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Independents’ Day: Syd Jerome – a Chicago Staple for More Than 65 Years
The upscale men's specialty store is run by Scott Shapiro, son of the cofounder.
From Hybrids to AI, Attendees at Chicago Collective Are Primed to Navigate the Future
The menswear show attracted 2,100 buyers to its four-day run at the Chicago Mart.
Chicago Collective: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Show organizers Monique Kielar and Danielle Owen have stayed the course since taking over the show last year.
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Freemans Sporting Club to Be Relaunched for Fall
The once-trendy Lower East Side menswear brand is being reintroduced by Michael Burns of M5 showroom.
ITA Spotlights More Than 64 Brands at 2026 Chicago Collective
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has curated a selection of its best menswear fashion and accessories at the…
Nike and Urban Outfitters Team Up for Bounce House Pop-up in New York
The SoHo activation on Friday and Saturday — alongside its Chicago O'Hare pop-up — is part of Urban…
Chicago Fashion Vanguard Aims to Create Hub in the Windy City
The project will cost $241.6 million and would repurpose about 485,000 square feet of underutilized…
Chicago Fashion Vanguard Aims to Create Fashion Hub in the Windy City’s LaSalle Corridor
The project overall will cost $241.6 million and would repurpose about 485,000 square feet of underutilized…
Paul Stuart Fetes 30 Years in Chicago
The New York retailer hosted an event at its North Michigan Avenue location.
Kith Is Opening Its First Chicago Store and Has Seven Asics Sneakers Ready for the Occasion
The World's Fair-inspired sneaker collaboration will release this week to coincide with the store's opening.
Retailers at Chicago Collective Shrug Off Tariffs, Anticipate Continued Good Business
Specialty stores shopping the menswear show were optimistic about the future and seeking pieces to freshen…
How Chicago Collective Is Shaping The Future of Menswear
Fairchild Studios goes behind the scenes with Monique Kielar and Danielle Owen ahead of Chicago Collective's…
Hemingsworth Is Dressing Men From Plane to Pool
The British resortwear brand is making its debut at the Chicago Collective as it expands into the U.S.
Ones to Watch: Piloti Driving Shoes to Make Debut at Chicago Show
The 25-year-old motorsports-inspired brand also offers a small apparel and accessories collection.
Vendors in Upbeat Mood as Specialty Stores Post Solid Sales
Despite uncertainty about tariffs and consumer confidence, brands that target independent retailers are…