I’m sure that you all have noticed that I’ve been missing in action lately. Between work and gearing up for Red Pump’s March events, I’ve had to live under a rock (literally). But, with last week’s fashion show officially wrapped, I’m back! If you missed our Second Annual “Rock the Red” Fashion Show, you definitely missed out on some GREAT fashion including the topic of today’s post. Eidia Lush, a custom shoe company here in [...]

Okay, stylistas…Here’s a great chance for you to shop, mingle with a top designer, AND support a great cause. Cynthia Rowley will be in town on Friday, May 1st signing copies her book “Slim: A Fantasy Memoir,” while offering style advice to attendees! This soiree will take place at the Cynthia Rowley store in Bucktown (1653 N. Damen) from 6-8p. The party will also celebrate ART Chicago, an annual international fair celebrating modern and contemporary [...]

Chicago’s 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week kicked off last night with a bang at Religion nightclub! The weeklong event will feature fashion shows by some of the rising and established Chicago designers, as well as national and international Latino designers, educational seminars, retail trunk shows, celebrity appearances and VIP parties at some of Chicago’ s hottest spots. There are two events this week which will raise funds for charitable organizations: The San Juan Fashion Group Show. [...]

Over the past few years, Chicago has really started to make some huge strides in the fashion industry. Mayor Daley has thrown his support behind local designers and boutiques as they seek to make an impact on our local style landscape. In 2006, the City of Chicago launched the Mayor’s Fashion Council to identify the current challenges facing designers who live and work in Chicago as well as advise on ways the city and industry can [...]