Macy's Designers - Fashion Focus

Not even the pouring rain kept Chicago's fashionistas from attending the Fashion Focus Designers of Chicago Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 7. The grand finale for Chicago's week of fashion did not disappoint and included designers such as Horacio Nieto, Lara Miller, Tennille White, Yana, Kate Boggiano, Agga B., Evil Kitty, and many more.

The local Chicago designers debuted their Spring 2009 collections to a full house. Many of the designs displayed on the runway were very wearable and showed what we can look forward to seeing added to Macy's inventory.

Some of the highlights you can purchase at Macy's were rose twill jackets with a funky edge, bright silk dresses, ruffled tops, ethnic embroidery,'50s-inspired bikinis, embellished long-sleeved blouses, leather and cotton dresses, fun club attire, and mustard mini dresses and ball gown skirts.

Designers were not shying away from accessorizing their outfits. There was everything from draping necklaces and glittering brooches to bracelets, chandelier earrings, and even bedazzled sandals.

It was a perfect (and wet!) end to Chicago's Fashion Focus Week, leaving the crowd wanting more and looking forward to next year's shows.

Original article written for Factio Magazine

Fashion Now

There are two great books I suggest investing in if you are interested in learning about designers. They are called Fashion Now and Fashion Now 2. Over 100 designers in each book are featured and are selected by
i-D.



i-D, in my opinion, is the 'must have' magazine for anyone interested in fashion and/or the arts. The British magazine is contemporary with a bit of an edge and features up-and-coming designers to established music artists.

But back to the books :) Fashion Now 2 is the more up-to-date version, however either one gives you a thorough background on each designer with captivating photos to illustrate.

These books are really helpful, not only to learn about the designers themselves, but to understand more about where they get their inspiration and what their signature designs are.

In Fashion Now 2, at the end of the book there is a handbook on where any fashionista should stay, shop and eat in all the major fashion capitals of the world.

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