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SEE the Latest Watch312.com Video of Borris Powell's Fashion Show and Party! (Part One)

SEE the Latest Watch312.com Video of Borris Powell's Fashion Show and Party! (Part One)
Check out the latest Watch312.com’s “Candid Candace Chicago” video here!!  Designer Borris Powell’s fashion show and party was a magical night in Chicago!  See for yourself!  (There was so much fun we couldn’t do it all in one segment!  Part Two coming soon! ... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 23, 2012 at 4:25 pm
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"Without a Shadow of a Doubt" Designer Borris Powell Puts Chicago on the Fashion Map, and the Ferrari Wasn't Bad Either!

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“Without a Shadow of a Doubt” Fashion Show, presented by local designer Borris Powell,  set a very high standard for Chicago fashion shows at the River East Art Center recently.  Opening with chic fashions from Lincoln Park’s newest boutique, STRUT, owner Niala Conte sent models down the runway in wearable and accessible outfits that made... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 22, 2012 at 9:05 am
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TCW Magazine's A-List: 60 Chicagoans of Style

TCW Magazine's A-List: 60 Chicagoans of Style
TCW Mag:  “These women and men about town are fashion standouts They’ve got the look. Impeccably attired, perpetually polished and with an uncanny sense of personal style, these women and men about town are fashion standouts. They turn heads, and for all the right reasons. Click below to see who made TCW’s list of Chicago’s... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 3, 2012 at 11:01 am
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RPM Italian Restaurant's Opening Night With Giuliana and Bill Rancic and the Melman's!

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RPM Italian Restaurant, 52 W. Illinois, was THE place to be for the opening night party on Saturday, February 18th.  More than 500 friends, celebs and VIP’s crowded into this new  River North hotspot to congratulate the partners who included celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic, acclaimed Chef Doug Psaltis and restaurateurs RJ, Jerrod and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 22, 2012 at 9:49 pm
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What VIC's (Very Important Chicagoans) Did for New Year's Eve!

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I’ve always been a fan of New Year’s Eve.  Granted, my plans have changed dramatically through the years from staying out all night, to dinner with friends to fun in the sun like this year.  Newlywed/friends , Kim and Bob Mills, were recently married but decided to wait to combine their wedding celebration with a... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 11, 2012 at 8:27 am
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Candid Candace Takes you to the NEXT Fashion Chicago Show on Watch312.com!

The week was filled with fashionable fun starting with the NEXT Fashion Chicago Show at Germania Place last week (video coverage follows)!  I was thrilled to co-emcee along with NBC’s Marcus Riley.   Produced by Rose Mandel, of Mandel Productions, the show included collections from local designers  Elda de la Rosa, Fraley Le, Gary Gonzalez, Sahar... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 26, 2011 at 1:46 pm
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NEXT Fashion Chicago 2011 Plus Fashion Focus Kick-Off Party Pics!

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The first NEXT Fashion Chicago Show was held at Germania Place, a venerable venue steeped in legend.  Rumor has it that Al Capone spent quite a bit of time here since the building was easily guarded.  On this night of fashion, I couldn’t imagine old Al sitting in the corner but I did see stylish... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm
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Fashion Focus Week Opens with "NEXT Fashion Chicago" Show at Germania Place

Fashion Focus Week Opens with "NEXT Fashion Chicago" Show at Germania Place
Next Fashion Chicago is the first full–length group show of Fashion Focus Chicago which begins on Monday, October 17th.  This European style runway show will showcase some of the city’s brightest designers and boutiques and include  Sahar Dada, Mira Couture,  Elda de la Rosa,  Sujata Gazder,  Hector-Javier MonArrez, Fraley Le, Gary Gonzales,  Cleons, Bottega Contessa... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm
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Chicago's First Red Dress Party Sizzles! (PICS!)

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  Over 300 people came out to support Chicago’s First Red Dress Party benefitting the Aids Foundation of Chicago and the Equality Project.  This party began in the 1990′s when two gentlemen who were dating discovered they had both contracted HIV/AIDS.  They swore to one another they would each wear red to their partner’s funeral... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 21, 2011 at 1:22 pm
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Fashion Launch Celebrates CFI's 2011 Designers in Residence at 900 Shops (PICS!)

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                                         Our Chicago fashion world just keeps growing!  Recently, the Chicago Fashion Incubator introduced the 2011 Designers in Residence as well as celebrated the success of alumni designers at the LAUNCH/CFI pop-up shop grand opening event.  Over 300 fashion-loving guests showed their support for the city’s local talent, celebrating the second year of the pop... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 28, 2011 at 11:14 am
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