Last night, famous style photographer and blogger Scott Schuman of the Sartorialist visited the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago to give a talk and sign copies of his new book, Closer. The MCA was clearly unaware of his enormous popularity. The barely publicized event drew throngs of fashion and photography lovers all dressed to catch his eye (which made for fabulous people watching) and left hundreds of disappointed fans without books to buy (they sold out almost before it started – thank goodness I received one as a birthday gift from my super chic friend Samantha) and on a wait list to hear the talk. All were invited to stay for the book signing, and wait they did! Worries of blocked fire exits forced museum workers to move the most stylish single file line you’ve ever seen from one end of the museum to the other.
Luckily my friend Cynthia and I were at the front of the line for the signing as we were both wearing what my friend Kelley calls “five-minute shoes”. He was gracious and amusing, indulging enthusiasts who had questions or simply wanted to snap his photo.
The following are some of my favorite images from the book:
the aesthete and the dilettante 
Wen ~ I am sure you remember Kevin Lint, right (Class of ’89)? His wife, Lisa Key, works at MCA and I am quite sure it has something to do with donors and events. Perhaps you have met her, but didn’t know the connection.
Was well worth throwing some cashmere clad elbows to get CLOSER! Wouldn’t it be great of he did a documentary?!?!
very cool. great gno!