Last week the friendly faces of Cynthia Rowley helped us get into the holiday spirit! Nestled into adorable boutique row on Damen Ave., the Wicker Park/Bucktown outpost of designer hosted a pre-holiday party, in conjunction with Skirt PR, with all the trimmings! Champagne corks popped as guests mingled around the snug, warmly-lit space, eyeing the …
Summary: Candy-colored confections reigned at the Douglas Hannant spring/summer 2011 runway show, held at Hannant's regular venue and site of his boutique—The Plaza Hotel. In an exclusive interview I got to have with Hannant himself before the show, he told me that he wanted the philosophy of his spring collection to be fun and not …
Summary: When you settle in for a Monique Lhuillier show, everything readies you for and elegant sense of glamour—the music, the backdrop, and of course, the drop dead gorgeous dresses. A true bridal designer at heart, Lhuillier couldn't help but integrate elements of romance into her ready to wear line—aptly named Garden of Eden—from …
