Macy's Designers - Fashion Focus

Not even the pouring rain kept Chicago's fashionistas from attending the Fashion Focus Designers of Chicago Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 7. The grand finale for Chicago's week of fashion did not disappoint and included designers such as Horacio Nieto, Lara Miller, Tennille White, Yana, Kate Boggiano, Agga B., Evil Kitty, and many more.

The local Chicago designers debuted their Spring 2009 collections to a full house. Many of the designs displayed on the runway were very wearable and showed what we can look forward to seeing added to Macy's inventory.

Some of the highlights you can purchase at Macy's were rose twill jackets with a funky edge, bright silk dresses, ruffled tops, ethnic embroidery,'50s-inspired bikinis, embellished long-sleeved blouses, leather and cotton dresses, fun club attire, and mustard mini dresses and ball gown skirts.

Designers were not shying away from accessorizing their outfits. There was everything from draping necklaces and glittering brooches to bracelets, chandelier earrings, and even bedazzled sandals.

It was a perfect (and wet!) end to Chicago's Fashion Focus Week, leaving the crowd wanting more and looking forward to next year's shows.

Original article written for Factio Magazine

Club Monaco Opens New Shop In Bucktown

Club Monaco opened a new shop in Bucktown on July 18, 2008. The flagship store combines the elements of a modern, minimalist loft with Parisian apartment details and will offer the entire men's, women's and accessory collections including their limited edition Fleur de Lys Capsule Accessory Collection.

This is the fourth shop they have opened in the Chicagoland area and carries the usual black and white palette on top of soft Italian cashmere in the brand's coats and sweaters, rich leather hand bags, and beaded jewelry.

There will be a special black and white photography exhibit organized by the Chicago Photography Center which will launch on July 30, 2008 and remain on display for two weeks after the opening event. All black and white photographs will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the Chicago Photography Center.

For more information visit: www.clubmonaco.com