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Weekend Fashion Guide

Friday, August 27th, 2010

EVENTS

Maximalism: Fashion Show at Happy Dog Gallery (1542 N Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor)
On Friday beginning at 7pm, The Sometimes Store, The Gaudy God and Sisterman will host an all nude and black fashion show, Maximalism. The show will feature 24 vintage looks from the 80s and 90s.

Randolph St. Market Festival at Plumber’s Hall (1340 W Washington Street)
The Randolph St. Market Festival is back on Saturday (10am to 5pm) and Sunday (10am to 4pm). Enjoy an exciting array of vintage and modern decor, home furnishings, art, fashion and jewelry.

Chicago Summer Antiques Show and Sale at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N River Road – Rosemont)
This weekend, more than 60 exhibitors from 38 states and various countries worldwide come to Chicago for one of the Midwest’s largest antique events. The Chicago Summer Antiques Show & Sale goes from 12 to 7pm on Friday and Saturday and 12 to 5pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10.

SALES

Caroline DeVillo Couture Semi-Annual Sample Sale (1616 N Damen Avenue)
On Saturday from 10am to 3pm, Caroline DeVillo will hold a sample sale at her Bucktown/Wicker Park boutique. Bridal gowns will go for 30% to 70% off.

Dress Up Summer Blowout Sale (1937 N Damen Avenue)
Now through the end of August, Dress Up boutique invites you to shop their Summer Blowout Sale. Customers enjoy up to 90% off new and already-marked down styles.

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 50% off.

11 Years of LILL (904 W Armitage Avenue)
LILL celebrates 11 years of business through the month of August and is having a sale to celebrate. Take 11% off everything in-store, online and at LILL on Location handbag parties. Some restrictions apply.

Image courtesy of Caroline DeVillo

Tags: 1154 LILL Studio, Caroline DeVillo, Chicago Designers, Chicago Events, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Chicago Summer Antiques Show & Sale, Dress Up Boutique, Maximalism, Randolph Street Market Festival, Sarca, Sisterman, The Gaudy God, The Sometimes Store
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The Weekend Events + Sales

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Two looks from Gary Graham’s Spring 2010 collection

EVENTS

Fashion 2010 at The Art Institute’s Modern Wing (111 S Michigan Avenue)
The SAIC kicks off the day-long Fashion 2010 with a fashion show at 2pm. The Walk 2010, which is part of the SAIC’s annual gala benefit, starts at 6pm. Finally, end the night with NightWalk 2010, which begins at 9pm.

Hollywood Glam at Park 52 (5201 S Harper Avenue)
The Hollywood Glam Fashion Premiere & Party kicks off at 10pm. The event will feature K~Fleye, Double Stitch, Entourage Man, Kham’ryn B., and Anna Fong. Admission and cocktails are complimentary. RSVP to eve@eventsbyeve.com.

Raw/State at Sharp Building (37 S Wabash Avenue)
Now through May 23, this SAIC graduate fashion exhibition showcases the work of students pursuing SAIC graduate degrees in Fashion, Body & Garment.

Gary Graham Personal Appearance at Robin Richman (2108 N Damen Avenue)
This Saturday, meet SAIC alum Gary Graham from 5-8pm at Robin Richman. Shop the spring collection and specialty pieces for one night only.

Dress Up Grand Opening Week (1937 N Damen Avenue)
Dress Up boutique celebrates the opening of their first store. From May 8-15, shoppers can enjoy 15% off everything in the store.

The Sometimes Store Grand Re-Opening (632 W Addison Street)
The Sometimes Store celebrates its grand re-opening on Sunday from 11am to 8pm. In honor of Mother’s Day, shoppers can bring in a photo of their mom for 20% off their purchase.

Victor Alfaro Appearance at local Carson Pirie Scott Stores
The designer makes a series of personal appearances on Friday (Wilmette from 12-3pm and Lombard from 5-8pm) and Saturday (Orland Park from 1-4pm) to host one-on-one style appointments at Carsons. Receive 20% off Victor by Victor Alfaro sportswear, footwear, and accessory purchases.

SALES

Vintage Sale at Eskell Boutique (1509 N Milwaukee Avenue)
Eskell is having a vintage sale this weekend that features racks from Kokorokoko and Chi-town Vintage. Stop by Saturday (11am-8pm) or Sunday (12-5pm).

Spring Accessories Fling at Le Dress (1741 W Division Street)
From Friday to Sunday, Le Dress invites shoppers to accessorize their favorite frocks during an all-weekend celebration. Enjoy 25% off any accessory.

City Soles Spring Event (various Chicago locations)
From 10am-10pm, City Soles will offer 20% off all new spring footwear. Plus, enjoy cocktails, music, raffles, giveaways and more.

RE.STOCK your Spring Wardrobe (1452 N Milwaukee Avenue)
RE.STOCK Shop will open again this weekend in Bucktown. Save up to 80% off retail on men and women’s designer clothing from through Sunday.

More upcoming fashion events and sales

Image courtesy of Gary Graham

Tags: Anna Fong, Carson Pirie Scott, Carsons, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway Shows, Chicago Sales, Chicago Shopping, City Soles, Double Stitch, Dress Up, Entourage Man, Eskell, Fashion 2010, Gary Graham, Kham’ryn B., K~Fleye, Le Dress, NightWalk 2010, RE.STOCK Shop, Robin Richman, SAIC, The Sometimes Store, The Walk 2010, Victor Alfaro
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