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Rising Style Star: Jamie Hayes
Jamie Hayes is a multitalented Chicago fashion designer who keeps ethical production at the heart of her business. She has been in the fashion industry since 1999 and has championed labor rights since 2009. As the founder of Production Mode, Jamie creates "slow fashion" garments here in Chicago while collaborating with other creatives, which allows her to produce unique small-batch collections.
Runway Latinx “Reboots” Fashion Events with Imagination & Technological Innovation
Closing out Hispanic Heritage Month in style, Runway Latinx hosted a three-day event centered around honoring their community, empowering women, and benefiting the non-profit Pivoting in Heels. This year’s event was titled “The Reboot” and hosted by CEO, AAR Tech, and Runway Latinx Founder Arabel Alva Rosales at CineCity Studios.
4 Womenswear Pieces You Can Transition from Summer to Fall
The inevitable transition is here: the heat of summer has blown away, leaving cool fall winds in the air. With the change of seasons often comes the urge to sift through our closets and pack away any items reminiscent of the previous season. While freeing up storage space is certainly a perk, it can be tedious to take every single summer item you have and place it in a bin until the next warm day. With this in mind, we offer you an alternative: hang on to some of your summer pieces, and find creative ways to transition them to fall. There is no shortage of ways you can do this, so let us help start you off with a few:
Rising Style Star: Sal Yvat
Sal Yvat is a Memphis-bred, Chicago-made interdisciplinary artist working as a wardrobe stylist and costume designer. With a B.A in Advertising Art Direction, Sal is able to interpret and execute visual ideas by combining relevant market trends with detailed research and a refined personal perspective. Since 2016, Sal has worked with a range of artists and brands, including Square, Nike, Yamaha, Conde Nast, and many more.
Rising Style Star: Arabel Alva Rosales
Arabel Alva Rosales is a dynamic multi-hyphenate who is shaking up the Chicago fashion scene with her company Runway Latinx and her nonprofit Pivoting in Heels. From October 14 -16th, Arabel will present this year's incarnation of Runway Latinx, which is fittingly titled "Reboot" and, as you'll read below, it is so much more than a fashion show.
Style Takeaways @ Men’s Fashion Awards
The Men’s Fashion Awards hosted by The Costume Council was a success with all dressed to impress, so how can one apply similar looks to their own style? We ranked the best fashion moments of the night and turned them into the "rules of the runway" for our Chicagoan couture connoisseurs. Catch up on the top trends below & incorporate them into your everyday wardrobe this season!
Rising Style Star: Veronica Sheaffer
Veronica Sheaffer is one of Chicago's most celebrated designers. Her work has appeared in magazines like Elle, InStyle, and People, as well as on some of Chicago's most stylish citizens. We had the opportunity to speak to Veronica about her line, what inspires her, and what it means to be part of Chicago's burgeoning fashion community.
Fall Fashion Must-Haves
You don't have to be headed back to school to understand the appeal of a new cold weather wardrobe. With the crisp air moving in, this season is the perfect time for a refresh, and, to ensure that you're outfitted in the latest styles, the Curio team reached out to some of Chicago's best boutiques to get their takes on the season's must-haves as well as choosing a few of our own favorites for fall.