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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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The End of an Era: Ultimo to Close
Monday, January 18th, 2010
It’s no secret that boutiques are suffering in this tumultuous economy. With each trip to our favorite shopping districts, there’s a new “Closing” or “For Lease” sign on the windows of our once-busy boutiques. Most recently, though, it’s the news that Ultimo is closing its doors that rocked Chicago’s fashion community.
Since it opened in 1969, Ultimo’s impressive selection has been groundbreaking in terms of bringing us high fashion by elite and emerging designers. Originally a store for men, Jerry Weinstein opened the boutique in an Oak Street brownstone near Michigan Avenue. It was the infamous Joan Weinstein, Jerry’s wife, who later brought womenswear designers into the mix. The store closing, incidentally, comes some two months after her death. Ultimo’s current owner, Sarah Albrecht, acquired the store in 1999 and has preserved the Ultimo vision to provide Chicago with timeless fashion by amazing talent. When asked about the recent announcement to close, Sarah told Crain’s Chicago Business, “It just seems like the right time.” Time or not, that brownstone’s next owner has some big shoes to fill.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of Ultimo
Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Shopping, Ultimo, Ultimo Closing
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