Latino Fashion Week 2010

This year’s theme of “Impacto” represents the impact Latinos have made in Fashion and will continue to make in the generations to come.

The 4th annual Latino Fashion Week is only a few weeks away and there is a lot bubbling. The week stretches from Nov 8th-14th with runway shows, movie screenings, and different events every day and/or night. Check below for info on all the days and links to get your tix. This is going to be a great week for Latinos & Fashion in Chicago, stay tuned for full coverage on RH.

Latino Fashion Week 2010

The 4th annual Latino Fashion Week Nov 8th 0 14th 2010

Monday, November 8th, 2010: Moda in the City, Media Red Carpet Reception

Venue: Hotel SAX- Crimson Lounge, 333 N. Dearborn St., Chicago IL.                           

Time: 6-9pm

This year’s theme of “IMPACTO” represents the impact Latinos have made in fashion and will continue to make in the generations to come. Latino Fashion Week (LFW) launches the media opening night by featuring Chicago’s top Latino designers, each presenting their most outstanding designs. This event is by invitation only.


Tuesday, November 9th, 2010: Fashion! Music! Cinema!

Venue: AMC Pipers Alley, 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL.

Time: 6pm, Film starts at 7pm.

Post Movie Reception at Suite Lounge, 1446 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL.

Get red carpet ready for the Chicago Premiere of Celia the Queen, a documentary about the life and legacy of the stellar performer who brought the sound of salsa to the world.


Wednesday, November 10th, 2010: Fashion Forward to 2060- The Student Designers Competition

Venue: Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. Chicago, IL.      

Time: 6pm, Competition begins at 7pm.

Following our movie night is the Student Designers Competition, featuring some of the top Chicago Schools of Design. The focus will be the Students’ vision of what clothing will be like in the year 2060.


Thursday, November 11th, 2010: Latino’s Teen Day

Venue: Ford City Mall, 7601 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank, IL.                                          

Time: Workshop at 3:30pm, Show at 5pm

Back by popular demand, this event will promote a healthy lifestyle and improved self-esteem featuring an AWSUM (Amazing-Wonderful-Super-Unique-Me) Workshop with some youth-oriented motivational speakers. There will be a special performance by Two-time Grammy Award winning singer, actor, songwriter Colby O’Donis. Cesar Corales, as seen in Billy Elliot, the musical, will be performing, and a special run-way appearance by America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez.


Friday, November 12th, 2010: STRUCTURE

Venue: Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL.

Time: Doors open at 6pm, Show at 8pm

Fashion for Men and Women, local and international designers give you a glimpse of their Spring line. A portion of the proceeds shall be donated to The Center on Halsted.


Saturday, November 13th, 2010: A Passport to Design, Fashion Ball

Venue: Mercedes-Benz – North Ave., 1520 W. North Ave.,            

Time: Awards Reception at 6pm, Show at  8 pm

Our biggest night of the week takes place at Mercedes-Benz Chicago. Get your “Passport to Design” at the Fashion Ball, your destination includes:

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Fashion Sense

Venue: Pipers Alley Atrium / Various Old Town boutiques & retailers

This lavishly fun pre-holiday shopping extravaganza that will feature an array of premier clothing, accessories makeup and salon boutiques. Booths will host mini makeover specials, product demonstrations and workshops. Special discounts and treats at selected Old Town boutiques and retailers during this “fashion crawl”.