The Thing I am Loving Today. The Magnes Sisters Mr. Big…Bag

OK, I know you all thought I was going to talk about Chris Noth/Mr. Big, and I do love him (I sadly followed him down the street 10 blocks last year on the Upper East Side, I admit now). However, today I am going to talk about my new handbag, Mr. Big…which I am in …

Bling News. Gianfranco Ferré to Launch Jewelry Line

Finally some good news for embattled IT Holding SpA. Gianfranco Ferré, one of the labels it owns, is set to launch a jewelry line in partnership with Damiani. The women’s jewelry collection in gold or silver, with diamonds and other gemstones, will premiere on  the runway in September as part of the spring women’s ready-to-wear …

Closing Arguments Made in Forever 21 vs. Trovata Case

Some of the disputed items in the lawsuit-the top row is Forever 21, the bottom row is Trovata The closing arguments were made late last week to the federal jury involved in the suit between uber-cheap retailer Forever 21 and California-based clothing line Trovata. The District Court case has been unfolding since early May and …

The Fashion Resource Center at the SIAC. A Ton of Fashion in a Single Place

My absolute favorite class (ever!) was Accessory Design at the The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). It was because of that class taught by Gillion Skellenger (now Gillion Carrara) that I can say I achieved success in creating and selling my own apparel line to boutiques in the 90s. It was through …

Top Model Update: Tyra's Statement to Paulina and a Look Back at ANTM Judges

Remember the good old days of America's Next Top Model? Think: the horrid, cable access-like set of the first season with the houseplants and Chicago native Adrienne not being able to pronounce the word "passion" without that nasal, Midwestern drawl. Luckily, Adrienne went on to become the series' first winner and the show went on …