One of the most awaited events of the year finally emerged Friday night. The Art of Fashion premiered with the newest Chicago designers. With several featured designers, one could see the range between all of them, while still taking in each one's aesthetic. Lara Miller Lara Miller was heavily influenced by the city's architecture and …
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 …
The Chicago History Museum's FashioNext is a design competition featuring established Chicago designers. Each are creating a couture garment inspired by one of five selected pieces from the exhibition, Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. The five designers have submitted their design sketches and fabric swatches that will be used to create …
