A few days ago, Crown Royal presented
Four Star Style, a fashion event showcasing the stars of Chicago’s urban fashion life. Held at Gallery 1028, four fashion brands, including
Iridium,
Leaders 1354,
Sir & Madame, and
Modahnik, displayed their latest collections on the runway while DJ iLLA and DJ Legacy manned the 1′s and 2′s.
Before the runway show commenced, attendees got a chance to chomp down on bags of freshly made truffle oil popcorn (which I must admit tasted like heaven) and partake in the Crown Royal life by drinking some of the liquor brand’s many mixtures. Can you say Crown Royal on ice?
Iridium had a lot of anime and cartoon prints in their collection for both ladies and gentlemen. Camouflage and other prints must really be in this season because I saw them in every single collection. If you’re a girl with a passion for comic books and super heroes, Iridium’s latest line is perfect for you. It’s definitely a look I haven’t seen before, but it can be interesting when styled correctly.
Leaders 1354 stuck to what they know best: men’s wear. The brand has been in business for 9 years, and if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. One thing I loved about Leaders’ latest line were the political statements featured on the knit tops, such as a photo of Martin Luther King, Jr., and
the 1968 Olympics Black Power salute. If you’re looking to make a statement with your apparel, Leaders 1354 may be the look for you. Check out their latest Spring II collection online
here.
Sir & Madame presented a more urban hipster take on street style. Their pieces for men and women featured prints, which as I said before seemed to be the theme of the night. A peacock skirt from Sir & Madame hit the runway paired with a sheer orange blouse and cheetah print wedge heels; it’s sure to be a winner among the ladies. For men, the brand offered bags and really hipster shirts. There was a camouflage shirt that I particularly loved because it was two-toned and featured elbow patches. Every man should have a least one shirt, sweater or sport coat with elbow patches.
Honestly, I’ve never heard of Modahnik and I’m disappointed that it’s taken me so long to come across the line. I love tribal prints, and Modahnik presented a take on tribal prints that was more chic than overbearing. Sometimes when an entire look is based on prints, it can be overkill, but there wasn’t one look that I didn’t love.
Overall, the event was a celebration of urban style, which we don’t see often enough in the fashion industry. The featured trend was prints for men and women, including tribal, floral, animal and camouflage.
