Fashion Focus Chicago
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
Le Jardin De L’Amour – we Amour!
As one of the finale events to Fashion Focus Chicago 2009, designer Borris Powell produced one of the most creative and uniquely refreshing shows I’ve ever seen – Le Jardin De L’Amour (Garden of love). Powell is truly a master of creating a glamourous and flattering silhouette. The ambiance was brilliant – that of a lovely french garden scene, focused lighting with seated models draped in luxurious satin dresses as a static fixture to the runway.
This Spring/Summer 2010 runway collection made use of the ever popular rosette from the cocktail length monotone looks to the swimwear line and finally as a finale evening wear line of which even Valentino would be jealous.
Inspired by the masterful shapes of Christian Dior, Powell’s trademark silhouettes have the comforting familiarity of his early authentic family memories mixed with a chic nod to high-end city life.
Borris Powell’s Fall 2009 line can be found on studio-808.com
Horacio Nieto – presents during Fashion Focus Chicago
Another great show – and Studio-808 favorite designer- coming during Fashion Focus is the Horacio Nieto presents Spring 2010 show happening on Friday October 23rd in Chicago.
Horacio Nieto Victoria Dress available on Studio-808.com
Horacio Nieto presents
Spring 2010
Featuring Horacio Nieto Womenswear &
Arlo Menswear
VIP reception 7:45 – 8:30 pm
Show starts at 9:00 pm
After party at Enclave
Tickets only available online at www.horacionieto.com
About Horacio Nieto:
Born and raised in Texas and now living in Chicago, Horacio Nieto has set out to make his mark in the fashion industry. While just beginning of his career he has already obtained valuable knowledge and experience from various endeavors.
His design philosophy of designing clothing is a combination of strength, fluidity and sex appeal.
Ladies – he is on our must watch list and should be on yours too!
For more looks by Horacio Nieto visit www.studio-808.com
Fashion Focus Chicago – Coming this October
Le Jardin de L'Amour - BorrisPowell.com
2009 Fashion Focus Chicago will be here before we know it. Coming this October, be on the lookout for shows such as GenArt’s Fresh Faces, Macy’s and it’s Chicago Incubator designers as well as Spring 2010 shows by a few of Chicago’s most talented local designers.
Today we’re going to start with one show that is sure to be a crowd favorite…Le Jardin de L’Amour.
Borris Powell’s Le Jardin de L’Amour is on our top shows to watch list. His talent for creating a killer silhouette in evening and outerwear that make women feel beautiful is what put him on the map – our prediction is that this show is keeping him there. And if that weren’t enough to peak your curiosity, this premier show is rumored to be making good use of the very fashion forward must have detail – the rosette.
Le Jardin de L’Amour
Showing Spring 2010
October 24, 2009
Envent Chicago – 344 N. Ogden
9:00 p.m
More info and tickets available at www.borrispowell.com
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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.
