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FASHION NEWS TOP TO BOTTOM: Printed lizard bootie ($1,295) and painted metallic sandal ($965). continued from page 68 captured in the reflective surface of the Bean, which mirrors and distorts the surrounding Windy City skyline. Translating a similar effect into Fendi garments, geometric cuts and overlapping hemlines are cast in eye-catching metallic materials, lending a spectacular depth and three-dimensionality to the collection. Nowhere is the reference to Kapoor's work more clear than in the artfully crafted open-toe booties, slingbacks, and pumps that paraded down the spring runway. Several come with a pair of color-blocked detachable uppers to allow for multiple styling options. One particularly striking pair achieves a futuristic vibe with a reflective, silver heel covered in rows of studs and a gold band atop a black and white toe box. A more demure bootie features a matte gray studded heel and three tiers of mustard, peach, and camel on the uppers, creating a distinctly vintage feel. A ladylike canary-yellow pump with a tricolor studded heel is most abstract, with its cornflower and teal uppers highlighting the collection's daring spirit. All exquisitely eye-catching in their own right, these architectural accessories will become the focal point of any ensemble, inviting onlookers to admire their beauty and innovation. Sounds like a certain Millennium Park sculpture we know. Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; fendi.com MA 70 silk it to me ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA CRAFTS A SUMPTUOUS COLLECTION FOR THE DAPPER GENTLEMEN OF CHICAGO. THE SILKWORM'S COCOON has long been a symbol of rebirth. So it seems fitting that while Ermenegildo Zegna's Mag Mile flagship undergoes renovations, waiting to reopen this summer with a new second floor and other exciting additions, the brand has launched ZegnaSilk, a collection of its signature suits, polo shirts, trousers, and knitwear cast in a glossy, lightweight silk (now available at Zegna's temporary location at The Shops at North Bridge). Jackets with sober saddle shoulders and wide lapels are paired with high-waist trousers in red, tobacco, tan, teal, ivory, and midnight blue. There are tropical-inspired printed motifs, like a banana tree leaf that surfaces on pocket squares, plus laser-perforated windbreakers and suits with a subtle iridescent sheen—all perfect for a trip to warmer climes, or for Chicago gents eager to shed their cocoon of winter woolens in favor of more sumptuous attire. 530 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-9660; zegna.com A look from Ermenegildo Zegna's Spring 2013 collection. flight of fancy FORMER BALLET DANCER JAMIE WOLF BRINGS HER COLLECTION OF DELICATE BAUBLES TO THE MAGNIFICENT MILE. T he timeless femininity and classic beauty of ballet define Jamie Wolf's namesake line of jewelry, which relies on dainty details rather than the "bigger is better" accents popularized in seasons past to make a statement. Handmade in New York City and available in Chicago exclusively at Neiman Marcus, the glittering 18k yellow-, white-, and rose-gold accessories exude a quiet sophistication. Designs include richly toned lapis earrings, stacking bands with alternating round and baguette diamonds, and diamond-encrusted jade earrings in an elegant pale green that feels particularly of the moment. Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com Stack of assorted white-gold and diamond rings by Jamie Wolf. MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 068-070_MA_SS_FashionNews_Winter13.indd 70 1/2/13 12:20 PM