What: Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion Week is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE) and programmed with the assistance of the Mayor’s Fashion Council. It is sponsored in part by: Michigan Avenue Magazine, Mario Tricoci Hair Salon and Day Spas, Factor Model Management and Chosen Model Management.

Details:

Tuesday, October 15

Inspiration: Designer and Muse

6pm, Location TBD

Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion Week kicks-off on Tuesday, October 15 with Designer and Muse. Hosted by the City of Chicago and Michigan Avenue Magazine, the opening event will partner local celebrities in the creative industries (music, culinary, film, theater and dance) with a designer who will create a look for his or her “muse” to be showcased throughout the evening. Pairings will include: Maria Pinto and Jeanne Gang (architecture), Azeeaz Kahn and Alpana Singh (culinary), Shernett Swaby and Mindy Segal (culinary), Diego Rocha and Naomi Beckwith (visual arts) among others. The event is invitation-only for guests of Michigan Avenue Magazine; however there will be an opportunity for the general public to obtain a limited number of tickets via Fashion Focus Chicago social media (Facebook and Twitter: @FashionFocus) beginning October 1.

Wednesday, October 16

Maison De LaCour Fashion Presentation

12 Noon, FREE Admission

Millennium Park Chase Promenade North

New for 2013, designer Julius LaCour will feature his designs for women and men at Maison De LaCour Fashion Presentation. Luxury Management will produce this fashion presentation, presented by Michael Anthony Salon. FREE general admission tickets (limit 4) will be available here Tuesday, October 1 at 10am.

Fashion Focus: Taking it to the Streets

7:30pm, FREE Runway Show

Millennium Park Chase Promenade North

Featuring Sarah Stevenson from the Toronto Fashion Incubator and Christine Phung from the Atelier de Paris, an Incubator program in Paris. Chicago designers include:  Lagi Nadeau, Shelby Steiner, Agnes Hamerlik, Randall Hill, Laura Takataka, Nicole Puszynski, J. Toor, Chicago Playground.

FREE general admission tickets (limit 4) are available here on Tuesday, October 1 at 10am. General admission seating is not assigned and is on a first-come, first-served for seats, and then standing room only.

 Thursday, October 17

Fashion Focus: Urban Shapeshifters

7:30pm; FREE Runway Show

Millennium Park Chase Promenade North

Menswear is one of the hottest trends this season and on Thursday, October 17 the Urban Shapeshifters will debut in Chicago. This FREE menswear event will feature local, national and international menswear designers including J. Cheikh,  Michelle Tan, and Jack Cave from Chicago, Brandon Scott, Los Angeles and Rana Rojo, Miami. In partnership with Chicago’s Gallery Aesthete, international designers participating are: Boris Bidjan Saberi, Barcelona; Ann Demeulemeester, Antwerp and Comme de Garçons, Tokyo and Paris. FREE general admission tickets (limit 4) are available here on Tuesday, October 1 at 10am. General admission seating is not assigned and is on a first-come, first-served for seats, and then standing room only.

Tickets for the FREE event (limit 4) will be available here Tuesday, October 1 at 10am.

 Friday, October 18

The Art of Fashion Runway Show

6pm VIP Reception/7:30pm Runway Show

Millennium Park Chase Promenade North

Stylechicago.com’s popular show will feature 10 spring 2014 looks from 10 Chicago-based designers. The VIP event begins at 6pm and the runway starts at 7:30pm. Designers include: Maria Pinto, Calvin Tran, Eva Pazola, Boris Powell, Lily & Migs, Michelle Tan, Hector-Javier MonArrez, Shalini Sharma and Shernett Swaby. Tickets are currently on sale at www.stylechicago.com and range from $35-$115.

Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 Shopping Events

Northern Grade

10am- 6pm; FREE Admission

Millennium Park Chase Promenade South

This mobile menswear market features vendors of products manufactured in the United States. Items for men include clothing, footwear, gear, games, paddles, paper goods, grooming supplies and things you didn’t know you need. Visit www.northerngrade.com for more information. Download the Northern Grade flyer (PDF).

FashionChicago®

10am-6pm; FREE Admission

Millennium Park Chase Promenade North

Stylechicago.com is hosting their designer shopping event featuring more than 30 of Chicago’s best apparel, jewelry and accessory designers. Dressing rooms will be provided.

Designers include: AndreaGems, Anna Hovet, Archer Townsend, Atir Design, Barbara Keisman, Bourdage Pearls, Buckle Up Babe, Brynn Capella, Calvin Tran, House of Gemmes, Jennifer Reeves Designs, Jules, K. Amato, Lil & Migs, Michelle Tan, Nade Baer, Nomadic Ant, Jewelry, Nora del Busto, Sevigne Atelier, She Beads, Shruti Kirti, Squasht by Les, Susan Elizabeth Designs, Tongue Tied, 4 Tamara Nicole & more. Visit www.stylechicago.com for more information.