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Fashion Focus 2010
Chicago Fashion Week is just around the corner! Here is a detailed list of all the events.
Monday
- Horacio Nieto – Rescheduled to November 8th
Tuesday
- Fashioning Desire: Chicago Fashion Photographers Reception
When: 6pm
Where: City Gallery at Water Tower (806 N. Michigan Ave.)
Tickets: FREE
- Macy’s presents the Chicago Fashion Incubator Designers Past & Present with CS Magazine
When: 7:30pm
Where: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade Central (201 E. Randolph St.)
Tickets: SOLD OUT, but a limited number may be available at the door on the night of the event
Wednesday
- Love Where You Live 15th Annual Charity Event
When: 10am – 10pm
Where: Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan Ave.)
Tickets: $10; call 312.440.4460 or 312.324.7500 for ticket information
- Mario Make Me a Model
When: 7:30pm
Where: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade Central (201 E. Randolph St.)
Tickets: SOLD OUT
- Borris Powell’s Life of Two Fairies Runway Show
When: 9pm
Where: The Drake Hotel, Palmer Room (140 E. Walton Pl.0
Tickets: $40 for seated; $15 for standing room. Tickets available at www.borrispowell.com.
Thursday
- The Chicago Fabric and Trim Show
When: 9am-4pm
Where: Merchandise Mart Conference Center Pedway, 2nd floor (350 N. Orleans St.)
Tickets: FREE; to RSVP (required), click here.
- Love Where You Live 15th Annual Charity Event
When: 10am – 10pm
Where: Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan Ave.)
Tickets: $10; call 312.440.4460 or 312.324.7500 for ticket information
- Studio-808 Accessory Style Lounge
When: 3pm-6pm
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, Lounge Bar (230 N. Michigan Ave.)
Tickets: FREE; to RSVP (required), email events@studio-808.com.
- Dress Code
When: 7pm
Where: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade Central (201 E. Randolph St.)
Tickets: General admission $25; students $10. Click here to purchase tickets.
- Make A Statement: Design for a Cure
When: 9pm
Where: River East Art Center (435 E. Illinois St.)
Tickets: General admission $50; for ticket information, click here.
Friday
- The Chicago Fabric and Trim Show
When: 9am-4pm
Where: Merchandise Mart Conference Center Pedway, 2nd floor (350 N. Orleans St.)
Tickets: FREE; to RSVP (required), click here.
- Alice Berry Show
When:3pm-6pm
Where: Alice Berry Studio (1820 W. Cortland St.)
Tickets: FREE
- StyleChicago.com presents the Art of Fashion 2010
When: 7:30pm
Where: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade Central (201 E. Randolph St.)
Tickets: General admission $35; VIP seating $95. Click here for tickets.
Saturday
- Modern Vintage Chicago
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Plumbers Hall (1340 W. Washington St.)
Tickets: $10; for tickets, click here.
- Fashion Chicago presented by StyleChicago.com
When: 10am-6pm
Where: Millennium Park, Chase Promenade Central (201 E. Randolph St.)
Tickets: FREE
- Elise Bergman Fall Trunk Show
When: 11am-7pm
Where: Elise Bergman Studio at Roslyn (2035 N. Damen Ave.)
Tickets: FREE
- le Dress: The City of Big Style Sale
When: 11am-6pm
Where: le Dress (1741 W. Division St.)
Tickets: FREE
Sunday
- Education Day hosted by the Mayor’s Fashion Council
When: 10am-3pm
Where: Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)
Tickets: FREE click here to RSVP.
- Modern Vintage Chicago
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Plumbers Hall (1340 W. Washington St.)
Tickets: $10; for tickets, click here.
- Sexy & Sustainable
When: 4:30pm
Where: Mercedes-Benz of Chicago (1520 W. North Ave.)
Tickets: VIP seating $75; general admission $35; tickets available at www.VertCouture.tv
Click here for more information.
Gap Logo Dilemma
Old Logo/New Logo
As of yesterday Gap officially changed back its logo to the iconic navy square that has been around for decades. What prompted this quick switch less than a week after the reveal of the brand’s new logo? An outcry from the viral community.
Here is what Gap’s president had to say:
This logo dilemma brings up brand new issues about how much input customers should have when big brands decide to make these kind of image changes. What do you think of the logos? Should customers be the ones deciding the image of the brand?
And the next H&M designer is…
Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz & Lucas Ossendrijver
The collection, including both women’s and men’s looks, will hit 200 stores November 20th. The first chance we will get a glimpse is expected to be November 2nd.
Here is what Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz had to say, “H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less. I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public. This has been an exceptional exercise, where two companies at opposite poles can work together because we share the same philosophy of bringing joy and beauty to men and women around the world.”
Are you excited about this new collaboration?
Kardashians for QVC
The sisters we love to keep up with, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloe Kardashian are are joining forces with QVC and have created a new lined called K-Dash by Kardashian.
This line will include cloths and accessories. Everything from belts and handbags to leggings, tunics and faux fur-trimmed vests. Prices will range from $20-$240. The line will debut on QVC as part of Fashion’s Night Out, live from New York’s Rockefeller Center on Friday, September 10th at 9PM EST. Along with the Kardashians designers Bradley Bayou, Marc Bouwer, Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, who will be launching her MOD collection, and Isaac Mizrahi will be taking part in the QVC Fashion’s Night Out event.
Did You Know…
that you can buy Christian Siriano at Payless?
There is nothing I love more than a good deal. Even better is a good deal on designer digs, which is why I am loving Project Runway winner Christian Siriano’s collection for Payless.
Siriano is part of the Fall 2010 Designer Collections at Payless. His collection includes a variety of heels, flats, boots, and bags. Here are a few of my favorites!
Christian Siriano for Payless
Christian Siriano for Payless
Christian Siriano for Payless
To view the entire collection check out the Payless website.
Upcoming Events
www.prettyafrika.com
Mark you calendars fall go-getters!
Start the fall season right by attending the Chicago Jazz Festival featuring Pretty Afrika Designs. The designs being featured will include ornate accessories, and gorgeous jewelry ranging from simple pieces to the must have statement pieces.
When: Saturday, September 4th and Sunday September 5th, 2010
Where: Grant Park at the Chicago Jazz Festival
Check out their website for their exclusive pieces.
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Studio-808, Inc. is the brainchild of Erin Creaney, a PR executive with a near-athletic enthusiasm for emerging designers. Finding herself searching the city for great designers with new and different looks, she knew a larger operation was in order. What's more, she felt the world needed to know about the fashion percolating in the Windy City. Thus was born Studio-808.com.
