January 2023 Issue: Players 50 (Digital Edition)

With Flying Colors Design flair from the Chicago Fashion Incubator "What if 'Sex and the City' happened in Chicago? And what if we had undergone a major paintball attack? This fashion editorial created by the Chicago Fashion Incubator is here to help us answer those pressing questions. Wardrobe stylist Sal Yvat had the challenge of creating a cohesive aesthetic while mixing garments from eight different designers-in-residence at the CFI. 'I was inspired by New York City and how simple yet detailed people dress. I thought a lot about Carrie Bradshaw.' The background for the photos couldn’t be more dopamine-inducing: Color Factory, an interactive art experience in the Willis Tower." (Isa Giallorenzo) A Cheerleader for Artists Monique Meloche's secret weapon is optimism "Talking art with Chicago gallerist Monique Meloche is an exercise in keeping up. Walking me around her exhibition with Arvie Smith last fall, Meloche sped from one idea to the next, her thoughts tumbling out in quick suc