Chicago Fashion Show. Anna Fong Spring 2012 Collection

Susanna Negovan and Michigan Avenue Magazine hosted “A Mayan Tale” showcasing the Anna Fong Spring 2012 collection along with Tony DiPasca and Carissima Salon’s “Styling Preview” at the historic Blackstone Hotel (built in 1910, designed by Marshall & Fox). With free admission to the event, there was standing room only in the ballroom. Pre-show excitement …

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Beauty Buzz. Nicole Richie Making a New Scent

Nicole Richie has just signed a worldwide fragrance license with TPR Holdings LLC. Brian Robinson, president of TPR, which also owns the Reem Acra fragrance license, said Richie presents an opportunity unlike many of the other celebrities he is constantly pitched to work with. Though not much is known about the upcoming fragrance, there were …

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Move Over "September Issue." Tom Ford's Documentary Set to Air October 23

If you’re a fan of the now popular  medium of the behind-the-scenes documentary about the whirlwind life of the fashion industry (and let’s face it — who isn’t?), then the latest gem in the collection may be the best one yet! Tom Ford: Visionaries has finally been confirmed to air on none other than Oprah’s …

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Designer Dish. Tommy Hilfiger Partners with CFDA Designers for "Americans in Paris" Bags

For this year’s “Americans in Paris”showcase, Tommy Hilfiger has teamed up with the 10 CFDA designers to “get a handle” on the new theme. Hilfiger and the participating designers have decided to create canvas tote bags inspired by “Americans in Paris”. The limited edition totes are by Billy Reid, Eddie Borgo, Prabal Gurung, Simon Spurr, …

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Quote of the Day. Diane Von Furstenberg on Halston

As part of a new documentary being made about Halston founder Roy Halston Frowick, called Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston, filmmakers interviewed Frowick’s former chain gang of the Seventies, including such heavy hitters as Liza Minnelli, Anjelica Huston and Diane von Furstenberg, who included a quote that’s become quite controversial in some online media outlets. She …

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