Brenda Butler

We've noticed that among the longer skirts and the luxe sweaters for fall is a trend toward skin. Showing skin. All times of day. Not just for evening. What does...

The well-dressed man plays to his options. The casual, end-of-week dress code is merely another opportunity to exercise them. This season a man can follow -- or lead -- many...

When did men give up their hats? Many point to the time President Kennedy delivered a speech on a cold, unforgiving day, smartly dressed in an overcoat -- and hatless....

Some fashion purveyors lament that there is no direction in fashion these days, that designers are simply throwing trends "against the wall" to see what sticks. That's not necessarily a...

Say "fur" and images pop up like videos: The ubiquitous coat, swathed around a woman arming herself against the cold. The coal-black wraps draped on the shoulders of women in...

You'll get no arguments from the most fervent fashion detractor. A coat in Chicago is a necessity. In fact, some women will tell you they have a wardrobe of winter...

A woman noted recently that the color lavender is suddenly appearing in clothing stores. And soon you'll be seeing the blues. Why? The answer is neither black nor white. It's...

First time we saw "folkloric" fashion like this was in the '60s, age of radical chic, social revolution and musical evolution. War was out and love was in, as we...

It was said of the inimitable Coco Chanel that she surpassed fashion to create a style. She didn't ignore fashion, bypass it, make fun of it or worship at its...

Fashion designers often take their cues from films. A few were ahead of the game with "Titanic." So, from the fall 1998 runways, here's a heads-up for eveningwear. The style...