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Weekend Fashion To-Do List
Friday, November 12th, 2010
EVENTS & SALES
Pretty in Pilsen (2150 S Canalport Avenue)
On Friday, stop by Pretty in Pilsen from 5:30pm to 8pm to get an early start on your holiday shopping! Shop local designers like Kate Boggiano, Audey, Cole Haddon, Anna Hovet, and much more.
Latin Fashion Week’s Structure at Circuit Night Club (3641 N Halsted Street)
The big party for LFW 2010 will kickoff at 6pm on Friday with a cocktail reception. The fashion show will begin at 8pm and will promote fashion for men and women from international and local designers. A portion of proceeds will go to The Center on Halsted.
Elizabeth & James Trunk Show at Krista K Boutique (3458 N Southport Avenue)
Krista K will host an Elizabeth & James Trunk on Friday during store hours. Shop the fabulous jewelry collection, and enjoy special discounts during the event.
A Passport to Design Fashion Ball at Mercedes-Benz of Chicago (1520 W North Avenue)
Latin Fashion Week 2010’s big fashion ball will begin Saturday at 6pm with an awards reception. The main event will start at 8pm in the form of a fashion show and dancing begins at 10pm. Some of Chicago’s most influential fashion personalities will attend so get your tickets now!
Erin Gordon Holiday Trunk Show at Sarca (710 N Wabash Street)
On Saturday from 10am to 6pm, Leslie Prizant Goodman hosts an in-store shopping party presenting the Erin for Sarca jewelry collection. Meet jewelry designer Erin Gordon and receive a complimentary oxygen treatment. RSVP is required.
ShopSwagg at Excalibur (632 N Dearborn Street)
ShopSwagg is hosting a fashion & beauty shopping fundraiser on Saturday. There will be exclusive deals on clothing, beauty treatments and more.
Foursquare at Cynthia Rowley (810 W Armitage Avenue; 1653 N Damen Avenue)
Through this weekend, you can receive an exclusive Foursquare discount at all Cynthia Rowley store locations (Chicago, New York, Boston, and Charleston). Show your mobile device to a sales associate and receive 20% off full-price items and 10% off sale items.
Fashion Sense at Trattoria Roma Restaurant (1535 N Wells Street)
Latin Fashion Week will hold a 2-day pre-holiday shopping extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm in Old Town. It will feature an array of premier clothing, accessories, make-up and salon boutiques.
Brynn Capella Holiday Trunk Show at Cerato Boutique (3451 N Southport Avenue)
Stop by Cerato Boutique on Saturday (10am-6pm) or Sunday (11am-5pm) for the Brynn Capella Holiday Trunk Show, which will feature the Rockstar Collection. Guests can enjoy 10% off purchases of $200 or more.
Fashioning Desire at City Gallery (Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Avenue)
Now through the end of January 2011, stop by Fashioning Desire: Chicago Fashion Photographers. Chicago’s lively and diverse fashion photography scene will be on display, featuring the work of nine local photographers.
Image courtesy of Pretty in Pilsen
Tags: Anna Hovet, Audey, Brynn Capella, Cerato Boutique, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Cole Haddon, Cynthia Rowley, Elizabeth & James, Erin for Sarca, Erin Gordon, Fashioning Desire: Chicago Fashion Photographers, Foursquare, Kate Boggiano, Krista K, Latin Fashion Week 2010, Pretty in Pilsen, Sarca, ShopSwagg
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CFI Presents at Fashion Focus
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
From left: designs by C/FAN, Audey and Miriam Cecilia
Fashion Focus Chicago kicked off Tuesday night in Millennium Park with its first 2010 runway show. The evening belonged to the Chicago Fashion Incubator’s talented resident designers, who, as usual, didn’t disappoint. Before the show, a line of the city’s fashion advocates—stretching to the corner of Randolph and Michigan—waited anxiously to get a look at CFI’s latest creations. Inside we found a tent bursting at the seams with fashion insiders and fashion lovers, all thrilled to be a part of the electric festivities. After taking our seats, the show soon began with a warm welcome from designer and Executive Director of CFI Lara Miller and Andrea Schwartz, the VP of Media Relations from Macy’s, the show’s host. Then, the lights dimmed and DJ Sye provided the energetic musical accompaniment to the designs of 13 residents from this year and previous years.
From left: designs by Kristin Hassan and Evil Kitty
Kristin Hassan was the first to present, once again proving her knack for very feminine womenswear. We saw lots of polka dots and girly accents like lace and tulle on elaborate dresses and gowns. From where we sat, the construction looked fantastic, creating form-fitting and interestingly detailed designs. She topped off each look with accents such as tulle flower brooches and a new pom-pom approach to the giant floral headwear we remember from last year.
Next up were Kate Boggiano’s California girls. Donning oversized sunglasses and a daisy behind one ear, models sported summery separates, dresses and jackets. The silhouettes were simple and often structural, balanced with lavish details like draped and ruffle collars. A colorful palette appeared on solids and a few prints. Overall, it was a collection for a serious woman looking to bring out her sunnier disposition.
We know and love Evil Kitty for her punk-chic aesthetic, and that’s exactly what she showed us. Using soft fabrics with hard details, she created pieces like a flowy, silk tank dress anchored with a studded leather belt. We saw a black lace cocktail dress with royal blue lining and a very chic, Audrey Hepburn-ish pale blue mini dress. Other designs included a hot pink bolero with large spikes protruding from the back.
From left: designs by Anna Hovet and Kate Boggiano
Agga B. is one of our favorite Chicago designers. Her designs are chic, artistic and relevant, making them highly desirable to stylish urban-estas who are no strangers to high fashion. This collection fused the sophisticate and the femme fatale with pieces such as a tulip skirt with a fan of protruding wings around the backside. Agga’s color of choice is black, though hints of pale pink lighted the tone a bit. To cap off the collection, we saw a to-die-for sleeveless fur coat and a magnificent black LBD with gold beaded sleeves and fur trim on the shoulders.
Anna Hovet stuck with the basics for her latest collection. However, she put a casual 80s spin on the designs. Always pretty and girly, we saw a pastel blue skort with an asymmetrical skirt, barely there hemlines and loose-fitting cotton tanks. There were flowy trapeze dresses and a form-fitting black jumper with open slits on the back. Overall, we saw references to decades past that are definitely still au courant.
Woven design elements was the universal theme for Nora del Bursto. Mostly solids, there were a few odd prints thrown in for variety’s sake–many of which didn’t feel particularly reverent to current times. However, we did love the clean lines and attention to detail. A simple white sleeveless cocktail dress stood out with a single geometric, crisscross shoulder. The same was true of a black haulter dress with a crisscross neckline. Another black number had woven detail that ran down the torso, seemingly requiring a surgeon’s steady hand and patience to produce.
From left: designs by Agga B. and Nora del Busto
For a few minutes, Audey took us frolicking through Millennium Park. First, we saw an empire dress with a green floral print and sunshine yellow tulle underlay. Later, the same print appeared on a floor-length maxi that was positively delightful. Her lightheartedness continued onto other tops and dresses that displayed animal and bird prints.
Though we often take notice of C/FAN’s work, she pleasantly surprised us with this particular presentation. She’s known for her luxe basics in solid hues, but she’s obviously expanding beyond that. Pieces we expected were cropped silk tops with plunging necklines and tapered trousers with lovely draping at the hips. The unexpected came from sheer silk dresses—both body con and billowy—displaying a sunset and lone tree print.
Killian Gui made it clear he loves his men’s dress shirts. One after the other, button-ups paraded down the runway, presenting white ones, white ones with black sleeves, plaid ones, two-toned ones and others. So, I’m sad to say, nothing we haven’t seen before…many times. We could see Killian has serious construction talent, but we’d love to see a tad more variety.
From left: designs by Nonnie and Killian Gui
Next was Alidade, who left us with thoughts of summer in Nantucket. From khaki skirts to sky blue shorts to gray cardigans, the designs were simple and preppy. The fit looked fantastic, but we couldn’t help but wish for a little more detail than trim on some sleeves and oversized pockets. There were a few designs that had us craving a little more oomph, but others were right on mark.
From Nantucket prep to 30s pin-up, Dottie’s Delights immediately cranked up the heat. Her vintage-inspired lingerie was both sexy and glamorous, with waist clinchers and garters, thigh-high hose and haulter bras. There was flair that included French lace, velvet and hot pink sequins. These are definitely underthings that are meant to be seen.
From left: designs by Dottie’s Delights and Alidade
After Dottie’s lingerie glued men’s eyes glued to the runway, CFI gave them one final menswear presentation: Nonnie. Appealing to manly men and metros alike, this collection gave us basics and vision that fused the past and present. He nodded to the 50s army cadet with browns and taupes and the latest trends with details like skinny ties. All in all, the dress shirts, button-up vests and slim pants provided something for every urban male.
Last but not least, we saw the ethereal sophistication and glamour of Miriam Cecilia. Soft, flowy garments balanced body con, structural designs, producing dresses, gowns and tops we loved. For embellishment, she added metallic leaves on the bodice, neckline and skirt of multiple frocks, as well as pouf shoulders and ruching on several cocktail dresses and gowns. The detail was impressive and so was her ability to make the ladies swoon.
By Meghan Turner
Photography by Deal Paul
Tags: Agga B., Alidade, Anna Hovet, Audey, C/FAN, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Chicago Fashion Shows, Chicago Runway Shows, Dottie's Delights, Evil Kitty, Fashion Focus Chicago, Kate Boggiano, Killian Gui, Kristin Hassan, Macy's, Miriam Cecilia, Nonnie, Nora del Busto
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Chicago Designers for Bright Pink
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
If the skyline’s dazzling display of pink lights hasn’t given it away, October is dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. This Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30pm, contribute to this remarkable cause by participating in an exciting shopping event. Chicago Designers for Bright Pink hosts an exclusive evening at The Affinia Hotel (166 E Superior Street, 2nd Floor Superior Room) that will feature fashion by popular local designers including Anna Hovet, C/FAN, jules, Kate Boggiano, Love Lulu Mae, Marisa Swystun, Zamrie and Paoo Jewelry. In addition to shopping for fall fashions—of which the designers will contribute 50% of proceeds to Bright Pink—guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary cocktail. Goodie bags will also be given to the first 50 guests.
By Meghan Turner
Images courtesy of Bright Pink
Tags: Anna Hovet, Bright Pink, C/FAN, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Jules, Kate Boggiano, Love Lulu Mae, Marisa Swystun, Paoo Jewelry, ZAMRIE
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Fearless Fashion
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
If you’re absorbed in the Chicago fashion community, chances are you’ve heard of the Stitches Fashion Program. If you haven’t heard of Stitches, its mission is to help Chicago’s fashion entrepreneurs establish effective sales and financing so that they may blossom right here in the Second City. Tomorrow night, the program sponsors Fear No Art and Fashion, a celebration of art, fashion, innovation and creativity. Saper Laws Fashion, Media, and Entertainment Practices will co-host the event from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with Dr. Julia Rahn, owner of Flourish Studios, and Elysabeth Alfano, creator, executive producer and host of WTTW11’s Fear No Art Chicago. Along with hors d’oeuvres and fine wines, enjoy the company of other Chicago creatives in Flourish’s beautiful space (3020 N Lincoln Avenue). Also purchase goods from Stitches Fashion Program designers, including K. Amato, Kate Boggiano and Mata Traders, and enjoy an informal fashion show featuring the latest collection by Lauren Lein.
Tickets are $25 at the door.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of Lauren Lein
Tags: Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Shows, K.Amato, Kate Boggiano, Lauren Lein, Mata Traders, Saper Laws, Stitches Fashion Program
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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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Weekend Events and Sales
Friday, June 11th, 2010
EVENTS
Pretty in Pilsen (2150 S Canalport Avenue)
On Friday from 5:30-8pm at Pretty in Pilsen, enjoy a private shopping event with five Chicago designers and boutiques: Kate Boggiano, Cole Haddon, Audey, Objets D’Envy, and Anna Hovet. RSVP required.
Fashion Show at The Griffin Lounge (326 W Chicago Avenue)
On Friday beginning at 9pm, view more than 50 dresses and a new lingerie line at this fashion show fundraiser. Tickets are still available for purchase.
Anastasia Chatzka Fashion Show (1524 N Lake Shore Drive)
On Friday starting at 7pm, witness an intimate Parisian-inspired fashion show that presents Anastasia Chatzka’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Space is limited. RSVP required.
Krista K Multi-Designer Trunk Show (3350 N Southport Avenue)
Through Sunday, stop by Krista K for its Multi-Designer Trunk Show. This dress showcase will feature more than 500 dresses, and you’ll enjoy 20% off all these summery flocks.
Old Town Art Fair (Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street)
On Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm, the country’s oldest outdoor art fair, the Old Town Art Fair, will feature more than 260 different artists, jewelry designers, and more.
SALES
Jules’ Father’s Day Promotion
Now through June 18, Style Admirer readers can enjoy 20% on Jules jewelry via the designers’ online boutique. Use promo code: StyleAdmirer20.
Hubba-Hubba Promotion (3309 N Clark Street)
Through June 21, Hubba-Hubba is having a dress sale. Customers can take 20% off all dresses, and if you purchase two dresses, you’ll receive a free pair of sunglasses.
More upcoming events and sales
Image courtesy of Kate Boggiano
Tags: Anastasia Chatzka, Anna Hovet, Audey, Cole Haddon, Hubba Hubba, Jules, Kate Boggiano, Krista K, Objets D'Envy, Old Town Art Fair, Pretty in Pilsen
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Chi-town Fashion Happenings This Weekend
Friday, June 4th, 2010
EVENTS
Kate Boggiano Trunk Show at Florodora (330 S Dearborn Street)
From 12pm-6pm, stop by Florodora for Kate Boggiano’s latest trunk show. Her Spring/Summer collection will be on display and available for purchase. Enjoy complimentary wine while you shop!
Eastside Millennium Art Festival (Michigan Avenue & Lake Street)
The Eastside Millennium Art Festival will take place this weekend and will feature multiple jewelry and accessories designers. Hours for the festival are: Friday from 12-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.
Krista K Multi-designer Trunk Show (3530 N Southport Avenue)
From Friday through next weekend, stop by Krista K for its Multi-Designer Trunk Show. This dress showcase will feature more than 500 dresses, and you’ll enjoy 20% off all these summery frocks.
SALES
Robin Richman Annual Yard Sale (2108 N Damen Avenue)
On Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm, Robin Richman is holding its annual Yard Sale. In addition to the many racks of discounted merchandise, shoppers will enjoy 25% off the Spring/Summer merchandise.
Do-Division Sidewalk Sale (Division Street between Ashland and Leavitt)
From 12pm-10pm on Saturday and Sunday, stop by the Do-Division Sidewalk Sale, where some of Chicago’s most popular boutiques reside. Enjoy discounts, music, food and tons of vendors during this festival. Visit the Division Street Shopping District page for a complete listing of stores.
More upcoming Chicago fashion events and sales
Image courtesy of Robin Richman
Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Sales, Chicago Shopping, Kate Boggiano, Krista K, Robin Richman
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FashionChicago 2010
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
You know that feeling when you walk into a boutique, and you’re offered a cocktail? That “Oh, I’m really going to like this store” feeling. I mean, who doesn’t love a little liquid spending courage when considering a purchase? Well, tomorrow at FashionChicago 2010, an intimate event that joins local designers under one roof, you’ll be able to party hardy and spend some hard-earned cash. From 5-9pm at an 8,000-square-foot gallery space (233 W Huron Street), you’ll find an impressive collection of Chicago fashion and jewelry designers, such as Blake Standard, K. Amato, Lara Miller, JLee Silver, Kate Boggiano, Vaute Couture, Heidi Hess, Objets d’ Envy, Yana Collection, Jess Audey, Borris Powell, Zamrie, Nora del Busto, Horacio Nieto, Elise Bergman, Brynn Capella, Shernett Swaby, and more. For your drinking pleasure, beverages will be provided by HobNob Wines and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, while hors d’oeuvres will be brought in from Nacional 27 and RA Sushi.
Tickets are only $25 for VIP Tickets (including a goodie bag) and $15 for general admission. Reserve tickets here.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of StyleChicago.com
Tags: Blake Standard, Borris Powell, Brynn Capella, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Elise Bergman, FashionChicago 2010, Heidi Hess, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, JLee Silver, K.Amato, Kate Boggiano, Lara Miller, Nora del Busto, Objets d' Envy, Shernett Swaby, StyleChicago.com, Vaute Couture, Yana Collection, ZAMRIE
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Chicago Runway Shows: 312 Fashion Series
Friday, April 16th, 2010
Last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, I kicked off my nights at the 312 Fashion Series. The events were a roundup of notable Chicago designers who presented their fall collections at Lofts on Lake. Admirers of Lara Miller, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell, and Anna Hovet arrived at the industrial space eager to watch as the designers’ vision materialized on the runway. In the wide-open space framed in four brick walls and a vaulted wood ceiling—an organic backdrop for the show—a DJ played tunes representative of each designer’s aesthetic while bartenders supplied the cocktails. At showtime, we took our seats and looked on as Chicago fashion strolled down the catwalk.
On the first night, the show was divided into vignettes by Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell, and Anna Hovet. This mix of very different design approaches created an interesting glimpse at the range of aesthetics our local talent can provide. During each designer’s presentation, models took the runway at once, creating a runway show turned fashion installation.
Horacio Nieto’s Fall ’10 womenswear and menswear. Top image: Lara Miller’s Fall ’10 collection
On Friday, Lara Miller proved once again that she is the princess of eco-design. The light-as-air fabrics—hand-loomed recycled cotton and bamboo, organic jersey, vegan silk—were spun into soft, feminine shapes that, above all, were incredibly wearable. Earth-toned wrap dresses, a jumpsuit (that I am dying to own), cardigans, leggings, suits, et al, fell completely in line with what Lara does best: taking eco-fashion to the next level of craftsmanship and wearability. The latter became a focal point in the show, as models rounded the u-shaped runway, halted at center stage, and stripped off their garments to display how one piece can be altered into something completely new. This two-in-one design approach not only added an incredible dynamic to the show, it displayed how Lara considers consumers’ expectations of versatility and style.
Saturday night belonged to Horacio Nieto. Unlike the bulk of his local counterparts, Horacio designs both womenswear and menswear. Menswear was the first presentation, and my favorite. The military-inspired jackets, vests, and trousers had sharp cuts, clean lines, and body con shapes. Seemingly made for the confident, fashionably in-the-know male, several of Horacio’s designs had me silently wishing he would repurpose them for a woman’s wardrobe. What he made for the ladies, though, was much more simplistic in nature. However, particular details embodied an exciting futuristic element. Pointed shoulders (as seen on an amazing one-sleeve champagne cocktail dress) and deep cuts on some of the gowns, dresses and jackets created sexy focal points, while other designs were much more classic and refined. This range, I believe, showed his understanding of his clientele, who won’t settle for merely one given style.
By Meghan Turner
Photography by Paul Saini (Lara Miller) and Kayoua Xiong (Horacio Nieto)
Tags: 312 Fashion Series, Anna Hovet, Borris Powell, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway Shows, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Lara Miller
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312 Fashion Series Premiere
Monday, April 5th, 2010
We’ve been in high anticipation for the first ever 312 Fashion Series, and the time has finally arrived. Beginning this Thursday night, the three-day series of fashion events will be held at Loft on Lake (1366 W Lake Street). Created by and for Chicagoans with a vested interested in the city’s fashion industry, the series highlights various local designers who are both well-known and highly talented. These labels include Lara Miller, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell, and Anna Hovet.
To kick off the event, designs by Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell, and Anna Hovet will be presented in vignettes in conjunction with a cocktail reception. Friday and Saturday night belong to the eco-friendly Lara Miller and modern-chic Horacio Nieto, respectively. On these two nights, you’ll be able to shop Lara’s and Horacio’s latest collection and watch their runway show. During all three nights, enjoy complimentary cocktails and an exclusive after party at The Underground. Tickets range from $35 to $55, and each series begins at 7pm and ends at 10pm.
We’ve got our tickets! Do you?
Get tickets here.
By Meghan Turner
Tags: 312 Fashion Series, Anna Hovet, Borris Powell, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Lara Miller, Loft on Lake, The Underground
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