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, Mar 30, 2012
Frei Designs springs forward
Clothes to make you feel pretty
by Heather Kenny
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, Mar 29, 2012
Stylish events: cocktails, appetizers, and trunk shows
Check out new spring pieces from a local designer, trunk shows in the South Loop, and more
by Heather Kenny
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, Dec 15, 2011
Stylish events and sales
Donate food, save on bridal jewelry and accessories, and get some last-minute gifts from local designers.
by Heather Kenny
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, Nov 17, 2011
Stylish events
A holiday collection, a jewelry trunk show, and Rag & Bone comes to Chicago.
by Heather Kenny
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, Sep 7, 2011
Fashion happenings
Topshop opens, fashion takes the night, and more.
by Heather Kenny
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, Jul 12, 2011
Workshop on the Move
Designer Anne Novotny adapts her business to hard reality.
by Heather Kenny
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, Jun 24, 2011
New Workshop Website
The Pilsen boutique Workshop now offers online shopping.
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, Jun 3, 2011
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Stylin' Happenings
A local designer lends her talents to a one-night-only performance piece, a new monthly market kicks off, and vintage, vintage, vintage—all this weekend.
by Heather Kenny
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, Mar 18, 2011
Pop-Up Shopping and a Sale
Shopping events this weekend.
by Heather Kenny
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, Jan 27, 2011
Shopping: Sales and Events
Dovetail cleans house, Steven Alan comes to Chicago, and more.
by Heather Kenny
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, Dec 20, 2010
New Year's Resolution: Learn to Sew
Pilsen's Workshop offers a sewing lessons in January.
by Heather Kenny
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, Dec 9, 2010
Sales and More Through Sunday
Preview vintage clothing and accessories up for auction, party with Frei Designs in Pilsen, and more throughout the weekend.
by Heather Kenny
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, Nov 17, 2010
Fashion Stuff Through Sunday
Austin Scarlett and Santino Rice are in town, the "Behind the Seams" lecture series continues at the Fashion Resource Center, and more.
by Heather Kenny
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Project Runway
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Kohle Yohannon
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Nick Cave
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Katrin Schnabl
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Anke Loh
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Una Mae's
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Ellie Thompson.
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, Jun 11, 2010
Boutique Opening: Cerato
A new boutique brings local fashion to the north side.
by Heather Kenny
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Anna Fong
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JLee Silver
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Vena Cava
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, Feb 4, 2010
Shopping and Fashion Events This Weekend
This weekend a new jewelry line debuts, local designers offer sustainable fabrics for sale, and more.
by Heather Kenny
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Denim Lounge
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Connect Chicago
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Nau
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One Origin
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Viviana Langhoff
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Sofia Vintage
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Randolph Street Market
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Valentine Market
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Marydee Reynolds
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Mountains of the Moon
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, Dec 7, 2009
Feather It Up
Owlita's long feather earrings, at Workshop in Pilsen.
by Heather Kenny
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, Oct 22, 2009
Fashion Focus Chicago 2009
The city-sponsored fashion event runs Thursday 10/22 through Sunday 10/26, dovetailing with Independent Retail Week
by Heather Kenny
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Nora del Busto
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Jess Audey
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Anna Hovet
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Lauren Lein
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Blake Standard
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Tennille White
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Grainger Hall of Gems
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Michelle Tan
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Veil
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Juliet Jewelry
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Votre Vu
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Jules
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Borris Powell
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Priscilla Lopez
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Peachy Tan
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Alyse Ziede
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Chicago Fashion Foundation
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Mountains of the Moon
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Vaute Couture
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Minx Parlor Vintage Refashioning
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Objets d'Envy
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Michelle Duster
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Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion
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Red Doll by Tatyana
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Kling Handbags
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Dress Code
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Tzen Boutique
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, Sep 18, 2009
New Boutiques: Fix and Workshop
Two boutiques open off the beaten retail path.
by Heather Kenny
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Fix
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Robert Rodriguez
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Pivot
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Tucker
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Rogan
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Steven Alan
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Fulton market
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, Jul 30, 2009
This weekend in shopping: a new Pilsen boutique, a "scandalous" sale, and more
by Heather Kenny
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Blogs
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Bleader
, Mar 4, 2009
Whose pants are you wearing?
A little Hollywood fairy dust falls on local designer Anne Novotny.
by Heather Kenny
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