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The White Stuff
The new high-end White segment of WWDMAGIC is on the fence, straddling the area between the contemporary and…
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Coming Together
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Saks Spruces Up Chicago Unit
Responding to its growing designer business, Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago is giving its designer floors a…
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Eco-friendly fabrics, colorful prints and dresses took center stage at StyleMax, Chicago's largest women's…
Devon Fastens Ties With Galanos
When fresh-faced designer Lyn Devon visited Chicago earlier this month, she sought not only to build her…
Nanette Lepore Heads to Windy City
Nanette Lepore, known for her whimsical and feminine contemporary fashions, is unveiling an elegant…
Jewelers Flock to Chicago’s Oak Street
Industry experts questioned Graff's judgment in 2004 when the luxury jeweler opened its largest U.S. location…
Wentz Falls Into Chicago Retail
Amid teams of screaming tweens and teens, Fall Out Boy bassist and clothing designer Pete Wentz unveiled his…
Doo.Ri Racks Up Sales in Chicago
When Doo-Ri Chung came to Chicago to help kick off Fashion Focus 2007, she learned an important detail about…
Chicago Struts Its Stuff
As the fashion world debates the lack of African-American models, Chicago bucked the trend, showcasing both…