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FashionChicago 2010
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
You know that feeling when you walk into a boutique, and you’re offered a cocktail? That “Oh, I’m really going to like this store” feeling. I mean, who doesn’t love a little liquid spending courage when considering a purchase? Well, tomorrow at FashionChicago 2010, an intimate event that joins local designers under one roof, you’ll be able to party hardy and spend some hard-earned cash. From 5-9pm at an 8,000-square-foot gallery space (233 W Huron Street), you’ll find an impressive collection of Chicago fashion and jewelry designers, such as Blake Standard, K. Amato, Lara Miller, JLee Silver, Kate Boggiano, Vaute Couture, Heidi Hess, Objets d’ Envy, Yana Collection, Jess Audey, Borris Powell, Zamrie, Nora del Busto, Horacio Nieto, Elise Bergman, Brynn Capella, Shernett Swaby, and more. For your drinking pleasure, beverages will be provided by HobNob Wines and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, while hors d’oeuvres will be brought in from Nacional 27 and RA Sushi.
Tickets are only $25 for VIP Tickets (including a goodie bag) and $15 for general admission. Reserve tickets here.
By Meghan Turner
Image courtesy of StyleChicago.com
Tags: Blake Standard, Borris Powell, Brynn Capella, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Elise Bergman, FashionChicago 2010, Heidi Hess, Horacio Nieto, Jess Audey, JLee Silver, K.Amato, Kate Boggiano, Lara Miller, Nora del Busto, Objets d' Envy, Shernett Swaby, StyleChicago.com, Vaute Couture, Yana Collection, ZAMRIE
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Going Green Fashionably
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Orange dress by Bryant McLemore Smith Vintage; black dress by Mountains of the Moon;
pink dress with floral print by Vaute Couture; and ivory coat by Vaute Couture.
Walking into Vert Couture’s runway show last Sunday, I realized I don’t have a single ethically produced item in my wardrobe. Aside from the fact that eco-fashion is a fairly new (and quickly growing) art, I think my closet is green-free because sustainable clothing and accessories have a reputation of being hippy-like designs made with coarse fabric and scrap metal.
The designers at Vert Couture didn’t live up to that reputation. Much of what strolled down the runway was surprisingly soft, form fitting and expertly tailored. In fact, most of the items didn’t look environmentally friendly at all—and I say that in a good way. The garment designers of the evening included Frei Designs, Vaute Couture, Mountains of the Moon, students from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Bryant McLemore Smith Vintage, and Nudie Jeans. The show was accessorized by the equally eco-responsible Mohop Shoes, Kailia Footwear, Fanta Celah, and McGowan and McClain.
Some of my favorite designs included a cobalt bomber by Vaute Couture, which also presented a number of jackets, coats and dresses that I could easily see myself wearing. The black origami-style dress (above) by Mountains of the Moon was a delight. It’s movement was marvelous, and it’s bodice fit like a glove. Bryant’s vintage pumpkin orange dress (above) was the perfect fall piece, especially when paired with a leather bomber and leopard print tote. A faux leopard print, of course.
From the organic martinis and hors d’oeuvres to the intimate setting in the Chicago Cultural Center, the evening seemed to be a real success. We look forward to what Chicago’s eco-friendly designers bring to the runway next year.
By Meghan Turner
Photography by Komifoto
Tags: Bryant McLemore Smith Vintage, Chicago Designers, Chicago Fashion, Events, Fanta Celah, Fashion Focus, Frei Designs, Kailia Footwear, McGowan and McClain, Mohop Shoes, Mountains of the Moon, Nudie Jeans, Runway Show, Vaute Couture, Vert Couture
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