Jena Gambaccini fashions her career as a blogger
By Meg Moore First things first: Jena Gambaccini doesn’t shy away from much — bright colors and high-end fashion are but two areas where she stands front and center. The Northbrook native began her love affair with her heels while working at Never Enough Shoes in Lincolnshire. During her college years at Miami University she … Read more
Charity takes to the runway at annual Maryville Crisis Nursery fundraising luncheon and show
Kelly Golden is known for her incredible taste and her refined temple to fashion, Winnetka’s high-end boutique neapolitan collection. But she’s also known for her unwavering support of the Maryville Crisis Nursery — and hosts the annual Shower of Hope luncheon and fashion show to raise awareness and secure baby gifts and donations for the … Read more
Tres Awesome photographer scouts the Lollapalooza look
It’s true all the world’s a stage. And for a Chicago street-style photographer, it’s a runway as well. Leo Burnett art director by day, Emma Arnold, 35, started documenting Chicagoan’s sartorial style more than two years ago. The photographer posted her finds on her blog and before long, elle.com sought her out to capture the … Read more
Eternamé lands stateside at Winnetka boutique Neapolitan
Sometimes I fear I have joined the seeming legions of French haters. But this has nothing to do with politics or August-long vacations (though I could grow to resent that) or freedom fries. No, my vitriol arises from my firmly held belief that everything a French woman touches is perfect. Her chignon. How she can … Read more
Local fashionistas rise early to catch Jason Wu designer collection at Target
Shoppers keen to own pieces from Jason Wu’s collection for Target headed to the Highland Park location, 2099 Skokie Valley Road, just shy of 7 a.m. on Sunday. Bonnie Rischmann, 16, of Highland Park won the race as she was first in line. Elise Klein of Glencoe and Bargie Zechman of Highland Park weren’t far … Read more
Ted Brown creates his own brand — one watch at a time
“The devil finds work for idle hands to do.” Finally, my high school study of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales makes some sense. Ted Brown’s hands haven’t been idle in almost three years. He’s too busy building watches. The former home builder and father of five may be a bit obsessive-compulsive, but in that dedicated, mad-scientist … Read more
Illinois Education Foundation suits students for success
When former U.S. Administrator for Iraq Paul Bremer took his first tour of Baghdad, he wore a navy-blue suit with tan combat boots. That was his uniform for his entire tenure. His reasoning was sound: When things get tough everyone looks to the guy in the suit. The Illinois Education Foundation understands that a suit … Read more
Barrington native learns the design ropes at J. Crew
By Meg Moore Who waits 45 minutes for a reporter refuses to use a map of New York City? Barrington native Erin Pianetto does. The recent School of the Art Institute fashion design grad and current J. Crew design intern met me at a Thai restaurant around the corner from her office. Her office just … Read more
Kyle Korver hopes to T-up Chicago and beyond
By Meg Moore Sharp-shooting Chicago Bulls guard Kyle Korver has his sights set on helping people in the Chicago area. He’s hoping to T up the entire Chicago metropolitan area. That’s not a T for technical foul, though, but for the T-shirts the three-point specialist designs for his label, Seer Outfitters. Korver would love for … Read more
Inspired by Mila Kunis, Isabelle Levine becomes a swan
When Isabelle Levine saw Mila Kunis walking the red carpet at the Oscars, she knew that lilac dress was the dress.Elie Saab Haute Couture, however, is not the most practical choice for prom night. So this high school senior set out to do what only a few can. She went to work on creating her … Read more