Eddie Borgo was as Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue last Thursday with a trunk-load of his amazing jewelry. His pieces are poplar with celebrities and art directors, for good reason. They are edgy, cool, modern, unusual yet, familiar, and you can wear his jewelry season after season. I met Eddie Borgo during his trunk show, where he cheerfully greeted and assisted [...]

The Dose Market is about to get a fashionable taste of chic designs from Samantha Sleeper. For her clothing debut at the Chicago food and fashion market, W Lakeshore Hotel hosted a rooftop pool party last Thursday. Drinks and hors’ d oeuvres were passed as patrons took a peek at some of Sleeper’s new Resort 2013 collection. Guests also got n [...]

  What could make Monday better than some menswear eye candy? Local designers J. Cheikh and Artfully Disheveled debuted their new signature uniform styles of The James Chicago Hotel (while no doubt hosting the party). Guests enjoyed cocktails, light bites from David Burke’s Primehouse and a special viewing of the Fall/Winter collections of both designers. Designers Sophie Lin and Cheikh Lam [...]

It’s always a treat to see a celebrated designer and visionary turn his prowess to a different medium and create a whole new experience for the industry. Such was the case for Reed Krakoff. The former creative head for Coach Inc. and founder of his eponymous handbag line  decided to go behind the lens and turn his gaze to women outside [...]

Fall 2013 footwear, apparel and accessories will be coming to Target courtesy of Phillip Lim. Today, Target announced that the designer would be creating a fall 2013 men’s and women’s collection for the retailer.  3.1 Phillip Lim for Target will range from $20 to $300 and will encompass more than 100 products that are expected to hit retail on Sept. 15. [...]

Since becoming creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane, has not wasted any time making big changes to the fashion house, he’s even gone as far as to simplify the house’s iconic name to just Saint Laurent. However, these changes have been followed up by all sorts of controversy. He truncated the legendary name, he went from classic to [...]

  Though it may barely be Spring 2013, you know as well as we do that those fall formal occasions start popping up before you know it. Weddings, galas, dinner parties — planning your wardrobe for these types events can never start soon enough. So we’ve got the best news that’s sure to put a little “spring” in your step [...]

  Alexander Wang has been rising to the challenge of Balenciaga‘s creative director since being appointed. He’s debuted his first collection for the fashion house, and now he’s hard at work on his first advertising campaign. Wang went for a “very cinematic portrayal” with his debut collection. Photographer Steven Klein and model Kristen McMenamy were both tapped for this campaign. [...]

  The most glamorous night of the year — The Met Gala — is just around the corner! And finally, you can go behind the velvet ropes and get an up close look at the designers, the celebrities and most importantly, the fashion! For the first time ever, Moda Operandi offers unprecedented access to The Met Gala’s most-coveted creations—straight off [...]

The first floor of Nordstrom Michigan Avenue was buzzing last evening. Appetizers and drinks were served as women lined up to meet Rebecca Minkoff in person, and to have her sign their handbags! “This started organically,” Rebecca told me before the event. “Someone once asked if I would sign her handbag, and now I sign women’s handbags wherever I go.” [...]