Posts from the ‘Fashion News’ Category
First Lady Michelle Obama stunned us all when she chose young designer Jason Wu again for her Inaugural 2013 gown. Her ruby gown made of velvet and chiffon was custom designed for the First Lady of course and was paired with Jimmy Choo heels and a handmade ring by Kimberly McDonald. Mrs. Obama chose a Jason [...]
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Just so you’re aware the title up there is to be sung to the tune of “Santa Clause is Coming to Town!” Now onto the deets. Jason Wu (designer of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2008 inaugural ball gown) is making his way to Chicago to launch his new line, Miss Wu. Nordstrom Michigan Ave will [...]
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New reality competition series Fashion Star premieres tonight on NBC and I must say I can’t wait to see it! The show is hosted by Elle Macpherson and includes celeb mentors Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson and John Varvatos. 14 hopeful designers will have the chance to win a multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections [...]
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Well the day has come and Topshop Chicago finally opened! It is the UK retailer’s second US location (the first being in NY) and it is truly fantastic. Today they kicked things off with handing out tote bags and cookies and then a runway show with the latest threads they have in store. Brittany Payton [...]
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The day has finally come that retailer ZARA is launching online shopping! It was always a grievance of mine and many other ZARA lovers that online shopping was unavailable, but starting tomorrow, September 7th, that all changes. After not only ZARA, but also H&M, not having e-commerce options for consumers, that void has now been [...]
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I don’t know about you but I have not stepped into a Kmart in eons. Target took over for me in the budget fashion world and it was all I needed. But once I saw Kmart’s new fall fashion line, my thinking quickly changed. Kmart’s Design Team has completely revamped what the store has to [...]
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Chicago couture designer, Elda De La Rosa is one of nine designers chosen as a finalist in the Oscars Designer Challenge 2010. One designer will have their original gown worn by one of the Awards escorts as she brings the statuettes onto the stage during the Academy Awards this Sunday, March 7th. The gown by [...]
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It is with great sadness that I report beloved & fearless designer, Alexander McQueen, is dead at the age of 40. WWD reported early this morning that McQueen was found dead in his London apartment of an apparent suicide. I am truly saddened & disturbed by this news, as is the entire fashion industry. Today [...]
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Photos courtesy: Style.com According to WWD, Target has announced that they have tapped Zac Posen to be the next designer of their limited edition Go International series. Specific price points of the merchandise have not yet been determined but Posen’s own designs retail from $900 to $12,000, & sometimes even higher. This collection for Target [...]
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Last night I had the opportunity to check out Zara’s Michigan Avenue opening, & I must say it did not disappoint. Fashionistas & fashionistos of all kinds flocked to rainy-night soiree to see all the Spanish retailer had to offer. Guests were greeted by bars stocked full with champagne & wine, passed hors d’oeuvres, & [...]
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As I’m sure you may have already heard Fashion’s Night Out is returning next year. I am very excited about this news because I was at the very first FNO & had such a good time while I was in New York for Fashion Week. The plan for next year is to make FNO even [...]
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Hey Chicago fashionistas! In case you haven’t heard uber fab store Zara is opening this Friday (10/30) on Michigan Ave! I am so excited about this as I am a huge Zara fan. If you’re not familiar with the store, I would describe it as H&M on steroids. Simply fantastic! Tomorrow evening is their grand [...]
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