EVENTS

Designer Spring Trunk Show at Macy’s on State Street (111 N State Street)
Today from from 10am-6pm, Macy’s continues to support Chicago designers with the Grand Designer Spring 2010 Trunk Shows.

The sass & bide Event at Sarca (710 N Wabash Street)
On Saturday from 12-6pm, Sarca presents The sass & bide Event, a trunk show featuring “Tomorrow The Great.” Preview the Fall 2010 collection and experience the Spring 2010 collection. RSVP to rsvp@shopsarca.com.

Liberty of London for Target Launches
The beloved British label lands in Target stores this weekend. The cheery collection includes clothing and home goods.

SALES

Beta Boutique’s Store Closing Sale (2016 W Concord Place)
Beta Boutique is closing its Bucktown storefront. Through Sunday, take advantage of huge discounts on top of their low prices on designer clothing and accessories.

Samantha Winter Sale (64 E Walton Street)
Through March 20, save 50% on winter fashions at Samantha. Designer pieces such as Splendid tees, Catherine Malandrino dresses, and Genetic Denim are included!

RE.STOCK Shop Pop-up (3221 N Broadway Street)
RE.STOCK Shop is at its new location this weekend. Stop by for up to 80% off designer labels.

More upcoming Chicago fashion events and sales

Image courtesy of sass & bide

Layup? Point guard? Bank shot? I don’t speak basketball, so March Madness is one of the last things on my radar. This month, though, March Madness is taking on a new meaning. The very posh Tocco (1266 N Milwaukee Avenue) is hosting March Madness for the Fashionista, a month-long series that features four Chicago boutiques: Koros, Sarca, Veruca Salt, and Havilah. Tocco emptied its in-house window display so each boutique can present a weeklong fashion installation of their favorite spring items. Presented in the aforementioned order, each boutique’s designated week will feature a special event in its honor. In addition, when shopping at these stores this month, you will receive a 10% discount to Tocco. If you’ve never been to the chic Italian eatery, you’ll immediately see why the venue is a complementary setting for such an event, and these boutiques—some of my favorite in Chicago—are sure to present some impressive garments. Eating while you window shop. That’s a winning concept in my book.

Here’s a look at each boutique’s event being held at Tocco this month:

KOROS

Koros (1039 W Lake Street) is currently on display at Tocco and features its sensational spring collection (shown above). The reception will be on Thursday, March 11 from 7 to 9:30 pm. Koros radiates the joy of style and offers must-have basics and to-die-for collections, all hand picked by owner Kristen Skordilis. With an innate sense of style, Kristen’s selection includes designers from across the world and close to home.

SARCA

Sarca (710 N Wabash Avenue) will make its Tocco debut the week of March 15, 2010. The reception will be on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9:30 pm and will feature internationally acclaimed fashion label Sass and Bide. This new Gold Coast boutique founded by Alexis Cozzini is packed with exclusive lines from all over the world,  catering to women who appreciate exquisite and unrivaled clothing and accessories.

VERUCA SALT

Veruca Salt (1921 N Damen Avenue, 520 N Kingsbury Street) will show off its latest fashions at Tocco the week of March 22, 2010. The reception will be on Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 9 pm, with a trunk show featuring owner Amber Warren’s signature English Muffin line that combines high fashion and everyday wear. Veruca Salt thrives on carrying items customers truly love to wear, including emerging and established designers.

HAVILAH

Havilah (869 N Larrabee Streeet) will be showcasing its finest spring fashions at Tocco the week of March 29, 2010. The reception will be on Thursday, April 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Havilah’s selection is as unique and fresh as the boutique’s name, which is a biblical reference meaning abundance of blessings and precious jewels. Shoppers find comfort in Havilah’s selection and welcoming atmosphere.

By Meghan Turner