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 In Our Fashion Chicago's style comes to life with Fashion Focus
The Scoop: Only two years old--but already sophisticated and
chic--Fashion Focus Chicago waves the city's style flag for twelve
glamorous days. Starting on September 20 and lasting through October 1,
the twelve-day fashion fanfare invites guests to participate in fashion
shows, shopping events, industry seminars and more. In our own,
Newcity-style tribute to fashion in the city, we've chosen this week to
launch our latest, greatest Boutiqueville. Our biggest-yet guide to
independent Chicago boutiques delivers the low-down on more than a
hundred fashion-focused stores. Come help us celebrate this special
issue and the start of Fashion Focus at our Future of Chicago Fashion
Party, September 21 at Y Bar, starting at 8pm. For free admission before
10pm, RSVP at newcity.com. Location: Fashion Focus events are held throughout the city.
There'll be runways in Millennium Park, rolling racks in Union Station
and al fresco fashion on Damen Avenue.
Cost: Admission to events ranges from zilch to $1000.
Conundrum: What to skip, what can't be missed, who to look
for, where to RSVP? We've got all the answers. Use this break-it-down
guide to organize your week of fashion frenzy. Shop it... Event: Style for Life features designer trunk shows in a
smattering of Lincoln Park boutiques.
Stats: Lincoln Park, 2000-2200 N. Halsted, (773)296-2997 or
(773)880-5200, Free. September 21, 6pm.
Styles: Lacy gold jewelry by K. Amato, dresses by A Lil Sass and
silky pillows by Stephanie Waddell.
Perks: Sip complimentary cocktails in each of the boutiques. Event: Koros, the West Loop boutique-slash-gallery, celebrates
one utterly stylish year.
Stats: Koros, 1019 W. Lake, (312)738-0155, RSVP to
Michelle@zapwater.com, September 21, 7-10pm.
Styles: Check out hot-for-fall wardrobe stuffers from The Wrights,
Hugo Boss Orange and Sportmax.
Perks: Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, cake and free henna tattoos from
artist Eric Dean Spruth. The first twenty-five guests will score goody
bags. Event: The designing duo of Eskell invites you to celebrate
the one-year anniversary of their Lincoln Park boutique.
Stats: Eskell, 953 W. Webster, (773)477-9390., RSVP to
eskell@gmail.com. September 21, 6pm-10pm.
Styles: Check out the latest girly confections from Eskell and get a
sneak peek at the fall 2006 Mifflin jewelry collection by local designer
Staci Leatherland.
Perks: Score cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and save 20-40 percent on
select jewelry. Event: Behind the Seams, Cocktails and Trunk Shows features,
uh, cocktails and trunk shows, in shops up and down Division Street.
Stats: 500-2200 W. Division, (773)384-2672, Free. September 22,
11:30am.-2:30pm.
Styles: Local, up-and-coming clothing and accessory designers like
Cyndi Chan, Sharon Elaine and Snuggles Fagala will be featured.
Perks: Complimentary hors d'oeuvres shall circulate freely. Event: Fashionable Families, a day of Lakeview shopping and
style makeovers for the whole fam.
Stats: Southport Corridor in Lakeview, 3200-3800 N. Southport,
(773)472-7171, Free. September 23, 11am-6pm.
Styles: Look for classic threads with a trendy spin in locally owned
shops like Krista K and Redhead Boutique.
Perks: For the kiddies, there'll be face painters and balloon artists
near Sheil Park. Event: New, meet Old: the Indie Designer Fashion Market is a
celebration of rising independent designers within the Chicago Antique
Market.
Stats: 1300-1500 W. Randolph, (312)951-9939, $10, free for children
12 and under. September 24, 8am-4pm.
Styles: Embroidered Jeans by Melissa Tierney, dresses by Lara Miller
and crocheted designs from Double Stitch.
Perks: Free trolleys take shoppers from the Antique Market to Water
Tower Place. Event: Apparel Industry Board's Cash and Carry Fabric and Trim
Sale, a tempting buffet of fabrics, trims and buttons.
Stats: At the Apparel Center, 350 W. Mart Center Drive,
(312)836-1041, $5 admission, $1 for students with valid ID.
Styles: Designer fabrics, buttons, purse handles and trims.
Perks: Gigantic variety, low prices. Event: Shop the Gold Coast features inside looks at some of
the most chichi retailers in town and access to couture ateliers.
Stats: Roughly 600 N. Grand to 1000 N. Oak Street, (312)896-3410,
Free. September 27, 11am-6pm
Styles: Participating couturiers include Alice Berry and milliner
Loretta Corsetti.
Perks: This is your engraved invite to check out shops that may
intimidate you any other day of the week. Learn it... Seminar: Buyer's Viewpoint: Key Elements of a Designer's Line
Stats: Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph, call
(312)742-8497 for reservations, Free. September 21, 6pm.
Syllabus: The seminar teaches the finer points in selling a line to
retailers. You'll learn what to bring and how to work it. Seminar: Basics of Financing a Fashion Business.
Stats: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, (312)494-6736,
Free. September 25, 6pm-8pm.
Syllabus: Learn how to finance a fashion or apparel business. Subject
matter like debt and equity capital will have you on the edge of your
seat. Seminar: Financing Sources for Fashion Entrepreneurs.
Stats: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, (312)494-6736,
Free. September 26, 6pm.
Syllabus: The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center will give tips on
finding local and national sources of capital. Learn how to approach
local organizations like the Apparel Industry Board, Inc. and ACCION
Chicago. Seminar: Fashion Above and Beyond the Design
Stats: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, (312)742-8497,
Free. September 28, 6pm.
Syllabus: Local fashion writers, stylists and photographers lead a
discussion on finding your niche in the fabulous world of fashion. Seminar: Making Technology Work for your Fashion Business
Stats: Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E.
Washington, (312)744-6630, Free. September 30, 2pm.
Syllabus: Learn how fashion folks enlist the old PC to help
communicate with clients, make patterns and establish their business's
online look. Watch it... Show: Chicago Sister Cities' World Fashion Show
Stats: Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, Randolph between Michigan and
Columbus, (312)742-8479, Free for general admission; $100 for reception
and reserved seating. September 25, 7:30pm-midnight.
Runway: Fashions from Chicago's twenty-five international sister
cities, including Milan and Paris.
Reception: Before the show, the tenth anniversary of the Paris sister
committee will be feted with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Vibe: Global and chic. Show: Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion
Stats: Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, Randolph between Michigan and
Columbus, (312)229-1701, Admission $50-$250. September 25, 6pm-8pm.
Runway: Six rising Chicago fashion stars: Joynoelle, Shanel Regier,
Marlena Maree, Sujata Gadzer, Daniella Siahou and Va, will present looks
from their spring 2007 collections.
Reception: A cocktail reception before the show features accessories
and shoes by local designers.
Vibe: Fresh as promised, the show is the ultimate cutting-edge event
of Fashion Focus. Show: Macy's Designers of Chicago Fashion Show
Stats: Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, Randolph between Michigan and
Columbus, (312)742-8497, Free. September 27, 7:30pm.
Runway: Fall fashions from local designers like Lara Miller and
Double Stitch, all available at Macy's.
Vibe: Laid-back and low key, this event is a chance to celebrate
local design darlings. Show: Street Beat Fashion Show on State Street
Stats: State Street between Washington and Monroe, (312)782-9160,
Free. September 27, 11:30am-1:30pm.
Runway: Models sport frocks designed by students from Columbia
College, Illinois Institute of Art Chicago, The School of the Art
Institute of Chicago and International Academy of Design and Technology
while a live DJ spins.
Vibe: Edgy, downtown and funky with a streak of street. Show: Chicago is...Red Hot!
Stats: Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, Randolph between Michigan and
Columbus, (312)863-1041, Tickets $30-$250. September 28, starting at
6pm.
Runway: Designs from fifty of Chicago's finest apparel and accessory
movers and shakers; this will be the first show for many.
Reception: The evening begins with a classy cocktail reception.
Vibe: Elegant, refined and packed with Chicago's "glitterati." Do it... Event: T-Shirt Crazy
Stats: Blick Art Materials, 42 S. State, (312)980-9252, Free.
September 22, 11:30am-2:30pm.
Fun: Bring your trusty tee along and give it a makeover with fabric
stenciling and a little help from International Academy of Design and
Technology students.
Suited for: A tee and jeans kind of artiste. Event: Strike a Pose
Stats: Blick Art Materials, 42 S. State, (312)980-9252, Free.
September 22, 6pm-10pm.
Fun: Bust out your best pose and let a student from the International
Academy of Design and Technology sketch you in style. You can even take
the drawing home.
Suited for: America's next top model. Event: Fashion Al Fresco, Fall Fashion on Damen
Stats: Damen Avenue in Bucktown and Wicker Park, (312)229-1701, Free.
September 24, 10am-6pm.
Fun: Bring the fam to Bucktown for a day of outdoor pampering as
neighborhood salons set up al fresco manicure and makeover stations.
Caricature artists and face painters will be on hand to distract the
kiddies and let you enjoy your nail polish in peace.
Suited for: Mamas in need of a mani. Event: The Secret Fashion Garden
Stats: Historic Water Tower Park, 810 N. Michigan, (312)409-5560,
Free. September 25, 8am and noon.
Fun: A "live fashion garden" features garden-inspired fashions by
students from the Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago.
Suited for: Early morning Miracle Mile shoppers. Event: Macy's Distinction in Design Competition
Stats: Macy's, 111 N. State, (312)781-5454, Free. September 26,
10am-2pm.
Fun: Macy's buyers provide feedback on sketches and samples from
aspiring designers.
No reservations required; just show up with your materials and make
it work.
Suited for: "Project Runway" fanatics. Event: Design College, Design Challenge
Stats: Under the Chicago Theater Marquee, 175 N. State,
(312)863-1041, Free. September 26, 10am-2pm.
Fun: Watch fashion students design a look from a bag of random goods
like fabrics, trims and buttons.
Suited For: "Project Runway" devotees will love this one, too. Event: Beyonce personal appearance
Stats: Macy's, 111 N. State, (312)781-5454, Free. September 28, call
for time.
Fun: Beyonce and mother Tina Knowles shower Macy's with celebrity
dust and show off their new House of Dereon clothing collection. See if
you can get lady B to wave back at you.
Suited for: Survivors, bootylicous babes and independent women. Don't you dare miss it... Event: Glamorama
Stats: The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State, (312)902-1500, tickets $50
and up, up, up to $1,000. September 29, 7:30pm.
Star: Beyonce Knowles will perform as models strut down the runway.
Styles: A glitzy, glam fashion show will feature "experimental,
transcontinental" designs from the likes of Temperley London, Just
Cavalli, Tuleh, Peter Som and Marc Jacobs.
Socializing: After the show, head to the post-party and discuss
Beyonce's performance over appetizers from Chef Tyler Florence. The
theme of this year's after-party is Shanghai; "a sizzling atmosphere"
is promised for all. Look for karaoke booths, Chinese fortune telling
and panchinko game stations.
Social Conscience: The glitzy evening is a benefit for the Auxiliary
Board and Evening Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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