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Fashion Happenings this Weekend

Friday, July 16th, 2010

SALES

Armitage/Halsted/Webster Sidewalk Sample Sale in Lincoln Park
Stop by the 14th Annual Sidewalk Sale in Lincoln Park on Saturday (10am to 5pm) and Sunday (11am to 5pm). Plenty of merchants will hold unbeatable summer sales. Be sure to print or pull up our Armitage + Halsted shopping map on your mobile device for reference!

Sarca Summer Sale at Sarca (710 N Wabash Street)
Now through the end of August, stop by Sarca and take advantage of the exclusive summer sale. The Gold Coast boutique offers all summer merchandise at discounted prices starting at 40% off.

Lipstick Dinosaur Pop-up Accessories Shop at GAVIN Boutique (1939 Central Street – Evanston)
Lipstick Dinosaur continues its ongoing Pop-up Accessories Shop through the end of July at GAVIN Boutique in Evanston. Stop by to view the collection and take advantage of exclusive discounts.

Best Habit Sale Ever at Habit (1951 W Division Street)
Now through the end of July, swing by Habit for their summer sale, which offers 15 to 50% off everything in the store.

Gem Summer Sale at Gem Jewelry Boutique (1710 N Damen Avenue)
Till Sunday, customers can take 10 to 40% off Gem’s designer, estate and antique jewelry.

Indoor Sidewalk Sale at The Denim Lounge (43 E Oak Street)
Friday through Sunday, The Denim Lounge and Madison and Friends will hold an “Indoor Sidewalk Sale” at the Oak Street location. Most items will be 60 to 80% off. Enter discount code “sidewalk” online if you can’t make it in person.

Sunday Brunch, Sunday Best at Fix and the Publican (1101 and 837 W Fulton Market, respectively)
Now through August 8th, celebrate summer and Sundays with this special discount opportunity. Make a Sunday purchase at Fix Boutique and receive 15% off Sunday brunch at the Publican; grab Sunday brunch at the Publican and get 15% off your Sunday purchase at Fix.

Image courtesy of Armitage Halsted Webster Association

Tags: Armitage/Halsted/Webster Sidewalk Sale, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Sales, Chicago Shopping, Chicago Shopping Districts, Fix Boutique, GAVIN boutique, Gem: A Jewelry Boutique, Habit, Lipstick Dinosaur, Madison and Friends, Sarca, The Denim Lounge, the Publican
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Chicago Fashion Events

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Children’s Heart Foundation Fashion Show at Citizen Bar (364 W Erie Street)
On Saturday from 6:30-9:30pm, view Chicago labels Bazar and P&L and support the Children’s Heart Foundation. Tickets are on sale right now and include a two-hour cocktail reception and admission to the runway show.

Randolph Street Market Festival (entrances on 1340 W Washington and 1350 W Randolph Streets)
On Saturday (10am to 5pm) and Sunday (10am to 4pm), the Randolph Street Market Festival will feature 200 dealers of furnishings, housewares, antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry and much more.

Indie Designer Market at Plumber’s Hall (1350 W Washington Street)
On Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, the Indie Designer Market will feature vintage dealers from around the country, who sell clothing, accessories, jewelry, handbags and more.

JLee Silver Trunk Show at RE.STOCK (901 W Madison Street)
On Saturday from 12pm to 5pm, shoppers can meet the designer and check out the new Spring 2010 Collection, which will be marked down for the event.

Lipstick Dinosaur at The Inconvenience (3036 N Lincoln Avenue)
On Friday from 9am to 2pm, Jacob Holland and Maggie Dibardno present the launch of their new fashion collective at Lipstick Dinosaur. Guests will enjoy an exclusive look at the debut collection and the opportunity to buy clothes directly off of the models.

Image courtesy of the Randolph Street Market

Tags: Bazar, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Indie Designer Market, Jacob Holland, JLee Silver, Lipstick Dinosaur, Maggie Dibardno, P&L, Randolph Street Market Festival, RE.STOCK Shop
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Fashion Events This Weekend: Trunk Shows Galore

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

FASHION EVENTS

Tania Spinelli Trunk Show and Personal Appearance at Sarca (710 N Wabash Street)
Meet iconic shoe designer Tania Spinelli at Sarca on Saturday (10am to 6pm) or Sunday (12 to 5pm). Preview the Fall 2010 Collection while enjoying a complimentary fit consultation. Space is limited, so RSVP to rsvp@shopsarca.com.

Nine West Fashion Presentation at Nordstrom (55 E Grand Avenue, at Michigan Avenue)
On Friday from 12 to 2pm, Nine West Creative Director Fred Allard and Gossip Girl Stylist Eric Daman will co-host a fashion presentation highlighting the Nine West products exclusive to Nordstrom. The fashion presentation will focus on trends, the diversity of the products, and transitioning the designs from day to night. Both Fred and Eric will participate in a Q&A with the customers.

Zac Posen for Target
This Sunday, the highly anticipated Zac Posen for Target collection hits stores. The wait is finally over!

Veruca Salt Cocktail Party (520 N Kingsbury Avenue)
Starting this Friday from 5 to 7pm, Veruca Salt in River North will host a cocktail party every Friday night this spring and summer. Drinks and snacks will be provided, along with 15% off any regularly priced merchandise.

“Dangerous Curves Ahead” Charity Fashion Show at Zhou B. Art Center (1029 W 35^th Street)
On Saturday, join Project Runway’s Ra’Mon Lawrence and other Chicago designers at this charity fashion show. Walk the purple carpet and shop more than 25 vendors. Tickets are still available for purchase.

Jodi Arnold Sample Sale Hosted by Beta Boutique (1725 N Damen Avenue)
On Saturday (10am to 6pm) and Sunday (12 to 5pm), the Jodi Arnold Spring 2010 Sample Sale, hosted by Beta Boutique, will offer more than 700 pieces for up to 80% off. Receive a $50 gift certificate with every purchase while supplies last.

Spring Fever Trunk Show at Michelle Tan (1872 N Damen Avenue)
On Saturday from 11am to 6pm, Michelle Tan hosts a Spring Fever Trunk Show, which will feature jewelry from Treasure Gypsy and fugudesigns. Complimentary wine will be provided.

MMX: The Common Era (659 W Diversey Avenue)
On Sunday beginning at 6:30pm, beam into the future as Akira, Steve Madden & Belvedere Vodka presents the most enterprising and anticipated fashion presentation of the year. Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP to events@shopakira.com or call 312.324.0348.

Sway Jewelry Trunk Show at Krista K (3458 N Southport Avenue)
View the entire Sway Collection on Friday (10am to 7pm) or Saturday (10am to 6pm). Meet designer Vicki Stauber, and enjoy 20% off the purchase of any two or more pieces.

More Chicago fashion events

Image courtesy of Tania Spinelli

Tags: Akira, Beta Boutique, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Dangerous Curves Ahead, fugudesigns, Jodi Arnold, Krista K, Michelle Tan, Nine West, Nordstrom, Sarca, Sway Jewelry, Tania Spinelli, Treasure Gypsy, Veruca Salt, Zac Posen for Target
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Chicago Fashion Entertainment This Weekend

Friday, April 9th, 2010

A glimpse at Winter Kate’s spring/summer ’10 collection

312 Fashion Runway Series at Loft on Lake (1366 W Lake Street)
On Friday beginning at 7pm, the Lara Miller Collection will be the first independent designer show of the 312 Fashion Runway Series. On Saturday, Horacio Nieto presents his Fall/Winter 2010 womenswear and Arlo menswear collections to close out the 312 Fashion Runway Series. Tickets are still available, so get yours now!

Yana Collection Trunk Show at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
On Friday from 12-6pm, CFI alum Yana German launches and displays her Fall 2010 collection.

Allison Schiller Trunk Show at Krista K Boutique (3458 N Southport Avenue)
On Friday from 10am-7pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm, shop the entire collection and meet local designer Allison Schiller. Enjoy 20% off any two or more Allison Schiller jewelry pieces.

Nicole Richie Personal Appearance at Nordstrom (55 E Grand Avenue)
On Saturday from 1-3pm, meet Nicole Richie as she presents the her just-launched collection, Winter Kate. Bohemian chic at its best.

Evil Kitty Trunk Show at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
On Saturday from 11am-4pm, Evil Kitty hosts their Spring 2010 Collection. Enjoy complimentary sips and nibbles and a mini makeover by Sugar and Spice. RSVP to lidia@evilkitty.net.

2010 Creative Chicago Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington Street)
All day Saturday, artists in all disciplines, including fashion, are invited to an annual gathering of resources, services & expertise specifically for people in the arts. Discover more than 120 vendors and services, 25 workshops and discussions.

Spring Blossoms at Alice Berry Studio (1820 W Cortland Street)
On Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm, some of your favorite Chicago designers will display their spring collections and have a sample sale.

Images courtesy of Winter Kate

Tags: 2010 Creative Chicago Expo, 312 Fashion Runway Series, Alice Berry Studio, Allison Schiller, CFI, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Designer, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Chicago Shopping, Evil Kitty, Horacio Nieto, Lara Miller, Michigan Avenue, Michigan Avenue Shopping, Nicole Richie, Nicole Richie Winter Kate, The 900 Shops, Winter Kate, Yana Collection, Yana German
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A Fun, Sparkly Skirt Adds Oomph to Black

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Jen at Battle of the Boutiques

Photography by Ace Ujimori

Tags: Battle of the Boutiques, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion
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Individuality from Head to Toe

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Mike at Robin Richman’s Group Show

Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion, Robin Richman
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Fashion in Chicago: Events and Sales This Weekend

Friday, January 15th, 2010

FRIDAY EVENTS

Valentino Spring Trunk Show
Stop by the Michigan Ave Neiman Marcus from 10am to 4pm to receive wardrobe advice, and from noon to 3pm, enjoy informal modeling of the collection.

Robin Richman Group Show (2108 N Damen Avenue)
From 5pm to 8pm, Robin Richman will host a group show featuring designers and artists from Chicago and NY. Enjoy cocktails and hor d’oeuvres by Lula Cafe.

Kate Boggiano Closed Door Sale (2150 S Canalport Avenue, 3rd Floor)
Kate Boggiano is hosting an exclusive closed door sale and offering up to 55% off current, past, and sample pieces. Admittance by ticket only. Search “closed door sale” at kateboggiano.com.

WEEKEND SALES

SHE Boutique Winter Sale (shopsheboutique.com; 483 Central Avenue in Highland Park)
SHE Boutique is having their winter sale! All ‘09 styles are 50% off until 1/17. Enter online code: final50. Spring 2010 collections are excluded.

Tula’s Warehouse Sale (3738 N Southport Avenue)
Tula is having its 2nd annual Warehouse Sale from until 1/17! Stop by for huge discounts.

Veruca Salt Sale (521 N Kingsbury and 1921 N Damen Avenue)
Veruca Salt is having a huge sale now thru mid-January. Take 40% off the first item, 50% off the second item, and 60% off the third item!

Lori’s Shoes: Five-Day Jewelry Sale (824 W Armitage Avenue)
Thru 1/17, shop the entire jewelry collection and get 50% off!

Tags: Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Shopping, Kate Boggiano, Lori's Shoes, Robin Richman, She Boutique, Tula, Valentino, Veruca Salt
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