Interview. Discovering Mineral Cosmetology with Omorovicza Hungarian Skincare Founder Stephen de Heinrich

Waiting to interview Omorovicza Hungarian Skincare founder Stephen de Heinrich, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect. I knew that the native of Switzerland had founded the luxury skincare company with his wife, Margaret, by utilizing the nourishing minerals from the wealth of hot spring in his father’s native Hungary. What I was not prepared …

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KAUFMANFRANCO Visits Neiman Marcus Chicago

Last week Ken Kaufman, half of the amazing designing duo from KAUFMANFRANCO,  was in Chicago showing off what’s in store for fall. KAUFMANFRANCO has a knack for designing a line heavy in neutrals, but more stunning than the brighter items from other designers. Combing materials like jersey, leather, shearling, with unexpected accents like mesh or …

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Retail Detail. Vera Wang's Lavender is Back

After over a year on hiatus, Vera Wang is bringing back her Lavender label. This time the collection will shift its focus as a capsule evening dress collection, which was how the line started in 2005. “This is very focused,” Wang told WWD. “There will be dresses that are evening-ish and some that will go …

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Kooba Founder Abbe Held At Neiman Marcus in Chicago

Abbe Held, co-founder of Kooba was at Neiman Marcus on Michigan Avenue in Chicago on October 15th, and I had the opportunity to meet her and find out more about the brand. She was so warm and open that we became fast friends discussing something we both love – handbags! The story behind the bags …

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Sheila Nazarian of Treesje Stops In Chicago!

Sheila helping a customer decide on a new handbag (it's harder than one would think!) It was seriously "Handbag Heaven" at Neiman Marcus on Friday, October 15. The creative designers from several well-known handbag collections showed up to meet and greet shoppers, while introducing their line's 2010 Holiday collection and giving a few helpful hints …

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