Clothing reseller Sasha Smith, 20, claims to dress like a “pink 2000s bimbo Harajuku ballerina.” She’s inspired by dolls, the Playboy universe, and the now-defunct Japanese street style magazine FRUiTS. The day she was photographed, Smith was headed to a hangout with a friend. She was covered head to toe in her favorite rosy hue, […]
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Riding the wave of the Crocs
The first time I tried on a pair of Crocs, I was in study hall. This kid named Marlin slid them off and told me I had to give them a go. Marlin wasn’t known for his sartorial choices. He liked to wear thick white socks with flip-flops; the thong wedged into the cotton between […]
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Rahm to Trump: ‘You didn’t get elected to debate the crowd size at your inaugural,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a southwest side resident is sentenced to nine months in prison for his role in ‘Celebgate’ nude photo hacking.
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Street View 031: Pitchfork + Fashion
Isa Giallorenzo’s Street View 031 (Pitchfork special)
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A Satirical Ode to Jeggings
A comedy duo serenades the trend of the jeans/leggings hybrid.
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If the Recession Is Over, Why Are Skirts Getting Longer?
If skirt lengths reflect the economy, we’re in for a bumpy ride.
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Clogs: The Trend That Wasn’t
Chicago lags on the clog trend, but not for lack of options.