I took the day off this past Wednesday to meet a friend for some luxury window shopping. We browsed in stores like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, etc. and noticed a disturbing trend…expensive jelly shoes! Seriously? Would you really spend nearly $200 on a pair of Gucci rubber shoes? If so, you need …
We are not really sure why WWD thought this was worthy of a 'News Flash' last night, but Marc Jacobs and his ad exec boyfriend of nearly a year, Lorenzo Martone, are engaged. According to WWD, the couple will go public with the news today, when they arrive in Brazil wearing rings. Additionally, The NY …
Could there be some merit to the rumor that designer Jil Sander will be returning to her namesake label? She left the company in 2004, but could be ready to make a comeback. According to WWD, the rumor resurfaced at the Paris shows. According to sources, Sander attended last month’s Première Vision fabric fair, suggesting …
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings! Olivier Theyskens may be out at Nina Ricci, but judging from this collection, I am sure it is a decision they will soon regret. Fierce, almost trace like models with severely pulled back hair hit the runway in strong-shouldered suits, flowing pants, beautiful leather jackets and killer …
A Chicago designer won the Oscars Designer Challenge! Did you know the winner of the Oscars Designer Challenge was from Chicago? Chicago-based designer Sam Kori George's gown was selected to be worn on stage at the Kodak Theatre on Oscar Night. A total of seven designers competed for this honor and three of them were …
