Chicago Events. Christian Siriano Visits Neiman Marcus

Christian Siriano was at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue on Monday to show pieces from his Spring/Summer 2012 collection. “We just brought in a few pieces, a little representation [of the collection],” Siriano said when speaking of the pieces he brought to the trunk show. “Some of these pieces that are in the oyster tones were …

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Chicago Events. Chado Ralph Rucci Stops In Neiman Marcus!

Between all of the runway shows from Spring/Summer 2012, Chado Ralph Rucci was hands down the most stunning and sophisticated collection of them all. Seeing the models embody the Chado woman in the show expressed so much in very little words, that I myself became completely speechless during the show. So, you can’t believe how …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '12. Chado Ralph Rucci's Slient Thunder

Summary: Stunning. There can be no other word that can truly sum up the feeling of the Spring 2012 collection of Chado Ralph Rucci. Despite being defined as an artist that takes “quantum leaps in both the quality and magnitude of his designs,” there was still a timeless feel to each piece. Execution played a …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '12. IMPROVD Soars High

Summary: Valentino Vettori‘s IMPROVD made its Spring ’12 debut with a memorable presentation. Fashionistas-galore gathered group by group for Vettori’s latest collection. Segmented into three acts, IMPROVD was full of vibrant hues: blue, green and red, respectively. Vettori drew inspiration from wildlife, more specifically the movement and colors of birds. Models’ locks were dip-dyed in …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '12. Zang Toi's North African Dream

Summary: Anyone whose ever attended a Zang Toi runway before, knows they are always in for a show, This season was no exception with the designer’s spring ’12 collection titled “My Dream of North Africa.” The first look took the theme quite literally as the opening look came out, resplendent in an African-looking headpiece and …

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