Hosts of Horacios Nieto’s “Mining the Ming Dynasty” exhibition, Susanna Negovan and Marcus Riley Few can bring Chicago’s fashion finest together to the same place on the same night—but Horacio Nieto is one of those few. The award-winning designer revisited the swanky space of Loft on Lake for his Fall/Winter 2011 exhibition, titled “Mining the …
Diego Binetti Summary: Stepping into the Binetti Fall '11 presentation was, at first sight, an otherworldly experience. Set up on a small square platform in the center of The Box, models posed on horseshoe shaped benches, reclined on fainting chairs, or stood among a forest of hands. Truly there was some whimsy afoot when this …
“Everybody loves a winner.” Doris Day certainly sang the lyrics, but that doesn’t necessarily make the statement true, especially for Project Runway. The designers seem to hate the winners, particularly when the same person wins two weeks in a row. This week’s episode, along with its “It’s a Party” theme, centered on Gretchen and everyone’s …
On Wednesday night Second City Style was in attendance as Goorin Brothers, the "Bold Hat Makers", cut the ribbon for their new store opening in the lively Lakeview neighborhood. Guests were treated to cocktails by 'Death's Door', beer by 'Goose Island', and hors d'oeuvres. As the live band played, guests tried on various styles of …
