Designer Interview. Yigal Azrouel at Saks in Chicago
It was wonderful meeting up with Yigal Azrouel in Chicago. Luckily, this was not the first time I met the handsome and charming designer. Second City Style first crossed paths and fell in love with him several years ago at a Spring ’10 fashion presentation at Saks Fifth Avenue. I found out that was the …
Male Box: Market Uncertainty Causes Uneven Hemlines
The Hemline Index was first presented to the world by economist George Taylor in 1926. The theory asserts that as hemlines rise, so does the stock market. While some “chicken vs. egg” types argue about which comes first, fashion types know that – of course – fashion comes first! When hemlines dropped in the late …
Haute Historian. Hermes: Harnessing a Fashion Dynasty
Saddle up and ride. The equestrian style is quite the fashion trend of late and luckily you don’t even have to be riding a horse to sport the chic look. But unlike other fashion trends, where the clothing makes the statement, the dark and muted colors of the fitted pants and jackets are often overlooked …
Chicago Event: Shopping Party At Tod's Benefits Children's Memorial Hospital
Yesterday evening Tod’s on Oak Street hosted a benefit for Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Hosted by Caroline Beak Crown, Molly Lowe, Jessica Humphry Muinzer and Children’s Memorial Board Members, Mirja Haffner and Alexis Baby, guests enjoyed champagne, delicious appetizers and sweets by Entertaining Company, while they shopped for spring shoes and accessories at Tod’s. …
