“When I walk outside and I’m wearing something pink I feel very girly, which I really like,” says Cheyenne Williams, 19, an early childhood education student at DePaul. “Cutesy and pink, that’s my motto,” she says, while sporting an impeccable Lolita-like ensemble. “I always put my outfit together the night before, no matter where I’m […]
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Ray of sunshine
“I would love Chicago to be a fashion center like NYC,” says yoga teacher Bradshaw Wish, 32, who was doing his part while grocery shopping on a sunny Friday afternoon. Not styled for any special occasion, Wish says he simply “loves to dress up.” That day his styling process started with the dress, followed by […]
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Saying it with flowers
An unexpected movement is taking over neglected landscapes across town.
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The many styles of Mr. Stiles
Master bespoke tailor Eric W. Stiles shares the tricks of his trade.
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Bird’s eye view
Artist Jenny Kendler keeps both style and the environment in sight.
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There’s no room for waste at Tinyshop
Environmentalist Christine Sorich’s pop-up grocery store is small but mighty.
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Out of the box
Defying boundaries, two entrepreneurs mix business, community, and prints.
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Dressed to chill
No matter where they are, these friends are clad for their best life.
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True colors
A Lula Cafe hostess chooses bright hues to cope with the pandemic blues.
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Speaking of unmentionables
Three friends have created a patented postpartum undergarment that can hold an ice pack.