Weeklong event has focus on fashion
Clothes-minded fashionistas should head to Fashion Focus Chicago 2007, a weeklong celebration of Chicago's fashion industry kicking off Tuesday.
If the shoe doesn't fit ... make your own
There are at least two occasions in every woman's life when she wants to feel like a princess: her senior prom and her wedding day. If you wear a size 10 shoe or larger, the lack of shoe choices can leave you feeling more like an ugly stepsister than Cinderella, though.
There are at least two occasions in every woman's life when she wants to feel like a princess: her senior prom and her wedding day. If you wear a size 10 shoe or larger, the lack of shoe choices can leave you feeling more like an ugly stepsister than Cinderella, though.
From Humboldt Park to the stars
Anna Fong is just 29, but this Humboldt Park resident's fashion career is off to a brisk beginning.
A jewel on Oak St.
David Yurman, renowned for his cabled jewelry designs, opened his first store in Chicago on Thursday featuring his full line of jewelry and the bridal collection. The 1,600-square-foot store, set off by marble flooring and zebrawood walls, is one of the largest of his 15 stores.
David Yurman, renowned for his cabled jewelry designs, opened his first store in Chicago on Thursday featuring his full line of jewelry and the bridal collection. The 1,600-square-foot store, set off by marble flooring and zebrawood walls, is one of the largest of his 15 stores.
Crocs, escalators a dangerous mix?
At rail stations and malls around the world, reports are popping up of people, particularly children, getting their toes caught in escalators. The one theme? The victims are wearing the soft clogs known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs.
At rail stations and malls around the world, reports are popping up of people, particularly children, getting their toes caught in escalators. The one theme? The victims are wearing the soft clogs known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs.
Thin's still in
But the report, published Friday, says fashion models should be 16 or older and should be screened for eating disorders.
Whatever floats your coat
Great news, women of Chicago. When it comes to fall fashion trends, this one's for you. "Fashion outerwear is the most exciting thing that's happening" in fall fashion, said Kathryn Deane, president of the trend-watching Tobe Report. "We are seeing coats that are special and that have personality."
Great news, women of Chicago. When it comes to fall fashion trends, this one's for you. "Fashion outerwear is the most exciting thing that's happening" in fall fashion, said Kathryn Deane, president of the trend-watching Tobe Report. "We are seeing coats that are special and that have personality."
Shoes to fall for
Booties are back. Big time. "The 'it' shoe for the season is the shoe boot," said Gregg Andrews, fashion director at Nordstrom. "It's giving a really fashion-forward look to skirts and it's really versatile under pants."
Booties are back. Big time. "The 'it' shoe for the season is the shoe boot," said Gregg Andrews, fashion director at Nordstrom. "It's giving a really fashion-forward look to skirts and it's really versatile under pants."
Another gray area
Cooler air, colorful leaves and Bears football aren't the only harbingers of fall. A new season means new fashions. We consulted the fashion-forward to break down for the fashion-challenged what we should be shopping for now.
Cooler air, colorful leaves and Bears football aren't the only harbingers of fall. A new season means new fashions. We consulted the fashion-forward to break down for the fashion-challenged what we should be shopping for now.
