Kristin Larson

Paris haute couture: A lesson in looking at fashion with wonder — and not taking it too seriously

May 13, 2019 at 4:37 a.m.

The Paris haute couture shows just wrapped up. It’s the time when fashion designers let their imaginations and creativity really go wild. It’s also the time when the world can...

Monse red draped evening dress, left, star print shirt, middle, and open shoulder cardigan with red and white fringed skirt, monse.com for details.

Fourth of July attire: Chic red, white and blue looks

May 13, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

Fourth of July is almost here and it just so happens that red, white and blue are super chic right now. The vibrant primary hues were seen all over the...

Chicagoan Virgil Abloh debuts first Louis Vuitton collection with support from Kanye, Kim Kardashian

May 13, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

It was history in the making. All eyes in the fashion world were fixed on Chicago native Virgil Abloh’s debut spring-summer 2019 menswear collection for Louis Vuitton on Thursday in...

COS opens mega store on Oak Street bringing chic, affordable style

May 13, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

COS has finally arrived in Chicago, bringing its take on chic minimalism and affordable fashion to the Gold Coast. The flagship store, located at 46 E. Oak St., directly across...

A blue ruffled dress from Tianna Liu's knitwear collection for kids. "I just wanted to make something colorful and fun that's mix-and-match and that reminds you of your childhood," Liu said.

Our favorite looks from the SAIC fashion show

May 13, 2019 at 4:35 a.m.

From the avant-garde to the wearable, experimentation and design were taken to the next level at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s annual fashion show held at the...

A look from the Tory Burch spring collection.

Fashion powerhouse Tory Burch talks spring style and loving Chicago

May 13, 2019 at 4:34 a.m.

Tory Burch, the iconic designer known for color and prints, breezed through town last month to meet her throngs of loyal customers at her Nordstrom Michigan Avenue pop-up shop and...

Keep an eye on the thread

August 19, 2021 at 6:10 p.m.

Threading might sound like a sewing term, but it's actually a centuries-old practice of removing unwanted facial hair with thread, and it is gaining adherents. Threading salons are typically found...

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