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Places we’ll be, and you should be too!
Here’s this week’s Fashion Calendar, everyone! In addition to these great events, SHE boutique on Armitage is having an outrageous blowout sale this week, so stop in and get something georgeous! My personal desire? This incredible Jill Stuart dress, perfect for the holidays!
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Wednesday- December 3rd
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
K.Amato Store 1229 W Diversey St.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dana Hotel & Spa - Vertigo Sky Lounge 2 W Erie St.
rsvpchicago@genart.org
SHE and Genart are offering up a night of style and haute holiday gossip and glamour. Mark your social calendars for a runway show that brings Blair Waldorf’s style to the windy city. With couture coiffing by Brilli Salon and A:M Vodka flowing.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Affinia Hotel 166 E Superior St.
Eric, Kathy and Melissa from THE MIX (101.9 fm) morning show will host this Grand Finale event with interactive stations, a Little Black Dress Contest, four informal fashion shows, as well as goody bags and giveaways valued at $250 and up. Register at wtmx.com to become a member, and sign up to attend the event while passes are available.
Chanel Cultivating Beauty Event
For your appointment, call (312) 799-5363. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan.
7:00-10:00pm
(773) 883-5101 DOC Wine Bar, 2602 N. Clark,
Manis, Massages and Bubbly at DOC Wine Bar’s monthly girl’s night out featuring Graham Beck champagne, priced at $8. Sheque Chicago will provide complimentary manicurists and massage therapists for pre-holiday relaxation. Spa services are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Thursday-December 4th
4:00 - 8:00 pm 1951 W Division St.
Born and raised in the Western Suburbs, Annie now lives and works in New York City. Her current collection includes subtly sexy cashmere sweaters, silk blouses for layering,exquisitely cut coats and ethereal silk dresses perfect for your Holiday events. Everything will be marked down at least 15%.
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tribeca 1035 W Madison.
(312) 492-9373
Enjoy champagne, treats and major mark-downs. Buy any 2 items (excluding jewelry) and receive both for 50% off. Receive a present with every purchase. It’s holiday shopping without the crowds while finding great gifts your friends and family will love.
Sample Sale
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday & Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday
Lakeshore Athletic Club’s Illinois Center
211 N Stetson St. (312) 616-9000
Come shop Fall 2008 Styles from a number of designers including Roberto Cavalli, Temperley London, Sophia Eugene, and more all marked 50%-80% off their retail prices.
One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago
12:00 noon - 9:00 pm Thursday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday
Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday
Merchandise Mart 350 N Wells St.
Shop on by this annual event and find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and anyone else on your holiday gift list. Shop local and national artists and designers including local handbag designer, bocUe.
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Friday- December 5th
7:00 pm 750 N. Franklin StreetChicago, IL
Stop by Minx Parlor for a night of free wine and champagne, art gallery perusal, and of course- holiday shoe shopping!If you haven’t been to Minx before, prepare to experience the essence of this lovely boutique. Part art gallery, part lifestyle gallery, part shoe boutique, and part full fashion atelier- Minx is a true mashup of avant-garde style and city glamour.
First Birthday Bash
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
35 S Washington St. Second Floor, Hinsdale, IL
(630) 986-0900
rho@shoptotem.com
Celebrate the first anniversary of Totem with refreshing cocktails, music, delicious appetizers, and high fashion. RSVP via the contact information above.
December Holiday DEPART-ment 7-11pm.
2000 W Fulton, Also, SAT/6 and SUN/7, 11-5pm.
DEPART-ment, the collective store of local object makers, will be the start to the holiday craft show season. Designers and local object makers will be modeling each others’ creations. Handmade clothing, jewelry, and other objects of beauty will be available. .
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Sunday- December 7th
noon-2pm Scarlet Designs, 65 E. Oak, 2nd floor
Enjoy bellinis and meet with designer Steven Rosengard, recently featured on season four of Project Runway, as he shares stories about his design escapades. $25. Proceeds donated to Chicago Fashion Foundation’s scholarship fund. Schedule an appointment with Rosengard for a custom-made wedding gown consultation. To make a consultation appointment, call 312-421-9010. To rsvp for the event, email customerservice@scarletdesigns.com. Include name, email, phone, wedding date, number in your party.
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Monday- December 8th
Agent Provocateur Store Opening
Opening at 47 E. Oak.
Semi-Annual Bridal Gown Sample Sale
Macy’s on State Street, 111 N. State, 4th floor Bridal Salon. Through December 14. 10-8pm. SAT/13, 10-6pm and SUN/14, 11-6pm.
For one week only, Macy’s will be discounting sample designer bridal gowns and accessories at 50-75 percent off the regular prices. Designers include, but are not limited to: Vera Wang, Reem Acra, Romona Keveza, Justina McCaffrey, Watters and Watters, and more. Plus, when you purchase your bridal gown at the sample sale, you will receive 10 percent off your accessory and bridesmaid purchase. Quantities are limited and all sales are final. Appointments are suggested and can be made by calling (312) 781-3545.
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Tuesday-December 9th
Designer Roundtable: Sell, Shop or Share
Daliah Saper, principal attorney at Saper Law, will moderate a conversation on legal and business issues relevant to all designers. All designers are invited to bring their unique pieces, or their pocketbook, to sell, shop or share. Rsvp to dsaper@saperlaw.com. $10, includes lunch. 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 1200.
Rwanda Path to Peace Baskets Shopping Party
5:30pm Macy’s on State Street, 111 N. State, 7th floor Narcissus room
A special reception to honor Rwandan Path to Peace project coordinator Janet Nkubana and to present the newest collection of one-of-a kind woven baskets by the women of Rwanda. Janet will speak about her work in Rwanda and shop with customers. With any basket purchased during the event, customers will receive a gift, while supplies last. The purchase of one basket can feed a Rwandan family for a week, and the purchase of four baskets can send a child to school for a semester.
Sweet Spot
5-10pm Akira, 1814 W. North
Akira Women’s Store and Björn Borg underwear line present Sweet Spot, a celebration of the line’s Chicago debut. The store will be transformed into a sweet and savory “candyland,” to showcase the latest collections as well as provide for a night of entertainment and discounts. 20 percent off all purchases at the store and a complimentary pair of Björn Borg underwear (women’s or men’s) with purchases over $200.
