Environmentally Friendly

Hello lovelies!

At my school The Environmental Club hosted an environmentally friendly fashion show. My good friend Allee modeled my pieces that I made in the photo shoot. The top that she is wearing is made from mens suit pants and the skirt she is wearing is made out of a mens white t-shirt. I know that you guys have seen these pieces up on the blog before but not together and not on lovely Allee! I loved that we shot Allee in a very nature-like setting with my bold and modern outfit. There could not have been a better contrast for the two. I want to thank Spencer Porter, who did an amazing job photographing Allee! All of these photos were taken by him minus the last picture which was taken via my iPhone. I hope you like the shoot and think green. 

Enjoy!

-Chloé Akari

Photographer: Spencer Porter 

Location: Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Chicago 

The Walk 2014 SAIC

Hello!

On May 2nd I went to the SAIC student fashion show "The Walk" for my fourth time. Every year the SAIC students show such amazing work. I look forward to coming to the fashion show every year because it is my favorite event! This year Nick Cave was honored for the "80 years of Fashion Innovation". The performances by Nick Cave and his sound suits were amazing. I loved the bright saturated colors and uniqueness that each suit had. I was blown away by each class of students, the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. I had such a hard time editing down my pictures to post because there was so much beautiful work. My pictures are not in any specific order. The lighting this year on the runway was the best it has ever been and I really appreciate that! Overall the show was inspiring and I met some amazing people, before and after the show! I hope you take the time to admire the students work! Congratulations SAIC students!

Enjoy,

-Chloé Akari

Location: Millenium Park, Chicago

Photography: Chloé Akari

Justin LeBlanc (Project Runway Season 12 Finalist/ SAIC Alumni) and me!

LACMA Urban Light

Hello lovelies! 

After my time in beautiful Santa Barbara, I went to LA for the remainder of my trip. I finally was able to go and see the Urban Light art installation outside of the LACMA. I have been meaning to go for a while now because I think it is such a cool piece. I had a great time in LA with my family and friends. I met some wonderful and interesting people. I found one of my new favorite places in LA, Abbot Kinney street! It is a wonderful street with boutiques and yummy little restaurants. I highly suggest going there if you haven't been! The weather was also so prime when I was in California. This weekend in Chicago it is going to be so warm (for Chicago standards!) I am pretty pumped about spring finally arriving! Time to take off the tights and fur coats! 

Enjoy, 

-Chloé Akari

My look: Bec + Bridge dress and Prada heels