Posts Tagged ‘Vintage’

Modern Vintage

Monday, November 1st, 2010

In my opinion, there’s no better way to spend a fall afternoon than hunting for vintage treasures—and lots of ‘em. On Sunday, October 24, I was one of hundreds who browsed the monstrous selection of one-of-a-kind accessories and trinkets at Modern Vintage, a semi-annual, two-day shopping event. This event was housed in a two-story warehouse of jewelry, handbags, clothes, furs, home accoutrements and more from vendors that ventured to Chicago from around the country. Situated in the West Loop, Modern Vintage was like rummaging through your grandmother’s closet. That is, if she owned an unbeatable collection of Chanel bags, glitzy costume jewelry, intricately beaded tunics and rare Louis Vuitton Trunks—all the hand-me-downs you can’t wait to get your hands on. I found accessories to complete outfits, new designer bags to add to a collection and garments from decades past that are fantastically still relevant today.

Written and photographed by Leslie Garry

Tags: Chanel, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, Louis Vuitton, Modern Vintage, Vintage
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GAVIN Boutique + Lipstick Dinosaur

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

 

This Friday night (6-9pm), GAVIN Boutique and Lipstick Dinosaur team up for an unconventional fashion preview. The unlikely pair makes an interesting partnership that fuses the contemporary labels at GAVIN and the vintage treasures of Lipstick Dinosaur. The Dana Hotel rooftop bar, the Vertigo Sky Lounge (2 W Erie Street), creates a chic backdrop for a night that displays Lipstick Dinosaur’s vintage necklaces, belts, earrings, brooches, rings and bracelets against GAVIN’s summer and fall selections. Models will roam the lounge donning the fashions that also highlight Lipstick Dinosaur’s month-long pop-up shop in GAVIN. This evening, though, is a celebration of the new and old joining together for a night of complimentary cocktails and fashion eye candy.

By Meghan Turner

Image courtesy of Lipstick Dinosaur

Tags: Chicago Boutiques, Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Shopping, GAVIN boutique, Lipstick Dinosaur, Vintage
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The Fashion District: Vintage

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The satisfaction of hunting down one-of-a-kind vintage finds is uniquely satisfying in this world of mass marketed consumerism. Vintage garments and accessories elevate a look to a whole new level with their individuality and character. This is why we take particular interest in vintage-inspired events. On Wednesday from 7-11:00pm, District Bar will present the 4th installment of The Fashion District. Retro Rewind, as this particular night is titled, showcases the vintage fashion Chicago has to offer, including Deliciously Vintage, Little Black Dress Vintage, Fashion Fusion, and Funky Bro Vintage. Whether you like the subtly sexy fashions from the 50’s or the daringly bold fads from the 60’s, The Fashion District promises something for every modern girl wanting to dip into the past.

In addition to a runway show at 8pm, the night also features half price bottles of wine and salads.

By Meghan Turner  

Image courtesy of Deliciously Vintage

Tags: Chicago Fashion Events, Chicago Runway Show, Deliciously Vintage, District Bar, Fashion Fusion, Funky Bro Vintage, Little Black Dress Vintage, The Fashion District, Vintage
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