What: Modern Vintage Chicago Fall Fashion & Jewels Explosion!
When: Friday, October 16th
Where: 30 N. Racine 2nd Floor
Why: This fabulous weekend features two shows The Vintage Dealers Show and Indie Designer Show set in a glittery West Loop party loft. For the first time under one roof, fans of forward design and vintage style will experience a unique hybrid of “Metro Meets Retro”. Shop, drink, mingle and peruse vintage clothing, jewelry and vanities by style icons such as Halston and Chanel alongside today's fashion stars presenting organic & sustainable, new-fangled, vintage inspired frocks, jewelry and accessories. Event highlights include on-the-spot styling and musical performances. Friday night benefit shopping party tickets are $25 per person.
What: CATS
When: Wednesday,October 14th - Sunday, October 18th
Where: Cadillac Palace | 151 W. Randolph
Why: Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to welcome back CATS. Based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, and with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, CATS won seven Tony Awards in 1983. Now that it was been seen by millions of audience members worldwide, it is time to celebrate with the whole family the magic, the mystery, the wonder of CATS.
Purchase Tickets | 312.751.5507 or www.cadillac-palace.com
What: Social Media Shopping Party
When: Wednesday, October 14th
Where: The Sutton Place Hotel | 21 E. Bellevue Place
Why: Crescendo Apparel and Kate Boggiano would like you to join them for an evening of hors D’oeuvres and cocktails while you shop the Fall/Winter Collections. It will be a fabulous evening of shopping with two of Chicago's hottest young designers.
RSVP | rsvp@crescendoapparel.com or 312.235.1062
What: "Top Chef Masters' Benefit for Food Depository
When: Thursday, October 15th 5:30PM
Where: Macy's State St | Lower Level
Why: Feed your passion for gourmet cooking while showing your support for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Macy’s Culinary Chef Rick Bayless will prepare his favorite dishes and treat you to a taste. Guests will also have an opportunity to learn how to create the perfect setting for a dinner party. Macy’s and Feeding America have partnered for an innovative and meaningful new effort this fall that celebrates the renaissance of cooking at home with a goal of raising 10 million meals for domestic hunger.
Tickets: $25, all proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
What: 4th Annual We Must Be Dreaming Masquerade Charity Ball
When: Saturday, October 17th 8:00PM - 11:00PM
Where: The Library | 190 South La Salle- 40th Floor
Why: Come enjoy an open premium bar and hor D'oeuvres. Enjoy the music, a silent auction & a fashion show by Luca Luca. After party will be held at Old Town Social. This ball presented by Chicago HOPE Dollars for Scholar and Shikago Restaurant is to help support the non-profit Chicago HOPE- Dollars for Scholars.
Dress: Cocktail attire & masks will be provided
What: How to Turn your Passion and Purpose into a Paycheck
When: Monday, October 19th 6:30PM
Where: Soothe Your Senses Day Spa | 6260 N Broadway
Why: It's a competitive market out there. You want to set yourself apart from the pack with confidence from first contact, resume, interview and negotiating the offer. Learn how to present your skills, work history, and background in a way that gets your resume read. Learn skills and strategies to present yourself effectively in a job interview. We'll cover the critical elements of the resume, the application, the interview. Position yourself with confidence as the preferred candidate for the job you want. Workshops guided by Lori Howard, Coach for a Better Life. Registration fee is $20.
RSVP | 773- 262-4246 or appt@sootheyoursenses.com
What: Nolcha's Independent Retail Week
Monday, October 19th | Start your week in style at the kick-off celebration at Chicago’s Cultural Center. Votre Vu, the latest in luxury, custom-blended French skin care. Votre Vu will be handing out swanky swag bags and nourishing samples of its botanically based product line and top-selling beauty benefit beverage SnapDragon.
5:00PM - 7:00PM | Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington.
Tuesday, October 20th | Get the hottest looks for Fall while Aveda staff pampers you with pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products. Affirming the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment this event benefits Breast Cancer and requires for a $10 donation at the door.
6:30PM - 8:30PM | The Aveda Institute 2828 N Clark St.
Wednesday, October 21st | Calling all beauty junkies, your chance to sample the new goods from your favorite brands, with the opportunity to make some deeply discounted purchases, this beauty sample sale offers on-site makeovers, complimentary spa and salon treatments, a martini bar and a special fashion booth with one of Nolcha’s top Chicago talents Anastasia Chatzka.
6:00PM - 9:00PM | Distract Bar 170 W. Ontario.
Click here for tickets.
Thursday, October 22nd | Find that perfect outfit to wear to all of the Fashion Focus events while picking up your goodie bag full of Independent Retail treats. No one does the weekend like Akira with the sleekest trends in clothing and accessories ready to wow the crowd during
Fashion Focus Chicago.
3:00PM - 6:00 PM | Akira 1814 W North Ave.
Friday, October 23rd | Take a quick break and start the weekend off right with goodie bags, and all your info for Chicago’s Independent Retail Week schedule of events. Follow Votre Vu, the latest in luxury, custom-blended French skin care. Votre Vu will be handing out swanky swag bags and nourishing samples of its botanically based product line and top-selling beauty benefit beverage SnapDragon. This is your last chance to grab the shopping guide and take to the streets grabbing fashion’s hottest deals.
11:00AM - 2:00 PM | Watertower Pumping Station at Chicago and Michigan Ave.
Saturday, October 24th | An Akira Pop-Up and Fashion Show Installation. As a featured hotspot of Nolcha's Independent Retail Week, AKIRA will host a pop-up shop with all of the hottest fall fashion trends. Enjoy a vividly colorful AKIRA Fashion Show in style while sipping Hennessy cocktails and enjoy complimentary salon services from Zazu courtesy of PHYTO. The VIP DiVoga lounge will host cocktails and shopping giveaways
from AKIRA.
10:00AM - 6:00PM | The Harris Theatre Pavillion/Rooftop. Questions, call 312.324.0348.
What: Robin Thicke Personal Apperance
When: Thursday, October 22nd 12:00PM
Where: Macy's State Street | First Floor
Why: Macy’s on State Street and Hugo Boss Men invite you to meet Robin Thicke. The first 150 customers to make a $65 Hugo Element Men’s Fragrance purchase will have an opportunity to meet Robin Thicke and score an autographed CD of his latest single. All guests will get to enjoy a two-song performance as well.
What: Susan Blake Trunk Show at Material Possessions
When: Thursday October 22st 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Material Possessions | 704 N. Wabash
Why: Material Possessions invites shoppers to their Chicago and Winnetka stores to view stunning jewelry from Susan Blake and meet the designer, Susan Novogrodzki, in person. Her newest collection features different themes and items, all of which showcase her design sensibility, knowledge of producing the finest pieces at affordable prices and her ability to add a completely original dimension to everything from classic details to organic forms.
What: Engagement Ring Seminar
When: Thursday, October 22nd
Where: Harry Winston 55 East Oak Street
Why: Meet with diamond engagement ring experts while enjoying Champagne and a selection of beautiful gowns from Vera Wang and Belle Vie Bridal Couture.
RSVP | 312.705.1820
What: Gen Art 7th Annual "Fresh Faces in Fashion"
When: Saturday, October 24th
Where: Millennium Park | Chase Promenade North at Randolph Street | 7:00PM
Purchase Tickets | www.genart.org
What: Bloomingdale's 14th Annual The Shopping Benefit
When: Thursday, October 29th 10:00AM - 10:00PM
Where: Bloomingdale's 900 North Michigan Ave
Why: Dedicated to supporting over 60 of Chicagoland’s prominent non-profit organizations, this full-day charity event features live entertainment, fashion events, culinary demonstrations, incredible discounts and more. Tickets entitle the holder to a 15%-20% savings on purchases made throughout the day at Bloomingdale’s stores.
