Art | In Fashion Chicago

It was like a grandiose coming-out party for collector Richard Harris’ unusual collection….Morbid Curiosity is an amazing show currently displayed at the Chicago Cultural Center’s 4th floor Exhibition Hall featuring over 1000 pieces of art and artifacts. The event was especially exciting to me as I posed with dear old friends, cuban born artists, Neraldo De La Paz and Alain …

Courtney: Artist What is your style: Ecletic/Punk What are you wearing: Jacket bought in Amsterdam, Forever 21 strip dress, Akira handbag, 9 West boots Favorite Store in Chicago: Akira

Last night I had the pleasure of joining Mrs. Barbara Glass to see the Broadway play “La Cage Aux Folles”. The three time Tony award winning play is starring movie star George Hamilton and Chris Sieber. Hamilton exudes old Hollywood charm and has a presence that commands your attention. Sieber steals the show with his witty antics and his …

Yes, I may be one of the few people in Chicago that had never seen the Blue Man Group perform until last week. It was so much fun and so fashionably timely in terms of technology and color. The Blue Man Group provides a unique and thrilling experience that combines theatrics, music, comedy, art and technology for an extraordinary experience. …

We here at InFashionChicago.com are super stoked for the opening of the Dimensional Lines: Art + Dress exhibit at the Evanston Art Center. It opens September 11, and it’s here until November 6. While most museums are not exactly proud of having a crumbling and decaying structure, The Evanston Art Center, the long dilapidated mansion, is taking a different route. …

St. Laurent's Art Collection: L'Amour Fou

For all those that love fashion, art & furniture, don’t miss L’Amour Fou (Crazy Love), and so it is. The film is based on the collection of the master of French Couture, Yves St. Laurent & his partner, Pierre Berge and the sale of their 733 items at Christies in Paris. Just a brief reminder for all the fashion followers; …

Marilyn Monroe Unveiled in Pioneer Court: Kitsch or Controversy

The 26-foot tall Marilyn Monroe sculpture by artist Seward Johnson was unveiled Friday in Pioneer Court amidst cheers and as always, some disapproval. The sculpture depicts Marilyn in her iconic scene from “The Seven Year Itch” showing her famous dress (sold at auction for $5.5 million!) flying up while standing over a NYC subway grate. I personally love the piece…after …

Photo: Harper’s Bazaar Check out our leading lady, Michelle, in the White House’s Red Room with a snazzy young group of creative kids. And of course, do not fail to notice her fabulously form-fitting yet sophisticated L’Wren Scott dress and gorgeous blue kitten-hell pumps – talk about a daring woman who is not afraid to be bold with color. In …

I was very happy to see the success of Nick Cave, a member of the faculty at The School of the Art Institue in Chicago, announcing the soon-to-be opening of his pop up store. The store will be opened September 10 and last for one week at Michigan Avenue and 23rd St. My relationship with Nick goes back many years. When I first used …

I have long admired the work of the artist Jenny Holzer, and her words. She is now in partnership with Bloomingdales and Keds to benefit the Whitney Museum. Holzer, created a fresh take on the Keds classic Champion® silhouette by drawing inspiration from her own design influences. Jenny Holzer’s limited-edition styles will feature a phrase from one of her …