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Author Archives: Xochil Scheer. FireFlyLine: Ideas for a Faster Garment Fit Process. I recently met Lacey Bell from Fire Fly Line. Through an event with Fashion Group International of Chicago. Her company offers 3D prototyping for apparel and sewn products, and I was interested to find out more, so we met for lunch so she could give me some information and a software demo. Http:/ www.fireflyline.com/blog/ideas-for-a-faster-garment-fit-process. This entry was posted in Articles. March 14, 2016. This entry...

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Windy City Fashion Forum: November 2009

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Friday, November 6, 2009. When Times Are Tough, Shoes Sell. As you may have gathered, I love shoes. This morning's New York Times Business section featured a front-page article on the rise of shoe sales during the last quarter, remarking that despite our recessionary woes, we still love our fancy feet (http:/ www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/business/economy/06shoes.html? The old adage, "When times are tough, lipsticks sell," now applies to our footwear as well. The confidence boo...

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Windy City Fashion Forum: Your Fashion Influences: The Movies

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Monday, October 11, 2010. Your Fashion Influences: The Movies. Alright, lovely blog readers, this week's posts will involve YOU and what you think. How you see the world of fashion and style, and how it relates to your life. Let's call the whole thing " Your Fashion Influences". And start at a point we all find inspiration from: THE MOVIES. When I was five, my little sister and I saw "The Muppets Take Manhattan". On Facebook, I got some great responses! Flashdance, for sure!

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Windy City Fashion Forum: April 2010

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Monday, April 12, 2010. Why "Kell On Earth" Led Me to Order a Cozy. Two weeks ago, Bravo ran the season finale of their new series "Kell on Earth," an inside look at the fashion world via PR firm People's Revolution and its founder, Kelly Cutrone. And I cried because it ended. Literally, I cried. The program was so effective, it even impacted my spending habits! The Cozy" Official Video:. Http:/ www.dkny.com/womens/cozy video.html. Kell on Earth" Official Site:. Links to Look At!

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Windy City Fashion Forum: August 2009

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Second Time Around (STA) Comes Around to Chi-town. The beautiful, boutique-like consignment shop Second Time Around (STA) is officially open in Chicago! Located on the lovely Armitage Avenue corridor (right across from Charlie Trotter's- delish), STA is set up like a fine clothing store, with prices that will make you grin from ear to ear. It also didn't hurt that Alex McCord. Http:/ www.secondtimearound.net/. Monday, August 24, 2009. Storefront Style...

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Windy City Fashion Forum: September 2009

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Thursday, September 17, 2009. As a little bit of a plug, I must praise my school, the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT). I will complete my certificate program in Fashion Design this January, and going "back to school" after being at the head of the class as a teacher has been pretty incredible. Incredibly challenging at times, but overall incredible in a good way. Monday, September 14, 2009. Thirty years of Irish Hair. Several friends have told me they reall...

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Windy City Fashion Forum: February 2010

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Saturday, February 20, 2010. Why I Love Coco Rocha. In the new millenium, the idea of "clothes hanger models" was introduced, an antidote to the fabulosity of supermodels with single monikers (Naomi, Cindy, Christy, Linda, etc.). The models of the 80's and early 90's were Glamazons, perfectly coiffed and made up while strutting around to George Michael's "Freedom '90" video (amazing, sexy, and totally cool 20 years later: why did MTV ever stop playing music videos? Like Crystal ...

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Windy City Fashion Forum: March 2010

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Which Trend is Trendiest? Nearly 100 years ago, Chicago's beloved department store Marshall Field and Co. expanded their empire by launching a fashion magazine. Competing with Harper's Bazaar. Was no mean feat, but the company's intentions were good: the magazine, entitled Fashions of the Hour. Was "designed to boost interest in the retail store and foster greater customer loyalty" (Jazz Age Chicago par 7). So the question remains: how do you dete.

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Windy City Fashion Forum: Your Fashion Influences: Raiding ___________'s Closet

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Windy City Fashion Forum. Friday, October 15, 2010. Your Fashion Influences: Raiding 's Closet. This week, I've been asking folks on Facebook to tell me their greatest style influences. Be it on the big screen, real life, or somewhere in between, people have responded with some great answers so far! I would definitely steal Beyonce's wardrobe. She always has the most fabulous designer pieces! Hands down - Victoria Beckham. Imagine all those shoes and handbags! Jamie, blog author). Reese Witherspoon or Je...