The Fashion Designer Run Through…

Asil – Womenswear is modern luxury classics with a twist of novelty designed by Lisa Newell. Available at Mark Shale in Chicago, Belle Femme Boutique in St. Thomas Virgin Islands and House of Dunphy in St. Petersburg, Fl, to name a few. View at www.asilasil.com.

Bassline Clothing Co. –High-end men’s streetwear by designer Justin Holland. Available at Active Endeavors in Evanston, IL, Streetwear in Las Vegas and E-Octopussy in Chicago.

Calvin Tran –Womenswear that focuses on versatility, elegance and modernity. Available at Panache and Bad Boy in Chicago and IF Boutique in New York.

Caroline Rose –The designers Rose Becker and Caroline Becker Joss combine rich fabrics and modern classic designs for women sizes 4 through 3x. Available at Old Orchard & North Bridge in Oak Brook and The Merra Lee Shops, Bravissimo, and Marion Court in Geneva, IL and Excentrique in Hinsdale, IL. Visit www.carolinerose.com.

Catherine Doll Clothing –Shi-Bori dyed and pieced contemporary lifestyle clothing.Available at Isis in Chicago, Daphne in New York and Cicada in San Francisco, to name a few. Visit www.catherinedoll.com.

Cynthia Ashby, Inc. –Women’s and men’s clothing –nostalgically inspired with a contemporary look. Available at Milieu in Royal Oak, Michigan, Lesline Jane in Vancouver and Worthwile in South Carolina. Visit www.cynthiaashby.com.

Hart Schaffner Marx—Polished, confident business attire. Available at Marshall Field’s on Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Nordstrom in Chicago and Von Maur in Lombard. Visit www.hartschaffnermarx.com.

Herbert Van Stephens –Sexy, sophisticated dressing. It’s not just clothing, it’s an attitude. The woman who wears his clothing exemplifies this idea.She’s sexy, intelligent and sophisticated. Available at Mai-Ree’s in Chicago.

Jermikko Shoshanna –The JJ Hobeau collection is fun, energetic and individual in spirit – Coats, suits and sportswear in natural fibers. Available in Mystique Boutique in Chicago, Isis at 3 locations, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Armitage Ave, and in Highland Park.

John Schultz –Playful hand-loomed sweaters with creative hand crocheted trims. Available at Mystique Boutique in Chicago, Peter Daniel’s in Barrington and Trishia Boutique in Woodhaven in Michigan.

Lauren Lein Ltd. –Fantasy fashions with reality in mind. Available at Marshall Field’s on State St., Pappas in Fort Wayne, In and Nordstrom’s on the west coast.

Livin Eazzy – Designer menswear in rich fabrications and trendy colors with fine details. Available at Collections in Chicago.

Mad Sugar –Hip, chic and eclectic modernity, bold and confident clothing. Available at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Daffodil Hill in Chicago and Mirror Mirror in Chattanooga, TN. Visit www.madsugar.com.

Marie Garbo –Women can show their feminine beauty, characters and self-confidence by wearing this clothing. Available at Bett’s in Highland Park and Downers Grove in IL.

Meritage by Henry Lee & Co. –Women’s separates – versatile, contemporary, special and unique. Available at Mark Shale at 900 N. Michigan Ave., Daffodill Hill in Chicago and Deb-Bett’s in Lincolnshire, IL. Visit www.henry-lee.com.

Mira Couture –High-end, couture gowns and suits. Available at Mira Couture in Chicago. Visit www.miracouture.com.

My Favorite Sweater –Hand-loomed women’s sweaters in unique fabrications. Available at Bett’s and Essential Elements in Highland Park, Essential Elements and Laughing Iguana in Chicago.

Pamela Penney Textile Arts –Loomed and hand-knit coats and sweaters combined with dyed, painted fabric and embellishments. Available at Only She and Abigail Rose in Hinsdale, to name a few.

Paul Sisti –Modern luxury sportswear. Available at Mystique Boutique and Only She in Chicago, to name a few.

Price Walton Couture Lab –Offers clients the thrill of couture, true purity in design, luxury and beauty. Available at Ultimo in Chicago.

Reginald’s –Fitted and free-flowing clothing – functionality and sophistication creating real garments for real women. Available at Reginald’s in Chicago, Divna in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Sassy Lady in Peoria, IL.

600 West by Henry Lee & Co. –Fashion conscious casual and urban sportswear. Available at Nordstrom in Oak Brook, Parisian in Birmingham, AL and Von Maur in Davenport, IA. Visit www.henry-lee.com.

S.J. Langworthy –Designer women’s ready-to-wear and accessories in raw-edged, ruched and tiered looks in rich, imported fabrics. Available at Mark Shale at 900 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Frances Heffernan in Winnetka, IL and Spauldings in Oak Park. Visit www.sjilangworthy.com.

Shibuy Hada –Shibuy (she-boo-ee) – beauty acquired through time and wear, subtlety worth a second look. Hada –(rhymes with Dada)- a smart, chic, bold statement. Available at Evangelina in Geneva, IL, Pepi Sports in Vail, CO and Free Design in Chicago, IL.

T-Lab by Vatit Itthi –It’s all about experiment in texture of ordinary t-shirt fabric and recreation and deconstruction into one-of-a-kind three-dimensional pieces. Available at Mira Couture, Helen Yi and Sofie in Chicago. Visit www.vatititthi.com.

TaylorCheng –Interweaves traditional Chinese elements with 21 st century style for today’s modern woman. Available at B Fabulous and Collection Privee in Chicago and Bella Beautiful in Austin, Texas. Visit www.taylorcheng.com.

Verité by Henry-Lee & Co.—Elegant, social separates. Available at Camille Et Famille in Oak Park, Princess Shop in Macomb, IL and Lady Di’s in Ottawa, IL. Visit www.henry-lee.com.

Yolanda Lorente, Ltd.—Hand-painted silks – Whatever your style Yolanda has something for you! Available at Yolanda Lorente Boutique at 900 N. Michigan Ave., Village Set in Highland Park, IL and Gigi’s Closet in Glencoe, IL. Visit www.yolandalorente.com.

Bourdage Pearls –Classic designs of high luster freshwater pearls- necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Available at Etre, Shooz and Vintage Pine in Chicago, to name a few. Visit at www.bourdagepearls.com.

CC Bella Designs—You’ll unleash your inner beauty with these accessories. Available at The Picky Girl, Red Head Boutique and B. Fabulous in Chicago.

Faith –Metal jewelry in contemporary design, inspired by architectural elements. Available at Essential Elements, Only She and Safari Market Place in Chicago.

JKAT Jewelry –Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry with substance, clean lines, vibrant color, classic and cool in the new modern organic. Available at Hanger 18, Hazel in Chicago, among others. Visit www.jkatdesigns.com.

Judy ReinglassFine Jewelry Designs –Fine gold jewelry in 18kt. And 22kt. And platinum featuring semi-precious stones and diamonds. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue in Chicago, Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry in Evanston and Allen Rocca Fine Jewelry in Oak Brook.

Laura Kitsos Jewelry –Beautiful hand-fabricated jewelry comprised of precious gems and hammered metals in natural, organic silhouettes. Available at Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, IL, Lille in Chicago and Sweet William in Hinsdale, IL.

Maddie Powers –Maddie’s bags have all of the elements of a great story…character, color and intrigue…as well as that hint of mystery needed to transform your faded favorite jeans or little black dress into something chic. Available at Charmed, Ltd. in Deer Park, IL, Jumbalia and Tribeca in Chicago. Visit www.maddiepowers.com.

on the fringe, inc. –Unique, high-quality ladies handbags created using high-end fabrics with fringe/trim. Available at Red Head Boutique in Chicago, Schoen’s in Hindsdale, IL and Yellow Bird in Wilmette, IL. Visit www.onthefringechicago.com.

Phoebe Nixon Designs –Colorful Czech glass beads sprinkled with hand wrapped flowers and pearls combined with sterling silver to make this a dramatic collection. Available at The Artisan Shop in Wilmette, The Artisan Shop & Gallery and Pieces Art and Artwear in Highland Park, IL.

RoosterTails –They embrace a motif of fabric collage, incorporating silks, velvets, synthetics, and their signature feature, vintage Japanese kimono, obi and happi coat: hand sewn, all scarves seek balance of the quality of craft with the beauty of design. Available at Mary Walter, Museum of Contemporary Art, Only She in Chicago, and other locations.

She Beads Company –Wearable art that makes a statement and supports a cause. Available at Peg Ann Company in Lake Bluff, IL, Chicago Botanic Gardens in Gencoe, IL and Century House in Glendale, OH. Visit www.shebeadsonline.com.

Sojourn Bags –Bags that unite practicality and fun with a universal sense of style with the distinctiveness of individual places and cultures. Available at Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Historical Society and O’Hare Historical Society Kiosks, all in Chicago naturally. Visit www.sojournbags.com.

Susanne Siegel Designs –Elegant jewelry with attitude…necklaces uniquely designed by Susanne Siegal using semi-precious and precious stones with sterling silver toggle findings. Available at Biondi in Hinsdale, IL, Freesia in Chicago and the Ritz Carlton in Chicago. Visit www.susannesiegel.com.

Wired –recover, rethink, reincarnate. Jewelry rewired from industry. Accessories handcrafted from recycled and surplus materials. Available at Shop 913 and Softcore in Chicago and Sea Captains Lady in Geneva, IL.

This year’s honorary chairs were Mayor and Mrs. Richard M. Daley. Creative Director was world-renowned fashion photographer. Show Producer was fashion director of the Chicago Apparel center Susan Glick. Richard H. Driehaus is the platinum sponsor for CHICago…we're RED HOT, benefiting the Apparel Industry Foundation, Inc. Stanley Paul is President of the Foundation. Dorothy Fuller is President and Marsha Brenner is Executive Director of the Apparel Industry Board, Inc. General admission, reception and show are $100; patron tickets that include dinner are $250.