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Designers are anxiously awaiting for the opportunity to dress Kate Middleton as her pregnancy moves forward. Inspired by her sophisticated style, the following are beautiful designer sketches as released by WWD. Design by Chloe Design by Donna Karan Design by Vera Wang Design by Lela Rose Design by Nanette Lepore Post Written By: Thelma Arevalo

The Met Gala has always been the place to have fun on the red carpet, but this year it went to the extreme! The Gala was called “Punk: Chaos to Couture”, and the guests sure did not disappoint! Some looks were a total miss, but for the most part, the red carpet was a sight to see and resembled a punk rock …

Lilly Pulitzer, the creative mind behind joyful designs such as the one above, passed away on Sunday after some recent health problems. Her memory, however, lives on happily as fans crowded her Facebook page, commenting on the brightness that she brought through her personality and designs. Famous for her stand-out colors and tropical themes, Lilly Pulitzer truly lived by her motto, …

StyleChicago.com presents: The Art of Fashion 2013 Runway Show at the Museum of Broadcast and Communications located at: 360 N. State St. Friday, April 19, 2013 Tickets are $95-$115 and include: VIP Cocktail Reception from 6pm-7:30 Assigned seat for Runway Show at 7:30pm Official After-Party at ROOF at the Wit at 9pm Post by: Brittany Hinrichs

In Mary Blume’s new book, “The Master of Us All”, the mysterious and extravagant life of Cristobal Balenciaga comes to life through personal recollections and interviews with those who were close to the designer. Always ahead of his own time, Balenciaga attained a loyal following for his interesting silhouettes and his designs for women of all shapes and sizes. Today, …

Chanel’s head designer, Karl Lagerfeld, has announced that Keira Knightley will play Coco Chanel in a short movie directed by him. This year marks the 100th anniversary of when Coco opened her first shop Deauville, France. The movie will be filled with Chanel campaign regulars, like Stella Tennant, Clotilde Hesme, and Tallulah Harlech. The movie premieres in May during Chanel’s …

Recently, the Apple company has taken over the world. The hottest and most addictive accessory is your phone, and for this reason designers are hopping on the bandwagon of the iPhone movement. Fashionistas around the globe are seen spotting their favorite designers on their phones. Below is a sneak peak of what you could do to jazz up your …

This past fall many designers dressed models in perfectly trimmed pantsuits, making a statement of empowered women. For this coming spring, the pant suit is back! Nothing says chic and prestige quite like the woman pantsuit, so check out the styles below for some inspiration. Prada, the Italian fashion label that all women die for, made the pantsuit cool …

Exaggerated volume used to be the ideal look for your hair; however, many designers have been showcasing this pumped up trend all over fashion week! Chanel, an empire of chic and a brand that every woman wants, has been on a mission to market the little black jacket. Shown above is an example of the LBJ with a Chanel …

This season cover those lovely legs with beautifully patterned tights! There are a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, but when deciding what to flaunt be sure to look at the occasion first. For a night out, the little black dress is always in fashion, but try a pair of these fierce Wolford Fire Net Tights …