STYLEWARS2010

THE AVANT - GARDE  AFFAIR OF THE SEASON

CHICAGO - On April 22nd top tier creatives will join forces at the Hotel Sax to celebrate avant-garde creativity as part of STYLEWARS2010 presented by VYNE. The event will begin at 7PM and include a runway presentation overseen by honorary guests Candace Jordan, Gordon Wood (Chanel),Rino Burdi( Burdi),Nancy Good( Artists by Timothy Priano), Jane Stewart (Stewart Model and Talent), Jeff Sciortino (Sciortino) and other notable fashion figures of the city.

The event is expected to draw more than 500 guests to the illustrious Sax Hotel in support of a multitude of visual and musical artists, designers, and moreover 8 stylists vying for a chance to win a contract with the  acclaimed Timothy Priano Agency. Stylists are also competing for an editorial in VYNE Magazine shot with the acclaimed Jeff Scortino, a chance to direct a window at a top Chicago retailer and win bragging rites as top Chicago stylist.

Stylists will be creating "collections" for the runway showcase by pulling clothing and accessories from local designers as a way of featuring local fashion in a new more sustainable light. Through the use of stylists, the artist which make fashion come to light, VYNE is involving the pervasive Chicago creative fashion scene. The event will also include performances from upcoming major music acts including Nikki Lynette and her latest single "Model in the Mirror".

General access into the event is $35.00 and private reception tickets are $60.00. Sponsor ABSOLUT will provide a complimentary bar with one-of-a-kind cocktails created for the event by award winning mixologists. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chicago Fashion Foundation which VYNE avidly supports. Event passes may be purchased at stylewars2010.com. Event access will not be available for purchase at the door. This event is 21 and over.

VYNE is a fused organization that links creative direction and strategic public relations planning into contemporary, conscientious, educational and effective messaging outlets. Just like a vine does in nature, the organization is constantly spreading and intertwining, linking businesses with nonprofit missions, so that both may grow from commonly overlooked or unreachable demographics. By emerging onto the creative scene during a troubled economic period, VYNE reawakens a sense of purpose in people and the businesses they support.

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T H E   C O N C E P T 

The Chicago market is emerging from a time of economic instability and uncertainty. During these times, the beauty and fashion industries have suffered. STYLEWARS2010 will give a burst of life to the Chicago creative scene showcasing top talent to those in search of creative innovators. STYLEWARS2010 will bring light to socially sustainable issues through art culture and high fashion to revitalize the way consumers interact in Chicago’s fashion economy. STYLEWARS2010 is an annual event to showcase the depths of creativity Chicago holds. No longer will the Windy City emulate its coastal sisters. It’s time for Chicago to stand up and showcase a new kind of style- one that is chic and socially sustainable.

THE SPONSORS

FACTOR MODELS, ARTISTS BY TIMOTHY PRIANO AGENCY, GAP, SUGAR AND SPICE COSMETICS, FGS- INC, FIG MEDIA, AGENCY PR, SCIORTNO, CHICAGO TWENTY SOMETHING, ROCKIT RANCH PRODUCTIONS, UNDERGROUND, MANOR, NV PENTHOUSE, AKIRA, SURREAL CHICAGO AND MORE.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Candace Jordan (Candid Candace)

Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch)

Jane Stewart (Stewart Model and Talent)

Nancy Good (Priano)

Heather Kuzmich ( ANTM)

Nikki Lynette (Becoming Nikki Lynette)

Gordon Wood (Chanel)

Kristen Amato (K.Amato)