Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published August 30, 2022
Hey fashionistas, here’s something to get excited about: Diane von Furstenberg’s visit to St. Louis. The renowned Jewish fashion designer, businesswoman, author and philanthropist, among numerous other distinctions, is coming to town for a talk and...
Leslie McCarthy and Jordan Palmer
• Published March 27, 2022
As a student designer in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Jillian Shatken, BFA ’07, never aspired to be the head of a fashion label. But if her time at Washington University taught her anything, it’s that when a creative opportunity...
(JTA) — It was a big day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, who were sworn into their offices at the presidential inauguration ceremony. But it was also quietly a big day for Jewish fashion.Ella Emhoff, Jewish daughter of the historic Second Gentleman...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published January 16, 2020
Serial entrepreneur Lynn Hamilton has gone into the T-shirt business, with a mash-up brand of her own Olympic making.“These are niche T-shirts that focus on things that are not Olympic sports but that people take as seriously, such as shopping, chocolate...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published August 15, 2019
Madison Marks. Remember the name.The 14-year-old, who just began her freshman year at Parkway Central High School, is well on the way to realizing her dream as a cutting-edge fashion designer with a unique aesthetic. Her sustainable creations embrace...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published August 8, 2019
Studying dark days to enlightenUnder the heading, “highlights of my summer vacation,” teachers Ellie DesPrez and Jill Donovan say their time spent at the Belfer Conference in Washington, D.C. about tops the list.English teachers at John Burroughs...
Dorothy Firestone called last Friday morning to talk about a concern of hers. She’s worried that families don’t spend enough time around the table eating dinner together. “I know families are so busy today running in so many directions, with work,...
The Lou will be a ‘cuing, kosher-styleKansas City has long laughed in the face of St. Louis barbecue. Why, I don’t know; frankly, from what I have eaten, both cities have stellar joints to boast about. Now comes more news that should continue to...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published March 28, 2012
Tangerine. No, not the fruit, the color. After spending the better part of a week interviewing local boutique owners and style experts about the hot trends in spring fashion, I am now on the hunt to find a “statement piece” in the color of tangerine....
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published March 23, 2011
Fashionably frum for Pesach Who says modest clothing has to look frumpy? Certainly not the women's division of St. Louis Kollel, which has organized a fashion extravaganza called "Princess with Pride" for women and teens from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday,...
