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 …

Designer News. Christian Lacroix in Financial Trouble

Christian LaCroix 'La Croix sweetie, La Croix.' Eddie from "Absolutely Fabulous" Not immune to the economy and luxury spending nosedive, Christian LaCroix SNC has sought court protection from its creditors. According to WWD, the Paris-based fashion house filed a petition with the commercial court yesterday, reflecting the vulnerability of wholesale-dependent brands amid the sharp downturn …

The Thing I am Loving Today. The Magnes Sisters Mr. Big…Bag

OK, I know you all thought I was going to talk about Chris Noth/Mr. Big, and I do love him (I sadly followed him down the street 10 blocks last year on the Upper East Side, I admit now). However, today I am going to talk about my new handbag, Mr. Big…which I am in …

Bling News. Gianfranco Ferré to Launch Jewelry Line

Finally some good news for embattled IT Holding SpA. Gianfranco Ferré, one of the labels it owns, is set to launch a jewelry line in partnership with Damiani. The women’s jewelry collection in gold or silver, with diamonds and other gemstones, will premiere on  the runway in September as part of the spring women’s ready-to-wear …