Thelma Arevalo | In Fashion Chicago

“Haven’t we seen that before?…” Very much like our typical Friday nights, celebrities also have to worry about their fellow friends wearing the exact same outfit. 2012 has been a year of not just two people stumbling upon the same wardrobe, but three and even four at the same time! Some just showed up to the party a bit late, wearing garments that …

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 …

“Life in plastic, it’s fantastic!” Barbie couldn’t have said it better. This Spring trend is definitely a personal favorite. The architecture of plastic garments combines playfulness, structure, and modernism. Marc Jacobs, Versace, Balenciaga, Maison Martin Margiela, and Chanel completely transformed their Spring 2012 collections with plastic pieces and accessories. The final products are so visually stunning, words cannot do them …

This past Friday, while some enjoyed the first night of Coachella, A-list celebrities attended the premier of the “My Valentine” music video by former Beatle, Paul McCartney. With the help of his daughter, Stella McCartney, the special event took place in her L.A. boutique. Hence, while everyone looked forward to a night of music, it was evident that fashion did …

For several years now, former plus-size supermodel, Crystal Renn, has graced editorials with her curvy silhouette. Now, the model is almost unrecognizable after taking on several changes. Her body is more athletic (gaining her a spread in Sports Illustrated), and to complete her transformation, her signature brunette hair has been replaced by bleach-blond (accompanied by bleached eyebrows). Should Crystal have …

Both Rihanna and Katy Perry were spotted this past week saying adieu to their old hair color and unveiling gorgeous dark locks. Rihanna perfected this look at the promo for her new movie “Battleship” in Japan. She wore an all-black Givenchy Fall 2012 outfit that augmented her new jet-black hair. Katy Perry, on the other hand, retained her rocker-girl look …

Designers are always a season ahead, intuitively forecasting our future obsessions. Spring is indeed here, but so is Fall 2012 (perfect for those curious trend leaders that love to get a sneak peek). Several designers have already set their Fall 2012 collections down the runway with much success. Thus far, their visions are portraying otherworldly & whimsical designs, almost as …