The Christmas tree in the lobby of the Cultural Center Well its officially December. And with the chilly temps and the snow gently falling outside, it's pretty hard not to get into the holiday spirit. Luckily, Chicago turns into the most beautiful winter wonderland, complete with ice skating rinks, twinkling lights, and of course, the …
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, …
Last year, Macy’s in Chicago consigned a bevy of Chicago designer’s apparel, jewelry, handbags, etc. This year Macy’s North announces the purchasing of 19 collections by Chicago-based fashion designers to debut and be sold at Macy’s on State Street, launching October 9 (in conjunction with Chicago’s Fashion Week – Fashion Focus Chicago 2007 ). They …
