by BlackFashionWeek | October 28, 2017 | Events, Local Fashion Events, News | 0 Comments

Black Designers to showcase on the runway during the “I am Chicago Fashion Launch Party” The final Countdown is here for the I am Chicago Launch Party which will take place Saturday October 28th at Alhambra Palace 1240 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60607 from 8pm-12pm midnight. Black Fashion Week is excited to see diversity on the runway once in again in the windy city as Chicago Black Designers and Boutiques will present their latest fashions during the launch party. The event will feature popup shops, dance and runway presentations, fashion contest, live photo-shoots and more.  We found out which  sassy and classy designers  around the city will be high lighting their fashion, some of them previous Black Fashion Week USA  runway presenters including The Untie, Bryan K Osburn, Strut Boutique, Kiwis Boutique , Amara Black and the Frock Shop to name a few along with a  few new black owned fashion designers and boutiques we discovered in Chicago including PRSVR Don’t miss the exciting fashion launch party where industry insiders and fashion lovers will be able to connect for fashion fun. purchase tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-am-chicago-fashion-launch-party-tickets-38113590776 Black Fashion Week ‘s  2017 Runway Designer The Un-Tie by Patricia Dobine  Brewer     Black Fashion Week USA 2016  Runway Bryan K Osburn    Black Fashion Week Runway Flash Back  2016 Designer Strut Boutique    Black Fashion Week 2015 Preview  Runway Show Designer Kiwi’s Boutique Black Fashion Week Runway 2015 Amara Black          purchase tickets...

by BlackFashionWeek | October 20, 2017 | community organizations, Events, Local Fashion Events, News | 0 Comments

Don’t Miss The Girls Entrepreneur Expo taking  place at the end of month Oct 28th 2017 Hey Hey Fashionista’s Grab your little ones, boys and girls for this uplifting second annual Girls Entrepreneur Expo featuring over 40 plus girl business owners from around the Chicagoland as they gather to showcase their businesses and talents on Saturday Oct, 28, 2017 at the The Salvation Army Adele and Robert Stern Red Shield Center 945 West 69th Street  Chicago, IL 60621 Supporting our youth could not get any better than this. Enjoy Fashion, Speakers and More. Oh did we mention its a free event. Can’t beat that.  The Children are the Future. Here’s a little more details about the founder and the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-entrepreneur-expo-2017-tickets-37381520133 Meet The Founder Deola Gaiter  Deola Gaiter is a native of Chicago, and current owner of her own skin care product for young girls “Skin So Sweet” launched in 2015 to help inspire confidence and help promote young ladies to live life with passion.  As a certified parent trainer and having worked with young girls since 2011,Deola has made a tremendous impact in the lives of the girls who have come through her mentoring organization “Flowers in Bloom Project” which has positively taught girls about their self-worth and value. Under her organization, she has been able to create project initiatives such as her “Undies for Girlies” in which she donated new undergarments to 100 adolescent girls in need. Passionate about helping youth overcome the downfalls of having low self-esteem, Deola focuses her attention on helping young girls realize their talents and full potential as future business owners by creating environments...

by BlackFashionWeek | October 2, 2017 | Local Fashion Events, News | 0 Comments

This past weekend, I attended Latino Fashion Week. The show featured 3 international designers; Paulina Luna from Guadalajara, The Minc Sisters From  Argentina and Carlos De Moya  from the Dominincan Republic .The event was spectacular with  a host of local businesses, media, photographers and enthusiastic fashion lovers.  One thing I noticed immediately was the high level of  diversity that was showcased on the runway  with a great representation of   Latino, Asian, Caucasian and Brown Girls( Black Models) on the Runway. I  actually managed to spot a few brown girls coming down the runway wearing some of the most gorgeous, luxurious, colorful fashions through out  the show  thanks to my good photographer friend  Darel White  of Darel white Photography.  This show was not doubt one of the best runways this year in Chicago, depicting diversity and people uniting together  for a cause to celebrate the cultural Aesthetics of their heritage and support local and national  charity campaigns such as reliefs for both hurricane Irma and Maria that impacted parts of Puerto Rico. Thumbs up to Latino Fashion Week for continuing to showcase great fashion in the Windy City and a taste of diversity on the runway giving brown girls opportunity to strut their walk. you can check out Latino Fashion Week out online at https://www.latinofashionwk.com/   Written by Melody B. Stanford...

by BlackFashionWeek | September 29, 2017 | Events, Local Fashion Events, News | 0 Comments

Latino Fashion Week To Take Place in Downtown Chicago This Weekend in Chicago, we are proud to announce a new  season of Latino Fashion Week taking place in the windy city. The first of several fashion events to take place as we head into Chicago’s Fashion Month, LFW Promises to return with  showstopping fashion. If you are seeking a little Latin fun topped with  fabulous fashion then head downtown Chicago and enjoy the live, festive runway presentations of international Latin Designers as they show case at Block 37. Event Highlights include a A high fashion Latin Tea Friday September 29th 2017   Saturday September 30th, 2017   The VIP reception with cocktails,  delicacies Purchase tickets at...

by BlackFashionWeek | September 22, 2017 | chicago boutiques, Local Fashion Events | 0 Comments

Hey Windy City, It looks like local Chicago’s Fashion Boutiques are kicking into gear with new fall fashion arrivals. This weekend we managed to find A few  local stores whose got a head start on all the fashion fun. Standout Style  Boutique-  Bridgeport Community Friday Sept 22nd 2017   Visit Standout Style boutique owned  by celebrity stylist Tamika Price this evening for their Fall Fashion Party from 5pm-7pm. Guest can expect to mix, mingle, network-my fav,  get stylish fashion tips, shop markdowns and never before seen new fall arrivals all while enjoying  complimentary cocktails and yummy desserts from local caterers. RSVP to attend via FB at https://www.facebook.com/events/154248368485626/?active_tab=discussion Visit them at  3353 South Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois 60608 Event Time: Starts@5pm   Saturday Sept 23rd 2017   Ms Kat Walk  Anniversary sale/Party Ms Cat Walk boutique is celebrating 3 great years with cheers since opening their location in the heat of the south loop. As a way of saying thank you to their loyal customers and the women of the windy city, their having a fashion party in honor of their anniversary. Grab a friend and expect to sip, shop and eat with them on Saturday September 23d at the city point lofts. There be tons of markdowns, sales, fabulous new jewelry and fall fashion. This is one party you don’t want to be tardy for. Boutique Location 2311 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 Event Location  City Point Loft110 E 23rd St, Chicago, Illinois 60616 Time: 1-6pm...

by BlackFashionWeek | September 13, 2017 | Celebrity Designers, celebrity style, News | 0 Comments

Check Out the New Collection of Gabrielle Union At Newyork & Company New York Fashion Week is always a busy week for new yorkers, and this year proved to be just that for Actress and wife of basketball star Dwyane Wade.  Gabrielle Union  has been  detected on the fashion radar in NYC during the last week  wearing  her new collection that launched  globally for New York and Company.Which by the way is still one of my  all time fav store to shop for trendy, stylish career and casual clothing.  What I love about her newest collection is the vibrant contrast of the colors of blue and yellow in her collection. Taking from this season’s fashion trends you see a few mixture of patterns which is a big thing this season. Her collections features a few oriental prints along with dresses and jackets made of brocades and jacquard prints.  With a collection that utilizes a lot of stretch her pieces were designed to be comfy and stylish plus affordable, with her all her pieces under $100 except outerwear.  It’s really good to see her  fashion collaboration with such a moderate retailer that women can shop without breaking the bank.  So just incase you missed the grand debut of her collections last month and during the last week. Don’t worry head to your nearest mall, where you can witness the action in store  and you may be even able to meet her soon, as she’s announced that throughout the year she plans to visit stores to promote her new collections and connect with her fans. Way to Go to Gabby for...