The Haute Closet

This Photo is Everything
That is Do for Spring 2010

Miranda Kerr in Russian Vogue

Crowning Chloë Sevigny
Best Dressed, Always, @thehautecloset

 

Chloë's got massive credibility in the fashion arena: Who's more fresh? She's incomparable, no argument, propelled into the spotlight in large part due to her serious style sensibility.

So, we thought her GG10 acceptance dress was, of course, totally tasty. Those ruffles go for miles. And the fact that we would have had the same response had some idiot usher stepped on our dress - yes.

Such a Good Cover.
Esquire: February 2010

 

So well done.

The Haute Closet In Your Head
Vol. 8: The Subjunctive of the Present Tense

Life doesn't get more rich than when on the cusp of a new season.

Imagine a designer in the days leading up to a major show. The subjunctive of the present tense is a mood predicated on a state of intense activity and latent stagnation.

Our eye is changing. Download the disc and tune in.

Happy Holidays ... We're looking forward to Spring.

We Never Say So, But . . .
We Can Get Behind Zoe Saldana's Style

Merry Christmas! Check our size 38.5 wishlist.

photos via Zoe-Saldana.net

RSVP Gallery
^{SEE: It All}

rsvpgallery.com

In a rather dope space, RSVP Gallery is an independent shop preciously hipper than thou. If something's happening in Chicago, you can be sure this crew knows about it. And if it's really great, someone affiliated with RSVP probably started it.

Bringing in and blowing out of limited edition everythings that are so of the minute that they ship globally to a contingent of dedicated minions, RSVP really has found themselves a nice, comfy spot in the niche of worshiping the genuinely, artfully, special. Definitely a gallery, edited with lots of white space, RSVP stocks what we might call the urban haute. An essential shop for smile-out-of-the-box gifts and need-to must-get have-to-have-it gear.

We can hang with a LEGO stogie brooch or neon CHANEL sign any day.

Wicker Park:     1753 N Damen / 773.770.6666      

Vintage Adrienne
^{Mens, Womens & T-Shirts}

facebook.com/vintageadrienne

Not the easiest duo to track down, but, when you do, definitely worth it. 

Known to Chicago as Vintage Adrienne for a decade or two, the new gen is coming up (as in Tracey, Adrienne's daughter) and shaking things up ... and we couldn't be happier.

Going by the new moniker NOV (and trying to make a movement out of it, as in "that's so nov" loosely translating to "vintage > new"), one or both make appearances at all of the vintage meets, like Randolph Street, Modern Vintage, etc.

Adrienne is, to some, quite famous for selling the best vintage t-shirts in town. Plus - the jewelry offerings are stellar. As are the amazing vintage dresses. We're a huge fan and have added a considerable amount to our collection via Vintage Adrienne.

These two have taste. And a ton of fun.

Roving: Check their facebook page!