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Back to Basics: Fashion in a Dire Economynew

Opinions abound on how dire economic trends are steering fashion trends this season, but one thing's for certain: prepare for a fashion season branded with the B-word—basics. Basic garments, basic colors, basic footwear, basic spending habits.
Chicago Newcity  |  C.J. Arellano  |  10-29-2008  |  Fashion

Cecilia Tidlund, the Clog Mistressnew

The native of Sweden is the creator of Clogmaster, a line of traditionally Swedish clogs that has developed a devout following (thanks in part to her intense training with orthopedic surgeons).
Chicago Newcity  |  Molly Each  |  04-30-2008  |  Fashion

Taking Your Eco-Friendly Attitude to Your Wardrobenew

Just in time for Earth Day, plenty of eco-chic clothing and accessories are hitting the shelves in emerging spring/summer 2008 collections.
Chicago Newcity  |  Molly Each  |  04-16-2008  |  Fashion

Tie-ing One Onnew

How did such a great accessory -- the last classic accessory men could truly utilize to show off their personality -- find itself so quickly heading the way of the dodo bird?
Chicago Newcity  |  Josh Eisenberg  |  03-26-2008  |  Fashion

Put Your Best (Green) Face Forwardnew

For those who put quality on par with eco-friendliness, there’s good news: Ecotools makeup brushes aren’t just eco-friendly; they’re some of the best out there.
Chicago Newcity  |  Molly Each  |  01-30-2008  |  Fashion

Trick Kicksnew

Counterfeit sneakers have hit every major city across the globe and in Chicago they've become a major part of the fashion scene.
Chicago Newcity  |  Lex Sonne  |  07-18-2007  |  Fashion

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