I’m especially excited about this month’s Chi City’s Most Stylish because I recently had the pleasure of working with him on my latest project with Ford Models. He has style like no one I’ve ever seen in Chicago (or anywhere for that matter) so I knew this series wouldn’t be complete without this talented stylist.
If you’ve looked in your closet recently and thought any of the following, then you’re really going to benefit from today’s post.
There seems to be something missing…
I have no idea what to wear this with.
How can I find more fashionable work clothes?
I wish I had more time to shop.
What IS my personal style?
And if none of these pertain to you…you should keep reading anyway.
Rad + Refined has made its trips to Chicago for their week-long pop-ups, but now they’re expanding to have a permanent presence here in the city! Starting this month, a stylist will be available by appointment only at their new River North showroom to dress you in the best California-cool fashion they have to offer.
Too book an appointment, email info@radandrefined.com and be sure to check out their site radandrefined.com.
Saturday afternoon I attended Brad Goreski’s book signing at Brooks Brothers and scored an interview with him before the event started. He was such a pleasure to talk to and as always…I was obsessed with his outfit. Wearing Black Fleece head-to-toe (except for a killer pair of Louboutins), how can you not love this?
We started off chatting about Fashion’s Night Out and how I thought it was great he decided to come to Chicago for that stylish evening. That night in September was his first time here and he’s been back a few more times since. He says he loves Chicago now, and enjoys dining at Pump Room and going to Underground. Before our interview he had just finished brunch at Luxbar, which let’s be honest…you can never go wrong. I also told him his boyfriend Gary is one of my favorite people to follow on Twitter…and I’m kind of obsessed with his dogs, who get lots of air time on It’s a Brad Brad World.
So we all know Brad’s a stylist, has his own TV show and has written a book, but do you know his most prized fashion possession or favorite place he’s traveled? Well now you can find out!
What womenswear designer do you wish designed menswear?
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. I wore a head-to-toe Chanel outfit once and I wish he did more menswear. I’d also love to wear Jason Wu.
Favorite place you’ve traveled?
Tokyo for fashion. Greece overall. (where he met his long time boyfriend Gary)
If you had to choose a title for your second book, it would be…
Brad to the Bone.
What’s your process for getting dressed?
I start with one key piece and build everything around that. It’s similar for when I’m styling a client, except the key piece doesn’t always end up being the star of the look.
What’s your most prized fashion possession?
Right now I’m loving my Simon Spurr jacket with leather sleeves. It adds a little edge to my outfit. But my Louis Vuitton duffle has the most sentimental value.
Brad, I leave you with one question…when am I going to see this Spurr jacket?? It sounds like something I’d be very interested in borrowing.
Be sure to pick up a copy of Brad’s new book Born To Be Brad on sale now!
One of my favorite men in fashion, Brad Goreski, will be in Chicago this Saturday promoting his new book Born to be Brad. From growing up in a small town outside Ontario to styling A-list celebrities, Brad is spilling it all.
Brad’s always seemed like a genuine and appreciative person (which is quite rare with celebrities these days) so I’m very excited to pick up a copy of his new book and check out this event. On a side note…I’m most excited to see what he’ll wear.
