The Best Black Friday Sales and Upcoming Shopping Events

This Week’s Top Story

Fashion Outlets of Chicago (5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, fashionoutletsofchicago.com) hosts its 24-hour Black Friday shopping event starting at 10 p.m. Thursday night. Dubbed “Fashionably Late,” the event will offer discounts at some 130 designer outlets. Need some energy to last all night? DJs Lani Love __and Mother Hubbard will be on hand to spin party tunes.

Top Sales This Week

M2057 (833 W. Washington St., m2057.com) is hosting a seasonal promotion. Starting Friday __and running through Cyber Monday (November 28), the promotion will award $25 in store credit for every $250 spent in store or online. The store is also hosting its fall sale, where items by Maria Pinto include a sheath dress with an A-Line skirt (reduced from $575 to $400) and a bright orange mini-dress (reduced from $295 to $195).

Local women’s designer Anastasia Chatzka, who owns an eponymous boutique (1001 N. Damen Ave., anastasiachatzka.com), will offer discounts on her made-in-Chicago pieces from Friday through Monday. Past collections will be 50 percent off, while current collections will be discounted by 20 percent. The designer will also take 10 percent off custom orders.

Jax & Debb (1849 W. North Ave., jaxanddebb.com) will offer deals throughout Black Friday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., everything in the store will be 20 percent off. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., shoppers can buy one piece to get a second at 50 percent off. Clearance will also be marked down by an additional 20 percent all day.

This Friday through Sunday, Sorel at the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center (4905 Old Orchard Ctr., sorel.com) will take 25 percent off all footwear and accessories and 40 percent off apparel. As an added perk, staffers will dole out free hot chocolate.

Market

The One of a Kind Show (oneofakindshow.com) will return to the Merchandise Mart (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza) December 1 to 4. The show features handmade products from some 600 artists, and shoppers can stock up on everything from accessories to fashion items and handmade soaps.

Opening

2nd Time Around (2ndtimearound.com), an upscale consignment boutique, has opened a Gold Coast location at 43 East Oak Street. The shop stocks pre-owned clothing from labels such as Chanel, Gucci, and Rag & Bone; it also sells shoes, handbags, and accessories. Pieces sell for up to 80 percent off their original retail prices.

 

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Biondini

Parisians certainly know about this "secret" address as well as all those passionate about shoes and accessories from the most beautiful, luxury brands.

Biondini’s reputation for its eclectic and luxurious selection of shoes is legendary and it has become a go-to destination for handbags, jewellery and accessories in exclusive limited edition designs.

It was in 1985 that Patrick Melloul opened his first boutique at 78 Avenue Champs Elysées. Initially the boutique was intended only for men, but his success was so great that he began to introduce a collection of women's shoes with a single appeal: luxury and glamour.

Today Biondini has three stores in two historic shopping galleries on the Champs Elysées and has concessions in the famous French department stores.

But Biondini's point of difference is undoubtedly the exclusivity and concentration of beautiful brands in one store; Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Burberry, Alaïa Paris, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Oscar De La Rent, Versace, Valentino ...

Many of the designs stocked by Biondini are not even to be found in the flagships stores of these brands. This exclusivity has been won since Biondini became a must-have address in Paris for those who adore shoes and enjoy an excellent in-store service with experienced and highly competent sales advisors.

Their customers come from all over the world knowing that they will find prestigious brands and an extremely refined selection.

This selection of products ultimately forms the "ideal" closet of shoes that every woman or man should have... From vertiginous pumps to comfortable ballerinas or modern sneakers and moccasins. The accessories follow suit, with some truly unique jewels for grand occasions to everyday luxury backpacks and totes.

Boutique Women's Biondini Paris

78, avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris

+33 (0)1 43 59 11 59 78

Boutique Women's & Men

26 avenue des Champs Elyses

+33 (0)1 45 62 27 40

Hip Eyeware Company Warby Parker Opens Two New Shops in Chicagoland

This Week’s Top Story

Warby Parker (warbyparker.com), the hip eyewear company, will open two new stores this month. The first shop will open in the Gold Coast (1123 N. State St.) on November 19. Furbished with terrazzo-style floors __and marble-top tables, the space also features a mural depicting local landmarks. The brand—which began as an online store—is known for its affordable eyeglasses __and sunglasses. The new “Editions” collection, which will be available at local stores, also includes items such as glasses cases, lens cloths, and sleep masks. The next store to open will be at Oakbrook Center, so stay tuned for news on that.

Top Sales This Week

Billy Reid (845 W. Randolph St., billyreid.com) is hosting an ongoing sale that takes up to 40 percent off select pieces. Also running online, the sale offers a navy pea coat (reduced from $695 to $549) and slip-on loafers (reduced from $450 to $299).

High-end beauty brand Tatcha is offering 20 percent off its entire website now until November 20. Bestsellers to stock up on include the Dewy Skin Mist (normally $150) and the Ritual Discovery Kit (normally $59), which comes with cleansing oil, enzyme powder, serum, and moisturizer.

Market

Randolph Street Market (1340 W. Washington St., randolphstreetmarket.com) will host three holiday markets in November and December. The dates are: November 19 and 20, November 26 and 27, and December 10 and 11. At the November 19 market, Luxury Garage Sale (luxurygaragesale.com) will be on site with vintage duds and a “styling clinic,” which will teach guests how to incorporate vintage pieces into their existing wardrobes. Each version of the market will feature some 125 vendors and sell everything from vintage fashion and accessories to holiday décor. Find ticket info here.

Opening

Nordstrom (55 E. Grand Ave., shop.nordstrom.com) opens a new, in-store sneaker boutique today. Dubbed Nordstrom x Nike, the shop will sell limited-edition shoes along with sportswear, accessories, tech goodies, and more. On Saturday, the shop will drop 50 pairs of limited-edition Nike Air Max90 shoes with laser-engraved icons inspired by Chicago. On Sunday, the boutique will host the global launch of the Nike Beautiful X Powerful Collection Jacquard, which is the brand’s first footwear collection inspired by female athletes.

Pop-Up

Cuyana (cuyana.com), a San Francisco–based brand, has opened a pop-up shop at 840 West Armitage Avenue. Open through Christmas Eve, the store stocks women’s apparel and accessories. The brand specializes in clean, timeless pieces; its bestsellers include an oversized alpaca sweater ($160) and a cropped wool coat ($395).

 

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Tory Burch New Accessories Boutique

Tory Burch announces the opening of a new boutique in London just in time for the Christmas shopping rush.

The first accessories-only store in the UK will open on 23rd November at Westfield London shopping center, further complementing the boutique on Bond Street which carries the full Tory Burch collection including ready-to-wear and home.

The store’s facade is distinguished by a green awning and brass accents, signature Tory Burch design details. In keeping with the aesthetic of the brand’s stores, the interior has a residential feel. With basketweave floors, chandeliers and oak panel walls offering a neutral backdrop for a sophisticated mix of furnishings in vibrant colours, including teal mohair sofas, blue embroidered pillows and seafoam silk drapes.

A wide assortment of Tory Burch accessories will be available at the Westfield boutique including handbags, shoes, jewellery, small leather goods, watches and eyewear. To celebrate the opening, the boutique will exclusively carry the new Croc-Embossed Mini Backpack crafted in crocodile-embossed Italian leather and inspired by a vintage handbag Tory found in a shop on Portobello Road in London.

New Store Details

Unit 1128

Westfield London

Ariel Way

London W12 7 GD

United Kingdom

Opening 23rd November 2016

Stella McCartney Launches Debut Mens Collection

Stella held a star studded event last Thursday night at the famous Abbey Road music studios in London to launch her first ever mens line.

The collection is made up of pyjama-like shirts and shorts combo's and oversized outerwear. Stella puts a twist on the classic suit with patterned detailing and loungewear is given a fashion upgrade.

Speaking after the presentation, the designer talked about how she felt now was the right time to introduce menswear to her portfolio following mans years of successful womenswear.

She also mentioned that her dad had provided lots of inspiration for the collection and when asked if he would be wearing the new line Stella responded, "He better be..".

Discover Stella McCartney menswear in stores from early 2017.

News taken from Reuters

http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-fashion-stellamccartney-idUKKBN1352R3

Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Jane Witherspoon

The Line Opens Luxurious Pop-Up at Waldorf Astoria

This Week’s Top Story

The Line (theline.com) has opened its first Chicago pop-up shop at the Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton St.). Styled like a luxurious home, the seasonal boutique showcases home goods, beauty products, __and fashion from labels such as Altuzarra and Calvin Klein Collection. The shop—which will remain open through January 2017—also offers perks like personal shopping, wardrobe styling, __and giftwrapping.

Top Sales This Week

Lifestyle blogger Blair Staky of The Fox & She will host a shopping event at Ann Taylor (600 N. Michigan Ave., anntaylor.com) this evening. Running from 5 to 7 p.m., the “Friends of Ann” event will offer 40 percent discounts on everything in-store, and Blair will dole styling advice. And if that’s not enough for you, there will also be snacks and drinks as well.

Elements (741 N. Wells St., elementschicago.com) will host a three-day flash sale on handbags today through Saturday. The sale takes 20 percent off bags from labels such as B. May, Dragon, and Henry Beguelin.

Trunk Show

Chalk (337 Park Ave., Glencoe, chalkboutique.com) will host a designer appearance and trunk show for Novis on November 17. Named after designer Jordana Warmflash’s grandmother, Gwen Novis Warmflash, the women’s label is known for tailored silhouettes and luxurious fabrics. Check out the Fall 2016 collection here.

Pop-Up

Spa@theWit (201 N. State St., thewithotel.com) will host a pop-up shop through November 28. The shop will sell gift-worthy beauty products, including bath bomb sets from a variety of brands, super-soft socks and baby blankets from Kashwere, and sets of organic skincare products from Eminence.

 

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5% Cashback at Hamleys with PayPal

Choose PayPal as your Tax Refund method in Hamleys, Regent Street and receive your Tax Refund directly into your PayPal account plus an additional 5% cash back on your purchases.

*Only available for Non-EU residents, T&Cs apply.

Customer T&C’s:

1. Customers must be eligible to shop tax free in order to redeem the offer.
2. The minimum qualifying spend to shop Tax Free is £50.
3. To be eligible to shop tax free, customers must be a non EU resident leaving the UK within three months of the purchase being made.
4. The Tax Refund and 5% Cashback will only be processed if tax back forms are filled out correctly, stamped by customs or an authorised 3rd party when leaving the UK.
5. Customers are responsible for providing a valid PayPal email address or the refund and 5% cash back will not be processed.
6. This offer is valid from 7th October to 25th December 2016.
7. The 5% Cashback will only be paid to customers choosing PayPal as their Tax Refund method.
8. The PayPal account in which the 5% Cashback is paid into must be registered to the person named on the Tax Refund form and the payment must be issued to the same account that received the Tax Refund.
9. Customers who cause the payments to be sent to the wrong PayPal account through submitting an incorrect email address either by spelling or in error will lose their cashback and refund as PayPal payments cannot be reversed.
10. The 5% Cashback is non-transferable and no alternative is available.
11. The 5% Cashback will only be received if the issue date of the Tax Refund form is within the promotional period.
12. This offer is only valid on purchases made at the Hamleys Regent Street store during the promotional period stated above.
13. Hospitality purchases within Hamleys are excluded from this offer.
14. If a tax refund and a 5% cash back is issued, the goods in question cannot be returned, they may be exchanged at the retailer’s discretion in the case of faulty or damaged goods.
15. This offer may be withdrawn at any time.

If you have any issues receiving your Tax Refund or 5% cash back please contact Premier Tax Free at customerservices@premiertaxfree.com and provide the following information:

1. Name and email address
2. Date of transaction
3. Tax Free form number (if available)

We do recommend that customers take clear photos on phones of the stamped tax free forms before posting in case of any future complaints.

On Trend: Winter Has Us Seeing Red

Our trendsetters say these crimson accoutrements will be a hit this season.

By Agga B. Raya

Published today at 11:16 a.m.

Photo: Colleen Durkin

1. Panther sculpture, $85 for similar, Lost Eras, 1511 W. Howard St.

2. Stilettos, Leather, $745, Christian Louboutin, 58 E. Oak St.

3. Eau de parfum, Tom Ford Jasmin, Rouge, $595, Bloomingdale’s, 900 N. Michigan Ave.

4. Champagne flute, Baccarat, crystal, $260, Bloomingdale’s Medinah Home, 600 N. Wabash Ave.

5. Moisturizer, Shiseido, $79, bloomingdales.com.

6. Nail polish, Christian Louboutin, Rouge, $50, Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave.

7. Shoulder bag, Chloé, suede, $1,390, saksfifthavenue.com.

8. Chokers, Luiny, leather, $86 each, localeclectic.com.

9. Lipstick, Christian Louboutin, Rouge, Sheer Voile, $90, us.christianlouboutin.com.

10. Bracelets, Leather __and brass, $170 for bow bracelet (above), $190 for lock bracelet, Salvatore Ferragamo, 645 N. Michigan Ave.

11. Ring set, Iosselliani, 10-karat gold __and brass, $270, localeclectic.com.

12. Brooch and ring, $54 and $85 respectively, Lost Eras.

13. Powder brush, Guerlain, $44, Saks Fifth Avenue.

14. Lipstick, Christian Dior, Rouge, $35, Bloomingdale’s.

15. Nail polish, Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge, $28, Saks Fifth Avenue.

16. Lipstick, Yves Saint Laurent, Rouge Pur Couture, $36, Bloomingdale’s.

17. Lipstick, Rituel de Fille, Fortune Teller, $23, Rider for Life, 1115 W. Lake St.

18. Cuffs, Gage Huntley, brass, $38 each, localeclectic.com.

19. Gloves, Labonia, leather, $165, Saks Fifth Avenue.

20. Eye shadow, Yves Saint Laurent, Scandal Collection, $60, Saks Fifth Avenue.

This article appears in the November 2016 issue of Chicago magazine. Subscribe to Chicago magazine.

 

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Lizzie Fortunato Opens Shop in Space 519

This Week’s Top Story

Space 519 (900 N. Michigan Ave., space519.com) opens its “Fortune Finds” shop-in-shop today. Designed in partnership with Lizzie __and Kathryn Fortunato, the twin sisters behind the chic label Lizzie Fortunato, the shop will showcase handmade jewelry, leather goods, __and other accessories. The sisters will appear at the shop this evening from 5 to 8 p.m., and the pop-up will remain open throughout the weekend. The event marks the first time that Lizzie and Kathryn have brought their “Fortune Finds” concept outside of Chicago, and they will also stock the shop with goods they’ve collected on their international travels—think rugs from Morocco and baskets from Ghana.

Top Sales This Week

St. John (116 E. Oak St., stjohnknits.com) has taken 40 percent off its pre-fall collection. The line’s primary color palette is brown, orange, and blue, and items will be on sale through the end of the year (or while supplies last). Also running online, the sale applies to items such as a double-breasted knit jacket (reduced from $1,695 to $1,017) and a knit sheath dress (reduced from $795 to $477).

Maje (70 E. Oak St., us.maje.com) is hosting a sale in-store and online, offering 50 percent off select styles. Items include a printed dress with tassels (reduced from $325 to $162.50) and a reversible sailor jumper (reduced from $325 to $162.50).

The Denim Lounge (2039 W. Roscoe St., thedenimlounge.com) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by offering 20 percent discounts on its entire inventory tonight, from 5 to 9 p.m. The store offers casual clothing for men and women, and carries labels such as AG and Paige Denim. There will also be cider tastings, hairstyling services by Blown Away, and denim raffles.

Pop-Ups

Combatant Gentleman (combatantgent.com) a men’s fashion brand, will host a pop-up shop at Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan Ave.) starting today. Open through the end of January, the shop will showcase the new Summit Italy collection, which features six new suits and two new blazers.

Hotel Monaco (225 N. Wabash Ave., monac0-chicago.com) hosts its first Neighborhood Pop-Up event this evening from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. In the lobby of the hotel, the pop-up will showcase goods from Wicker Park boutiques, including hat shop Goorin Bros. and vintage clothing and accessories store Kokoroko. The event will be held on the first Thursday of each month going forward, and will reflect different Chicago neighborhoods.

Singer, actress, and dancer Zendaya has launched a clothing line called Daya by Zendaya (dayabyzendaya.com). Check out the collection at the Daya by Zendaya pop-up shop, which is open at Block 37 (108 N. State St.) today through Saturday.

Health & Beauty

A new “Posh Wednesday” series is set to kick off at cocktail lounge Arbella (112 W. Grand Ave.) on November 9. Held on the second Wednesday of each month, the event lets guests get complimentary braids and makeup touchups from finishing salon Goldplaited (goldplaited.com). Arbella will also offer food and cocktail specials, including a dozen oysters and a bottle of sparkling wine for $40.

 

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Choose PayPal as your Tax Refund Method at Hamleys

Choose PayPal as your Tax Refund method in Hamleys, Regent Street and receive your Tax Refund directly into your PayPal account plus an additional 5% cash back on your purchases.

*Only available for Non-EU residents, T&Cs apply.

Customer T&C’s:

1. Customers must be eligible to shop tax free in order to redeem the offer.
2. The minimum qualifying spend to shop Tax Free is £50.
3. To be eligible to shop tax free, customers must be a non EU resident leaving the UK within three months of the purchase being made.
4. The Tax Refund and 5% Cashback will only be processed if tax back forms are filled out correctly, stamped by customs or an authorised 3rd party when leaving the UK.
5. Customers are responsible for providing a valid PayPal email address or the refund and 5% cash back will not be processed.
6. This offer is valid from 7th October to 25th December 2016.
7. The 5% Cashback will only be paid to customers choosing PayPal as their Tax Refund method.
8. The PayPal account in which the 5% Cashback is paid into must be registered to the person named on the Tax Refund form and the payment must be issued to the same account that received the Tax Refund.
9. Customers who cause the payments to be sent to the wrong PayPal account through submitting an incorrect email address either by spelling or in error will lose their cashback and refund as PayPal payments cannot be reversed.
10. The 5% Cashback is non-transferable and no alternative is available.
11. The 5% Cashback will only be received if the issue date of the Tax Refund form is within the promotional period.
12. This offer is only valid on purchases made at the Hamleys Regent Street store during the promotional period stated above.
13. Hospitality purchases within Hamleys are excluded from this offer.
14. If a tax refund and a 5% cash back is issued, the goods in question cannot be returned, they may be exchanged at the retailer’s discretion in the case of faulty or damaged goods.
15. This offer may be withdrawn at any time.

If you have any issues receiving your Tax Refund or 5% cash back please contact Premier Tax Free at customerservices@premiertaxfree.com and provide the following information:

1. Name and email address
2. Date of transaction
3. Tax Free form number (if available)

We do recommend that customers take clear photos on phones of the stamped tax free forms before posting in case of any future complaints.

Dolce &Gabbana New Flagship: A Bridge Between Past and Future

Dolce & Gabbana has opened a magnificent flagship in Milan on the chic via Montenapoleone, the most exclusive street in the capital of Italian fashion. Occupying an entire 19th century Milanese palazzo, without doubt the most imposing and beautiful building on the street.

This creative masterpiece was the vision of both designers Dolce & Gabbana, who contracted no less than five architectural studios to realise their dream: Storage Associati (Milan, Italy), Gwenael Nicolas’s Curiosity (Tokyo, Japan), Steven Harris (New York, USA), Marco Costanzi (Imola, Italy) and Eric Carlson’s Carbondale (Paris, France). The space represents a dialog between two worlds: the energy of the Baroque and the clarity of Modernism.

The store marks a new concept in luxury retailing and store philosophy, where breath-taking interior design and layout brings emotion, character, excitement and a sense of magic and curiosity that emphasises the natural beauty of Dolce & Gabbana’s product lines. The colours are soothing and highly symbolic; green marble represents nature and re-birth and briar-wood is a symbol of strength and stability. The lava stone floors remain and are a classic Dolce & Gabbana element. This store will be the model for the refurbishment of their other flagship stores throughout the world.

“We opened our first boutique in Via Montenapoleone: a dream that wasn’t in our initial plans, but it’s a challenge for us, an honour and a responsibility. We saw the store when empty, and we fell in love instantly… we wanted a new boutique, different, strong, but recognizable …”
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

Photo Credits: Alessandra Chemollo