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Chicago Cred: Virgil Abloh, The Man Behind Kanye

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Fans of Kanye West adore the styles that become trends overnight due to the singer’s “look”. Yet the praise can be channeled further to the stylist behind the singer, Virgil Abloh. A fashion-forward Chicagoan, Virgil is expanding his creativity all over the world. He styles hip-hop artists, designs accessories and clothing, as well as invests his time as one of …

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Man-Up Monday: Just a Splash

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With summer in the windy city ALMOST in full swing, it’s time for us men to start thinking about switching it up a bit by adding an unexpected pop of color to our summer wardrobe. Check out these looks from the Gap. They are easy, affordable, and make you look put together without trying too hard. I would definitely pair this v-neck in lagoon …

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Man-Up Monday: Pop of Red

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With the weather finally mellowing out in Chicago, I feel like jumping right back in the swing of spring trends and I am absolutely loving all the red pants for men. This definitely isn’t a hard trend to pull off, it is actually quite simple. Paired with a plan white tee, a buffalo plaid red shirt, or even with a …

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Man-Up Monday: Riccardo Tisci is Givenchic

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Everything he’s about is cutting edge, and Ricardo Tisci is the sharpest tool in the shed. Creative Director at Givenchy, Tisci is more than just a designer. He recently teamed up with Kanye West and Jay-Z to creative-direct their Watch the Throne tour, as well as co-creative-direct the album art cover for the album. Not to mention, the ever famous …

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Man-Up Monday: Walk in the Bright Direction

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Heutchy for Richard Chai Gloomy Monday in the city, but let’s take a step in the “bright” direction by talking about the shoes you should invest in for the spring. Brands like Jimmy Choo, Prada, and Christian Louboutin are taking your fathers classics and adding in a hint of crayola to bring funky flare to your feet. These shoes are …

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Man-Up Monday: Hawaiian Punch

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TREND ALERT! So we all know it is getting warm out, and it almost feels like we are basking in the sun in Hawaii. Well not really, but we can at least dress for the occasion. It seems that menswear designers are taking inspiration from the islands with tropical prints that might work out well in your wardrobe. Since these …

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Man-Up Monday: Don’t Sweat It

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You can tell a lot about a man when you see what he wears when no one is watching. Are you the type of man who wears grungy boxers and sits on the couch all day, or do you at least sit on the couch all day in a pair of well fitted sweat pants that are cut straight down …

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Best Weekly Bargain

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Of course we have all seen snippets of the men’s wear look that women are mirroring the past seasons like the boyfriend sweater and tweeds. My favorite masculine look is the hat. Real men like Frank Sinatra & his rat pack embraced the trend in the past that continues today but, this time around, women are following the same path. …

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Man-Up Monday: Caped Crusader

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This Fall we can expect to feel a little mighty with Mugler introducing capes into the fashion spectrum. These capes are cool and sophisticated and can be great on chilly Fall days. The cape certainly isn’t for everyone and should always be dressed up. Nice slacks and a great button up really compliment this look. Now we can all be …

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Man-Up Monday: Top it Off

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Top of the morning to ‘ya! We found this great article in the Wall Street Journal fashion section about the good ‘ol top hat! Steve Garbarino talks about the decline in the top hat and I have wondered the same exact thing! It’s usually only used for “costume” purposes or a prop in some movie, but why? The top hat …

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