Not sure what to buy for the men on your list? They’ll love these ideas, which include some Chicago-made products and classes with their favorite celebrities. Penfield Bilton Check Shirt Jacket, NavyCowboys and Astronauts Made for comfort, and function, this wool blend overshirt has a carabiner detail and D-ring on the front that will please […]
The RealReal is redesigning what it looks like to shop consignment in Chicago. Spurred by raging online success, “the world’s largest marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment” has expanded into storefronts across the country, adding a midwest flagship in Chicago as its tenth, and largest, location. The store offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags and […]
Look inside your closet. Would you believe me if I told you your clothes have more of a negative impact on the environment than air travel and maritime shipping combined? But how could that be? On Thursday, October 15, UNICEF hosted the “Your Hidden Climate Footprint” webinar as part of their Unite for Children Climate […]
Everyone was talking about the V-O-T-E necklace that former First Lady Michelle Obama wore at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Now in high demand, the necklace is from the jewelry brand By Chari, a Black-owned business started by Chari Cuthbert in 2012. Obama made a poised and powerful statement at the DNC, and her necklace […]
Experts from The RealReal share their best buys and authentication tips. Shop smart and make your money go the extra mile with these investment pieces.
We caught up with the e-commerce entrepreneur about her journey, favorite purchases and future plans.
We caught up with the e-commerce entrepreneur about her journey, favorite purchases and future plans.
In this age of stay-at-home life, receiving mail and packages is a highlight I look forward to. As I wave and shout my appreciation to our delivery drivers, I grab my gloves and designated “package scissors” to gleefully see what has arrived. Beyond the basics, I’ve been shopping small, with the goal of keeping it […]
What I find most interesting about the current pandemic is its ability to convey how our actions ripple even to those we may never meet. Models and graphics presented in the media effectively illustrate this ripple effect as one person’s actions and interactions move like a wave through society. This is particularly compelling as we approach April […]
On Friday, March 20, celeb designer Christian Siriano tweeted to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — and the world — that he was tasking his team of 10 seamstresses with making face masks. “If we need masks, my team can make them!” he declared to his some 1.4 million followers. “I have sewers and pattern […]
