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Toast to Chicago Fashion 2010
When: October 12th, 2010, 6-9pm
Where: 601 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
What: This particular event is hosted by StyleChicago.com and they are hosting their third annual preview party for Fashion Focus Chicago 2010. Attend this event and you can preview exclusive runway pieces from participating designers, goodie bags, and more while sipping champagne!
Reserve your tickets today!
Fashion Focus Chicago 2010
When: October 18th-24th, 2010
Where: Millennium Park (55 N. Michigan Ave)
What: To continue on with the celebration of Fashion Focus Chicago, the city’s top designers will be showcasing their talent in their upcoming designs. Runway shows, industry seminars, and shopping events will be in Millennium Park at some of the most exclusive venues throughout the city of Chicago.
For the exclusive line up of events visit http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/tourism/fashion_focus_chicago0.html
FashionChicago 2010
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend the StyleChicago.com’s FashionChicago 2010. This event brought together some of the biggest names in Chicago fashion for a four hour long shopping event at a fantastic art studio on Huron. Some of my favorite designers were there including Lara Miller, Borris Powell, Horacio Nieto, and Jess Audey. Many of the designers were offering some great discounts!
Two lines that particularly caught my eye were Crescendo Apparel and Zamrie.
The Brio - www.crescendoapparel.com
Crescendo Apparel was launched by Kathryn McKechnie in fall 2009 with the designs of Kristen Burger. The great thing about this line is that it is designed for women with small waists and big hips. Their mission is to make it easy for women with this shape to find great looking clothes that fit. Their Spring/Summer 2010 collection includes some great floor length boho dresses, elegant knee length dresses that can be dressed up or down, and an array of trousers. My favorite look is called The Brio. It is a striped shirt dress that has a bubbled skirt, gathered sleeves, and a popped collar with a little bit of ruffle. Check out this collection, as well as the Fall/Winter 2009 collection at http://www.crescendoapparel.com/.
Ashley Zygmunt - www.zamrie.com
The second line that caught my eye was Zamrie. This label is brought to us by designer Ashley Zygmunt. Zygmunt was one of the designers included in the Chicago Fashion Incubator 2009 at Macy’s, which allowed her to start this label. She attended Purdue University for Apparel Design and Technology and has worked with some big names including Zac Posen and Peter Sam. Her styles include tailored suits and dresses with alluring details that bring both style and practicality. Some of my favorite Spring 2010 looks include tanks, tops, and dresses with a pastel tie-dye, and silk tanks with ruffles down the shoulders. Check out this collection and the Fall 2010 collection at http://www.zamrie.com/.
312 Fashion Series – Kick Off April 8th
What could be a better way to spend a Thursday night than at the kick off event on April 8th for the 312 Fashion Series?
The event will take place at Loft on Lake and will begin with a cocktail reception from 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M hosted by StyleChicago.com. At the cocktail reception enjoy cocktails provided by Casa Noble & Fuze while listening to the musical styling’s of DJ Sye Young (Voted one of Chicago Scene Magazine’s best DJ’s).
The Chicago Designer Vignette presentation will begin at 8:30 P.M. and will feature Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell and Anna Hovet.
Cap the evening off with complementary admission to the 312 Fashion Series official after party venue, The Underground!
Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102672
For more information check out the 312 Fashion Series website.
For a sneak peak at one of the designer’s collections check out this video of Borris Powell’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection The Rise of an Empress.
312 Fashion Series
Please join us for the first 312 Fashion Series held April 8 – 10th @ the Loft on Lake. This series will consist of 3 nights of designer shows!
Event Dates:
Thursday – April 08, 2010 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
StyleChicago.com Hosted kick-off cocktail hour
Designer: Chicago Designer Vignettes
DJ Sye Young
Show Start time: 8:30 P.M.
Ticket Price: $35
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102672
Friday – April 09, 2010 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
StyleChicago.com hosted cocktail hour and pre-show Lara Miller Collection exclusive shopping hour
Designer: Lara Miller
Show Start time: 8:30 P.M.
Ticket Price: $35
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104540
Saturday - April 10, 2010 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Designer: Horacio Nieto
Show Start time: 8:00 P.M.
Ticket Price: $40
www.horacionieto.com
Show Venue: Loft on Lake
1366 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
April 8 & 9 After Party 10:00 P.M. – on
The Underground Chicago
56 West Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60610
FREE ADMISSION WITH 312 FASHION
For Full Details, Visit 312fashion.com
Macy’s Presents Designers of Chicago
Great News! 150 more general admission tickets have opened up for tomorrow’s show: Macy’s Presents the Designers of Chicago under the tent in Millennium Park Chase Promenade.
Thursday October 22, 2009
Millennium Park Chase Promenade
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
To get more info and purchase tickets visit StyleChicago.com
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