Chicago Fashion

Spring 2008

Features

Master Pieces

Master Pieces

In the eye of the beholder— sculptural silhouettes and changeable shapes

Prints in Paradise

Prints in Paradise

The natural allure of flowers, leaves, feathers, and artful abstractions—show your colors

Waisted

Waisted

Fitted, tucked, and belted designs reveal all the right curves

Departments

Departments

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

The latest—and greatest—in antiaging cover-ups

The Fashion Pros

Mad About Mendel

Mad About Mendel

The elegant designs at this high-end boutique are modern, fresh, and a magnet for compliments

Bringing It All Back Home

Bringing It All Back Home

How do designs go from the runway to boutiques? Three visionary shop owners reveal their strategies

Right Now

The Spell of Fetıshes

The Spell of Fetıshes

Hypnotize, amuse, seduce—hot stuff with the power to entrance

Gold Rush

Gold Rush

Shimmer and shine—and look lively in chic, showy metallics

Stars & Stripes

Stars & Stripes

Designs for a style nation

Wear It Now— Pow!

Wear It Now— Pow!

Stand out and stop traffic in bold colors and bright lights

Fıt to be Tıed

Fıt to be Tıed

The latest in menswear—slim, subtle, rich

Jewels Rule

Jewels Rule

Look on the bright side and lead a high-note glitterama life

Walk Tall

Walk Tall

Keep on keeping up and stay ahead of the game in heels

Sweet Mysteries

Sweet Mysteries

The chocolatier Katrina Markoff brings exotic whimsy to all her endeavors

The Truth About Men

The Truth About Men

Four leading men’s store owners and managers take on the latest styles—and talk about how the outré and the avant-garde might fly in Chicago

What’s Your Fashion Identity?

What’s Your Fashion Identity?

Wondering which fashion-world tribe is yours? Not sure if you’re a Balenciaga babe or a Gucci girl? We’re here to help.

Object of Desire

Shop Smart

Shop Smart

This eco-friendly tote folds into a zippered leather case