From Women’s Wear Daily February 2, 2006
By Cecily Hall

Is it fall again already? It certainly is for the fashion industry, and fall fashions this year are offering a color palette mixed with neutrals and rich, dark tones. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute, said of the top 10: "We're seeing a return of colors that are more trustworthy, more dependable. There's a great deal of elegance, and a sophisticated subtlety."

A number of the colors offer a smoky overcast, such as number-one-ranked Bijou Blue, while others, such as the neutral tones, could be seen paired with richer colors — like Purple Magic, ranked number four. Eiseman also pointed out the trend of colors evolving from seasons past. Take spring's number-one color, Sand Dollar, as an example. Already considered a neutral color, it has morphed into Pale Khaki, even into Simply Taupe, for fall.

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By Amanda Lea

Chicago Fashion Foundation and Koros Art & Style Boutique in the West Loop demonstrated a complimentary combination on Wednesday, January 18 th of 2006. Fashionable, artistic, modest and modern men and women alike arrived at 1019 West Lake Street to kick off the first event of the New Year with CFF and Kristen Skordilis, owner of Koros. In the fresh and distinctive boutique of Koros, CFF introduced seven new board members, while both members and prospective members perused through Earnest Sewn and Twinkle. Attendees intermingled with other members and shoppers, and sustained with fresh food and beverages from Whole Foods.

A well-seasoned “boutiquer” would be more than impressed with the offerings provided at Koros Art & Style. The store has an abundance of chic items not to be found locally, and a sampling of designers well known to all. The jewelry selection was stunning and unique, and the garment range was broad enough to...

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