Despite some disheartening news earlier this week regarding Maria Pinto , life goes on for Chicago fashion. The opening party of this year’s Chicago Fashion Incubator –part of the (sort of hilarious sounding) Mayor Daley’s Fashion Initiative–was last night, and the first ever Fashion Incubator Pop-Up shop opens this Saturday. The Pop-Up shop is at The 900 Shops and will host six designers. From Explore Chicago : • Christina Fan – C/Fan is the marriage of menswear inspired details, such as pocket squares, and feminine silhouettes, which creates a line that is extremely versatile, high quality, yet still affordable. • Donaldo Smith – Killian Gui is a contemporary menswear brand that masters the blend of elegant business attire with modern casual wear. • Jonnie Rettele – Nonnie Threads is a result of early-mid 1900′s inspiration, merged with a modern semblance. She is motivated by men’s desire for functionality, fit, and ambition for modernity. • Leah Fagan – PELOTON features Leah’s trademark look; well-crafted separates, innovative details that are casual, yet polished, and, most importantly, a fabulously comfortable fit. • Miriam Cecilia Carlson – M.C.C. features draped and manipulated fabric inspired by ideas and thoughts of life. • Stephanie Kuhr – Dottie’s Delights is a line of vintage-inspired lingerie and foundation wear, under the name Dottie’s Delights Designs from previous years’ DIRs (designers in residence) will also be available for purchase at the store. The Pop-Up shop is open Saturday, March 18 through Saturday, April 18. Its hours are from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. each Thursday through Saturday and Noon – 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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Chicago Fashion Incubator: Opening This Saturday