We all recognize the trope of the fashion magazine editor. Think Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada: opinionated; honest; a force to be reckoned with. As Vogue’s art and editorial director from 1941-1994, Alexander Liberman may not have been easy to work with—in fact, he is a controversial figure in the fashion …
The “Heroes in the Fight Against Breast Cancer” honorees with Governor Pat Quinn Last week we were honored to be invited to the "Pink is the New Black" social fundraiser hosted by Sonya Jackson’s organization Mantra For Good. Over 200 members of Chicago's who's who stepped out to the downtown Park Hyatt, resplendent in pink …
That's me (left) with Greg Lauren Greg Lauren, nephew of the legendary Ralph Lauren, debuted his first collection on Saturday at Barneys New York on Oak Street in Chicago with a wonderfully artistic and intimate show. The impeccable construction of these one-of-a-kind pieces was mesmerizing and a paradox in itself because the overall theme was …
Greg Lauren will be at Barneys New York, 15 East Oak Street in Chicago this Saturday, March 5th from 1pm-3pm on the 4th floor to debut his menswear collection. He does womenswear too and Second City Style will be there to meet him! Mr. Lauren’s one-of-a-kind deconstructed tuxedos and field jackets made from vintage military …
The Don Julio Loft The red brick facade of the Grand Avenue building belied the sleek, pristine space of The Don Julio Loft's interior. Inside, the music swirled to the beat of artists painting, tequila pouring and light bouncing off custom-made designs by the Chicago Fashion Incubators at Macy's. The grand opening and media preview …
