Taylor

Taylor is one of my favorite people to spot on the street. Normally I see her in the Loop so this time I was surprised to see her on Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park.

Taylor wears all black so well, a skill not easily learned. People think dressing in all black is easy. That’s true, but making all black actually look good is much more difficult. Taylor integrates different textures and silhouettes, like the billowing burnout tee, to create a chic and aesthetically rich look without using even a hint of color. Her Sam Edelman “Zoe” boots, a perennial favorite among Chicagoans, adds the perfect dash of edge.

I was completely shocked when I saw the brand name Tory Burch subtly etched in the metal clasp on her purse. At first glance I thought her handbag was Alexander Wang or a similar brand. This is literally the coolest bag I’ve ever seen from the designer, and a welcome departure from the usual Tory Burch products that drip with her signature “T” logo. In retrospect I shouldn’t have been surprised. Taylor has excellent taste, and like all great fashion lovers, could care less about the “brand” of an item. The only thing that truly matters is the construction, quality and design of a piece.