Posts Tagged ‘Chicago Fashion Events’
Ladies Night Out
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Thursday night attracted hordes of ladies to StyleChicago.com’s “An Evening of Modern Beauty.” Set in the lavish W Chicago City Center, guests circled around more than 25 fashion, beauty and lifestyle vendors while sipping complimentary martinis, wine and beer. Pampering and entertainment was the universal theme as women engaged in various feminine indulgences, such as eyelash extensions, massages, shopping and product sampling. The vendors included the likes of K. Amato, Fusion Beauty, Massage Envy, Trish McEvoy, Xtreme Lashes and Swaby. Aside from the obvious entertainment, tasty drinks and outstanding venue, women enjoyed a ladies night out and, maybe more importantly, the overflowing goodie bags. Stuffed with $250 worth of fashion, beauty and food products, the bags were worthy of the ticket price alone—something that’s hard to come by in this economy. Style Chicago outdid itself with this annual event that was bigger than last year’s and all the more impressive.
By Meghan Turner
Tags: Beauty, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Fusion Beauty, K.Amato, Massage Envy, Style Chicago, StyleChicago.com, Swaby, Trish McEvoy, Xtreme Lashes
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Chicago Fashion Weekend Roundup
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
EVENTS
GAVIN Boutique and Lipstick Dinosaur Party at Vertigo Sky Lounge (2 W Erie Street)
On Friday from 6 to 9pm, GAVIN Boutique and Lipstick Dinosaur invite guests to an evening of cocktails and fashion presentations. RSVP to events@zapwater.com.
SALES
Summer Sizzle Sidewalk Sale (Between Armitage & Division and Western & Ashland)
The Wicker Park and Bucktown Sidewalk Sale is back, offering shoppers major discounts on Saturday (11am to 6pm) and Sunday (12 to 5pm). See our Mil/North/Damen and Division maps for reference.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Michigan Avenue, Old Orchard and Oakbrook Center locations)
Nordstrom’s famous Anniversary Sale is underway through August 2. Don’t miss this opportunity to save big on the latest fall merchandise.
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 in Evanston. Stop by to view the collection and take advantage of exclusive discounts.
Kate Boggiano Warehouse Sale (2150 S Canalport, 3rd floor)
On Saturday beginning at 8am, Kate Boggiano is having an early bird sale at her studio. Take 60% off at 8am, 50% off at 10am, 40% off at 11am and 30% off at noon.
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 15-50% off everything in the store.
Sarca Summer Sale (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.
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.
Photography by Ace Ujimori
Tags: Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Chicago Shopping Districts, Fix Boutique, GAVIN boutique, Habit Boutique, Kate Boggiano, Lipstick Dinosaur, Nordstrom, Sarca, Sidewalk Sale
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GAVIN Boutique + Lipstick Dinosaur
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
This Friday night (6-9pm), GAVIN Boutique and Lipstick Dinosaur team up for an unconventional fashion preview. The unlikely pair makes an interesting partnership that fuses the contemporary labels at GAVIN and the vintage treasures of Lipstick Dinosaur. The Dana Hotel rooftop bar, the Vertigo Sky Lounge (2 W Erie Street), creates a chic backdrop for a night that displays Lipstick Dinosaur’s vintage necklaces, belts, earrings, brooches, rings and bracelets against GAVIN’s summer and fall selections. Models will roam the lounge donning the fashions that also highlight Lipstick Dinosaur’s month-long pop-up shop in GAVIN. This evening, though, is a celebration of the new and old joining together for a night of complimentary cocktails and fashion eye candy.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of Lipstick Dinosaur
Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, GAVIN boutique, Lipstick Dinosaur, Vintage
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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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Weekend Fashion Events + Sales
Friday, July 9th, 2010
EVENTS
Damen + Division Trunk Show at SARCA (710 N Wabash Street)
On Saturday from 10am to 6pm, Sarca will host a Damen + Division Trunk Show featuring the latest collection. Meet designer Sonia Barrett and get a personal style consultation. RSVP to rsvp@shopsarca.com.
Lipstick Dinosaur Pop-Up Accessories Shop at GAVIN Boutique (1939 Central Street – Evanston)
GAVIN partners with Lipstick Dinosaur for a Pop-up Accessories Shop from this Saturday through the 31st. Lipstick Dinosaur will make a personal appearance on Saturday from 12 to 3pm.
Beyond the Garden Gate (Damen Avenue, between North and Armitage Avenues)
On Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm, stroll through 11 participating stores on Damen Avenue for the Beyond the Garden Gate. Enjoy discounts on floral patterned items, plants, jewelry and more.
SALES
Queen of Hearts Sale at Lara Miller (931 W Cornelia Avenue)
Check out the famous Queen of Hearts Sale this Sunday from 12 to 6pm. Either pull a card, roll the dice, or pick your poison for a chance to win an additional discount. All merchandise will be between 30-80% off.
Sunday Brunch, Sunday Best at Fix Boutique and the Publican (1101 and 837 W Fulton Market, respectively)
Starting this Sunday 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.
Elda de la Rosa Summer Sample Sale and Party (5555 N Sheridan Road)
On Friday and Saturday, save 25-75% off merchandise during the Elda de la Rosa Summer Sample Sale and Party. Meet Elda while enjoying complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to eldadelarosa@rcn.com or call 773.769.3128.
City Soles’ Nickel Sale (2001 W North Avenue)
City Soles’ famous Nickel Sale returns on Friday. Buy one pair at regular price, get one pair for only 5 cents.
Hubba-Hubba Michael Stars Sale (3309 N Clark Street)
From Thursday through Sunday, Hubba-Hubba is offering a buy 2 get 1 free sale on all Michael Stars items.
Image courtesy of Fix Boutique
Tags: Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Sales, Chicago Shopping, City Soles, Damen + Division, Elda de la Rosa, Fix Boutique, GAVIN boutique, Hubba Hubba, Lara Miller, Lipstick Dinosaur, Sarca, the Publican
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Little Black Dress Party
Monday, July 5th, 2010
A little black dress is the quintessential wardrobe staple. Every woman has one. Every woman needs one. There’s plenty of reasons to pull your LBD out of the closet, from a first date to a cocktail party. Regardless of the form—including chiffon, satin, cotton and more—the function is the same: look fabulous for any occasion. Well, here’s another occasion to wear your favorite LBD. This Thursday night, the Chicago Fashion Foundation is having a Little Black Dress party. From 7-10pm at Casey Moran’s (3660 N Clark Street), the party calls Chicago’s fashion-loving ladies to done their LBDs for a night of fashion and fun. The evening will entail a best-dressed contest that will award little black dress-ers with a bottle of LBD wine, complimentary party packages at Casey Moran’s, gift baskets and more. Also, the first 75 people to arrive will receive goodie bags, and CFF will have specialty cocktails, martinis and sangrias for all the guests. Tickets are $25 for non-CFF members and $20 for members and LBD wearers. Get tickets here.
By Meghan Turner
Tags: CFF, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Foundation, Little Black Dress
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The Fashion District: Vintage
Monday, June 28th, 2010
The satisfaction of hunting down one-of-a-kind vintage finds is uniquely satisfying in this world of mass marketed consumerism. Vintage garments and accessories elevate a look to a whole new level with their individuality and character. This is why we take particular interest in vintage-inspired events. On Wednesday from 7-11:00pm, District Bar will present the 4th installment of The Fashion District. Retro Rewind, as this particular night is titled, showcases the vintage fashion Chicago has to offer, including Deliciously Vintage, Little Black Dress Vintage, Fashion Fusion, and Funky Bro Vintage. Whether you like the subtly sexy fashions from the 50’s or the daringly bold fads from the 60’s, The Fashion District promises something for every modern girl wanting to dip into the past.
In addition to a runway show at 8pm, the night also features half price bottles of wine and salads.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of Deliciously Vintage
Tags: Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway Show, Deliciously Vintage, District Bar, Fashion Fusion, Funky Bro Vintage, Little Black Dress Vintage, The Fashion District, Vintage
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Fashion Salvation
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Last Wednesday night, I attended Fashion Salvation, a runway show at Salvage One. I always wanted an excuse to lounge in the unconventionally stylish space—a graveyard of architectural relics—and this show provided the opportunity to do so. Surrounded by larger than life Grecian columns, carousel horses, and monstrous neon signs, the evening immediately took an enchanting tone. Produced by Y.E.S. (Young Executives for Success) to raise money for Dress for Success, a program dedicated to supplying professional attire to disadvantaged woman, the event was impressive from beginning to end. Juggling a cilantro-spiked cocktail and tasty canapé, I took my seat in one of the mismatched antique chairs surrounding a runway draped in Persian rugs. Shortly afterward, fashions from Bonnie & Clyde’s boutique, Marisa Swystun and Agga B took the stage.
A grayscale collection from Bonnie and Clyde’s was edgy, futuristic and grungy (look shown above center). Zombie-like models showcased men’s and women’s separates with modern cuts of leather, jersey and denim that lay somewhere between street urchin, avant-garde and Edward Scissorhands. The gauzy tanks, long tube skirts, fitted jackets and thin sweaters were both practical and appealing. With the addition of clunky combat boots, bug-ish magnifying eyewear, and gothic makeup, the show’s aesthetic was reminiscent of one Mr. Rick Owens.
Marisa Swystun’s collection had more movement and shape (above left). Silky, feminine dresses, skirts and hand-printed kimono tops are clearly her specialty. It was as if she created each colorful, airy piece specifically for a hot summer evening. The collection covered a wide range of styles, from floor-length, bohemian frocks to shorter, more conservative cocktail attire. While soft and sweet was the overall theme, the element of surprise was still there. One-shoulder numbers and zipper detailing showed some attitude.
Like a harmonious fusion of Bonnie and Clyde’s edginess and Marisa’s glamour, Agga B’s looks (above right) fell somewhere between feminine and dangerous. Her perfectly executed designs came in sultry neutrals, but with a pinch of glitz. Hot pants, sequined bodysuits, and silk capes were the central theme for her cohesive collection. The combination of sporty and glam, incredible use of material, and fresh silhouettes brought to mind what gripped me about Prada’s spring runway. Agga’s professional styling skills were evident throughout: pant-less models armed with red lipstick and dark sunnies helped create a femme-fatale-meets-bathing-beauty vibe. Very sexy and very chic.
Though all entirely different, each featured collection was dense with creativity and artistry. While the spirit Salvage One added its own energy to the event, it was the show-stopping designs that really made magic that night.
Photography by Landtex Graphics
Tags: Agga B., Bonnie and Clyde's, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Shows, Chicago Runway Shows, Dress for Success Chicago, Marisa Swystun
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The First Style Admirer Fashion Party
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Since Style Admirer’s launch in October 2009, we’ve desperately tried finding the time to plan our first fashion event. Despite our restrictive day planner overflowing with various events, editorials, photo shoots, and more, we finally found it! The premiere Style Admirer fashion party will be this Friday, June 25, and we can’t wait to share it with you, Chicago fashionistas. We’re partnering with the phenomenal American designer (and SAIC alum!), Cynthia Rowley, and Chicago’s favorite wine bar, Bin 36, to throw a stylish soiree for those who love designer shopping, vino and mingling. The fashion and wine tasting party will kick off Taste of Chicago at Cynthia’s Bucktown boutique (1653 North Damen Avenue) from 6-8pm. While shopping her Spring/Summer 2010 collection, sample red and white wines from Bin’s impressive cellar and get styling advice from the Style Admirer team. See you there! RSVP to Chicagoevents@CynthiaRowley.com.
A special thanks to the Cynthia Rowley and Bin 36 teams for all their help and support.
By Meghan Turner
Tags: Bin 36, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion Events, Cynthia Rowley
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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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