By Jorge G. Zavala
Creative Director
Richard Chiang
Resident Media Director
A Night at the Museum, an official Fashion Focus Week 2012 event hosted by Shari Duffy - owner of Ladies Night Chicago, took place on October 15th, 2012 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Fashionistas, socialites, bloggers, models, politicians, and members of the media came together to celebrate fashion au nature.
The concept: fashion meets nature in an ornate ceremony of chic.
This event officially launched Fashion Focus Week - a week-long celebration of style, high-society, and networking for the who's who of the local and national fashion scene. Some of the familiar, lovely faces present included Miss Chicago 2012 Marisa Buchheit, lead educational consultant for Northwest Chicagoland Martina Gonzalez, and Jeff Conway of NBC's 24/7.
Creative Director
Richard Chiang
Resident Media Director
A Night at the Museum, an official Fashion Focus Week 2012 event hosted by Shari Duffy - owner of Ladies Night Chicago, took place on October 15th, 2012 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Fashionistas, socialites, bloggers, models, politicians, and members of the media came together to celebrate fashion au nature.
The concept: fashion meets nature in an ornate ceremony of chic.
This event officially launched Fashion Focus Week - a week-long celebration of style, high-society, and networking for the who's who of the local and national fashion scene. Some of the familiar, lovely faces present included Miss Chicago 2012 Marisa Buchheit, lead educational consultant for Northwest Chicagoland Martina Gonzalez, and Jeff Conway of NBC's 24/7.
While the night wasn't free from technical difficulties (no alcohol sponsors or complimentary cocktails for an official FFW 2012 event, one very long line for both door ticket sales and VIP/media passes, the event's PR guru noticeably losing their cool on a few occasions), it was an evening living up to it's anticipation. Guests felt the ambiance was reflective of nature: energetic and multifaceted.
A variety of vendors showcasing goods ranging from magnetic neck-ties to couture chocolate truffles were present and shared their goals and aspirations with guests. One of our faves, Spun Confections, joyfully provided attendees with 4 unique flavors of cotton-candy.
A variety of vendors showcasing goods ranging from magnetic neck-ties to couture chocolate truffles were present and shared their goals and aspirations with guests. One of our faves, Spun Confections, joyfully provided attendees with 4 unique flavors of cotton-candy.
A few of the designers showcasing their work included Jennifer Akese, Thierry Roger, Heidi Hess, and Kelly Brinn, among other talented individuals. Models representing all walks of life showcased an array of colorful and professional attire.
The night was filled with diverse bits of mots migons by vendors, media gurus, and guests. The following are some that capture the joie d'etre of the evening:
The night was filled with diverse bits of mots migons by vendors, media gurus, and guests. The following are some that capture the joie d'etre of the evening:
"Who's the hot blonde with the neon-green python on her neck?"
- guest
- guest
"This entire event is a vibrant mix of style and creativity but could use more direction."
- member of the media
- member of the media
"Whoever chose to bring a bunch of snakes and have the models wear them is fabulous. Where is s(he)? Who do we have to thank?"
- vendor
- vendor
"VIP reception? What reception?"
- model
- model
"Wait. Who or what are 'fashion wars'?"
- blogger
- blogger
"Dude, this is the Nature Museum: of course there will be a partially naked model around here somewhere."
- guest
- guest
The highly-anticipated signature Shari Duffy event proved to be an eloquent blend of style-conscious minds with the delicate touch of sophistication, fun, and adventure. Duffy's creativity and her guests' vibrant attitude are the marques that bring entrain to Fashion Focus Week.
The fashionable tossing and turning is a genuine piece of the style puzzle that is Chicago as it is finding its prized wardrobe in the highly-competitive world of glam.
The fashionable tossing and turning is a genuine piece of the style puzzle that is Chicago as it is finding its prized wardrobe in the highly-competitive world of glam.
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