Fashion's Night Out Chicago 2012

 

Fashion's Night Out Sponsored by The Shops at Northbridge & CS Magazine

Monique Lyle, Lisa Ackerman & Kerri Hannen 

Fashion’s Night Out was started four years ago as a way to celebrate fashion and boost consumer confidence in the retail economy. The New York-based event has grown worldwide, with over 5,000 Events being held globally.  In the early years, 2009 and 2010,  it wasn’t even on my radar in Chicago.   Maybe I was still in “recession-shock”.  By 2011, it had became a curiosity and by 2012 in had gained plenty of traction.   I am proud to see that in 4 short years, it has grown up and has become a fully embraced Industry Event in Chicago. 

The Mile was full of activity on 9/6/2012!  So much so, that I was sad to only make it to one event – but it was a very Chic Party hosted by The Shops at Northbridge and CS Magazine.   

They teamed up to create "The Ultimate Fall Fashion Challenge" with looks styled by a host of local Celebrity Stylists using items from The Shops at Nordstrom Retailers such as; Nordstrom, Forever XXI, Tommy Bahama, Hugo Boss and many more. 

The Judges included myself, Candace Jordan (Bell of the Blog), Carrie Lannon (Ulta Beauty), Katie Schroeder and Lisa Shames (CS Magazine), Jessie Kalin (Windy City Live), and Elaine Doremus (NS Magazine). 

Below is a recap of all the winners, their prizes and the stores they styled but my favorite was the “Great Gatsbyesque” styling of Forever XXI by Maggie Morgan.  I loved the Pearls, drama and nostalgic references.   This won her the “Most Creative” styling and her prize was a week's test drive in a brand-new Cadillac, a custom piece of art and a sparkly necklace from Swarovski valued at $350

XXI Styled by Maggie Morgan

.Amy Olson (paired with Nordstrom) won for Judges's Choice. Prize was a "wine, women & shoes" party at Stuart Weitzman including a $400 gift card and party for Amy & ten friends, including 20% off for the night!

White House Black Market, Suzanne Kopulos of Garmental

Suzanne Kopulos of Garmental.com (paired with White House I Black Market) won for Shopper's Choice. Prize was a red patent leather YSL clutch from Nordstrom.

Erica Bethe Levin & Jessica Zweig of Cheekychicago.com (paired with United Colors of Benetton) won for Most Wearable. 

Made In Chicago, Lauren Lein Burgundy Dress

Prize was a deluxe beauty basket from Nordstrom values at $400.   They were all great – but my most wearable would have to be “Made In Chicago”.  I love that Lauren Lein Burgundy Dress!

By, Lisa Ackerman Regional Director, FGI Chicago 

@ackerman_lisa