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Spring fashion
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Model, Gayle O./Ford; Hair & Makeup, Morgan BlaulLidia Wachowska
HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY
CUT IT OUT Wachowska designed a dress that makes us wish we spent more time at the library.Photo: Martha WilliamsBackground Studying painting and graphic design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Poland native arrived at the doorstep of fashion through the creation of Evil Kitty, a character she originally produced for a school animation project. The character’s popularity convinced Wachowska to print its image on T-shirts. Despite having no sewing or fashion design experience, she found herself producing more garments, eventually creating a full line, appropriately named Evil Kitty.
Structural challenge “When I first saw the building, I was turned off by the colors—brick red and green together in an outfit?” Wachowska says. With the baby-doll style (the empire waistline mirrors the building’s proportions), the frilly, green chiffon sleeves inspired by the gargoyles perched on the roof, and yes, even the red and green color scheme, Wachowska aimed to recreate every aspect of the library’s design. Though the building hardly screams rock & roll, the designer managed to integrate her punk-gothic aesthetic with a row of safety pins and grommets around the waist, a clever reference to the stark division between the brick and glass portions of the building’s facade.
Where to find her designs The Evil Kitty logo makes a cameo on every piece, available in local stores Wolfbait & B-girls and Ninety-ninth Floor, and at evilkitty.net. Gothic looks with a punk twist include a Pepto-pink tutu embellished with skull appliqués and sweater dresses featuring a strip of kitty-printed fabric across the waist.
Photo: Shmura Campell
Time Out Chicago / Issue 163 : Apr 10–16, 2008
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Macy's Incubator Guidelines, not familiar with them, but I have seen some of the work of the designer's work. They seem to believe they can dictate fashion rather than be inspirded by NY/LA & European tread, that's what people buy! Chicago does not have a fashion seen, rather some local designers who see themselves as designers in "the fashion industry". Chicago is a very small pond, that is less recognized than Atlanta , Dallas, & San Fran market. Noone outside of Chicago recognizes Chicago.
Evil Kitty's is the BEST! Lydia is one of Chicago's most talented designers... and a friend of mine. Evil Kitty ROCKS!
Really?Is this what's going to represent the Chicago Fashion Scene?The only one I see really having a vision is Agga Raya.I really feel if Chicago wants to raise to the level of NY Fashion,we need to be more particular in who we choose to represent us.We need to go to the schools!There are so many young talented designers who we disregard because they're students,and b/c of it,they leave to NY/LA. Just b/c these people fit the Macy Incubator application guidelines, doesn't mean they're any good.
Agga Raya's is by far the best. It's execuited the best, looks cool and fashiony, and really reflects the architecture.
Love this concept. Very flattering with the flaps representing the tiers of the Hancock Center.
Does not remind me of Mirina Towers at all. Material does not work and looks cheap. No imagination shown here.
Very cute and flirty for the younger set. Excellent use of pins emulating the windows on the Library, but chiffon sleeves does not bring to mind the gargoyles on top, but nice touch.
Very nice design but would not know that it was representative of Wrigley Field at all.