THU/11

Chicago is Red Hot Fashion Show

View collections from Chicago’s hottest apparel and accessory designers. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At Millennium Park Chase Promenade, Randolph Street between Michigan and Columbus, (312)836-1041, 6pm. Tickets from $50. RSVP via telephone.

Fashion Illustration Demonstration

Try your hand at fashion illustration with the help of Columbia College faculty. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At Columbia College Hokin Annex, 623 S. Wabash, (312)344-7557, 1pm. Free.

Tour Avant-Garde Boutiques with Heather Kenny

Take a tour of the edgy, fashion forward boutiques of Chicago with style expert Heather Kenny. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At the Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, 1pm. $45. RSVP at www.heatherkenny.com. Also SUN/14, with a Eurostyle theme.

FRI/12

Designers of Chicago Show

Preview Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 collections from Chicago’s hottest designers. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At Millennium Park Chase Promenade, Randolph Street between Michigan and Columbus, (312)744-2400, 7:30pm. Free. RSVP at www.stylechicago.com.

Encounter Fashion in the Park

This traveling fashion performance features garments from the Art Institute of Chicago design students. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. Starts at School of the Art Institute 12th floor gallery, 33 S. State, (312)629-6189, 5pm. Free.

Neighborhood All-Star Tour

Cruise through six different neighborhoods and their boutiques in a luxury vehicle. Features discounts, trunk shows and refreshments. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At the Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, 12pm. $125. RSVP at www.urbanshopguide.com. Also SUN/14.

Scarf Savvy

Embellish a scarf with help from International Academy of Design and Technology students. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At Blick Art Materials, 42 S. State, (312)582-8102, 11:30am. Free.

SAT/13

Gen Art’s Shop Chicago

Check out clothing and accessories from Chicago’s finest emerging designers while indulging in cocktails, hair and makeup treatments. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At the Chase Promenade Terrace in Millennium Park, Randolph Street between Michigan and Columbus, (312)229-1701, VIP reception at 1pm, shopping at 2pm. $40 VIP ticket, free general admission. Get VIP tickets at www.genart.org

See More Shopping Tour

From boutiques to designer showrooms, explore the best spots to find new and emerging talent in this "Uncharted Treasures" tour. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At the Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, (312)902-2135, 11am. $45. RSVP at www.seemoreshopping.com. Also SUN/14.

SUN/14

Fashion Tackles Football

Watch the Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings in a fashion-focused environment. With food, drinks, a halftime fashion show and a sporty gift bag. At State, 935 W. Webster, (773)975-8030, 11:30am. $10. RSVP at www.jainn.net.

The Allure of Couture

This runway show features everything from couture to urban wear by local designers. Part of Fashion Focus Chicago. At Millennium Park Chase Promenade, Randolph Street between Michigan and Columbus, (312)744-2400, 6pm. $75. Standing room only remains.

TUE/16

Wacoal Fit for the Cure

Stop by for a complimentary bra fitting. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research. At Macy’s Water Tower, 835 N. Michigan, (312)335-7700, 10am. Free.

(2007-10-09)

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