Chicago Fashion Events

Although I chose to ignore NYC Fashion Week, which recently came to a close, because I desire to enjoy the Autumn prior to determining what will be the 'it' dress next Spring... I would like your attention please. Regarding? Fashion Focus Chicago, celebrated by our royal Mayor Daley, these twelve days are dedicated to local designers becoming the next BIG THING! Not to be confused with Chicago Fashion Week Fall 2006, which commences mid-October.

Fashionistas, prepare... the goods are about to come!
(photos from a 2005 event provided by GenArt)

Fashion Focus Chicago Events

1. Wednesday, September 20th
   
   Shop the Promenade
   Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
   10am - 3pm

   Gen Art Shop CHICago
   Great Hall of Union Station
   11am - 6pm

   Apparel Industry Board's Putting it All Together
   5:30pm - 8pm
   Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Center
   350 W. Mart Drive

2. Thursday, September 21st
   
   Style for Life
   Armitage & Webster
   6pm - 9pm

   Industry Seminar: A Buyer’s Viewpoint: Key Elements of a Designer’s Line
   Chicago Cultural Center
   Millennium Park Room, 5th Floor
   6pm - 8pm

3. Friday, September 22nd

   Strike a Pose
   42 S. State Street
   11:30am - 2:30pm

   Behind the Seams, Cocktails and Trunk Show
   Division Street, Wicker Park
   6pm - 10pm

4. Saturday, September 23rd
   
   Fashionable Families
   Southport Corridor
   10am - 6pm
   
   
5. Sunday, September 24th

   Indie Designer Fashion Market
   1300 - 1500 W Randolph Street
   8am - 4pm

   Fashion al Fresco, Fall Fashion on Damen
   Damen Avenue, Bucktown and Wicker Park
   10am - 6pm

6. Monday, September 25th

   The Secret Fashion Garden
   Historic Water Tower Park
   810 N. Michigan Ave
   8am - 12pm

   AIBI Fabric & Trim Sale
   Chicago Apparel Center
   9am - 7pm

   Industry Seminar: Basics of Financing a Fashion Business
   Chicago Cultural Center
   Millennium Park Room
   6pm - 8pm

   Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion
   Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
   Reception 7pm
   Fashion Show 8:30pm

7. Tuesday, September 26th
   
   AIBI Fabric & Trim Sale
   Chicago Apparel Center
   9am - 5pm

   Macy's Distinction in Design
   Macy's State Street
   10am - 2pm

   Design College - Design Challenge
   Under the Chicago Theatre marquee
   10am - 2pm

   Industry Seminar: Financing Sources for Fashion Entrepreneurs
   Chicago Cultural Center
   First Floor, Garland Room
   6pm - 8pm

   Chicago Sister Cities' World Fashion Chicago
   Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
   6:30pm

8. Wednesday, September 27th

   Shop the Gold Coast
   Grand Avenue (600 N.) to Oak Street (1000 N.)
   11am - 6pm

   Street Beat Fashion Show on State
   State Street between Washington and Monroe
   11:30am - 1:30pm

   Designers of Chicago Fashion Show Presented by Macy's
   Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
   6pm

   The Style Network - Everyday Runway Mobile Makeover Tour
   (times vary)

9. Thursday, September 28th

   Wicker Park/Bucktown Shopping Event
   Division, Milwaukee & Damen
   6pm - 9pm

   House of Dereon National Launch
   Macy's State Street
   3pm

   Industry Seminar: Fashion Above and Beyond the Design
   Chicago Cultural Center
   Millennium Park Room
   6pm - 8pm

   Apparel Industry Board's Chicago Is…Red Hot!!!
   Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North
   Reception 6:00pm
   Fashion Show 7:30pm
   After Party 8:30pm

   The Style Network - Everyday Runway Mobile Makeover Tour
   (times vary)

10. Friday, September 29th

    Immersion Weekend
    W Chicago City Center Hotel

    Macy's Glamorama
    Chicago Theatre
    7:30pm

    The Style Network - Everyday Runway Mobile Makeover Tour
    (times vary)

11. Saturday, September 30th
    
    Immersion Weekend
    W Chicago City Center Hotel

    Industry Seminar: Making Technology Work for Your Fashion Business
    Chicago Cultural Center
    Claudia Cassidy Theater
    2pm - 5pm

    The Style Network - Everyday Runway Mobile Makeover Tour
    (times vary)

12. Sunday, October 1st
    
    The Style Network - Everyday Runway Mobile Makeover Tour
    (times vary)
    

Grab your friends, hit up a fashion show (or whatever tickles your fancy) and enjoy! I'll see you there!