Fashion designer Anna Fong will give an exclusive preview of her Spring 2013 collection  - Queen of Hearts

Drawing inspiration from the victorian ages, Fong's collection pays homage to original representation of beloved royals while entertaining her audience with gusto and decadence. A silent auction will be held to raise breast cancer awareness for the Metropolitan Breast Cancer Task Force. 

Cocktail Reception 6 p.m | Runway 7:15

To purchase tickets, click here.

TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP REAFFIRMS FIGHT TO END BREAST CANCER BY HOSTING THE SECOND ANNUAL PINK TIE GALA

Event Benefiting The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Honoring the Second Class of Pink Tie Guys

What: The Tribune Media Group hosts the second annual Pink Tie Gala benefitting the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The event will salute the second class of Komen Chicago Pink Tie Guys, comprised of an exclusive selection of male influencers making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The evening will include delectable hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music, and the opportunity to celebrate this exclusive group of KoMEN in the stunning Riverfront Theater along the Chicago River.

When: Friday, October 19, 2012 | 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Where: Riverfront Theater | 650 W. Chicago Avenue | Chicago, IL 60654

Tickets: Ticket Price $100 in advance or $120 at the door

To purchase tickets visit http://pinktiegala2012.eventbrite.com/ or www.komenchicago.org

*The Tribune Media Group will be making a donation to Susan G. Komen - Chicago in honor of the Pink Tie Guys

The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announces the second class of Pink Tie Guys. Chaired for the second consecutive year by Richard M. Daley, Of Counsel to the firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, this exclusive group of KoMEN is dedicated to the Susan G. Komen mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer. These men were nominated by the community and selected by the Komen Chicagoland Board of Directors to serve as members of this elite group and will be officially honored at Tribune Media Group’s Pink Tie Gala on Friday, October 19.

Representing a wide range of male leaders who live in the Chicagoland community and have a personal connection to breast cancer or dedication to philanthropy, the next class of Pink Tie Guys includes:

Richard M. Daley, Honorary Chairman Of Counsel to the firm Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Stan Bowman, Vice President & General Manager, Chicago Blackhawks

Ryan Chiaverini, Windy City LIVE Co-Host , ABC 7 Chicago

Dr. Bechara Choucair, Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Public Health

Alderman Robert Fioretti, Alderman of the 2nd Ward, City of Chicago

Jonny Imerman, Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Imerman Angels

Victor LaGroon, Community Relations & Public Affairs Program Manager, UIC Cancer Center

Jim Legothetis, Senior Client Service Partner, Ernst & Young

Reverend Percy McCray, Director of Pastoral Care, Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Wade Miquelon, Chief Financial Officer and President, International, Walgreens

Dr. Steven T. Rosen, Director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University

“We are honored to have these outstanding leaders in the Chicagoland community working with us to fulfill our mission of a world without breast cancer,” said Michael Ziener, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Chicago. “While traditionally a woman’s disease, the reality is, men can get breast cancer and men are deeply impacted by the effects this disease has on their mothers, sisters, aunts, daughters and other loved ones.”

The new class of Pink Tie Guys will be formally recognized at the Tribune Media Group’s Pink Tie Gala, an event that will take place on Friday, October 19, at the Riverfront Theater from 6:30 – 10p.m. The inaugural class will officially ‘pass the baton’ to the new class as we all welcome them to the Komen Chicago family.

The event will feature delectable hors d'oeuvres, classic cocktails, live music, and the opportunity to celebrate this exclusive group of KoMEN in the stunning Riverfront Theater located on the scenic Chicago River. Event and ticket information can be found by visiting KomenChicago.org. The Tribune Media Group will be making a donation to Susan G. Komen Chicago in honor of the Pink Tie Guys. The Pink Tie Guys will serve as ambassadors to the Chicagoland Affiliate, attending signature events and leveraging resources to further the mission of Susan G. Komen Chicago.

About the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

The Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® was established in 1997 and held the first Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure®. The Chicagoland affiliate is one of only two affiliates that operate two Race for the Cure® events and has awarded over $12 million towards the fight against breast cancer by funding grassroots breast health navigation, breast cancer screening and treatment projects, as well as global research. Up to seventy-five percent (75%) of net proceeds generated by the Komen Chicagoland Affiliate stay in the metropolitan area while the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Grants Program for research. In April 2011, Komen Chicago was awarded the Affiliate of the Year by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

About the Pink Tie Guys:

The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to introduce our second annual class of “Pink Tie Guys”. This exclusive group of KoMEN were nominated by the community and selected by the Komen Chicagoland Board of Directors. They are leaders in the corporate and philanthropic sector, groundbreaking physicians, elected officials representing communities possessing the greatest need, as well as other individuals with spheres of influence that create change, getting us closer to finding the cures. For more information please call 773-444-0061 or visit www.komenchicago.org.

Contact: Alex Sabbag | Komen Chicago | 515-771-6158 Asabbag@KomenChicago.org

NEXT FASHION CHICAGO RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR

CHICAGO - Returning for its second year, one of this year's hottest Fashion Focus Chicago design events is NEXT FASHION CHICAGO 2012 which will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at Germania Place located in Chicago's Gold Coast.

Under the umbrella of the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Fashion Focus Chicago returns for its eight year October 15 – 21. A celebration highlighting Chicago’s vibrant fashion industry’s top fashion talent, the week-long extravaganza has grown into a city-wide happening with numerous fashion events, runway shows, shopping incentives, panel discussions and more.

Watch 312.com and the Chicago Tribune’s Candid Candace, Candace Jordan and NBC 5's Marcus Riley will emcee NEXT FASHION CHICAGO again this year. Mandel Productions along with associate producer, Marco Foster, will produce the event and runway show featuring twelve exciting participants showcasing contemporary, cocktail and couture collections. The designers include Mark Roscoe Designs, Mira Couture, Cory Tran Fraley Le, Sahar Dada and Cleons Clothing Co., among others. A segment of the show will include adoptable rescue dogs walking the runway with the models. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to PAWS Chicago. NEXT FASHION CHICAGO kicks off with a private cocktail reception at 6:30 with the designers, boutique participants, host committee and members of the media, the runway show at 8:00, followed by an after-party.

Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois America and Ashley Hooks, Miss Illinois USA will make special appearances, along with Chicago Bear Israel Idonije. A spectacular host committee for the event includes NBC Chicago GM, Larry Wert, Chicago Bears wives, Michi Marshall and Zingha Hester, Latino Fashion Week cofounders,
Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolan and many other high profile Chicago-area people.

For more information visit www.nextfashionchicago.com and for ticket information and reservations

please visit http://nextfashionchicago-2012.eventbrite.com/#

CHICAGO - Courage, sophistication, and passion—these are only three of the most common words used to describe the high-end fashion line Maison De LaCour (MDLC). On Tuesday, October 16th 2012, MDLC and Luxury Management (LUX MGT) will present a dramatic Fashion Focus Chicago production of a lifetime to benefit the American Cancer Society—a cause bent on bringing hope to those who also show immense courage: cancer survivors and those still fighting this life-threatening disease.

Staged inside the Murphy Auditorium--one of Chicago’s most beautiful and historic buildings—MDLC will present “The Immaculate One.” Choreographed by the critically-acclaimed Yana German, this will not be your typical runway show.

Not only will models present MDLC’s new ready-to-wear line with pageantry set to the music of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but the intermission will include a special modern ballet performance. For the grand finale, models will unveil MLDC’s much-anticipated spring 2013 collection for men and women—a bold line that embraces the edge of youthful individualism while maintaining a timeless elegance.

Chicago’s most fashionable and most charitable will come together for this unforgettable black tie affair that includes live performances, treats by Sugar Hills Bakery, a cocktail reception, and a contribution to the American Cancer Society’s $5,000 fundraising goal.

This will be the third installment of LUX MGT’s signature series and their most theatrical and perfected show yet—“The Immaculate One".

Twitter: #IMMACULATEONE

Tickets http://immaculateone.eventbrite.com/

CHICAGO - Antonio Sanchez, owner of Mezlan and a native of Spain, is exuberant to put down roots at the 900 N. Michigan Avenue Building in Chicago, where he opened his newest boutique at the beginning of September. Mezlan will introduce their unique European style and wears with a Grand Opening Gala, complete with food, drink and flamenco dancers from 5:30 – 8:30 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2012.

"A Master Touch of Quality and Craftsmanship", Mezlan footwear and belts feature a wide selection of exotic skins and fine leathers coupled with world-class craftsmanship.The boutiques, which also carry high-end accessories including leather jackets, wallets, belts, bags and shirts for men, has U.S. locations including Atlanta, Las Vegas, Bethesda (MD) and Washington DC.

But Sanchez is quick to point out that the success of Mezlan is not an overnight one. Growing up in Almansa, Spain, Sanchez began work as a teenager in a relative’s shoe factory when his parents were unable to afford higher education for both he and his twin brother. Working from the ‘soles up’, Sanchez spent long hours in the factory learning his trade, all the while attending classes in English and Business to help him move ahead. Then in 1985 Sanchez singlehandedly debuted the brand in New York City and took to the American roads, visiting each client one by one and forging personal relationships in every store that carried his brand. “I was the North American sales team,” he says with a smile. Eventually, finding fans of the brands in celebrities including President Bill Clinton, Eric Clapton, Elton John, John Leguizamo and more, the Mezlan name began to take flight.

“Chicago marks an exciting ‘homecoming’ of sorts for Mezlan,” says Sanchez. So many of our clients are Chicagoans and we look forward to delivering the best of our brand, Chicago style!”

CHICAGO - The rhythm of the night will consist of Russian cellist Ian Maksin and Bulgarian pianist Ani Gogova as they soothe audiences with flavors of their latest album, "Tango Plus". This album is a compilation of passionate music inspired by the theme of Tango, Flamenco and other rhythms from Latin America and Spain uniquely arranged for Cello and Piano, as well as works commissioned from a Chicago composer Ilya Levinson by iAN&ANi.

On October 10th, an intimate concert is taking place at the Old Town School of Folk Music, which includes pieces by Abigail Simon, Lucas Segovia and Kara Zimmerman from the Joffrey Ballet; Jorge Niedas and Liz Sung from Tango 21 dance company as well as soprano Marisa Buchheit, who also holds the title of Miss Chicago 2012.

Le Prestige du Monde will be showcasing highlights of the evening, so come out and enjoy the energetic sounds and visually-appealing delights of the evening.

The Global Alopecia Mission (GAM) presents a night of excitement and pure joy as it promotes awareness regarding alopecia, a condition that currently affects 1 in 100 people.

Join us for what's bound to be an amazing night filled with savory champagne, delicious crepes, beautiful ladies and gents in a variety of chapeau, and decadent treats in the name of a good cause—raising funds to find a cure for alopecia.

Le Jolie Chapeau Soiree is already considered to be one of the most anticipated socialite events of the season, and Le Prestige du Monde is offering a very special promo for the event. Click here for a very special Le Prestige du Monde PROMO and receive $15 off general admission and $25 off VIP tickets.

When: October 10, 2012
Time: 6pm-10pm
Location: La Creperie Chicago, 2845 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657
Cost: $50, VIP $100 (includes special gift and unlimited selected beer and wine from 6pm-8pm)

By Jorge G. Zavala
Creative Director

No Sandbox Studios, in association with Strange Pelican Brewing, hosted their first fashion rendezvous on October 2nd, 2012. It was a night dedicated to stimulating both taste buds and visual stamina.

Chef Kevin Smith, curator and host of Culinary Couture, is working to bring Chicago diverse styles to go along with his own signature New Orleans-inspired cuisine - Creole'politan. A taste of fashion was provided by Jorge La Fuente, an up-and-coming designer with creative flair, and jewelery was provided by Sofia Ferraro designs.

The cuisine, which included grilled grit cakes with BBQ shrimp and coconut jerked chicken skewers, was made fresh by the vibrant Chef Kevin. Some of the most popular items of the night included the coconut macaroon cheesecake bars and bourbon chocolate brownies, which an attendee mentioned were "beautifully-crafted

Craft beers were provided by Chicago's very own Strange Pelican Brewing, which included the Belgian Tripple - rich satin body with notes of light sugars, cloves and some banana.

CHICAGO - Nature, history and its influence on fashion lives on at "Night at the Museum"! This enchanting evening produced by Shari Duffy mixes fashion and philanthropy for the natural beauty we all love to enjoy. “Night at the Museum” is among the official events with Fashion Focus Week and Le Prestige du Monde will be there to showcase every minute of it.

Fashion began by the purity of nature. Portion of proceeds will benefit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and their efforts to enhance educational and nature initiatives. The event also benefits Atia’s Fund of Project Ladybug to help bring relief to families with children in treatment. The exciting host and emcee of the evening is Shea Vaughn; fitness entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and fashion enthusiast. Joining Shea is Jeff Conway of NBC’s 24/7; where they strive to bring enlightening stories to the town.

WHEN: Monday October 15th, 2012
TIME: 6:00 to 11:00pm
Tickets are available via Nightathemuseum.eventbright.com
Prices do vary. Student rate is $30.

The fabulous fashion show will take over the second level mezzanine overlooking the natural picturesque landscape of the museum grounds.

Local designer fashion favorites will showcase their hottest looks of the season; including:
Mark Roscoe Design |Thierry Roger| Sharon Delacruz| Olga Barladym Designs | Michael Foster Men’s Collection | Stix and Roses | Jennifer Akese | Nadia Ivanova | Sofia Azzad by Sadia Pattison| Tonya Gross Millinery| Sevigne Atelier| Benjamin Jay Designs |Mirielle Tengbait | Heidi Hess | Kelly Brinn

See the latest and much anticipated Fashion Wars style competition produced by Kesha Styles Wilson. Enjoy an author’s corner with Lisa Lockwood, Cha’rron Davis and Candice Stockstell. Guests will also experience fabulous shopping in beauty, clothing, and all natural products we have to thank nature for. Everyone can indulge in complimentary cocktails, hor d’oeurves and entertainment; such as fire throwers throughout the evening.