Out of Print has teamed up with Wilco and design website Veer.com to create a limited edition t-shirt based on Miguel de Cervantes' "The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. "Don Quixote" also happens to be one of Jeff Tweedy's favorite books. more ›

You'll find that this site is also an online guide to MJ's proclivities for booze-and smoke-filled late nights chasing young tail. Michael Jordan is clearly enjoying the fruits of his labors, one bad pair of Sean John jeans at a time. more ›

It looks like Japan is poised to blow into the Windy City in the form of Uniqlo—the stylish and sleek Japanese retailer known for its now-fabled cashmere sweaters and an overall design esthetic that is at once basic and modern. (Think: the Apple Store—but for apparel.) more ›

Local fashion retailer Akria is holding its very first plus-size fashion show at their new Andersonville location. more ›

A gathering of fashion designers raising funds for youth displaced by war in Kenya leads off today's listings. more ›

Today's listings include a fashion and food event at the W Lakeshore and a concert at Katerina's. more ›

Starting Monday, Old Navy (owned by Gap, Inc., which owns Gap, Banana Republic, and Piperlime) is launching a line of gay pride-themed T-shirts sized for men, women, and babies, with 10% of the proceeds going to the It Gets Better Project. more ›

The crocodile-armed "sanger" behind "F*ck You" will headline the annual fashion event at the Chicago Theatre. more ›

Tavi Gevinson, who runs her "Style Rookie" blog from her parents' Oak Park home, already has the attention of the New York Times and Vogue editors around the world, sits front row at Fashion Week and is feted by fashion houses like Comme des Garçons--all at the tender age of 13. Jane Pratt, who founded the pre-Internet era Sassy at the age of 24 appears to have found a kindred spirit (or at least co-conspirator) in the teenage Gevinson, though both maintain that the new magazine will be an entity all its own rather than a spin off of their personal publications. more ›

Steve Albini may be Chicago's most famous angry young man. Well, at least that's the rep he has. The music engineer and studio owner -- and sometimes musician -- has worked with everyone from Nirvana to that little band making a racket in the basement next door, but he's maybe even more famous for his personal brand of straight talk. Albini has been quieter lately, more famous for talking about poker on message boards than anything else, but GQ recently got him to sit down and share some of his opinions and the whole thing is a damn good read. more ›

In an ideal world, we'd love to have everyone in the city drop what they're doing and head to Goose Island Clybourn Thursday for our reader meetup. Realistically, that isn't going to happen, especially with events such as Thursday's Chefs and the City event taking place. more ›

The retail trend of pop-up or temporary retail space is nothing new but Colliers International, a leading global real estate services firm, lists 2010 as the “Year of the Pop-Up” in its 2010 Retail Trends and Opportunities report. Since June of last year, Chicago has had its own designer sample pop-up retailer, RE.STOCK. According to Colliers, the emergence of trendier retailers in the pop-up business appeals to landlords who are willing to do very short-term leases and because the retailer has a low overhead, they can keep prices low, which appeals to the buyer. RE.STOCK opened its first location the West Loop and has popped up once a month at other neighborhoods including Lincoln Park and River North. Yesterday, RE.STOCK opened its first store in Lakeview at 3221 N. Broadway (just north of Belmont) and will be opened all weekend featuring men's and women's designer samples and overstock at up to 80 percent off retail. more ›

Many people may be aware that First Lady Michelle Obama wore a dress designed by Jason Wu for the Inaugural Ball, but few may be aware of Mrs. Obama's love for Chicago-based designer, Maria Pinto. Sadly, Pinto's store in the West Loop closed in mid-February, but the designer will open up her West Loop boutique for one last time. Starting next Tuesday, March 16th to Saturday, March 20th, Chicagoans will have one last chance to purchase Pinto's luxurious yet accessible clothes, ranging from casual jackets to glamorous evening dresses at bargain prices (marked down to 50% to 70% of their original prices). Pinto's boutique in the West Loop was fairly young, as it opened in the summer of 2008 and closed its doors in less than two years. more ›

"Men anpil chay pa lou" translates to "Many Hands Make the Load Lighter," and it's the message illustrating a T-shirt Threadless commissioned from designers Thomas De Santis and Ivan Tarrazo Sanchez. more ›

LUPEC, the Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails, is having the prohibition-era equivalent of a pub crawl. The Chicago chapter is led by Sonja Kassebaum of North Shore Distillery, and with a slogan like "Dismantling the Patriarchy, One Cocktail at a Time," what's not to love? On November 12, LUPEC is hosting "Women Helping Women," an evening of shopping, drinking and charity. Participants (ladies or gentlemen) will take a tour through the fashionable shopping of the West Loop, visiting boutiques like Bess and Loie, 2 Sisters and Smitten. At each of the twelve stops, enjoy shopping and try one classic cocktail. more ›

Add another heartbreak to the list for Kanye. First his tour with Lady Gaga gets canceled and now? His clothing line follows suit. Photos of his fashion line, Pastelle, hit the interwebz yesterday, but already, it seems, it's defunct. Not to be deterred, Kanye plans to try again with another line under his own name. more ›

A look that demonstrates versatility to handle the temperamental Chicago weather, Robert wears his polyester trousers rolled up, along with a cardigan for extra warmth. Mixing different fabrics of black, Robert creates an interesting monochrome look. more ›

Splattered in blues, yellows, and fluorescent reds, Corea paints a fresh, avant-garde, teenage look. By layering two dresses, Corea transforms a one-dimensional dress into a gradient of colors: from the dark grey top down to the mesh skirt popping with bursts of red. Offering us a glimpse of her soft side, Corea matches her tutu skirt with frilly socks, complementing each other in texture and fabric. more ›

In a thin whimsical dress and matching headband, Elizabeth tiptoes down Michigan Avenue as if in a scene from the ballet. Her silky thigh-length dress creates a soft, ever changing shape blowing in the light breeze. With understated details like the silk flower corsages on the dress and the headband, Elizabeth creates a youthful and elegant look for the summer. more ›

Redefining the classics, Ashley creates a new take on the timeless leather jacket with dark denim ensemble. With her low hanging scarf, she softens up what would otherwise be a masculine rigid look. more ›

Like Holly Golighty peering into Tiffany’s on a quiet morning, Shannon stares into the camera showing off her look. Her high-waisted skirt and quarter sleeve cardigan wave gracefully as she walks the breezy Chicago streets. Leaving the pearls and tiara behind, Shannon accessorizes her outfit with a creamy blue cloche hat and flats, creating a casual yet elegant city look. more ›

Seen in Wicker Park on a lazy Sunday afternoon, Henrí conjures up a hot '80s summer night in the city. A make-up artist, Henrí demonstrates her skills of color matching, and utilizing her natural skin tone to complete a look. With her nautical themed headscarf, body hugging jeans and tank top, Henrí looks sexy and self-assured. more ›

As the temperature neared 75 degrees, Alexi and Chloe were seen walking down Michigan Avenue, their clothes contrasting eastern and western pop fashion. Alexi's streamlined denim button-up dress shirt and bow-tie play off the quintessential manga female - a cute, innocent waitress ... with attitude. Chloe, on the other hand, goes for the Kelly-Clarkson-hard-rock-yet-classy-Southern-bell appeal. Both ladies give a great snapshot of the current pop culture couture. more ›

Flashing multiple layers and donning sunglasses, Chris, reminiscent of a young Usher, resembles an idolized teen pop star, adoring his fans on the city streets. His mix of checkers, stripes, and plaids collages different styles and genres into one cohesive look. more ›

With a sweater draped over her for warmth against the brisk Chicago spring morning, Paige’s ensemble mixes diverse cultural textiles. The knit Norwegian-style sweater and the patterned pashmina scarf complement each other harmoniously in color and in pattern. Taking influences from Europe and Central Asia, Paige weaves together an elegant (and comfortable) look. more ›

Andrew puts a new twist on the classic collegiate schoolboy look with his study in contrasting fit. His navy pea coat looks inflated, engulfing his skinny frame. Yet the sleeves are cut short, adding to his intriguing look. Contrasting his jacket, Andrew's super slim jeans wrap his legs tight, creating a sense of fragility that is mirrored in his delicate face. more ›

All in grey and strutting down State Street, Debra looks poised in her high-heeled shoes and flood length pants. The grey stockings darken her fair-skinned ankle, allowing her face to shine as her only exposed feature. Add everything together with her over-sized leather bag and hat, Debra shows off a chic Parisian newsgirl look. more ›

Caitlin’s beautifully structured hair commands attention. With the over-sized gold earrings complementing her skin and the luscious scarf softening up the straight-edged pea coat, Caitlin elegantly contrasts different textures. Her worn cowgirl suede boots adds a kick to her graceful ensemble, preparing her for the wilderness of the city streets. more ›

Her fabulous Hollywood glam sunglasses separate Maria from the crowd of bustling commuters in the late afternoon. The fluorescent red full-length coat and cotton-knit hat gleam against her fair hair and skin. Mixing traditional and trendy items, Maria shows that fashion is also for the young at heart! more ›

Thanks to la recession, high-end fashion designers are teaming up with mass retailers like never before, so you can look stylish at a fraction of the cost. Here’s a round-up of spring’s high/low collaborations, as well as some sneak peeks for fall 2009. more ›