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Open to Buy: Father's Day Gifts
Open to Buy: Father's Day Gifts
Our buyers share memories of their first style arbiter: Dad. Read on for their favorite items from dad's wardrobe, and Mark Shale's.
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You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
In a four-part series of local designer interviews, we speak with Jules Schwanbeck of Jules.
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Behind the Seams: The Athletic Trend for Men
Behind the Seams: The Athletic Trend for Men
Familiarize yourself with the best of the trend below and gear yourself for an active season.
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You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
In a four-part series of local designer interviews, we speak with Carolyn Greene of Momi.
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Open to Buy: Mother's Day Gifts
Open to Buy: Mother's Day Gifts
Our buyers share memories of their first style arbiter: Mom. Read on for their favorite items from mom's closet, and Mark Shale's.
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You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
In a four-part series of local designer interviews, we speak with Dana Reed.
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It Happened Last Night: "Mark Shale Shows Spring Fashions At Chicago House Brunch"
It Happened Last Night: "Mark Shale Shows Spring Fashions At Chicago House Brunch"
Mark Shale showed spring fashions for men and women at Chicago House's 25th annual spring brunch and fashion show.
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You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
You Are Here: Inside the Designer's Studio
In a four-part series of local designer interviews, we start with Rebecca Zemans.
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Fashion Notes: A Record Store Day Edition
Fashion Notes: A Record Store Day Edition
We translate classic album covers into timeless ensembles, with the Record Store Day releases of Miles Davis, Patti Smith, Buddy Guy, and the Pretty In Pink soundtrack.
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Behind the Seams: The Art Deco Redux Trend
Behind the Seams: The Art Deco Redux Trend
Familiarize yourself with the best of the trend, and find an artful way to echo the era of grandeur.
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Q&A: Les Aperizes
Q&A: Les Aperizes
Les Aperizes reveal their approach to their spring collection, the possibility of a music collaboration, and their essential accessories.
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Behind the Seams: Back to Nature
Behind the Seams: Back to Nature
Familiarize yourself with the best of the trend, and channel mother nature in a literal interpretation of the season.
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It Happened Last Night: "Two of a Kind: Chicago's Power Couples Pick Their Favorite Outfits for Spring"
It Happened Last Night: "Two of a Kind: Chicago's Power Couples Pick Their Favorite Outfits for Spring"
Mark Shale and CS magazine host a stylish shopping event benefiting DIFFA.
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Open to Buy: Notes From the Field
Open to Buy: Notes From the Field
Read through our buyers’ field notes from market and learn which styles you to stock your closet with for fall.
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Behind the Seams: The Urban Tribal Trend
Behind the Seams: The Urban Tribal Trend
Familiarize yourself with the best of the trend, and mingle with nature after-hours with an urban tribal glow.
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A Guide to "Mad Men" Style
A Guide to "Mad Men" Style
We’ve compiled our favorite "Mad Men"-inspired looks in anticipation of its return.
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Mark Shale's Four Stars for March
Mark Shale's Four Stars for March
Curiosities, explorations and insights into what we love, now.
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Behind the Seams: The Soft Tailoring Trend for Men
Behind the Seams: The Soft Tailoring Trend for Men
Familiarize yourself with the best of the soft tailoring trend for spring, and witness craftsmanship redefined.
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Fashion Notes: Frankie Rose and Raoul
Fashion Notes: Frankie Rose and Raoul
Frankie Rose and Raoul show us how to mine the past (and find one’s voice) with authenticity and find the right balance between classic and modern.
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Set Your Colorblock on Lock
Set Your Colorblock on Lock
A list of our favorite pinks for easy an easy way to don the tonal trend.
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A Guide to Dressing For the Oscars
A Guide to Dressing For the Oscars
We help you sip from your saucer in style with five red carpet-worthy looks
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Open to Buy: Spring Classics
Open to Buy: Spring Classics
Our buyers show us how to edit the runway into sustainable pieces for our wardrobe. Marc speaks on menswear.
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[Be]Loved: Gifts for Valentine's Day
[Be]Loved: Gifts for Valentine's Day
We help you find the gifts that inspire and set the mood.
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Behind the Seams: The Demure Retro Trend
Behind the Seams: The Demure Retro Trend
Familiarize yourself with the best of this season's ladylike fashions, and dig out your tea-length coats.
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Q&A:  Jennifer Chun
Q&A: Jennifer Chun
Jennifer Chun unpacks her spring collection, praises Midwest style, gets inspired by YSL, and finds comfort in tomboy accents.
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Q&A: Leighelena
Q&A: Leighelena
Leigh Elena briefs us on jewelry essentials and explains her reaction to seeing one of her designs on Barbara Walters.
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The Final Stretch: A Style Guide for NYE 2011
The Final Stretch: A Style Guide for NYE 2011
Whether you’re hanging up your “Do Not Disturb” sign or braving the streets, enter the evening in style and comfort with one of the looks we’ve curated.
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Finely Pressed: Corneliani & Façonnable
Finely Pressed: Corneliani & Façonnable
We look at the design and practices of two menswear clothiers and two vinyl manufacturers, and translate two editions into two ensembles.
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Open to buy: A Glam Holiday
Open to buy: A Glam Holiday
Our buyers show us how to edit the runway into sustainable pieces for our wardrobe in our latest monthly column. Anna speaks on holiday.
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Mark Shale's Four Stars for December
Mark Shale's Four Stars for December
Curiosities, explorations and insights into what we love, now.
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Gifts With Presence: 2011
Gifts With Presence: 2011
We edited down our women's and men's collections into a "Best Of" gift list for the holidays.
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Q&A: Brochu Walker
Q&A: Brochu Walker
Lisa Brochu and Lauren Walker explain how Brochu Walker’s aesthetic has the edge and classic feel of Chicago, and tell us why sequins are integral to any wardrobe.
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Airport Chic: Your Guide to Holiday Travel
Airport Chic: Your Guide to Holiday Travel
The only comfort of traveling is a safe arrival-- and an outfit that's cozy and chic. At least we can help with the latter.
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Fashion Notes: Merrill Garbus and Schumacher
Fashion Notes: Merrill Garbus and Schumacher
Merrill Garbus and Schumacher offer their style of "unbuttoned authority" and show us how to experiment while keeping our poise.
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Mark Shale's Four Stars for November
Mark Shale's Four Stars for November
Curiosities, explorations and insights into what we love, now.
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Open to Buy: A Confident November
Open to Buy: A Confident November
Our buyers show us how to edit the runway into sustainable pieces for our wardrobe in our latest monthly column. Colleen speaks first.
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Double Exposure: Miranda July and Moschino
Double Exposure: Miranda July and Moschino
Miranda July and Moschino inspire us to renew classic styles with unexpected accents, and wear them with confidence.
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Fashion Notes: Annie Clark and Malene Birger
Fashion Notes: Annie Clark and Malene Birger
Annie Clark and Malene Birger offer their style of 'minimal eccentricity' and show us how to edit runway trends into everyday wear.
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It Happened Last Night: Julie Watson Shares Her Style Secrets At Mark Shale
It Happened Last Night: Julie Watson Shares Her Style Secrets At Mark Shale
Julie Watson teaches Mark Shale customers how to build a sustainable wardrobe during an event for Bridge For Success.
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Doctor's Orders
Our personal shoppers are specifically here to address the unique and varied requirements of our discerning clients. They’re experts at saving customers valuable time...
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Who Wants To Golf During A Chicago Heat Wave?
Who Wants To Golf During A Chicago Heat Wave?
Last week’s 90-degree temps didn’t stop golf fans...
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Transcending Fashion, Food and Fundraising: Molly's View From Backstage
Transcending Fashion, Food and Fundraising: Molly's View From Backstage
Fashion shows are fabulous…if you get to be a spectator!
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A Guy’s POV: Backstage at the "Chefs and the City" Fashion Show
A Guy’s POV: Backstage at the "Chefs and the City" Fashion Show
Get a glimpse of what it was like behind the scenes.
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New Designer: Malene Birger
New Designer: Malene Birger
Take a look at a few ways to wear this jacket from Malene Birger's fall collection.
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Photo Shoot Dirty Work
This week, Mark Shale was asked to submit two suits to the CS Men’s Book Fall 2011 Fashion Feature. I jumped at the opportunity to participate, but before I had a chance to ask some basic questions, the conversation went a little something like this...
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