Kate Stahl | October 17, 2011 9:00 amToday is officially the launch of Fashion Focus, and for the next week, from Oct. 17-23, the city will be completely overtaken by fashion shows, boutique shopping events, style seminars, and so much more — including some serious voyeurism since you know Chicago's fashionistas are going to be rocking it out at all the shows this week. If you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of events, which take place in Millennium Park and at shops, malls, and museums all over the city this week (I know I am) you're in luck.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 3, 2011 8:43 amWelcome back to A Day in the Life. Last week, we took you through a day with 555 Designs' Karen Herold. Today, we're going behind the scenes with local designer Lara Miller.Read More
Kate Stahl | March 23, 2011 8:01 amThe Chicago Fashion Incubator's pop-up shop is in full swing this week, featuring some of Chicago's most talented designers, including Agga B., a Polish-born designer who's lived in the Windy City for more than five years. Agga is known for her luxurious, perfectly tailored creations, and this week, on Thursday and Friday, you can pick up some pieces for less from her last collection, Fall/Winter's La Dolce Vita — inspired by the strong, sexy women portrayed in Frederico Fellini's films of the 1960s (check out a few pieces above). Agga will also have presale pieces from the Spring collection on hand.Read More
Kate Stahl | March 10, 2011 8:01 amNext week, prove your Chicago style devotion and stop by the Chicago Fashion Incubator's pop-up store at The 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan Ave., 5th Fl.). The store, which officially opens next Thursday, March 17, will feature fashions from the six designers chosen for the fourth year of the Chicago Fashion Incubator, a program that provides mentoring so that up-and-coming designers can learn to market and merchandise their creations.Read More