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 …

Coming Soon?: Gucci Family Movie

Hollywood producer Ridley Scott is setting eyes on his next project: a movie documenting the infamous Gucci family. He has recently finished "Robin Hood" with Russell Crowe and is hoping to wrap the filming of this untitled Gucci project by the end of next summer for a 2011 release. "Well, we have a script, it's …

Beauty Buzz. Celebrity Makeup Artist Scott Barnes Launches Book: About Face

Master makeup artist Scott Barnes has launched is new book, About Face: Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist. The hands behind the makeup of some of the most famous faces, including A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Aniston . Barnes,will give us a look into the secrets of this …

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. …