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 …
Nena Ivon Retires After 53 Years at Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago. You Will Still See Her.
Nina surrounded by her Columbia College cohorts. From left: Jerry Svec, Nena Ivon, Dianne Erpenbach and Dennis Brozynski A retirement party was held at Saks Fifth Avenue last thursday for Nina Ivon, who had been working at the store (among do other things) for 53 Years! First I was surprised because I just received …
Eight Trends for Winter 2010
As the degrees begin to drop one-by-one we shed a tear for each, but we must focus and prepare for the cool winds that will harshly gust against us much sooner than we think. With Chicago’s persistent promise of cold winters, we are aware of the we need to begin collecting to keep somewhat warm. …