Designer Reed Krakoff has the entire fashion industry buzzing with the news he just released: Krakoff announced today that after 16 years at Coach Inc. Reed Krakoff will step down in June 2014 as president and executive creative director in order to focus exclusively on his high-end namesake brand. And if that wasn’t newsworthy enough, Krakoff will exit Coach six months after [...]

All of us at Second City Style are saddened to learn that our friend and colleague, photographer Steve Starr died unexpectedly and quickly yesterday afternoon. He was 65, which is older than we thought. He would not reveal his age but with his boundless energy, we guessed he was much younger! He accompanied us to many fashion events, where we [...]

It was announced today that Carine Roitfeld joined forces with Harper’s Bazaar as Global Fashion Director. Collaborating with Stephen Gan, Creative Director of Harper’s Bazaar US, she will contribute several stories a year to all 26 international editions from March 2013 issues. Duncan Edwards, President and CEO of Hearst Magazines International said, ‘we’re always looking for powerful ideas that can [...]

Chicago-based auction website uBid.com is launching a charity auction in conjunction with handbag designer, Patricia Nash. The personalized designer saddle bags from 17 A-list stars will include handbags from A-list celebrities and the with the winning auction bid benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF). Every Monday in October, uBid.com will feature several auctions, offering people a chance to get a piece of their [...]

Anna Piaggi, in her exuberant and unique collection of dresses, never ceased to grab attention from an audience of onlookers and most definitely never wore the same look twice. The Italian fashion writer known for her artistic flair and free expression in her work has died at age 81. Piaggi who was famous for her immense clothing collection which at [...]

Wow! You have to love MAC! When I was a kid you were either a ‘Betty’ or a ‘Veronica’. And that fickle Archie was always playing the two. Well, according to USA Today, Archie Comics has partnered with MAC Cosmetics, to launch a makeup line called “MAC Archie’s Girls!” Available Spring 2012, the collection”will celebrate the iconic beauty looks of [...]

It’s about time! Finally New Yorkers will learn first-hand what amazing customer service looks like. Seattle’s behemoth upscale department store is coming to the Big Apple. Yes, it’s true…The NY Post has learned Nordstrom is near a deal to open a flagship store in Midtown. The family-run chain plans to anchor on West 57th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue in [...]

After thousands of fans requested the early arrival of the “Del Rey” bag designed by Emma Hill of Mulberry; Mulberry decided to release the Lana Del Rey inspired handbag nearly a season early. Originally it was scheduled to be in stores this fall, but with such high demand for the singer inspired handbag, Mulberry decided to release it today in [...]

Next up on the agenda for The Shops at Target? NYC’s Kirna Zabête! The retail giant’s latest collaboration project has us really excited. Kirna Zabête co-founders Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini, who carry brands like Balenciaga, Lanvin and Celine in their Soho shop, will collaborate with Target on a 100-piece collection of apparel and accessories, according to WWD. The collection will [...]

We just love waking up to great news, don’t you? Overnight H&M announced that its next collaboration with editor-at-large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan and street style star Anna Dello Russo. She is known for her runway style accessorized with tons of  gold jewelry, over-the-top hats, and “It bags and shoes.”  The Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection will [...]