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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

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The Zara Spring 2010 Collection Lands

Friday, January 29th, 2010

I popped in Michigan Avenue’s Zara today, and it is with great pleasure that I tell you the spring collection is out! A very neutral palette of taupes, browns, creams and whites dominated the sales floor, creating a refreshing and airy earthiness that has me downright excited for spring. From billowy jumpers to leather shorts, the collection fuses safari masculinity and boho chic for a feminine, relaxed look that’s vastly different from the structured shoulders and body con silhouettes we saw for Fall. I can definitely see myself living in much of this collection this summer because, frankly, it’s hard to look at a piece and not think, “Wow, this looks comfortable!” Now, if only I could re-create this messy, Alex Wang-inspired braid on myself, I’d be set…

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