Last Wednesday kicked off a week chock full of events, seminars and hours upon hours of work – both in retail and in the office – leaving almost zero time for writing. Catch-up begins now. To jumpstart my crazy week, I helped Scoop NYC and Laura Ellner of On The Racks celebrate the launch… Read more…

“Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” This is one of my favorite fashion quotes by Edna Woolman Chase, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue from 1914 – 1952. My discovery of the quote prompted me to research Chase which led to my eventual intrigue with the woman. The fashion industry is at a crossroads: too many… Read more…

                                        By Kate Jacobsen One of the best parts of living in the third largest city in the U.S. is the vast amount of fine arts colleges. What comes along with all of those schools are… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen When Bibhu Mohapatra came to the W Hotel Chicago to debut his new A/W ’12 recently, TheWorkingWardrobe was on-hand to catch a quick interview with the New York-based designer. The interview was a collaborative effort with LAUNDRYMAGAZINE‘s Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Kreiling. In between constant distractions from photographers, show-goers and friends, we were able… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen Just because Earth Day is over doesn’t mean that you have to suddenly stop the fight for a cleaner environment. Your fight can continue in your daily life through recycling, turning off the water while brushing your teeth and even by making eco-friendly purchases. Eco-friendly purchases include cleaning products and organic foods… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen With an alumni list that boasts fashion greats such as Halston, Maria Pinto and Cynthia Rowley, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s presents its 78th annual fashion show this coming Thursday, April 19th. Chicago fashion enthusiasts should expect nothing short of spectacular from the prestigious institution nestled in the heart of Chicago’s… Read more…

On Thursday, March 29th I had the privilege of attending Cheeky Chicago‘s 3rd Annual Spring Fashion Show entitled The Real People of Style at the 900 North Michigan Shops. The show featured eight of Chicago’s most fashionable tastemakers that showcased the latest spring trends, curated by Evolve Productions. Market Bar & Grill was on hand… Read more…

On Sunday, March 18th, I hopped into a car full of fashion designers from Columbia College Chicago (they also happened to be three of my very good friends) to carpool to the North Shore suburbs. No, we weren’t road tripping to an exotic Spring Break trip, but we were traveling to the Mercedes Benz Showroom… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen As stated on her website, Eva Daiberl is a “German-born Chicago-based photographer, pastry chef and self-proclaimed style addict.” Her passion for photography, food and style prompted her to launch her blog, MissRenaissance.com, which serves as her personal creative outlet perfectly expressed through her tagline: Life Inspired by Food, Photography and Style. On… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen As the hour closes in on 5 o’clock, the nostalgia associated with the end of another work day begins to build. Whether it be watching Derrick Rose lead the Bulls to yet another Playoff game or attending the hottest new restaurant opening, 5 o’clock serves as a cattle call for working professionals… Read more…