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Weekend Events and Sales in Chicago
Friday, March 19th, 2010
EVENTS
re:MAKE Fashion Show at Loyola University’s Mundelein Center Auditorium (1020 W Sheridan Road)
On Friday at 7pm, the re:MAKE Fashion Show will feature collections by local designers showing off their first-hand fashions created with second-hand materials.
Swap-O-Rama-Rama at Chicago Waldorf School (1300 W Loyola Avenue)
On Saturday (9am-5pm) and Sunday (1-5pm), bring a bag of unwanted clothing and a small donation to Swap-O-Rama-Rama, and you’ll be able to exchange your threads for items in the “swap pile.”
Laura Tanner Jewelry Trunk Show at Dame Couture (1927 Central Street in Evanston)
On Saturday from noon to 5pm, enjoy champagne and cookies at Dame Couture while perusing Laura Tanner’s bridal collections. Laura will also be on hand to help you with your selections.
Cynthia Ryba Trunk Show at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
On Saturday from 12-6pm, Chicago designer Cynthia Ryba shows off her collection as a part of the Chicago Fashion Incubator’s month-long pop-up shop at The 900 Shops.
CFI’s 2010 New Designer Trunk Show at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
Meet and shop the Chicago Fashion Incubator’s new class, including C/FAN, Donaldo Smith, Jonnie Rettele, Leah Fegan, Miriam Cecilia Carlson, and Stephanie Kuhr, this Saturday from 12-8pm.
Afternoon Tea and Dresses by Jess Audey at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
View and shop Jess Audey’s Fall 2010 collection of dresses this Saturday from 12-2pm at CFI’s pop-up shop.
Veruca Salt Scarf Folding Class (1921 N Damen Avenue)
Want to learn more ways to wear your scarves? Head to Veruca Salt’s Bucktown location on Saturday from 1-2pm, and they’ll show you how.
SALES
Chicago Fashion Incubator Pop-up Store at The 900 Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue)
Starting this Saturday, CFI’s current designers and alumni will be selling their collections at this pop-up store on the fifth floor of The 900 Shops.
Maria Pinto Liquidation Sale (133 N Jefferson Street)
Maria Pinto’s five-day Liquidation Sale ends this Saturday, March 20. It’s your last chance to snag some of her incredible designs at 50-70% off. Plus, for these final two days of the sale, get an addition 25% off the sale price!
Fix’s Wheel of Fashion (1101 W Fulton Market)
Until March 30, swing by Fix for the opportunity to spin the wheel of fashion, which offers variety of discounts, including 15-20% off, free goodies, and gift cards.
GAVIN in Wonderland (1939 Central Street in Evanston)
Stop by GAVIN boutique this weekend and pick from a deck of cards for the chance to receive 10-20% off your purchase. One lucky girl will win a $250 gift certificate!
More upcoming Chicago fashion events and sales
Images courtesy of Laura Tanner
Tags: C/FAN, CFI, Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Fashion Incubator, Chicago Sales, Cynthia Ryba, Donaldo Smith, Fix Boutique, GAVIN, Jess Audey, Jonnie Rettele, Laura Tanner, Leah Fegan, Maria Pinto, Miriam Cecilia Carlson, Stephanie Kuhr, The 900 Shops
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Maria Pinto Liquidation Sale
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Maria Pinto’s recent announcement that she will no longer design under the Maria Pinto label and will close her West Loop store has had the Chicago fashion industry buzzing. It’s no surprise these tough times claimed another fashion victim, but a designer who has dressed both the first lady and Oprah? We know the economy doesn’t discriminate, but we had high hopes for Maria and her incredibly detailed, figure-flattering garments. If you’re also a fan, now is the chance to snag these typically high-priced garments at a serious discount. Starting today (Tuesday, March 16), Maria Pinto is having a five-day Liquidation Sale, where she will sell EVERYTHING—daywear, eveningwear and accessories—for 50-70% off retail. Though Maria hopes to reemerge in the fashion industry in the years to come, her final collection, Spring 2010, will have to hold us over until then.
Maria Pinto, 133 N Jefferson Street. Hours: 10am to 7pm on Tuesday and 10am to 5pm Wednesday through Saturday, March 20.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of Maria Pinto
Tags: Chiago Designers, Chicago Sales, Maria Pinto
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Maria Pinto Closes Her Doors
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Maria Pinto’s Spring 2010 collection
This economy has claimed the careers of too many Chicago fashion designers and boutiques, and now Maria Pinto has announced she is among them. Since 2008, the designer seemed to be rising to the top on the hem of her custom creations for Michelle Obama, but the crippling slip in the luxury market proved too difficult to overcome. Having also designed garments for Oprah and the uniforms for the 2016 Chicago Olympic bid, Maria made quite a name for herself in Chicago and elsewhere, but on Saturday, she told the Sun-Times she has terminated the Maria Pinto label and is closing her West Loop boutique.
In a statement to the Sun-Times, Maria said: ‘‘After 20 years of pursuing my greatest passion and striving to build a successful high-end fashion business, the time has come for a new chapter in my life. I am confident that the ‘Maria Pinto’ name will not go away, but will merely take a break, before emerging in a new form. I plan on using the next several months to explore different avenues and opportunities for business, as economic conditions improve.”
We look forward to seeing what that new form will be, and we hope we see it soon.
By Meghan Turner
Images courtesy of Maria Pinto
Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion, Chicago Sun-Times, Maria Pinto, Maria Pinto Closes, Michelle Obama, Oprah
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Chicago Fashion Events and Sales This Weekend
Friday, February 5th, 2010
FASHION EVENTS
Lana Jewelry Trunk Show at Krista K Boutique (3458 N Southport Avenue)
On Friday from 10am to 7pm, be one of the first to view Lana’s new Flirt collection.
Broad Street Trunk Show at Wolfbait & B-girls (3131 W Logan Boulevard)
On Saturday from 12pm to 6pm, stop by the Broad Street Trunk Show to shop locally designed jewelry made from repurposed heirlooms.
SALES
Pump’s Annual Shoe-Per-Bowl (1659 W Division Street)
This Saturday is Pump’s 6th Annual Shoe-Per-Bowl. Take 44% off fall sale merchandise AND an extra 60% off red ticket items. That’s 70-90% off!
Maria Pinto Sale (135 N Jefferson Street)
Thru February 6, take an additional 20% off already reduced prices. Promotion applies to select merchandise only.
La Perla Valentine’s Day Sale (535 N Michigan Avenue)
Thru Valentine’s Day, take 20% off your order and enjoy complimentary shipping! Use code VDAY20.
Helen Yi Sale (1645 N Damen Avenue)
Thru February 10, take 50-70% off fall/winter styles from Barbara Bui, Derek Lam, Behnaz Sarafpour, and more.
Florodora Scandal Sale (330 S Dearborn Street)
Thru February 13, stop by Florodora to take advantage of their Scandal Sale! All clothing is 35-75% off! Designers include Lara Miller, Twinkle, Lia Molly, and many more.
Image by Chelcie S Porter
Now thru 2/13, stop by Florodora to take advantage of their Scandal Sale! All clothing is 35-75% off! Designers include Lara Miller, Twinkle, Lia Molly, & many more.
Tags: Barbara Bui, Behnaz Sarafpour, Broad Street, Derek Lam, Florodora, Helen Yi, Krista K, La Perla, Lana Jewelry, Lara Miller, Lia Molly, Maria Pinto, Twinkle, Wolfbait & B-girls
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Chicago Fashion Scene: Events and Sales This Weekend
Friday, January 29th, 2010
SALES
Habit: Best Sale Ever (1951 W Division Street)
Thru 1/31, stop by for 20% to 50% off select clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Eclectica 20% Off Sale (1006 W Armitage Avenue)
Thru the end of January, take 20% off new arrivals, custom orders, and already reduced prices.
Ragstock: 25% Off an Item (812 W Belmont Avenue; 1433 N Milwaukee Avenue)
Thru 1/31, take 25% off one regular-priced item with coupon to use in-store.
Free Tote Bag from A’GACI (107 S State Street)
On the corner of State and Congress, the A’GACI street team will hand out flyers to customers, inviting them to stop in the store to receive a complimentary tote bag (no purchase necessary)! The street team will be out from 1/27 thru 2/3.
Beta Boutique’s Semi-Annual Stacked Rack Sample Sale (233 W Huron Street)
For 2 days only, Beta Boutique will be filling a brand new off-site space with racks of the best designer stock at 40-90% off retail prices. Hours: 10am-6pm (1/30), 12-5pm (1/31).
Penelope’s Winter Sale (1913 W Division Street)
Penelope’s is currently having their winter sale! Stop by the store or log on to enjoy 20% to 60% off fall and winter clothing. They only do this twice a year, so now is the time!
Veruca Salt’s Sale (1921 N Damen Avenue; 520 N Kingsbury)
Thru the end of the month, save 50% off a first item, 60% off a second item, and 70% off a third item on all selected sale merchandise (in-store only)!
Maria Pinto 70% off Sale (135 N Jefferson Street)
70% off sale going on thru the end of the month (on select merchandise only; not applicable to other offers).
Ultimo Liquidation Sale (116 E Oak Street)
After 40 years in business, Ultimo is closing its doors. Thru 2/7, take an extra 50% off everything when you purchase online. Use coupon code: FINAL.
Fix Boutique: Shoe Drive & Sale (1101 W Fulton Market)
Fix will now carry men’s and women’s designer shoes! Thru 2/1, customers who donate a pair of gently used shoes to the store will receive 20% off any shoe purchase. The donated shoes will be given to Soles4Souls.
EVENTS
Eric Daman Book Signing at Swarovski (540 N Michigan Avenue)
This Saturday from 3-4:30pm, meet “Gossip Girl” stylist, Eric Daman, as he signs copies of his new book, You Know You Want It: Style-Inspiration-Confidence. Eric will also offer insider styling tips. The first 100 guests will receive a signed copy of the book.
Destination Capri: A Chicago Fashion Brunch at TOCCO (1266 N Milwaukee Avenue)
This Saturday from 11am to 4pm, Daniel Bruce & Jon Akira are inviting you to Chicago Fashion Brunch, which will exhibit clothing from Akira and tastes from the exotic coast of Italy. RSVP by calling Daniel at 917-583-1538 or emailing rsvp.fashionbrunch@gmail.com.
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Tags: A'GACI, Akira, Beta Boutique, Eclectica, Eric Daman, Fix Boutique, Habit, Maria Pinto, Penelope's, Ragstock, TOCCO, Ultimo, Veruca Salt
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Chicago Fashion Events and Sales
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
FASHION EVENTS
Avant Bride NYC Trunk Show at The Left Bank (1155 W Webster Avenue)
Ellen Hunter, chief accessories designer of this Manhattan-based wedding line, will be making an exclusive Chicago appearance. Preview the collection on 1/22 (4-7pm), 1/23 (11am-5pm), and 1/24 (12pm-4pm).
Anthropologie Opens in Block 37 Today! (108 N State Street)
SALES
Isabella Fine Lingerie’s Sale (840 W Armitage Avenue)
Isabella Fine Lingerie is offering an additional 50% off selected sale merchandise until 1/22 (in-store only).
Florodora Scandal Sale (330 S Dearborn Street)
Thru 2/13, stop by Florodora to take advantage of their Scandal Sale! All clothing is 35-75% off! Designers include Lara Miller, Twinkle, Lia Molly, & many more.
Le Dress Sale (1741 W Division Street)
Le Dress is offering 40% off from 11am to 1pm, and the discount goes down from there, so stop by early and take advantage!
Eskell Sale (1509 N Milwaukee Avenue)
Eskell has teamed up with Lucky magazine to offer 40% off items bought online! Use code LUCKYWEEK2 thru 1/25.
Krista K: The Shop Around the Clock Sale (3458/3530 N Southport Avenue)
From 8am to 6pm, take major discounts on already reduced merchandise. Discount amounts change each hour.
Habit: Best Sale Ever (1951 W Division Street)
Join Habit for their best sale ever! Thru 1/31, stop by for 20% to 50% off select clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Beta Boutique: Pre-Stacked Rack Sale (2016 W Concord Place)
Thru 1/24, spend $100+ and receive 20% off your entire purchase, or spend $300+ and receive 30% off.
The Conscientious Luxe Winter Sample Sale at The Great Taste Cafe (355 E Grand Avenue – in the Holmes Center)
From 1pm to 5pm, stop by and take advantage of amazing sales from some of Chicago’s top eco-fashion and jewelry designers.
SHE Save Haiti Relief Fund at SHE Boutique (483 Central Avenue – Highland Park)
Help Haiti while you shop. SHE will donate 10% of the purchase price of non-sale items, and then match an additional 10%, totaling 20% of the purchase price. Use code SAVEHAITI.
Penelope’s Winter Sale (1913 W Division Street)
Penelope’s is currently having their winter sale! Stop by the store or log on to enjoy 20% to 60% off fall and winter clothing. They only do this twice a year!
Veruca Salt’s Sale (1921 N Damen Avenue; 520 N Kingsbury)
Veruca Salt has made their sale better! Now thru the end of the month, save 50% off a first item, 60% off a second item, and 70% off a third item on all selected sale merchandise (in-store only)!
Maria Pinto 70% off Sale (135 N Jefferson Street)
A 70% off sale is going on now thru the end of the month (on select merchandise only; not applicable to other offers).
Eclectica 20% Off Sale (1006 W Armitage Avenue)
Thru the end of January, Eclectica is having a big sale! Take 20% off new arrivals, custom orders, and already reduced prices.
Image by Chelcie S Porter
Tags: Anthropologie, Avant Bride NYC, Beta Boutique, Block 37, Chicago Shopping, Eclectica, Eco Fashion, Ellen Hunter, Eskell, Florodora, Habit, Isabella Fine Lingerie, Krista K, Le Dress, Lucky magazine, Maria Pinto, Penelope's, She Boutique, The Left Bank, Veruca Salt
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