For those of us that love fashion, it’s always a treat when we’re allowed an insider’s peek into the behind the scenes world of designers. For someone like me who can’t draw to save my life, I’m amazed at how the idea of a garment can come to life from a sketch and a roll …
Small Fanfare for Lagerfeld Capsule Debut Could he have the same luck this Friday in Chicago? The hype surrounding Karl Lagerfeld’s new capsule collection for Macy’s fell a bit flat in the Midwest on Friday after the line made its runway debut at Glamorama in Minneapolis. It seems that attendees were a bit more impressed …
Elizabeth Arden has an exclusive offer at Macy’s this month – for any $27.50 Elizabeth Arden purchase, customers will receive a classic leopard tote containing products ranging from a new Ceramide Ultra Lipstick to a Prevage Eye Moisturizer! However, Second City Style has been lucky enough to procure one to give away to one of …
Sequin Owner Kim Renk & Store Owner Frances Renk I can guarantee you'll be a regular at Sequin's Boutique. A store brimming with pristine and sanely priced costume jewelry. A necessary stop before any big night out for that stunner piece. Who are the masterminds behind this winning formula? Kim and Frances Renk, a dynamic …
Anyone who follows fashion in Chicago has a soft spot in their hearts for the Macy's Incubator program. The program, only in its third year of existence, has already proved its weight in gold in building and promoting the Chicago fashion design scene. It nurtures local designers from obscurity into household names, providing the resources …
