Today's Fashion Headlines: Gucci Westman Leaving Revlon, Galeries Lafayette Robbed, New DKNY Creative Director?

Gucci Westman Leaving Revlon Revlon has announced makeup artist Gucci Westman will leave her role as global artistic director on April 15th. “It’s been an incredible seven years, and I loved the variety of experiences. This was a great chapter in my career, and I’m excited for all that’s ahead,” Westman said in a statement. During …

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Chicago Fashion Foundation: A City Within a City Fashion Show and Design Competition

On April 2, the Chicago Fashion Foundation held its eighth annual fashion show and design competition, titled “A City Within a City,” at the Chicago Cultural Center. This year, the competition required fashion design students to create a look inspired by the Merchandise Mart. Fourteen competitors from Columbia College Chicago, Harper College and the School …

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Vintage Designer Showcase: Diane von Furstenberg

This month instead of focusing on a vintage trend, I’m featuring a designer. I’d like to pay tribute to Diane von Furstenberg, a designer that has been setting trends since the 1970s. She is considered one of the fashion greats and has created amazing silhouettes to flatter any figure for almost 50 years. Her signature …

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