Sue Devitt visited Barneys New York on Oak Street this month on her annual visit to greet and mingle with her loyal Chicago fans. She was there to oversee her make-up team and gave us tips for best bets in skincare and color choices. I was at Barney’s for two reasons. One, to meet Sue …
Stephen Dweck, jewelry designer extraordinaire, made his 15th annual personal appearance at Neiman Marcus on Michigan Ave. on Thursday, October 27. Dweck has a following of dedicated collectors cleverly named “The Dweckettes”, who return every year to purchase a unique and most often one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Dweck engraves his name on the pieces and …
Who doesn’t love a bargain? And when it’s for a good cause, all the better! Last weekend eDrop-Off’s Charity Warehouse Sale partnered with the Primo Center for Women and Children, a transitional house for homeless women and children with the mission to empower its residents to become productive, responsible and independent members of their community. …
Michael Kors hosted its Spring 2012 trunk show on October 24 and 25 at its 900 N. Michigan Avenue store. Inspired by an African safari, the entire collection is WILD and SEXY. Michael Kors describes the line as “graphic photo realistic animal prints” and “an easy laid back attitude.” Some of the fabrics include distressed …
There are not many moments when a famous Chicago designer is able to compete and his hometown is ready to cheer him on. Luckily, last Thursday happened to be one of those times. Diego Rocha is one of the contestants in the newest Project Runway spinoff, Project Accessory. Many of his special clients, family, friends …
