Hats bloom like wildflowers in the spring and milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel, a master milliner of sculptural hats that make a statement, claims she has never been busier.
The spring Gilt Warehouse Sale treated Chicago fashionistas to insider prices for luxury brands of the newest shoe styles, jewelry, suits, accessories, and outerwear for men, women, and children.
Flux Pavilion, British DJ and producer, made a pit stop at Chicago's Congress Theater along with Torro Torro and Carnage for a night of electronic dance music and hypnotic light displays.
The first day of spring was all about escaping the dreary winter weather with a fashion show inside a garden of flowers and springtime warmth.
Gucci hosted a private cocktail party for more than 175 guests at the House's Chicago store to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the horsebit loafer and the 1953 collection for men and women.
Over the past 10 years, Lulu's at the Belle Kay has earned the reputation for being one of the country's top vintage stores. Owner and curator, Laurie Davis, opened a second store last week: Lulu's on the Avenue.
From Uptown to Lakeview and Wicker Park to the Loop, check out some looks across Chicago's neighborhoods that take neutral colors to bold new levels.
2013 has defied the ancient Mayan calendar... the world is still here! To celebrate the end of the mighty year of 2012, I hit the Chicago streets for a few choice hot spots.
I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Cori McFadden, star of VH1's House of Consignment, to talk about shopping for the holidays and getting through another Chicago winter staying as stylish as possible.
The historic Pulaski Park Field House played host to hundreds of DIY and indie-craft vendors for this year's holiday fair that attracted creative and fashionable crowds. Stylish craft-seekers strayed from the norm and displayed their personal style with bravado.
Chicagoans are the friendliest people I have encountered in any city. What Chicago lacks in attitude and excess, both characteristic of NYC and L.A., it makes up for in "Midwestern Charm" and sensible street style. So what exactly is Chicago style?
In conjunction with World AIDS Day, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago held its annual World of Chocolate gala benefit in Chicago. The evening of charity and decadence boasted creations from chocolate grilled cheese to chocolate-infused tea.
The procession of fashionable guests down the Burberry Chicago beige carpet (in lieu of red) last week to herald the grand opening of its Michigan Avenue store featured many looks sporting the iconic Burberry trench coat and monochromatic color palettes.
It was an honor to sit at the same table as this world-famous photographer who has pioneered street style photography. As self-taught photographer and businessman, Scott Schuman has helped bring down the level of elitism found in the fashion world.
Alyssa, a 9-year-old cancer survivor, stole the show as her dream of walking down the catwalk became a reality when she opened the evening dressed in a Madison & Friends Boutique ensemble.
I have been singing the praises of Chicago as a cultural force since my first move abroad to Paris in 1986. However, there is no need take my word for it, or the promises of a government document.
These weather curve balls autumn is bringing keep us on our toes, but let's imagine a sunny and warmer day shall we? See what great fashion good weather brings out in Chicagoans!
High fashion met high art as local Chicago designers paraded their latest collections, accompanied by sweeping arias from the world's most famous operas at The American Chamber Opera's Fashion of the Opera.
Forget kilts and tartan prints, Scotland's hottest designers made a stopover in Chicago to showcase their latest collections that spanned couture womenswear, jewelry, and interior design.
It's time to layer and bundle up. Before we go off and enjoy pumpkin-everything at our favorite bakeries or stomp through the piles of leaves, let's take a look back at a few fashionable festival goers from the end of summer!
The annual Green Tie Ball was held this past weekend at A. Finkl & Sons featuring an extravagant "Alice in Wonderland" theme. Chicago Gateway Green played host to this fantastic charity event.
Not like the fashion world is ever boring, but it's the concept of making things that really quickens Brock Willsey's pulse. This born-and-bred Michig...
Common received a warm welcome home this week for a special screening of his new movie, LUV, which also stars Michael Rainey Jr., Meagan Good, Charles S. Dutton, and Danny Glover.
