Fashion
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Fashion Holiday Markets, a Pop-Up Shop, and Other Shopping Events This Weekend
Posted by Heather Kenny on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 2:01 PM
- A design from Eskell, which is holding a pre-holiday sale starting Saturday.
TONIGHT
It's rare that you see the words "fashion" and "Nobel Peace Prize" in the same press release, but tonight womenswear designer Marcia Patmos of Lutz & Patmos will reveal a new piece created in collaboration with Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre and the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust. It's at a private home and runs from 3 to 9 PM; call 312-375-4754 to RSVP.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Fashion Joan Weinstein, Former Owner of Ultimo, Dies
Posted by Heather Kenny on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Weinstein was credited with bringing a new level of sophistication to Chicago shopping with her multi-designer shop. One of her former employees is Ikram Goldman, who went on to open her own boutique and considered Weinstein a mentor.
Fashion In Search of a Non-Dorky Men's Winter Hat
Posted by Heather Kenny on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:53 PM
- kohls.com
Whet e-mailed me with a fashion dilemma: "Now that it's getting cold, I'm looking for a hat that will keep me warm and not make me look like a doofus—something a bit more fashionable than a beanie, more elegant than a hunter/bomber hat."
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Fashion Noticed: Local Jewelry Designer on Regretsy
Posted by Heather Kenny on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Insta-hit Web site Regretsy, devoted to making fun of items found on crafty commerce site Etsy, recently featured a necklace of copulating earthworms by Peggy Stemp of Heron Adornment, whose intricate, science-inspired jewelry I blogged about this summer.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Fashion Found: The Perfect Crewneck
Posted by Heather Kenny on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM
I'm pretty picky about sweaters. Crewneck sweaters especially often tend to be too boxy and bulky, suitable only to be paired with a headband and a double strand of pearls. The cashmere crewneck sweater ($128) from Aqua, one of Bloomingdales' in-house brands, is narrow and fitted, and the knit is thin enough so you can wear it under a jacket without turning into the Michelin Man. Besides the magenta and black listed on the Web site, I also saw gray and navy at the store at 900 N. Michigan.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Fashion Vintage Clothing Auction at Leslie Hindman This Weekend
Posted by Deanna Isaacs on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Yes, I want the red, strapless, deep-V-waisted Jean Desses Couture silk chiffon dress that is on the cover of Leslie Hindman's current vintage clothing and accessories auction catalog, even if they call it coral and even if it does come with numerous stains and loose stitches.
Fashion Friday: Winter Hats at Florodora; Robin Givhan at SAIC
Posted by Heather Kenny on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- A selection of hats from Lillie & Cohoe
Hats are an important yet oft-ignored part of the outerwear ensemble. If you're in the Loop today, you can address your lack of attractive winter millinery at a trunk show for Lillie & Cohoe at Florodora from noon to 6. There are 52 styles to choose from.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Fashion More on Tweed Ride Style
Posted by Heather Kenny on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM
The New York Times Style section has an article today about the resurgence of Victorian fashion, particularly for men, and traces it directly to the increasing popularity of "tweed rides" like the one I posted about earlier this week.
Fashion, Free Shit, Food & Drink 11/12 — Free Cocktails at West Loop Boutiques
Posted by Sam Adams on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:25 PM
An organization called Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) will be serving free cocktails from old-fashioned recipes at twelve West Loop boutiques tonight from 5 to 9 PM. Run under their Women Helping Women series, LUPEC has partnered with female-owned businesses to create an evening of free alcohol and discounted shopping.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Fashion Fashion Sales and Events Wednesday and Thursday
Posted by Heather Kenny on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Tomorrow the city holds the final Fashion Cafe of 2009—this one focuses on menswear. Featured local designers are Soledad Designs, Eric Kipp Designs, Heroine Chic, Nicholas Joseph, Arlo Menswear, Cory Allen, and Kwabena Klassics. It's from 5 to 8 at the Chicago Cultural Center.
- Jeans by Cory Allen
Today's the last day to take advantage of an online deal at Tula—enter the code "3DAY" at checkout to get 25 percent off womenswear (and not just sale items) by Hache, Qi Cashmere, Jarbo, and others.
- Alpine sweater by Nicole Farhi at Tula
More deals after the jump:
