Style | Sep. 2025
THE PORTRAIT: MCKENNA MOORHEAD
By Contributor
photography by Jame Gustin
hair and makeup by Theresa DeMaria
McKenna Moorhead wears clothing from SPACE 519, now open in Plaza del Lago, Wilmette.
From a sparkly pair of Jimmy Choos in her mother’s Lake Forest closet, to the styles she curates today at SPACE 519, McKenna Moorhead says it’s not just about beautiful clothes. It’s about helping people to feel their best.
Lake Forest native McKenna Moorhead says her lifelong love of fashion began in her mother’s closet. “Some of my earliest memories involve playing dress-up in her heels. As a teenager, I started borrowing pieces. Returning them was… negotiable,” says Moorhead, a Stylist at SPACE 519. “I continue to be inspired by her everyday looks. I’ve always been captivated by how an outfit can express a mood, a moment, or a shift in creativity, telling stories without saying a word.” That early fascination became a passion as she immersed herself in the world of fashion—studying trends, curating runway inspiration, and styling friends for everyday wear and special events. “Over time, I realized it was never just about the clothes. It was always about helping people feel their best, inside and out—that’s what drew me to this career,” she adds. “Today, working at SPACE 519, I bring intention, vision, and care to every client interaction. When a client walks into our door I want them to feel truly special—not just through the way I style them, but in every moment they spend at SPACE 519. It’s more than a store; it’s a space where they are seen, inspired, and valued.” This local tastemaker recently took time from her day to share a few of her favorite things, in Lake Forest and beyond.
Designer who inspires you? Daniella at Kallmeyer. First iconic fashion brand or object you became obsessed with? A pair of open toe Jimmy Choo stilettos I found in my mom’s closet as a kid. I dreamed of the day they would fit! Drink of choice? Aperol spritz. Favorite Lake Forest restaurant as a child? Left Bank. Favorite Lake Forest restaurant now? The pub at the Deer Path Inn, specifically sitting at the bar with a cocktail from Jorge! Beauty brand you can’t live without? U Beauty Lip Plasma in Fawn.
North Shore’s best kept secret is? Cocktails in the Lago Room. TV show or podcast you can’t stop binging? All the Bravo re-runs. What are you most looking forward to this fall? The opening of SPACE 519 at Plaza Del Lago! Favorite fall fashion trend? So many, including the return of the structured jacket and lots of plaid! Ideal weekend in the city includes? Lincoln Park Farmers Market and lakefront trail walk, ending on a patio with a cocktail and friends. Next stamp on your passport? The Dunmore at Harbour Island in the Bahamas. Dream car? 1970s red Mercedes convertible. One item you never leave the house without? Mason Pearson hairbrush. Favorite new trending designer or brand? High Sport!
