A Video Fashion Story: Madonna/Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2009

Check out the behind-the-scenes video of the making of the fall/winter ad campaign for Louis Vuitton featuring Madonna!

Madonna's LV

Madonna's Louis Vuitton ads have popped up on the internet and will hit newsstands in major magazines in February '09. Marc Jacobs was inspired to use Madge after he saw the star in a Paris show telling WWD, “I was totally just blown away by it, and moved by her performance, by what she had to say, and her energy.” The campaign takes inspiration from Jacobs Parisian-inspired spring collection with the set created to look like a French bistro. The 6 image campaign, resembling portraits, was photographed by Steven Meisel.

Rachel Zoe to host Super Saturday 11

This Saturday, Rachel Zoe (stylist to the stars), will be hosting a booth at Super Saturday 11 in Watermill, New York.

The edgy stylist will be offering some of her finds for you to purchase. The station is entitled "Designers from A to Zoe" and will serve as a thrift shop, stocked with new items from designers Versace, Brian Atwood, Calvin Klein, Missoni, Giuseppe Zanotti, Peter Som, Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney.

Zoe also had some of her celebrity clients and friends donate some pieces from their own closets! Jennifer Garner donated Prada boots, Dior satin heels, Missoni cashmere sweater, and a Daryl K dress. Cameron Diaz contributed two signed handbags from Juicy Couture and Costume National, and Heidi Klum donated a Design Guru bag.

Another perk to this amazing sale is that Zoe will be in attendance herself so you can get a chance for a brief consult with the celebrity stylist.

Keep the weekend of shopping going because on Sunday, July 27, you can stop in and check out Betsey Johnson's new eyewear collection called "all eyes on Betsey!" She will be previewing her new shades at 10 Main Street, East Hampton, New York and while you are viewing the new collection you can enjoy some afternoon cocktails.
-Katherine Mingey

Cyber Deals: Shop Fall 2008

Proenza Schouler felted jacket, $1,450

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The Diva's of CS Mag

Last night the girls of CS magazine were honored at JBar during their ongoing Diva Series where local women in PR, Media, Fashion, Fitness and Lifestyle are highlighted.

Here's a look at the CS Diva's and what they wore!

Samantha Saifer, Marketing Manager, wearing an Alicia Livin shirt, American Apparel skirt and Marc Jacobs heels.
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Kristin Lamprecht, Marketing Coordinator,
wearing a perfect LBD from an Old Town Boutique.
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Elise Schmitt, Marketing and Sales Coordinator, wearing a YaYa dress and Urban Outfitters bag
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Marc Jacobs + The Elysian = MJ Lovin' in Chi-Town

Marc Jacobs fall 2008

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Chicago's been waiting on its heels for the completion of the 60-story Elysian skyscraper on Rush and Walton. It's already promising utmost luxury: the extravagant hotel, the five-star restaurant with celeb chef Charlie Trotter, and 51 sought-after condominiums. And just when it seems like the Gold Coast can't get any better, the ultimate wild child of American fashion comes storming in to make his mark – or shall we say, Marc.

That's right, ladies and gents. Marc Jacobs International just signed a 10-year agreement with First Elysian Properties for a Marc Jacobs Collection boutique in the Elysian Chicago.

The announcement was made yesterday, and Mario Tricoci, a principal of Elysian Hotels and Resorts, expressed his excitement, which is soon to be shared by every shopper in Chicago:

"We are delighted to add this important dimension to our property as well as to the hotel guest experience, and look forward to an exciting synergy between the Elysian Chicago and Marc Jacobs International. We have gone to great lengths to align ourselves with brands that share our passion for excellence and dedication to service in the luxury category. Marc Jacobs International clearly shares this passion."

We can already see the hordes of fashionistas migrating from the recently opened Wicker Park Marc by Marc store to pay credit card homage at the new and glorious 2,700-square-foot shrine for some serious MJ lovin'. If that's not worth a trip to Chicago, nothing is.

-Grace Bahk

Nordstrom's Fall Fashion Preview 2008

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Oscar de la Renta
Marni

Chicago style scions had a night of fall fashion tonight with a sneak peek of the hottest new looks from Nordstrom. Over 400 guests joined fashionable co-chair and president of Lannon Communications and filled the Chicago History Museum for a sold-out night of crisp autumn collections including Burberry Prorsum, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Missoni and Oscar de la Renta. The evening started out with a champagne-filled shopping session in Nordstrom's pop-up boutique created inside the venue where shoppers could skim the racks for warm weather confections of tweed dresses, wool/cashmere coats, mohair jackets and layered sweaters before heading to the tent for the fashion show. A 56-foot runway, enhanced with video and theatrical lighting set the stage for models decked out in Factio favorites - Andrew Gn's black/white tweed coat had a French and girly feel, Nina Ricci's chocolate leather bomber jacket had us channeling James Dean and Oscar de la Renta - oh Oscar, you never disappoint. We loved his grey cashmere knit beaded cardigan, paired with a satin bubble-hem skirt, among many others. "There were so many gorgeous fashions in the Nordstrom Designer Preview, it is hard to pick favorites. Some of the fashions from the show that I am eyeing for myself this fall include a quilted, metallic copper trench from Burberry, a simple black and white tweed dress from Oscar de le Renta with metallic detail and any item from the Peter Som collection - simply fabulous looks that can transition from business meeting to cocktail party, which I always need," said Carrie Lannon.

The event raised $70,000 for the Chicago Historical Society's Costume Council. Nordstrom is located at 55 East Grand Avenue in Chicago, shop online at NORDSTROM.com.

Guests took home a fashionable serving plate specially designed by artist R. Toledo (which we look forward to adding to our collection of cups, plates and teapots from previous years).
-Melissa Maynard

Co-Chair Carrie Lannon was a scene stealer in Donna Karan

"I’m in love with Donna Karan this season. The over-size collared coats are really amazing and the chiffon dresses (the ones that plunged dangerously low!) were absolutely stunning. It was the perfect mix of high and low and the jewel toned color palette is so sophisticated and easy on the eyes," said D. Graham Kostic, Fashion Associate of Modern Luxury Magazines and Host of Glossed and Found.

Designer Maria Pinto always looks stunning

We love Kimberly Burt's See by Chloe dress just bursting with color, and her classic beige Kate Spade pumps, accented with a hot pink YSL clutch

"The show was fantastic! I really loved the collection Missoni showed, in particular the black reversible "Norma" coat and the charcaol knit "Beatrys" cardigan. I also loved Marc Jacobs' taupe off-should coat. And I just adored the Oscar de la Renta black silk faille gown with the gold leaf embroidery - spectacular!"
Kimberly Burt

White Haute: looking crisp in summer white

Check out the videos to see for yourself...

Nina Ricci


Missoni


Oscar de la Renta


Photos and video by Factio Media