OH HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! One of my favorite UG parties are back! I love spending #thirstythursdays at the UG Style Series parties. Watching the fun runway show then partying it up right after. Best ever! Each one just gets better and better. My faves are when they ask locals to walk the runway too! Hey UG.... HINT HINT TICKLE TICKLE. I wonder how they will set up the runway in their new space. Hmmmmm... Are you curious too? Then you should come to one or ALL of the Style Series events. Imma be at the AllSaints one FO SHO! Friggin' LOVE AllSaints! So come see what your fall wardrobe should look like this year. Then meet me at the bar for a drink! =D
STYLE SERIES RETURNS TO UNDERGROUND SEPTEMBER 2013
CHICAGO – August 2013 –The Underground (56 W Illinois), known for its hugely successful style showcases in the past, is taking its Style Series to new heights every Thursday this September.
Kicking off on Thursday, August 29 at 10pm, guests will experience an array of national and local style brands for men and women through this fashion showcase. Past Style Series partners include high profile brands such as Furla, NARS, Adidas and more.
Each week, highly curated looks will take center stage as The Underground is transformed into Chicago’s fashion mecca. September Style Series brands include:
· Thursday, August 29
o Macy’s Chicago Fashion Incubator - The Underground is proud to host Macy’s Fashion Incubator’s first runway show outside of the tents of Chicago Fashion Focus Week. The incubator provides six emerging Chicago-based designers with mentoring, resources and business acumen to launch their careers in fashion. Music will be provided by DJ Jessica Who and will set the stage for SplashMagazine’s 1 year anniversary.
· Thursday, September 5
o Archer Townsend – Archer Townsend is an up-and-coming contemporary knitwear line designer for the girl who doesn’t need a cocktail dress to be fabulous! Celebrate the launch of the Fall ’13 collection full of chic dresses and separates that transition perfectly from day to night. Music by DJ Irie will set the mood for the show.
· Thursday, September 12
o AllSaints – The Underground welcomes AllSaints for their first Chicago runway show courtesy of their Michigan Avenue flagship store. The show will feature the British brand’s signature new looks for fall as well as a special live musical performance and sponsored by Michigan Avenue Magazine.
· Thursday, September 19
o Chicago Curated – Hosted by Marco Foster, Chicago Curated features three up-and-coming local designers, including Sebastian Grey and Gentleman’s Cooperative. Proceeds from the event will benefit Charity 4 Life, a charity committed to providing resources to rehabilitate street kids worldwide.
· Thursday, September 26
o Azza – Chicago born designer, Azeeza Khan, has been labeled a “Rising Star Designer” by Vogue and has received high praise from outlets such as Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Glamour and Elle. She will be closing out the September Style Series with looks that are not-to-be-missed.
Style Series sponsors includes Yacht Club Vodka, Blowtique, Ford Models Chicago, Beau Joie, Peroni and Santa Margherita.
Style Series is a highly curated fashion experience where guests see the latest looks in an intimate, high-energy space. Precisely integrated, local and national brands gain access to Chicago’s elite, while showcasing their newest looks. Style Series also spotlights up-and-coming local designers and everything that Chicago has to offer in fashion and style.
Through The Underground, brands have an outlet where they can display their offerings in a unique nightclub venue where they can influence and interact with consumers.
xoxo,
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