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Fashion Focus Chicago. List of Participating Designers. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Alexis Garrett Jewelry WebsiteAlice Berry Studio Website Alyce DesignsAlyse Siede DesignsAmy LenziAntsypants JewelryBeth Lambert Website BocUe Bags & Design Website  Brazen JudyBruiserbya Denim Website Caroline Devillo Couture Website Caroline RoseCatherine Doll Clothing Website CC Bella Website Christopher Calvin Cuff Luv Website Cyndi Chan Website Cynthia Ashby, Inc. WebsiteDame Couture Daniella Siahou Website Diego Rocha Designs …

Fashion Focus Chicago. The Secret Fashion Garden. Fashion Show. Second City Style Fashion Blog

The Historic Water Tower Park directly off Michigan Avenue, was the backdrop for The Secret Fashion Garden Fashion Show earlier today. Design students from The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, unveiled their interpretations of the gardens along The Mag Mile. It is also the closest thing Chicagoans will see to spring fashions this week …

Bling Fling. What Time Is It? Second City Style Fashion Blog

This Zodiac ‘Seadragon’ Round Dial Rubber Strap Watch in Eggplant won’t break the bank. For $150 this stainless-steel watch has an Italian-made, ultra-flexible rubber strap that’s infused with a light vanilla scent. Nordstrom

In Memorium. John Muller – Couture Club. Second City Style Fashion Blog

John Muller I just learned of John’s passing not 10 minutes ago and couldn’t be sader. The owner of the best couture vintage clothing store in Chicago (really anywhere) passed away August 24, 2006. He was quoted by New York Times fashion writers; his boutique was written up in Women’s Wear Daily, and in Lucky …

Fashion Fallout. Saks Shifts Gears Back Into High End. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Image, fashion labels get makeover as chain sheds midlevel stores Associated Press, September 15, 2006 Chicago Tribune NEW YORK — After struggling with the wrong fashion formula that skewed too young, Saks Fifth Avenue wants to reclaim its status among the well-heeled with a makeover. The chain’s new management is rebuilding its store-label fashions, investing …