FASHION & STYLE Second City Style recently hit the streets of London searching for trends you can rock this side of the pond. KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting Matt Doody, Dublin designer . Shopping and Info designers like Calvin Klein and Alice + Olivia are using Alpaca in their collections for sweaters and skirts as a …
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up Eddie Borgo got a great concession prize with the opportunity to design a a six-piece, limited-edition accessories collection for J.Crew. Including belts, cuffs and necklaces, the collection resonates with the rocker chic edginess that Borgo has become known for, including chunky metal cuffs, delicate fringed mesh and pearl necklaces and studded …
Paris, France breeds fashion mavens A city where dressing to the nines is second nature and the punctuated sound of high heels crossing cobbled streets is standard. Setting the style bar high for the rest of the fashion capitals, Parisians adorn themselves in classic, minimal ensembles. Street style in Paris steers clear of flashy, trendy …
When Sequin NYC first opened in Chicago last winter, Second City Style Fashion Editor Yen Le drooled over this “Gem in Lincoln Park.” I certainly share in Yen’s enthusiasm about this fabulous costume jewelry boutique at 845 W. Armitage. It is more fun than ever to shop with their summertime collections inspired by Liz Taylor …
Best known as the master of haute couture, Cristóbal Balenciaga has had a major impact on style and sophistication since the creation of his first fashion house in 1917. He trademarked the “bubble skirt” and developed a knack for creating feminine, ultra-modern, and sometimes avant-garde designs. His haute couture pieces are not just clothing …
