Vivienne Westwood Makes Rockstar Denim with Lee Jeans

Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania label Vivienne Westwood has announced she's trying her hand at some punkadelic denim. The British designer has collaborated with Lee Jeans to launch a denim collection as part of her Anglomania label, called The Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Lee collection. The debut collection will have signature touches of Westwood's goth rock persona, …

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A Couture Dressing Experience With Michelle Rahn

  Michelle Rhan  I  December 16-17  I  211 N Greeen Steet  I  By Appointment only Please RSVP to 312.243.1919 or [email protected] Not Just Bridal – Michelle Rahn Launches Evening Couture International designer Michelle Gertzman, founder of Michelle Rahn Bridal, has been applauded for her ability to work with brides in transforming their wedding-day visions into …

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Ultimo Boutique Owner, Joan Weinstein Dies

So sad…Joan Weinstein died at age 74 of heart failure last weekend in Miami. Weinstein was fashion force in Chicago due to her influential boutique Ultimo. Weinstein and her husband Jerry opened Ultimo on Oak Street in 1969. She quickly became an avid, early supporter of European designers, such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Giorgio …

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