BURBERRY ART OF THE TRENCH

To celebrate the new flagship store on Michigan Avenue, Burberry asked streetstyle photographers Amy Creyer and Tim Klein to snap Chicagoans for Art of the Trench.



My fav pic from the series is of the legendary Victor Skrebneski.

Burberry also threw a big bash last night to kick it all off! It was a night to remember and everyone was there including Chief Creative Officer, Christopher Bailey and CEO, Angela Ahrendts.

It all started with the coveted golden ticket!



A few party snaps…

Raining confetti!

With the coolest man in Fashion, Christopher Bailey.

British musician Carl Barât.

Emma Arnold (Trés Awesome), Marcus Riley and Amy Creyer (Chicago Street Style).
Photograph by Scott Drasler.

Emma Arnold (Trés Awesome) with Fashion Junkie. Photograph by Scott Drasler.

You can also see the photos from Art of the Trench around town at different bus stops. Maria Ponce Berre graces the Huron stop just a stone's throw from the new store.

And a BIG thank you goes to Skoog for the invite!

IN THE PRESS: SociaLChicago

Spotted by SOCIALIFE CHICAGO with fellow stylist Sam Sok at Anthony Cristiano Salon launch party.

REAL v DEAL: Jenny Packham v Catherine Deane

REAL: Teal silk chiffon dress, $5000, by Jenny Packham.
DEAL: Teal silk dress, $1999, by Catherine Deane available at Neiman Marcus.

It’s clearly a favorite design of Jenny’s as she’s included the dress in different collections including her
bridal range.

Ready-to-Wear spring/summer 2012. I actually saw this dress last Sept 2011 at NYFW and it was a beautiful collection.

Cruise collection 2012.

‘Aspen’ bridal spring/summer 2012 collection, $5,000, Jenny Packham.

‘Aspen’ from the bridal campaign.

FASHION CONFESSIONS: BRANDON SUN Fashion Designer

Brandon Sun, an up-and-coming designer from New York graduated Parsons as ‘Designer of the Year’ and trained with some of the best in industry. After college Brandon joined J Mendel and within five short years was promoted from Design Assistant to Designer, working closely with Gilles Mendel himself. It was here Brandon was able to hone his skills in both tailoring and fur. In 2009 he was snapped up by Oscar de la Renta to be his new Design Director of fur and help bring a modern edge to the brand. This past year saw Brandon launch his ready-to-wear and fur collection with both his fall/winter and spring/summer designs presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion week. I had the opportunity to meet and work with him when he came to Chicago to showcase his latest collections at Neiman Marcus. Remember his name, as he is definitely one to watch!

spring/summer 2013 (Photographer: Alessandro Garofalo/GoRunway.com)

WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
Papa John’s and ice cream.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN NY?
The accessibility, the people, the energy, the culture, the garment district and all the people who help make my dream a reality.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?
The word I’ve been using is insouciant.

WHAT DOES FASHION MEAN TO YOU?
It’s a lifestyle, a way of life. It should apply to the furniture you buy, the candles that you light, the food that you eat, the people that you hang out with, the art that you collect and the clothes that you wear.

ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
My trench coat.

WHAT’S YOUR SPRING COLLECTION INSPIRED BY?
It’s inspired by the idea of Zen. That’s something I’ve been investigating more and more. My first collection was based on ninja and Kung-Fu assassins but even the root in that is the beauty and essence of Zen.

Fashion Junkie with Brandon Sun.

Thank you Trés Awesome for taking such a fab picture.

IN THE PRESS: SociaLifeChicago

Spotted by SOCIALIFE CHICAGO at Tod’s new collections party.

GET THE LOOK: Kate Middleton aka Duchess of Cambridge

Love Kate’s engagement dress?

It might be sold out in the navy but you can still get it in ‘tomato’ red!

Silk wrap jersey dress, currently on sale $399 (originally $570), by Issa London available at Stylebop.

REAL v DEAL: Diane von Furstenberg v Topshop

REAL: ‘Alois’ sleeveless crepe dress, $375, by Diane von Furstenberg available at Neiman Marcus.
DEAL: v-neck pencil dress, $92, by Topshop.

IN THE PRESS: Trés Awesome

Thank you Très Awesome I’m honored to be featured on your website.

THANK YOU for the support!

GET THE LOOK: Kate Middleton aka Duchess of Cambridge

Kate in Diana von Furstenberg’s ‘Maja’ dress.

GET THE LOOK...
It sold out instantly in the green but here it’s in royal blue –a prefect color for a princess.

‘Maja’ belted silk dress, currently on sale $160 (originally $400), by Diana von Furstenberg
available at Outnet.

FASHION CONFESSIONS: LAUREL BERMAN Designer of Black Halo

Laurel Berman grew up where fashion wasn’t really an option nor was it a realistic avenue to pursue. It was only after she graduated from college that she decided to follow her true love of fashion. Laurel set about creating a brand, Black Halo, that’s synonymous with beauty and modern-day style. Her most famous dress, Jackie O, is tailored and structured beautifully for a woman’s body. Which is why everyone loves them including Kim Kardashian, Oliva Wilde and Lauren Conrad. As an ever growing and evolving designer, Laurel keeps presenting new shapely silhouettes and draping styles that both reference and reinvent classic glamour with sex appeal.

‘Jackie O’ dress, $530, by Black Halo available at Neiman Marcus.

WHAT’S YOUR FASHION ADDICTION?
Shoes. That’s how I get dressed I start with the shoes and that goes with my mood. Maybe that’s why my addiction is shoes, there's so many moods you can keep buying shoes for all your different moods.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN LA?
The weather.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?
Versatile… I’m all over the place. Again it’s all about the mood. I can pull off a lot of different looks. I love pushing boundaries and hate be ordinary I never want to be plain, never want to be the girl next door I always wants some edge.

WHOSE YOUR STYLE ICON?
I owe it all to Jackie O

YOU FEEL MOST BEAUTIFUL WHEN?
I’d have to say after a yoga class.

ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Yoga and my amazing husband.

With Laurel Berman at Neiman Marcus's Black Halo event.

REAL v DEAL: Stella McCartney v Sam Edelman

REAL: ‘Kapoor’ nude slingback, $648, by Stella McCartney available at YOOX.
DEAL: 'Orly' nude Slingback, $120, by Sam Edelman available at Shopbop.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Brandon Sun at Neiman Marcus

I had the privileged and honor to work with an amazing new designer this week from New York, Brandon Sun. Neiman Marcus invited this talented RTW designer to showcase his signature collection of luxury fur accessories, in Chicago. I along with two other fabulous fashion bloggers, Emma Arnold (Très Awesome) and Carol Calacci (Second City Style), were asked to style a look from Brandon’s line for the event.

Hard at work!

Emma coveting Brandon's cardigan.

Brandon Sun

Carol’s mannequin (left), my mannequin (center) and Emma’s mannequin (right).

Lindsay Abeles (Neiman Marcus PR Co-Ordinator), Brandon Sun and me.

GET THE LOOK...

Fur and leather jacket by Brandon Sun.

Grey tank by Brandon Sun.

‘Shocking pink’ trousers, $775, by Stella McCartney available at Neiman Marcus.

‘Hanover’ scarf, 195, by Diana von Furstenberg available at Neiman Marcus.

Leopard-print calf-hair belt, $425, by Suzi Roher available at Neiman Marcus.

‘Istbofac’ metallic leather ankle boot, $1,050, by Manolo Blahnik available at Neiman Marcus.

Coming soon… Brandon’s FASHION CONFESSIONS

BEHIND THE SCENES: Design Bureau Cover Shoot

Photographer: Heather Talbert
Stylist: Jessica Moazami
Hair and Make Up: Kerre Berry
Model: Amanda Lyons at FACTOR WOMEN Model Management

Check out this behind the scenes VIDEO.


My brief for the cover shoot was 'a badass Christmas morning' and the visual inspirations...

Hard at work...

And here it is…

The Nov/Dec issue of Design Bureau is out now.