Designers both famous and fresh to spring forward at fashion show

Six emerging designers share the runway with Macy’s Fashion Incubator alumni for annual fashion show Wednesday night. The show is part of the weeklong Fashion Focus in Chicago.

How to ‘Million’

Strawberry  Basil Smash 1½ oz North Shore Vodka 1 oz Basil Simple Syrup 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Strawberries Club Soda Muddle strawberries and basil syrup. Add remaining ingredients except soda, and shake with ice. Strain over fresh ice into a tall glass filled …

Inspiration came from across the pond at this year’s Glamorama

At Friday night’s Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama, the vibe was swinging ‘60s but the fall fashion preview was pure ladylike sophistication. Themed “The British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now!” the 21st annual event paid homage to British pop music of the past with …

Photographer scouts Lollapalooza look

It’s true all the world’s a stage. And for a Chicago street-style photographer, it’s a runway as well. Leo Burnett art director by day, Emma Arnold, 35, started documenting Chicagoan’s sartorial style more than two years ago. The photographer posted her finds on her blog …

Bridal gown designer Vera Wang and husband separate

NEW YORK — Fashion designer Vera Wang, who launched her label with wedding gowns, and her husband, Arthur Becker, are separating. A statement from company President Mario Grauso to Women’s Wear Daily earlier this week said Wang and Becker “mutually and amicably agreed to separate.” …

Target, Neiman Marcus join for holiday collection

They may make an odd couple, but discounter Target and luxury merchant Neiman Marcus are jointly offering a limited collection spanning from fashion to sporting goods for the winter holidays.

Paris Fashion Week gives a taste of what’s to come next year

We’ll always have Paris. Or rather, shoppers have the fall couture shows, which ended Thursday, to study fashion’s trickle down economics — and what could end up in stores, without the astronomical pricetags.

The search for the perfect summer shoe

Somewhere between my favorite workhorse winter boots and the flip-flops I’ll wear on my summer beach vacation is the shoe that would fill in the gaps.

Runway to Win

Anna Wintour hosted a fete fit for a president — and his wardrobe — at Harpo Studios Tuesday night.

The Vogue editor-in-chief hit town to host “Runway to Win,” a fundraiser for President Obama’s reelection campaign. Wintour brought a formidable “who’s who” in fashion with …

Madonna hires Mick Jagger’s daughter

Meet the new face of Material Girl. Madonna and daughter Lola announced Wednesday that the face of their junior fashion line will be Georgia May Jagger, 20, daughter of Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall. She joins past Material Girls Kelly Osbourne and Taylor Momsen. …

Find the perfect gift for your mom

There are all sorts of moms out there. And there’s a perfect Mother’s Day present for each and every one of them.

Dior names Raf Simons as John Galliano’s replacement

PARIS — Christian Dior has named Belgian designer Raf Simons as its new artistic director, seven months after its icon, John Galliano, was convicted by a Paris court for drunken anti-Semitic ravings. A fashion rebel of a different sort, Simons — who began his career …

Local designer picked up by Macy’s on NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’

Whew! Chicago contestant Barbara Bates finally got a win on last night’s “Fashion Star,” NBC’s reality fashion design competition. After three episodes of being rejected by the buyers from Macy’s, H&M; and Saks, Bates finally scored with two casual haltler dresses, snatched up by Caprice …

South suburban native designer launches new handbag collection

Did you know one of the world’s hottest shoe designers is from none other than Joliet? Brian Atwood — whose luxury footwear has been worn by celebrities such as Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore and, most recently, Jennifer Lawrence at a “Hunger Games” premiere …

Yves Saint Laurent names Slimane new creative director

Yves Saint Laurent has named former Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane as its new creative director, ending months of speculation about the future direction of the house. Yves Saint Laurent and parent company PPR announced the appointment in a statement Wednesday, the last day of …