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latest trends of urban architecture + fashion. Showcased
here are not professional models but typical Chicagoans
exhibiting the wide swath of fashion likely to be seen
throughout our metro area. Serving as a backdrop are some
of the city's most notable structures which will either
compliment or contrast the featured attire. Enjoy the views. Share the
experience.!
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The Roosevelt
Collection is a new rental lofts community on Roosevelt Road
near Clark Street designed by Hirsch Associates LLC, Epstein and
Sons International, and RTKL Associates. It serves as an
artistically-inspired backdrop for Margaret who is wearing jeans
from Express - $60, a blouse from Zara - $30, an American Eagles
Outfitters necklace - $20, and Franco Sarto sandals - $75.
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Photography by
Eveliz Vega
The Harold
Washington Library Center's 9th floor winter garden belies its
name as this light-infused atrium designed by Chicago's
Hammond Beeby Rupert
Ainge, Inc. evokes thoughts of any season but winter in Chicago.
Kyle affirms this view sporting a Macy's American Rag
short-sleeve white button-up shirt, $39.50, PacSun-Griffith
Brand khaki cargo's, $30.50 and Ocean Pacific Sider leather
sandals, $49.99.
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Photography by
Margaret Morun
The riverfront
pedestrian access walkway and garden area at 300 North LaSalle
designed by
Pickard Chilton Architects, Inc. is the space Eveliz finds both
playful and peaceful. She is wearing a romper suit from the
Akira Black Label Collection discounted at $50 retail.
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Photography by
Brian Kaufman
Tourists favorite
Navy Pier has few areas to stand apart from the crowd and take
in the activity, but Andrew appears to have found just the spot.
On a cool summer day Andrew is prepared with his
Marc Jacobs
Sunglasses $185 (sale at Nordstrom rack for $85), G-Star Raw
Shirt $110, Lucky Brand t-shirt $30, Seven (for all mankind)
denim jeans $250, Diesel High tops shoes $185.
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Photography by
Andrew Choi
The difference
between total relaxation and serious study may only be a change
in venues. Above, Brian takes in the light-filled lobby of the
Gang Studio-designed Aqua Tower
wearing a $50 Gap shirt and $80 Banana Republic jeans. Below,
Brian takes in a stunning view of Michigan Ave while reading in
the Spertus Jewish Institute's library designed by
Interior designer:
Krueck & Sexton Architects
wearing a $68 Calvin
Klein shirt, $80 Banana Republic jeans, and $135 Johnston &
Murphy shoes.
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Photography by
Eveliz Vega
No fear of Chicago's
extreme summer temps when you can repose like Margaret at the
city's most popular hot spots - Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
- in a designer dress by Lela Rose. This piece retailed at
$450 but was found at an envious $180 at Neiman Marcus.
Above, Margaret sits along the
hardwood footbridge over the shallow water which divides the
garden diagonally. Below, Margaret reflects among summer
perennials in this 5 acre space designed by Gustafson Guthrie
Nichol Ltd, Piet Oudolf and Robert Israel.
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Photography by
Alex Tsparis
Above, Alex does
business on his cell in the lobby of the stylish State Street
Wit Hotel designed by Koo and Associates. Below, Alex
takes relaxes in a comfortable shirt and slacks from Express
while enjoying the view from the inner lobby of the Hard Rock
Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
Photography by Ross
Renjilian
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Photography by
Alex Tsparis
Standing against a
pillar of the 92-story Trump International Hotel and Tower
designed by Adrian Smith formerly of
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) with the reflection of a
Prius in the window, could Ross be thinking, "Why can't
you have it all?" Comfortably fitting a powder blue shirt around
$60 from United Colors of Benetton and $80 Lucky jeans, Ross
shows well-dressed doesn't have to mean well-heeled.
Photography by
Alex Tsparis
Reflective is the
word as Ross contemplates his next move in a sanctuary of light
within this second- story grand hall of the Chicago Cultural
Center designed by
Boston architectural firm Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge completed
in 1897. The
hall is faced with deep green Vermont marble, broken by a series
of arches for windows and mahogany doors. The rotunda features
30-foot walls of Knoxville pink marble, mosaic floor, and a
fine, yellow-toned stained-glass dome in Renaissance pattern by
the firm of Healy and Millet. Standing his ground amidst such
grandeur, Ross showcases pants from United Colors of Benetton
$60, a stylish jacket compliments of Banana Republic $90 and
shoes from Aldo $80. Below, Ross' attention is drawn upwards
just outside the overhang of the distinctive red awning of
the 46-story International Style-inspired Michigan Plaza South
designed by Fujikawa Johnson & Associates.
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Photography by Ross
Renjilian
Dressed to stand out
in the crowd is Superior 110 designed by Hartshorne and Plunkard
Architecture turns heads in Chicago's River North district.
The distinctive blue-tinted fenestration defines a strikingly
colorful facade. Not to be outdone, Erik is standing tall as he
sports J Crew jeans - $90, a Joseph Abboud shirt marked down to
$30 from Nordstrom's Rack, sunglasses $20 from Sports Authority
and $70 Timberland's. Below, Erik chills in the living area of a
15th floor unit which affords views of Chicago's urban landscape
which could be the envy of friends and neighbors alike.
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Photography by Ross
Renjilian
Who says you can't
contemplate life while sitting comfortably on a rock? Not
Erik. He's sporting affordable Summerwear on the terrace of the
Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing of the Art Institute of
Chicago. Featured here are shorts from J. Crew - $50,
shirt also J. Crew - $40 (sale), deck shoes from Timberland,
Famous Footwear - $70, and Oscar de la Renta sunglasses, TJ Maxx
- $12
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ABOUT
ChicagoStylin is
profiling Chicago stepping out at its best whether to party or
to work, to class or to play against some of the city's most
notable architectural backdrops. We're asking for
photographs of individuals in or on front of a recognizable or
identifiable building or space in the city or suburbs. We will
send $50 for every submission we use. We also are looking for
individuals willing to do multiple shoots at $20/hr or $100/day.
Send any photos or inquiries to
fashion@chicagoarchitecturetoday.com.
Photographs are non-returnable. Submissions should be
accompanied by name, age, general locale (i.e. Bolingbrook or
Logan Square) phone and email contact information. Photo
submissions must also contain information identifying the store
where each article visible in the photograph was purchased. We
typically would prefer full body pictures, but will consider
exceptions. Finally, please consider the season as it pertains
to your choice of outerwear.
Contact us at
fashion@chicagoarchitecturetoday.com
