Shiekh Shoes Now Open Near Downtown Chicago

Shiekh Shoes is now open near downtown Chicago. The shoe store opened in March in the University Village and is working to make a name for themselves in the community. Shiekh Shoes is a store that carries urban contemporary footwear

Laurie Underwood, Owner of Wanda Grace Designs

“Be a lady, cross your legs, be sociable, create goals, and wear Wanda Grace.” That’s the slogan of the Chicago line Wanda Grace — a line created with the socially-conscious fashionista in mind. Laurie Underwood, 27, is the designer of

Black Hair Care: Stylist Pekela Riley Grooms for the Future

Pekela ‘PK’ Riley is a nationally recognized freelance hair stylist, writer, philanthropist and rising mogul in the beauty industry. As a second generation hairstylist, Riley has accomplished a good deal and has styled for Crème of Nature national print advertisements

Low-Cost Phones for the Smart Hip-Hop Generation

Generation X wants to stay connected. We want to be able to do everything on our phones, but of course, we do not want to pay the massive phone bill that comes with such technology. So, how can a Gen

6 Black Brands at Macy’s on State Street

Macy’s on State Street is a hub of diversity, as it features several black-owned product lines. Here are a few. Big Girl Cosmetics Big Girl Cosmetics is a Chicago brand started by Kiley Russell. One day, Russell  attended a taping

5 Great Fashion Design Programs

Whether you are getting ready to apply for college, or you are searching for colleges to attend, the search can be daunting. If you are an aspiring fashion designer, the search for a great design school can be tough. With

’80s Fashion: Adidas, Links and Neon

There is no doubt about it that 80s fashion is becoming a trend again on the streets. From link chain necklaces, to neon clothing, to haircuts, you would think the youth of today were listening to Kid ‘N Play and

Chicago’s Pop-Up Shops

A pop-up shop is a short-term sale space usually opened by a designer, or store, for an event. In Chicago, there are plenty of pop-up shops that come and go; there are even pop-up art galleries. With all the pop-up