Does Denim Drive
Now through September 30th, both Denim Lounge locations in Roscoe Village and The Gold Coast are encouraging you to bring in your old jeans that are taking up space in your closet and trade them in for a new pair.
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9/14/11
Couture and Cocktails
On the (stiletto) heels of Fashion's Night Out comes yet another highly anticipated evening for the well-dressed social scene. The Joffrey Ballet's annual Couture and Cocktails takes place on Friday, Sept. 23, giving you plenty of time to scour the racks for that perfect frock.
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9/13/11
New York Fashion Week: Trop Rouge
New York fashion blogger Christina Caradona, the woman behind the site Trop Rouge.
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9/11/11
SARCA’s Fall Must-Haves
The weather is finally cooling off and fall is just around the corner. Time to refresh our wardrobes with the season’s hottest looks! Chicago luxury fashion boutique Sarca has three amazing pieces perfect for updating your winter wardrobe.
