Jewelry designer Mimi So was in Chicago on Thursday for a trunk show, luncheon and special presentation of her collection. The lively and talented designer styled the models herself, including pieces from her collection. It demonstrated how beautifully her diamonds and fine jewelry can be worn from day to night. You may have seen her …
Summary: Irina Shabayeva's Fall '11 collection was an eclectic assortment of glitz, glamour and gaucho. The former Project Runway winner took some risks this season in her bold use of geometric pattern, her broad range of silhouettes and her unique snowflake detail that was shown both as a laser-cut print and as a three dimensional …
Alzerina Gomes has been in the business of fashion her entire life. She explains the beginning of her journey to me in a voice that rises and falls in a melodious Portuguese accent. Growing up in Cape Verde with a well-known fashion designer for a mother, Alzerina was exposed to all sides of the industry …
Jewelry designer Julie Schwanbeck had a bit of bad luck this year. With three herniated discs, two consecutive spinal fusions and months to recuperate, her line has been a bit on hold. But wait no longer. Schwanbeck is ready to introduce to the world her latest designs on her brand new e-commerce website. Schwanbeck, a trained metalsmith, …
