Teen retailer Charlotte Russe just announced it is putting itself up for sale after reviewing its strategic alternatives. Guess that means even cheap, badly made apparel doesn't sell in this economy. The San Diego, Calif.-based company received “preliminary expressions of interest from both financial and strategic buyers,” but said there is no assurance a …
Could there be some merit to the rumor that designer Jil Sander will be returning to her namesake label? She left the company in 2004, but could be ready to make a comeback. According to WWD, the rumor resurfaced at the Paris shows. According to sources, Sander attended last month’s Première Vision fabric fair, suggesting …
A Chicago designer won the Oscars Designer Challenge! Did you know the winner of the Oscars Designer Challenge was from Chicago? Chicago-based designer Sam Kori George's gown was selected to be worn on stage at the Kodak Theatre on Oscar Night. A total of seven designers competed for this honor and three of them were …
Melissa Gambel introduced the 2009 designers. Left to right: Ashley Zygmunt, Alonzo Jackson, Cynthia Ryba, Catherine Furio, Jess Audey and Nora Del Busto. Last night there was a changing of the guard at Macy's. It was a celebration to wish the class of 2008 Chicago Fashion Incubator designers well, and to say hello to six …
The Chicago History Museum's FashioNext is a design competition featuring established Chicago designers. Each are creating a couture garment inspired by one of five selected pieces from the exhibition, Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. The five designers have submitted their design sketches and fabric swatches that will be used to create …
