Gabbie Perez for Second City Style Magazine Futurism burst onto the avant-garde art scene in February 1909 when its manifesto was published on the front page of the Parisian newspaper, Le Figaro. Emphasizing speed, dynamism, and youth, the Futurists embraced the new technologies of the early twentieth century with the intentions of creating a new …
Andrea Bell (BFA 2009) I had the great pleasure of attending the annual School of the Art Institute (SAIC) fashion show this past Friday evening at the recently opened Sullivan Galleries. The show was presented alongside the SAIC’s Graduate exhibition, creating a space in which fashion literally met art — the cat walk was flanked …
Gabbie Perez Second City Style Magazine When you think of Nashville, you immediately think of the country music capital of the world, not a city of fashion, right? Think again. I have to admit I was a bit unsure about writing a piece about Nashville, but my preconceived opinions about the city proved to be …
Last Thursday afternoon, Carol and I had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Bobbie Thomas. She loves Chicago, has friends here so we hope she visits again soon. You may know her as your Today Show style editor, your E! red carpet style expert, or your In Touch Weekly trend finder (yes, she does it …
It’s been h-o-t lately in the Second City. But what to wear to beat the heat? Think shorts (yes, they can be chic). Pair a simple bold top with neutral shorts… it really doesn’t get much cooler (or simpler!) than this. Inspiration: Kenneth Cole Realization: Theory at ShopBop.com —Gabbie Perez
