Fashion Explosion
October 18, 2009
If you weren’t at the Modern Vintage Chicago Fall Fashion and Jewels Explosion this weekend, I’m sorry to say, but you missed out. The event was so massive, it took three days (Friday-Sunday) and 26,000 square feet to get the job done. Vendors from Chicago and around the country set up shop on the second floor of the West Loop warehouse-like space, where shoppers could spend hours sifting through the amazingly diverse selection.
Modern Vintage did a seamless job of fusing two commonly separate events: vintage shopping and contemporary designer shopping. The vintage collection included clothing, estate and costume jewelry, handbags, shoes, hats, belts and scarves, which kept me shopping for days (literally, I was there Friday and Sunday!). There were mid-century, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian items as well as ‘60s and ‘70s designer treasures, such as Halston, Chanel, Hermès, YSL, Oscar de la Renta, Pucci and Dior.
If you’re not into used goods, The Indie Designer Selection featured contemporary clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, hats, belts and scarves that would have introduced you to some new talent and added to your wardrobe. Even local designers, including Swaby (see black handbag above), Heidi Hess and Double Stitch, got in on the action.
Thankfully, if you weren’t in attendance this weekend, you’ve got another chance. Modern Vintage will host its second event in April, so be sure to set aside the weekend and make up for lost time.
For more information, visit modernvintagechicago.com.
By Meghan Turner
Photography by Chelcie S. Porter
Tags: Chicago Fashion, Chicago Shopping, Events, Modern Vintage
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