


GEN ART’S SHOP CHICAGO
Think Global…Shop Local!!!
Chicago, IL-March 10, 2009 – GEN ART’s world-class shopping experience, SHOP Chicago presented by Degree Fine Fragrance Collection, returned to the city on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The highly
anticipated event was held at The Great Hall, Union Station (275 S. Clinton Street, Chicago, IL) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SHOP Chicago featured more than 50 emerging accessory and clothing designers including Lara Miller, organiK Revolution, Kate Boggiano, and fashion powerhouse Akira. New designers this year include
PAOO LLC, liaMolly, Foxglove Accessories, Vault Showroom and Thrillist-approved menswear DEMOGRAPHIC, Loop Apparel and TATTOOED TEES.
Guests shopped the latest trends at up to 70% off and enjoyed complimentary cocktails.
DJ Sye Young will spun the latest and greatest tunes as VIPs dig into their SHOP Chicago gift bags and took a break from the busy SHOP Chicago floor in the VIP Lounge. Doors opened at 1 p.m. to VIP
attendees for an hour long Pre-reception and Shopping Preview, and general admission started at 2 p.m. The event ended at 6 p.m.
Supporting Gen Art in making Shop Chicago possible: Acura, Chicago Magazine, Citi, Menage a Trois wine, Thrillist, Cheeky Chicago, W Hotels and more…
About Gen Art:
Gen Art is the leading Arts & Entertainment organization with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami and New York dedicated to promoting and supporting the best emerging talent in fashion, film,
music and the visual arts. Created, in part, to propel the careers of up-and-coming fashion and accessories designers, Gen Art’s fashion events have proven to be a successful launch pad for big names such as
Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Chaiken, Hollywould, and Michelle Tan. Gen Art Shopping Events take place in all Gen Art markets twice a year. For more information, please visit www.genart.org.