Articles filed under Fashion
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Georgina Chapman on fashion, film, ‘Runway’Nov 11, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Georgina Chapman studied costume design in college with the hope of one day seeing her creations in the movies. That dream took a slight turn when she launche...
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Voila! Brooklyn backdrop suits Gaultier exhibitOct 31, 2013 5:30 am - NEW YORK — Jean Paul Gaultier can barely contain his enthusiasm to be in Brooklyn. Make that his enthusiasm for New York. And life, in general. In a single conversation,...
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Ode to Ugg: In or out, boots have staying powerOct 29, 2013 5:30 am - NEW YORK — Take that, trend-watchers: Ugg Australia’s now-classic boots in their comfy, cozy glory are still going strong after 35 years, having just celebrated their an...
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Solid Waste Agency hosting Trashy Fashion Show in Hoffman EstatesOct 28, 2013 11:00 pm - To celebrate America Recycles Day, the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County is hosting its seventh Trashy Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the Chicago Mar...
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Social media gives dog his day … and booming businessOct 28, 2013 10:00 am - With plenty of 20th Century businesses still struggling to find the formula for success in this dog-eat-dog economy of the 21st Century, Manny the Frenchie is booming. T...
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The funny math of clothing sizesOct 23, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — When it comes to women’s clothing sizes, there’s some funny math going on. The average American woman is about 25 pounds heavier than she was in 1960. Yet wom...
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Burch in beauty biz, using her measured approachOct 22, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Tory Burch is now in the beauty business, the latest in a string of designers expanding their labels into a full face-to-toe look. Burch’s approach is measur...
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Individual salon suites showcase stylists' specialtiesOct 21, 2013 1:00 pm - Sue Putignano worked for a larger salon for many years. She enjoyed styling her customers, but was tired of all the noise, and how hard it was to make it a personal expe...
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Supermodel Iman is a spokeswoman for diversityOct 19, 2013 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Supermodel Iman didn't plan on becoming a prominent voice for black models and entrepreneurs, but since it happened that way, she'll use the pulpit she's been...
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Minaj channels high-end faves for affordable lineOct 17, 2013 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Nicki Minaj knows celebrities-turned-designers aren’t always taken seriously in the fashion world, but she doesn’t mind. At a launch event Tuesday for her ...