Fashion Focus

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Vert Couture Eco-Fashion as Fashion Focus Finale

By Andrea ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Bryant McLemore Smith

by Rachel Yeomans
Photos by Abigail Harenberg

I remember when being “green” accompanied the chime “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Over the past few years it has become much more. The building industry brought forth LEED certification, cars are going hybrid, and the term “organic” has gone from food to fashion.
When eco-fashion was first introduced, it caused some skepticism that it may tout the description of “granola” versus “grandeur”. However, throughout the years and through the efforts of some passionate designers, the skepticism can now be happily disregarded. And Sunday’s Vert Couture “Springtime in Chicago” runway show was a fantastic reminder that green [...]

Students’ Designs Hit The Runway At Fashion Focus Chicago

By Andrea ⋅ October 30, 2009 ⋅ One comment
Alexis Aprati

by Rachel Yeomans
Photos taken by: Stefan Klapko

Fashion-followers love knowing what the newest trend is, where the hottest runway show is, and of course who the “it” designer is. Chicagoaons were able to get a preview of some hot designer potentials even before they received their college diplomas.
Friday evening during Fashion Focus Chicago, 20 design students from four Chicago colleges strutted their stuff by showcasing collections worthy of cum laude during the runway show, Dress Code.
Each college featured five design students showcasing their collections. Columbia College Chicago paraded cinched waists, muted [...]

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