Designer Dish. Martin Margiela Rumored to Have Left His Label

  Margiela's iconic wig coats last summer       The less exciting Fall 2009 show Just before the Fall 2009 fashion shows it was announced that the namesake of fashion house Maison Martin Margiela was stepping down as head designer and was adopting a "part time consulting role" for the brand. Several months later, loyal fans of …

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Animal, Tie Dye, Print and Floral: Working Prints Into Your Wardrobe

WTF Was She Thinking? The Week That Was In Bad Celebrity Style.

This week was more about the subtle elements that could make or break an outfit. While many mishaps are not quite outlandish, they still have qualified as stylistic blunders and therefore deserve a healthy dose of WTF! Kim Kardashian at the Nivea/Shay Todd Summer Bikini Bash in Malibu, California Comment: So Kim is a new …

Chicago Events. The International Academy of Design & Technology 30th Annual IMAGINE Student Fashion Show

Last Thursday, May 21, The International Academy of Design & Technology (the Academy) hosted its 30th annual IMAGINE student fashion runway show. Held at the Great Hall at Union Station, the show attracted a record breaking 1,000 fashion fans and industry insiders (including Second City Style). Created, produced and performed by the students and faculty …

Beauty in Review. DIOR Beauty at Cannes!

Cannes isn’t just a great festival for films. It's a festival for the 'who's who' in glam and beauty. This year at Cannes Film Festival the glamorous looks were sleek and defined. Makeup Artist Jacques Audiard for Dior Cosmetics created the looks for  Monica Bellucci for  premiere “A Prophet” and Hillary Swank's lustrous look for “Looking For …