10 Fashion's Night Out Events You Won't Want to Miss

Kate Stahl — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:00:00 CDT

Tomorrow is Fashion's Night Out, and while the event debuted in NYC, Chicago most stylish shops are going all out to celebrate this year. It's probably impossible to make it to all the events taking place tomorrow night, but a fashionista always gives it her best try. Narrow down your night a bit with my picks for the 10 biggest and best Fashion's Night Out parties, ranging from a shoe celebration at Saks with Brian Atwood to a couple of parties featuring some awesome Real Housewives.

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Save the Date For In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival Aug. 26 to Sept. 8

Kate Stahl — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:30:00 CDT

Since I was a little girl, I've loved shopping on Michigan Avenue, and the street is only getting better and better this Fall with new shops Topshop and Henri Bendel coming to town. To celebrate the retail mecca, the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association is launching a new annual event, In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival (how funny is one of the festival's official pics, shown right?) Expect a week plus of designer appearances, celeb chef events, prix fixe menus at area restaurants, fashion shows, giveaways, and live entertainment all along the strip. The fun will begin on Friday, Aug. 26, with a super bright and early event with Carson Kressley of Carson Nation and Your OWN Show (we're talking 5:30 a.m. at Pioneer Court at 401 N. Michigan Ave.; that's fashion dedication, people). The festival ends on Sept. 8 with the season's biggest style night, Fashion's Night Out. You can check the festival website for tons of event info, but check out my top three picks below.

On Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m., season eight Project Runway designer Mondo Guerra will make a stop at Macy's at Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave., 800-329-8667) to pick two contestants, who will compete to win a $100 Macy's gift cards by creating head-to-toe looks. The most stylish wins.
On Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m., Brad Goreski, Rachel Zoe's former assistant, comes to The 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-915-3916) for a Fashion’s Night Out bash featuring a flash fashion show, a beauty bazaar, a VIP lounge, a fashion photo booth, giveaways, and more.
On Thursday, Sept. 1 at noon, The Shops at North Bridge (520 N. Michigan Ave., 312-327-2300) and The Art Institute of Chicago join forces to preview the museum's blockbuster exhibition, Fashion, Impressionism, and Modernity. This event showcases modern, Fall fashions and noteworthy artworks by Impressionist painters. Tickets are $55.

Source: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival

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10 Fashion's Night Out Events You Won't Want to Miss

Save the Date For In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival Aug. 26 to Sept. 8