Happy Birthday Avelle…Bags & a Giveaway
In honor of Bag, Borrow or Steal's (now Avelle) 5th anniversary celebration we were asked to sponsor a post about bags…and we were all too happy to oblige. As you all know, we LOVE bags! Hey, times are tough and we get that not everyone can afford an entire closet of designer bags right now, …
NYC Exhibit. Valentina Retrospective at the Museum of the City of New York
If you are a fashion history buff like me and happen to be in NYC before May 17, 2009 you must check out Valentina: American Couture and the Cult of Celebrity at the Museum of the City of New York. This must-see exhibition explores the life and career of Valentina Sanina Schlee, known professionally simply …
FashioNext Finale: Winner Selected For Chic Chicago Exhibit
Tommy Walton and Roger Price with their model. FashioNext is a fashion design competition that features established Chicago area designers. The three finalists were Jermikko Shoshanna (Jermikko), Melissa Serpico Kamhout (Serpico), and William Thomas Walton and Roger Price (Price Walton). Each created a couture garment inspired by one of five pieces from the exhibition Chic …
NYC Sample Sales & Such For the Week of 4/20
La Perla Save up to 80% off deluxe bras, panties, sleepwear, and goodies from Frette.April 19-24, Sunday – FridaySunday 1-6pmMonday – Friday 9am – 6:30pm4 W. 58th St. (bet. Fifth & Sixth Aves.) 4th Floor Lambertson TruexSave up to 70% off handbags and walletsApril 20 & 22, Monday & TuesdayMonday 8:30am – 7:30pmTuesday 9am – …
Grand Re-Opening of B Boutique Brings out the Chicago Designers
Designer Lauren Lein and Barbara Phillips A wonderful reception at B Boutique last night hosted a room filled with designers. Owner Barbara Phillips found the perfect way to promote Chicago designers - by carrying them in her own shop! This is not just for a week or as a trunk show but these designers are …
