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Fashion

Fast Fashion: An Unrealistic View of the Cost of Making Clothing

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2013

News, ideas and trends spread more quickly today than ever thanks to the widespread use…

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Just for Fun

Unique Northwest Side Trade Store Offers More than Second Hand Clothing

Chicago Talks, November 20, 2013

Wicker Park’s Buffalo Exchange isn’t just a trade store that offers second hand clothes but…

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Fashion

Eclectic Chique Puts the “Chi” in Chique

Chicago Talks, October 20, 2013

It’s hard to miss the fact that Eclectic Chique is extremely on trend. For the…

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Cowbird Stories

Creating a Fashion Movement

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2013

From a phrase to a logo, and now, to a movement, No Manches Clothing Company…

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Rogers Park vintage shop transports treasures back to the future

Chicago Talks, April 4, 2013

Lost Eras, 1511 W. Howard St., is a vintage and costume store located in Rogers…

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Community

Next Fashion Goes to the Dogs

Chicago Talks, October 19, 2012

Fashion went to the dogs, or at least benefitted dogs and pets in general  at…

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Humboldt Park Shop Creates Opportunities for Underprivileged Youth

Chicago Talks, April 15, 2012

Rowan Richards, owner of the street apparel shop King Lizzy in the 2500 block of…

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Just for Fun

Wicker Park Fashion

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2011

It’s not only the bars that bring the 20-somethings out in droves to the Wicker Park…

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