The Winners Circle: Miriam Cecilia Carlson (second from Left), Danielle Wyman, (third from right) and Hector-Javier MonArrez pose with models wearing items from their prize winning collections at the Eighth Annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence. Photo: Allen Bourgeois This is the fourth year I have attended the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence and it …
The Edge, 1700 West Divison Street, hosted by charming owner Anastacio Gonzales, presented a fashion show produced by MGO Salon where designs by Freddie Rocha, Wanda Cobar, and Michelle Gomez were presented on a rose petal strewn black runway featuring the beautiful Jaslene Gonzales, winner of the 2007 America's Next Top Model alongside her equally …
Fashion Columbia 2009, Reginald Ilagan Design, Photo: Bob Kusel On Tuesday Michelle Alegria of ABC’s 190 North (Columbia College alumnus) and Susanna Negovan, editor in chief of Michigan Avenue magazine hosted Fashion Columbia 2009: The Best Of Ready To Wear at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden. Proceeds from the fashion show and lunch benefited …
Andrea Bell (BFA 2009) I had the great pleasure of attending the annual School of the Art Institute (SAIC) fashion show this past Friday evening at the recently opened Sullivan Galleries. The show was presented alongside the SAIC’s Graduate exhibition, creating a space in which fashion literally met art — the cat walk was flanked …
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings! Olivier Theyskens may be out at Nina Ricci, but judging from this collection, I am sure it is a decision they will soon regret. Fierce, almost trace like models with severely pulled back hair hit the runway in strong-shouldered suits, flowing pants, beautiful leather jackets and killer …
