Events
Upcoming Events
The 900 Shops Share and Save Event
900 N. Michigan Avenue
When: August 19th-22nd
Where: The 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 606110
What: The 900 Shops will be hosting a shopping event benefiting Dress for Success Chicago, The Glass Slipper and Share Your Soles by donating gently worn clothing. Donate and the first 100 customers will receive a fantastic 900 Swag Bag and an opportunity to win a $500 shopping spree.
AIBI’s Speed Networking Event
351 W. Hubbard Street
When: Tuesday, August 24th
Where: Rumba (351 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654)
What: Are you a professional business owner? The Apparel Industry Board will be allowing professionals in the fashion industry to meet and network with one another to secure their success in their businesses.
Over the Weekend
3451 N. Southport
When: Saturday, August 21, 10am-6pm & Sunday, August 22, 11am-2pm
Where: Cerato Boutique (3451 N. Southport)
What: Juxtapose Jewelry will be featured in a trunk show event hosted by Cerato Boutique. The designer, Jen Cook, will be there for a meet and greet displaying her one-of-a kind pieces.
To check out more from Cerato Boutique visit their website!
Upcoming Events
Macy’s Glamorama 2010 StyleChicago.com When: Friday August, 13th Where: Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St.) What: Fashion show + music featuring Grammy Award winner Macy Gray & Eric Hutchinson
Topping the list of designers:
Tickets are on sale now and range from $50-$1,000. To order, call Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000, or visit ticketmaster.com or visit the Chicago Theatre box office. Ticket prices include:
For more information on this exciting event check out the event website. I know for a fact that tickets are still available! Get them while they last! |
Sidewalk Sale at Daley Plaza Recap
Here are a few pictures from the Sidewalk Sale at Daley Plaza on July 20th and 21st. The event was sponsored by Fashion Focus Chicago and brought out some of the best in Chicago fashion. Almost all of the designers were offering discounts to shoppers. Did you get any great deals?
The tents!
Kristin Hassan
Zamrie
Erin Gallagher
Crescendo
Jules
CFI Meet & Greet Recap
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Last Wednesday I attended the Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) Meet & Greet at Macy’s on State street. This event was an opportunity to meet the six resident designers Jonnie Rettele, Leah Fagan, Stephanie Kuhr, Miriam Cecilia Carlson, Donaldo Smith, and Christina Fan.
CFI was started in March 2008 and every year provides six emerging Chicago-based designers with the resources to launch their careers in fashion. The year long program provides resources, workspace, showroom, curriculum, and mentoring for the lucky chosen six. As a designer in residence you have the opportunity to network in the community and show your line at local events and fashion shows. One of the goals of the program is to provide the designers with business acumen to successfully launch their companies.
This year’s designers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and bring unique style to the table.
Christina Fan’s brand C/FAN is full of luxurious fabrics including silk, suede, and fur. Her color pallet is dark with pops of color. Her designs are easy to wear and fit into your existing wardrobe.
Christina Fan
Miriam Cecilia Carlson’s brand m.c.c. includes both ready to wear and couture collections. Her designs include mostly structured dresses. Some are quite simple while others are avant garde. One thing is for sure, you are going to get notices in one of her designs.
Miriam Cecilia Carlson
Stephanie Kuhr’s brand Dottie’s Delights is self proclaimed vintage. She designs exquisitely detailed burlesque style lingerie. While her unique variety of garters and bustiers aren’t meant for everyday wear, they are quite beautiful.
Stephanie Kuhr
Leah Fagan’s brand Peloton includes lots of versatile and wearable separates. Her designs have great lines, structure, and cuts. Leah wants her designs to be comfortable and easy. All of her pieces are washable and made of comfy fabrics. You could easily wear one of her designs to work and still feel comfortable lounging around in the same outfit at home.
Leah Fagan
Jonnie Rettele’s brand Nonnie Threads is one of two men’s wear lines in the CFI this year. Her designs include great shirts, pants, vests, and jackets. They have a certain structural appeal that makes them unique, while simple enough for everyday wear. Her inspiration for her collection was her husband.
Jonnie Retlle
Last but not least is Donaldo Smith with his brand Killian Gui. Donaldo is the only male of the six designers and is the second men’s wear line in this year’s CFI. His designs consist mostly of ready to wear tailored shirts.
I cannot wait to see what else is to come from these six fabulous designers. To find out more about the CFI follow this link.
Leah & Stephanie
Kathryn Kerrigan Boutique Opens in North Bucktown
Local fashion entrepreneurs Kathryn Kerrigan and Stephanie Sack announce the Grand Opening of Ms. Kerrigan’s eponymous shoe boutique in one of Chicago’s hottest shopping spots.
Located on the corner of Damen and McLean between Armitage and Webster, Kathryn Kerrigan – Chicago’s latest fashion-forward shoe boutique is the spot to shop for a customer who wears size 9- 13.
GRAND OPENING PARTY
WHEN: Thursday July 22, 2010, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2031 N. Damen Avenue
RSVP: to info@kathrynkerrigan.com
And with a grand opening there are always some goodies like food, drinks, mini-mani’s and pedi’s and great music!
Stop by and enjoy Chicago’s only independent boutique exclusively featuring the latest looks and trends.
If you are among the lucky, you might meet Ms. Kerrigan – the visionary behind her breathtaking line of luxury footwear catering to stylish women who wear and want shoes and boots up to a size 15.
Although Kathryn Kerrigan caters to women that leave a larger imprint, a spectrum of sizes are available at www.kathrynkerrigan.com and Kathryn Kerrigan Libertyville, granting an enjoyable shopping experience for every woman.Upcoming Events
Lara Miller Queen of Hearts Sale
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Come check out the Queen of Hearts Sale! Either pull a card, roll the dice, or pick your poison for a chance to win an additional discount.
Shop vintage Lara Miller pieces at super discounted prices. All merchandise will be between 30-80% off. Don’t miss the opportunity to order a custom piece from her hand-loomed sweater collection.
What: Lara Miller Queen of Hearts Sale
When: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 12pm-6pm
Where: 931 W Cornelia Ave (Entrance will be through the alley behind Cornelia Ave, in between Sheffield and Halsted)
Why: Who doesn’t want to refresh their wardrobe with great sustainable styles from Lara Miller?
The lowdown on the discounts:
- Pick Your Poison: Purchase 3 items or more and choose any one item at 10% off.
- Roll the dice: Get between 3-12% off your entire purchase. Even better, Roll snakes eyes and get 20% off your entire purchase!
- Pull a Card: Get between 2-10% off your entire purchase. Pull a Queen of Hearts and get 20% off your entire purchase! (Sorry, Ace, Jack and King don’t mean a thing).
- Custom orders are brand new and are often one-of-a-kind so they will be full price, but they’re joining in on the fun and the sale games will apply to your custom orders too!
- As always, no returns or exchanges.
Chicago Fashion Incubator Meet & Greet
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What: Join the CFI designers in residence for a meet and greet open house.
When: Wednesday, July 21st, 10 am – noon
Where: 11th floor at Macy’s on State (when entering through State and Randolph, walk between Tous and Links counter to take employee elevator)
Who: Donaldo Smith, Leah Fagan, Jonnie Rettele, Stephanie Kuhr, Christina Fan, and Miriam Cecilia Carlson.
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