Chicago Event: Akira's 12th Annual Fashion Show "The Last Dimension"
There’s nothing like an Akira fashion show to kick off the season! The 12th Annual Fall Fashion Show known as “The Last Dimension” wowed Chicago fashionistas and tastemakers on Sunday, October 5th at the Grossinger City Autoplex. Featuring special guest James Maslow from “Dancing with the Stars” and “Big Time Rush” guests got a sneak …
Fall '14 Boot Trend: Chelsea Boots
One of our favorite boot trends for fall ’14 is the Chelsea Bootie. They are utilitarian, unfussy, comfortable, go with everything from jeans to dresses and lastly…they are seriously badass! Chelsea boots date back to the Victorian era. In fact, they were originally designed and patented by Queen Victoria’s shoemaker J. Sparkes-Hall, back in 1851. …
Today's Fashion Headlines: Heidi Klum Joins Bendon, Karen Margolis' Missoni Sculptures Revealed, Pierre Cardin Opening New Museum
Heidi Klum Joins Bendon Intimates giant Bendon has signed on Heidi Klum as the new creative director and ad campaign model for the company’s newest celebrity licensed line, Heidi Klum Intimates, launching in January. Klum will replace Australian model Elle Macpherson, who will continue her line with new partners. The line will retail between $59 …
Converse Sues Retailers & Designers Over Copycat Shoes
Converse first began selling their iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers back in 1917 and has sold over one billion pairs since. Today the company is owned by clothing behemoth, Nike they want to put a stop to the numerous imposters. Converse discharged the legal assault on Tuesday and has accused 31 manufacturers and retailers including; WalMart, …
Nature Artist Simon Beck Visits Icebreaker Merino In Chicago
The New Zealand based merino wool outdoor and sports clothing store Icebreaker launched their first collaboration: Simon Beck for Icebreaker. The man behind the collaboration, nature artist Simon Beck, visited Icebreaker Merino on Walton in Chicago last week to celebrate this exciting new line! Simon’s artwork of extraordinary patterns are created with his feet in …
