The main event is months away despite many anxious industry insiders, but the June 16th kick- off for Chicago’s prime fashion event Fashion Focus 2008, was held at the Hard Rock Hotel to project a sneak peek into this year's week of chic and to get everyone excited for what is to come.Today's event left no one anxious, as speakers such as Melissa Gamble from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Lancôme makeup artist Alex Sanchez, Pivot Boutique owner Jessa Brinkmeyer and Clandestine Industries’ Pete Wentz excited the crowd for the fabulous events to come (Factio also spotted his new wife Ashlee Simpson in the front row showing her support).
Musician Pete Wentz addresses the fashion press on June 16
Photo by Alyssa Blanchard for Factio Media
Photo by Alyssa Blanchard for Factio Media
Gamble and Daley touched on the growing fashion community that is
Wentz, a world-renowned rock artist who calls Wilmette his hometown, was an exciting reminder that high fashion is not all about
Fashion Focus 2008 will be held October 1st through the 8th, but it is suggested that you start the countdown now. This event has rocked Chicago for the past few years but as far as things are looking now, it might be the best, most innovative year yet. Stay tuned on all things Fashion Focus this fall by signing up at www.factio-magazine.com. We'll have up-to-the-minute news during the shows, event VIP invites and more.
-Nora Silver
Here's a peek at what we saw today!
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