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

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

’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