The reconstructed vintage accessories of Renovar Many people are unaware of the Heaven Gallery space located on the second floor of an unassuming building on Wicker Park's edgy stretch of Milwaukee Avenue. Sunday afternoon, however, people took notice through the "Fashion at Heaven" Shopping Event hosted by the non profit arts organization. Home to many …
We are thrilled that one of "our own" Chicago designers will be appearing on Bravo's new designer series The Fashion Show. She's Kristin Hassan! We loved her modern ethically made cotton knitwear, organiK Revolution, ever since we first saw it last year when Kristin was part of the Macy's Fashion Incubator Program. Her knits are …
Designer Lauren Lein and Barbara Phillips A wonderful reception at B Boutique last night hosted a room filled with designers. Owner Barbara Phillips found the perfect way to promote Chicago designers - by carrying them in her own shop! This is not just for a week or as a trunk show but these designers are …
Melissa Gambel introduced the 2009 designers. Left to right: Ashley Zygmunt, Alonzo Jackson, Cynthia Ryba, Catherine Furio, Jess Audey and Nora Del Busto. Last night there was a changing of the guard at Macy's. It was a celebration to wish the class of 2008 Chicago Fashion Incubator designers well, and to say hello to six …
WWD ran this profile of Chicago designer Kate Coxworth today. They ask, "Why would a twentysomething technical designer for Polo Ralph Lauren leave New York to launch a line of tailored women’s shirts in Chicago?" Well, we know! Chicago might not be the number two city on the American fashion scene yet, but we certainly …
