Archives / 2009 / September

How-To: Haute Shopping

The Chicago Collection Gets Haute

Having had the pleasure of taking two fab writers out to do some shopping the Haute way this summer, the issue is just now out with a great account of how the shopping went down. The copies fly out of boutiques and salons, so be sure to pick one up, but here’s a little taste of what Ari Bendersky and Molly Each say about THC:Ari: “Whether you are the type who hates to shop or loves to immerse yourself in the experience, Francis is a great asset.”

Molly: “I’m on my way to a more balanced, easy-to-navigate wardrobe. And for me, fewer minutes in front of the closet each morning is priceless.”

Thanks to the mag we also got to do a little writing and dole out info on our favorite under-the-radar shops. Plus! Our rundown (with the need-to-know details) on the five must-haves for men and women:

1. A Beautiful White Button Down
2. A Precision Suit
3. A Signature Accessory
4. Awesome Dress Shoes
5. And, of course, a Haute Closet!

Get all the details on pages 10 and 11 – this info is always haute!

THCIYH: Volume 5

Wearing Spaceships Through the Fall

This may be the broodiest mix we’ve made yet, but it’s got some serious highlights – Miike Snow, The xx (especially The xx) and Radio Moscow are lighting us up. Add a little Beck-sical whimsy, some Elvis Presley and a bit of magnificent U2 and rocket away, somewhere new.

Stompin’ in four-buckle boots, R13s and vintage fur vests absolutely fabulous, download, burn away and hunt for something new.

Covered: Jay Cutler

So, thanks to our lovely Agent at Artists, Nancy Good, we got to give Jay Cutler the Haute Closet treatment.

We just had to share a picture from the Marc Baptiste shoot and style session; it got some fun play in the press for his rather dapper appearance. You can read the article here about the Bears new QB … and hopefully he’ll throw some serious touchdown passes in the lovely Autumn months to come.

Did we mention we love football? Because we love.

Make It Yours, Marlaina

The Statement Show at SHE Boutique

Rachel Zoe, Tim Gunn, yours truly – we’ve all been telling you to grab a statement necklace while the getting is good. This essential wardrobe staple takes a t-shirt from game to glam, a cocktail dress from mellow to “Hello!”

So, the getting is going to be really good tomorrow at SHE Boutique, where Marlaina Stone is setting up shop from 2 – 8.

See that pretty lady to your right? Get up to Highland Park and score your one of a kind chain of love. Made of the most precious and unexpected elements, we totally adore.

Pieces of April

The Garment Room Presents ‘Muse’

Quite Possibly the Freshest Thing at NYFW