MADE IN CHICAGO Champagne Celebration presented by AIBI On Tuesday the Apparel Industry Board Inc. (AIBI) hosted a VIP Champagne Celebration for the opening night of MADE IN CHICAGO, a brand new event showcasing 21 Chicago-based designers. These premier designers and independent boutiques displayed their most recent lines of clothing, jewelry and home décor. …
Stephen Webster’s Murder She Wrote mystery event at Neiman Marcus was anything but ordinary; it was an evening filled with intrigue, chicanery (very chic) and skullduggery (a few of Webster’s collections include skulls). What would you expect from an international jewelry designer who looks like a swinging rock star, talks with a British accent, and …
With the whirlwind of Glamorama last weekend we have some catching up to do on last week’s events! Chicago has been bustling with fashion activity these past few weeks and we’ve been part of it all. One of the biggest-hearted functions of the week came compliments of Chicago-based luxury consignment service, eDrop-Off. The company’s founder, Corri …
Last weekend marked the end of Chicago’s annual wait as ‘Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama 2011’ hit the city with an “Artrageous” bang! This year, Macy’s Passport’s showcase of fashion, music and dance promised a not-to-be-missed spectacle featuring amazing performances including headlining acts Far East Movement and Cee Lo Green. Proceeds from this year’s show went …
For those of us that love fashion, it’s always a treat when we’re allowed an insider’s peek into the behind the scenes world of designers. For someone like me who can’t draw to save my life, I’m amazed at how the idea of a garment can come to life from a sketch and a roll …
