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Chicago Fashion Foundation Event
Monday, February 28th, 2011
The time has once again come for the Chicago Fashion Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Benefit. This Thursday, March 3, “Project Runway” contestant and Chicago native Peach Carr will host the organization’s fashion show and contest. Each of the eight designers will design an ensemble inspired by Chicago’s music scene, and three finalists will win a scholarship, with the winner receiving $5,000 to put toward a career in fashion.
This is CFF’s fourth benefit, and this one promises to be bigger than the last. Held at the Chicago History Museum from 6-8pm, guests will sip cocktails by Absolute, mingle with Chicago’s stylistas and view a fashion show of the contestants. Ticket prices range, starting at $25 for students, $35 for members and $45 for non-members. However, you’ll save $5 if you purchase online rather than at the door. To buy tickets, click here.
By Meghan Turner
Tags: CFF, Chicago Fashion Designer, Chicago Fashion Foundation, Chicago Fashion Show, Peach Carr, Project Runway
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Vert Couture Runway Show
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
From left: Designs by 71Jules and Crescendo Apparel
The second annual Vert Couture fashion show, “Sexy and Sustainable,” was held last Sunday at the new, environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz of Chicago showroom. One of the largest LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings in Chicago, the setting elevated this runway show’s focus on fusing fashion and eco-responsibility. The event itself was quite impressive, but most admirable was the fact that 100% of the profits were donated to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit that promises to plant 15,000 trees in Chicago by 2015.
The attendees’ attention, nonetheless, remained on the fashion. The event started with a cocktail reception that featured eats by Karyn’s on Green and tasty libations made with Krome Vodka and organic juices. Acting as conversation pieces, impressive eco-conscious art installations and fashion designs by SAIC students filled the airy, 80,000-square-foot venue. Then, an African drum and dance group gave an impromptu performance that didn’t exactly feel like a cohesive addition to the event, and shoppers explored the many pop-up boutiques that sold a selection of local artists and designers.
The final component was the runway show. The designers included Modahnik, 71Jules, Crescendo Apparel, Silkutopia, Enamore and Junk Drawers, and all the ensembles–down to the shoes and jewelry–were also environmentally safe. Modahnik’s bright, African-inspired prints took on a modern approach with interesting cuts. 71Jules’s wrap dress showed how a single garment can be worn in many different ways, and Crescendo Apparel designed looks with the curvy woman in mind. Bold formalwear by Silkutopia was made using recycled gowns, creating dramatic statement pieces that could have easily stepped off the “Boardwalk Empire” set. The presentation finished strong with risqué lingerie and sleepwear from Enamore (a Parisian-chic collection of nighties and silk eye-masks), and Junk Drawers’ scantily clad male models were dress in a variety of briefs made from materials discarded by the apparel industry.
Vert Couture proved green fashion left behind its reputation as being wearable burlap sacks. Party goers left with Vert Couture’s motto engrained in their minds: Fashion can be sustainable and sexy at the same time.
Photography by FotoSB
Tags: 71Jules, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Show, Crescendo Apparel, Enamore, Junk Drawers, Modahnik, Silkutopia, Vert Couture
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Borrow a Dress Couture Anniversary
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
A Bryan K. Osburn dress for BADC
The holiday weekend has come and gone, and there were many exciting events that kept us busy. One of the highlights was Borrow a Dress Couture’s (BADC) one-year anniversary party at Bon V in the West Loop. It was a testament to BADC’s belief that the everyday woman can look like a million bucks and spend very little cash doing so. The event featured a cocktail hour, goodie bags, and a fashion show to display the new BADC summer rental selection, including Chicago label Bryan K. Osburn Collection. Bryan’s custom creations are a recent addition to the long list of designer frocks available for rent at BADC, which also includes names like Alexander McQueen, Badgley Mischka, Hervé Léger, Vera Wang, Marc Bouwer, Abaete, and more. You can either rent Bryan’s dresses or choose a style you love that he’ll custom create for you to own. Dress rental prices range anywhere from $25-$175, but if you’re interested in getting your own Bryan K. Osburn dress, prices start at $800.
All in all, BADC rocked the boutique with a stylish celebration commemorating a successful first year of business. And now, we can’t wait to celebrate year two with them as well!
By Danielle Parker
Images courtesy of Borrow a Dress Couture
Tags: Abaete, Alexander McQueen, BADC, Badgley Mischka, Borrow a Dress Couture, Bryan K. Osburn, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Show, Chicago Shopping, Herve Leger, Marc Bouwer, Vera Wang
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