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But colored denim is also on the rise. Not just different variations of blue denim, but also red, green and yellow. Men should prepare to stock up on designer tees, fitted jackets and gym passes.

So we go out there, have fashion shows and try to draw people to us. It takes a lot to get hired. It takes a lot not to get fired. Copyright Newcity Communications, Inc. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar. By Jennifer Berg Like any business—besides undertaking, perhaps—the boutique business is a fickle one.

On the coasts, there's a celebrity influence, but we're in the middle of nowhere, so the time just lags a bit. I'm not saying it's a good thing or a bad thing, but it's the consumer atmosphere. What would you consider distinct or quintessential Chicago style? I would say, for the fall, leggings and boots and an oversize sweater.

Leggings go with everything and it's easy to wear. Boots with leggings and oversize sweaters -- that's a Chicago thing. What else will be hot around Chicago for the fall? Tribal prints are really big right now or those Aztec prints.

The color red is going to be a huge color for the fall. Red dresses give a pop of color that always makes people happy because everything here is so black, gray and brown. Embellishments on the shoulders or on the front of dresses. Cut-out dresses and mesh dresses.

Studs for boots and studs for shoes, boots or ankle booties. On belts or accessories, studs are still a pretty popular trend. What are three essential pieces of footwear that Chicagoans need? For sure, you need a pair of flat boots that you you can just wear every day with a different outfit. You'll need a winter boot that will last you -- Sorel is something that we carry. Something waterproof that's a boot that's fashionable and not too expensive.

Everyone needs a cute little bootie, whether platform or wedge, that you can wear out to a party and that's very versatile. What do you love about Chicago? I really do like the people. I really think that it's this whole Midwestern culture. People in Chicago are very down to earth. It's not as crazy as New York where there's hustling and bustling all the time. The architecture is nice. Jamie Lynn Spears. Jimmy Bannos Jr.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Megan Mullally. Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia. Brett Eldredge. Never Shout Never. Ezekiel Emanuel. Lyndsay Petruny. Kristin Cavallari. Brandon Bollig. Eric Lefkofsky. Laura Berman. Taylor Canfield. Andrew Alexander. Israel Idonije. Douglas Druick. Charles Tillman.

Colm O'Callaghan. Susannah Collins. Lee Ann Whippen. Heather McDonald. Alison Victoria. Ali Fedotowsky. Christian Siriano. Shannon O'Brien. Corri McFadden. Elysabeth Alfano. Steve Dolinsky. Chris Masterson. Heather Terhune. Richard Roeper. Arabella Santiago. But back then, working in the fashion industry was the last thing on their minds. Hsueh and Wang were into computers, and Cotay was pre-med. A few years after graduating, they made the leap into the world of high fashion.

The shoes you can't find anywhere else. But often, high fashion comes with a high price.