Swiss label Akris held its Spring 2012 RTW Collection trunk show at Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Avenue last week. Whimsical, creative and Mod are just a few words to describe the collection. The luxe fabrics, master tailoring and couture construction are all part of the current collection designed by Albert Kriemler. Bianca Jagger’s style of the 1970s is …
Guests and shoppers were treated to wonderful surprises at Kiehl’s Grand Opening Celebration at The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue in Chicago last Friday. Greeted by Kiehl’s mascots, jugglers and a balloon twisters, the first 160 patrons received a complimentary full-sized Ultra Facial Cleaner, and prizes worth up to $250 were raffled off …
There was a mash of fashion history and car design last Thursday night. The combination of fashion icon and organizer of international WWII medical relief Millicent Rogers and the history of her own 1937 Delage Aerosport motor vehicle were front and center at Cooper Technica, Inc. amongst recently restored cars and hanging vintage bicycles. Author …
Rachel Farwell of Rachel Lynn Chicago hosted an exclusive trunk show at the Hilton Towers in Chicago last Friday evening. Guests entered the Presidential Suite through a candlelit hallway to explore one-of-a-kind treasures designed, created and handmade by the young entrepreneur. The venue was fit for a princess, and those honors go to Farwell who has …
Ladybug Vintage owner Stuart Mesires creates one-of-a-kind looks by pairing her vintage jewelry with modern clothing. Last Thursday night she did just that at L.K. Bennett (one of Kate Middleton’s favorite stores) at 900 N. Michigan Avenue. Mesires gave a lecture on how to accomplish unique looks from your own wardrobe and recommended that the …
