March 30, 2011

Shrine Chicago to Benefit Japan’s Tsunami Relief

Beginning Friday, March 25th, Shrine Haberdashery (47 E Oak Street ) will contribute 15% of sales to benefit the Salvation Army’s Japan Tsunami Relief Efforts.

The fundraising event is valid in store and online at www.shrinestyle.com until Friday, April 1.


Shrine is a luxury boutique that offers an exclusive collection of the world’s finest men’s accessories including hand crafted Italian leather goods, classic cufflinks and jewelry, and printed silk neck ties.  For more info, visit www.shrinestyle.com.

A great opportunity to stock up on spring accessories for the men in your life while also helping those in need!

March 17, 2011

Brochu Walker Pop-Up Shop at P.45

For a limited two-week period women’s clothing brand, BROCHU WALKER, will be revealing an exclusive pop-up shop at P.45 in Chicago from April 7th – 22nd. Customers will enjoy a total BROCHU WALKER shopping experience complete with BROCHU WALKER imagery, hangers, and a special gift with purchase!

Lisa Brochu & Lauren Walker

Each season BROCHU WALKER produces everyday essentials as well as novelty pieces that can be worn alone or paired with items already hanging in your wardrobe. Their wardrobe essentials are key for any season!

So mark your calendars and visit P.45 (1643 N. Damen in Chicago) to get your very own BROCHU WALKER pieces.

March 11, 2011

Chicago Event: Trendevous Private Shopping & Runway Show

Chicago Magazine Fashion Editor and Wardrobe Coach Stacey Wallace-Albert, will host a fashion show this Saturday, March 12, featuring the season’s key trends including the crocheted sweater, trench dress, and the statement “boyfriend” watch.

Following the show, designers Victor Alfaro and Andrea Sanderlin along with Wallace-Albert will weigh in on everything shoppers want to know: how to transition their winter pieces; what shoes to pair with their new skirt; or what color will be on everyone this season and how to stand out.

See below for event details…

WHEN/ WHERE: March 12, 2011

Private Shopping: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Fashion Show: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
 

Carson’s Orland Square Mall: 4 Orland Square (Orland Park, IL 60462)

This event also takes place during Bon-Ton’s Goodwill Sale, where customers can receive a coupon for up to 20% off of their purchase for each item of clothing they donate. In the fall, Bon-Ton had a record breaking sale collecting approximately 4 million pounds of clothing and distributing 1.6 million coupons.
March 10, 2011

Shop In Chicago: Thread Lounge

I’m all about supporting local boutiques in Chicago and I’m even more thrilled to support those that are doing something different. Lincoln Park’s Thread Lounge is not your ordinary designer boutique and a must-visit destination in Chicago.

Thread Lounge Designer Sample Sales is a concept by Colleen Schmidt, who spent years in the high-end loungewear and sleepwear industry. After she realized the market was becoming saturated with this kind of fashion, she knew she had to do something different. This is when Thread Lounge was born…

Colleen created a sample sale that travels the country and sells merchandise at a quarter of the retail price. This resulted in 2 great things…1) being able to serve her customers desires to have high-end clothing at a fraction of the cost, and 2) support small independent designers with selling their samples and excess stock.

With 300 lines in the ‘shops,’ there is something for everyone. It’s great to have a boutique that carries known designers as well as smaller independent designers as well…gives you the brands you love while exposing you to new designs at the same time.

Some designers Thread Lounge carries that you may recognize include James Jeans, Rag & Bone, Theory, and Tory Burch. Looking to try a new brand? Try Raj, Signum, Vintage Revolution, or Yanuk.

Visit Thread Lounge in Lincoln Park at 918 W. Armitage and visit www.threadlounge.com for more information.

Photos taken by Sapan Ahuja