Bling Report. Dollybird's Studio Opening At Feather Lofts in Chicago

Shop Dollybird Design's full line including her Spring Collection (above) at her Studio Opening and kick-off during Art Chicago's first week of festivities. Designer Katie Johansson's pieces all all hand crafted and one-of-a-kind. Enjoy complimentary drinks and visit other artist's open studios while you are there. Thursday April 30, 20097:00 pm – 10:00 pmThe Feather …

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Chicago Shopping. Suno [KANGAS] into Ikram

Textile entrepreneur, film maker, and now fashion designer Max Osterweis is a new comer to watch out for in the ethnic fashion niche. Osterweis presents Suno!  Suno is a beautifully designed and crafted collection of womenswear that has found it's way to our [Chicago's] own Gold Coast neighborhood at Ikram Boutique. Not only is Suno an …

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Chicago Designers. Does Joëlle Nadine Minassian Make the Cut?

Congratulations are in order for Chicago handbag designer Joëlle Nadine Minassian. She is today's New York Post for showing up at last Friday's designer casting call at Bloomingdale's. More than 60 designers lined up in the pouring rain outside Bloomingdale's to compete for a change to be carried among major labels at the department store …

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Another One Bites the Dust. RIP Nicchia

Maybe we are a day late and a dollar short, but the North Shore's Nicchia has gone to that boutique heaven in the sky. The Glencoe store and it's website are no longer. Now over the years we heard while their selection was good, their behavior (especially to designers and vendors) was not. So this …

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