Chicago Events. Orlando Espinoza Fall Collection Trunk Show at Malabar Boutique This Weekend. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Orlando Espinoza’s Fall Collection Trunk Show Saturday, October 20th from noon to 7pm & Sunday, October 21st from 1pm to 5pm Meet Orlando in person on Saturday and view his entire fall collection at Orlando Espinoza Malabar Boutique1880 N. Damen AvenueChicago, IL 60647773) 321-6685 If you don’t live in Chicago or can’t make it, shop Orlando …

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Chicago Fashion Week Fashion Shows. Windy City Style. Don't Miss the Allure of Couture Fashion Show

Top to bottom: Sujata Gazder, James de Colon, Calvin Tran, and Double Stitch Even if you’re not new to Chicago’s fashion week events this will be new to you. In it’s first year the Allure of Couture fashion show/reception will highlight Chicago’s unique, diverse fashion design community. On Sunday, October 14 at the Chase Promenade …

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Fashion. Forget About the Runway: Lessons from Fashion Week's Front Row Seats

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Anna Wintour
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Averyl Oates
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Elizabeth Walker
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Gala Geddes
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Nicola Rose
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Paula Reed
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Sam Conti
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Sarah Clark
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Sophie Neophitou
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Suzy Menkes
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Trish Halpin
People have odd ideas about fashion editors– that they are all a size 2, that they look perfect all the time and that they have an entourage of people making sure they look flawless 24/7. And they’re right. Just kidding. Editors are “real” women, as are models BTW and while models ought to be thin enough to display clothing, it’s the editors who decide what’s worth buying or at least enjoying.
And while many of us can translate our love of color, fabric and invention into something interesting
Photos: London Times– full article below

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