Women’s Wear Daily dropped a bombshell on the fashion industry this morning when they announced legendary design duo, Dolce & Gabbana, were found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to one year and eight months. Following investigations that began in 2008, initiated by an Italian police force under the authority of the national minister of economy …
Eddie Borgo was as Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue last Thursday with a trunk-load of his amazing jewelry. His pieces are poplar with celebrities and art directors, for good reason. They are edgy, cool, modern, unusual yet, familiar, and you can wear his jewelry season after season. I met Eddie Borgo during his trunk show, where …
What could make Monday better than some menswear eye candy? Local designers J. Cheikh and Artfully Disheveled debuted their new signature uniform styles of The James Chicago Hotel (while no doubt hosting the party). Guests enjoyed cocktails, light bites from David Burke’s Primehouse and a special viewing of the Fall/Winter collections of both designers. Designers …
It’s always a treat to see a celebrated designer and visionary turn his prowess to a different medium and create a whole new experience for the industry. Such was the case for Reed Krakoff. The former creative head for Coach Inc. and founder of his eponymous handbag line decided to go behind the lens and turn …
The first floor of Nordstrom Michigan Avenue was buzzing last evening. Appetizers and drinks were served as women lined up to meet Rebecca Minkoff in person, and to have her sign their handbags! “This started organically,” Rebecca told me before the event. “Someone once asked if I would sign her handbag, and now I sign …
