This Thursday, Chicago fashion-industry giants are teaming up for an epic runway event. Yes, dammit, we get fashion shows, too. The 900 North Michigan Shops and Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa will be showing off 40 of Chicago's most influential women at Fall Fashion Fix: Real Women, Real Chicago. Check out real women workin' it in looks from Mark Shale, L.K.Bennett, Karen Millen, Club Monaco, Banana Republic, space519, and more. Better still, the event takes place at Chicago landmark and total swag-factory, The Drake Hotel. Holler. A portion of the proceeds from ticket and raffle sales will benefit the Greater North Michigan Avenue Charitable Foundation, so maybe this is your chance to become one of the 40 influential ladies we'll see next year? Snag your ticket (VIP tix available, too!), and instant message this link to your friends so they can grab theirs. There's no reason Chicago should be runway-deprived, right?
The Drake, 140 East Walton Place (at Michigan Avenue); 312-787-2200.