Sometimes your basic beauty bag of tricks just won’t cut it. When the most special of occasions beckons, it’s time to turn to professionals to achieve that standout, wow factor look. And while the average cosmetologist at your local department store counter could be of service, what would you say to a company who specializes …
Last week Ken Kaufman, half of the amazing designing duo from KAUFMANFRANCO, was in Chicago showing off what’s in store for fall. KAUFMANFRANCO has a knack for designing a line heavy in neutrals, but more stunning than the brighter items from other designers. Combing materials like jersey, leather, shearling, with unexpected accents like mesh or …
The School of the Art Institute Chicago (SAIC) has one of the most renown fashion programs in the country, boasting an impressive alumni list that includes: Halston, Cynthia Rowley, Lawrence Steele, J. Morgan Puett, Eunwha Kim, Maria Pinto, Gary Graham and Matthew Ames. Known for their emphasis on concept and embracing of the avant-garde, there’s …
The “Heroes in the Fight Against Breast Cancer” honorees with Governor Pat Quinn Last week we were honored to be invited to the "Pink is the New Black" social fundraiser hosted by Sonya Jackson’s organization Mantra For Good. Over 200 members of Chicago's who's who stepped out to the downtown Park Hyatt, resplendent in pink …
L.K. Bennett celebrated the opening of its Chicago boutique last night at 900 N. Michigan Shops on level 3. Tony DiMasso, President of L.K.Bennett U.S.A. was happy to announce that this was the first store to open in the U.S. He also told us that 10% of the night's shopping was going to be donated …
