The 2014 Autohaus LAUNCH: Driving Fashion Forward Fashion Show was filled with fun looks for spring.
Whether you scored a seat along the runway or are simply in a shopping mood, you’ll enjoy our exclusive buyer’s guide to shop for the looks you loved.
This year’s event raised $15,000 to benefit the Auxiliary of Highland Park and Kellogg Cancer Center. The afternoon included a spring fashion preview from local boutiques and a student design competition from Columbia College Chicago’s Fashion Studies students. Amber Stevens was this year’s winner and took home a $5,000 scholarship to design her own collection!
LAUNCH Buyer’s Guide
Bett’s
To purchase these items, visit the store in Highland park, their website or call 847-432-0388.
Look 1Desigual trench coat, $233 Desigual dress multi, $122 Desigual scarf, $36 | |
Look 2Nally & Millie tunic in blue/red, $88 Lisette pant techno fabric blue, $118 Leather strand necklace, $125 | |
look 3Joseph Ribkoff dress in blue/black techno zip front, $246 Shell necklace, $90 | |
Look 4Joseph Ribkoff print mesh slim dress, $202 | |
look 5Curio sweater in white, $120 Lisette animal print pant, $124 Necklace, $330 Scarf in gray/white, $45 | |
look 6Lisette skirt in black/white dot, $124 Blouse Beluva in white/black dot, $148 | |
look 7Joseph Ribkoff dress in black/white, $286 Necklace, $154 | |
look 8Joseph Ribkoff tunic perforated black/white, $230 Ecru pant, $145 Crystal necklace, $250 | |
look 9Katherine Barclay color block dress, $158 Choker necklace, $350 | |
look 10Curio poncho, $135 Lisette black techno, $116 Choker necklace in black/cream, $300 |
City Blue
To purchase these items, visit the stores in Lake Forest or Chicago, their website or call 847-432-0388.
Look 110 Crosby by Derek Lam v-neck tulip dress, $545 | |
Look 210 Crosby by Derek Lam draped front striped blouse, $363 10 Crosby by Derek Lam straight leg pant, $390 | |
Look 310 Crosby by Derek Lam sleeveless black stripe dress, $495 | |
Look 4See by Chloe button-up blouse in orange, $270 See by Chloe high-waist skirt in burnt, $300 | |
Look 5Halston Heritage scoop top with drape in flame, $325 Halston Heritage silk twill pant in spice, $345 | |
Look 6MM6 turquoise off-shoulder dress, $180 Botkier Valentina bag in sky, $295 | |
Look 7A.L.C. green fan silk blouse 10 Crosby by Derek Lam slouchy black trouser, $375 | |
Look 8Halston Heritage black/white color block dress, $300 See by Chloe small zip tote, $542 | |
Look 9MM6 dress in lilac, $523 | |
Look 10See by Chloe pink silk graphic blouse, $368 See by Chloe high-waist pant in black, $458 Botkier Valentina bag in violet, $396 |
Skandal
To purchase items visit the store in Winnetka, their website or call 847-386-7900.
look 1House of Dagmar Alpaca black/white sweater, $455 House of Dagmar black/white Tamgram Dress, $335 Day 2-piece bracelet set, $78 | |
look 2Maison Scotch tie dye leather jacket, $479 Stylein long knit dress from Stockholm, $225 Hunky Dory winged tie belt, $90 | |
look 3Day (Birger et Mikkelsen) cream lace dress with pockets, $493 Mille Rostock handwoven Arabic scarf, $230 Greenday necklace handmade from vintage recycling, $45 Swedish Hasbeens natural leather cut out bag, $219 | |
look 4House of Dagmar Belinda top in bright yellow, $344 Day Polished Pants in calm, $200 2nd Day Shu Dress in silver/french gray, $221 Flora Danika messenger bag, $145 | |
look 5Munthe plus Simonson ombre sweater, $288 Munthe plus Simonson silk feather dress, $435 Misha pink quartz with sterling silver, $263 | |
look 6Day Glorified top in dusty rose, $221 Day Glorified pant in dusty rose, $260 Day crystal beaded necklace, $114 Mille Rostock handwoven Arabic scarf, $230 | |
look 7Marimekko Paita shirt/geometric top, $218 Blue Willi’s jean capri white pant, $175 Marimekko Samba necklace, $89 | |
look 8Michelle Jonas Silk Clifford Ombre dress, $286 Harshita Designs silk infinity scarf, $178 2 Snow mod bracelets, orange and pink, $100 | |
look 9Marimekko orange and turquoise striped dress, $398 Marimekko Kaulakoru Necklace, $99 | |
look 10Dagmar Pallas Athena Matchina top, $254 Dagmar Pallas Athena long skirt, $380 Dagmar Tissue Knit Cardigan in sundown pink, $299 In 2 Design Agate & Bead Necklace, $204 Stella Rittwayen clutch in gold and turquoise, $158 |
SoShee Boutique
To purchase items visit the store in Highland Park, their website or call 847-432-6969.
look 1Line & Dot crop jacket, $123 Eternal Sunshine maxi dress, $270 Stylewest silver link bracelet, $72 Leighelena magnet pendant necklace, $48 | |
look 2My Tribe slouch black/white poncho, $132 Ecru crop pant, $137 Lionette earring tailor clear silver, $90 Leighelena black bubble bracelet, $69 | |
Look 3sw3 coco tank with fringe, $118 sw3 drawstring pant, $178 sw3 silver jacket, $300 Otheia drape circle necklace, $136 House of Harlow The Paula sunglasses, $126 | |
Look 4Akiko zig zag maxi dress, $178 Romy Gold gray leather clutch, $382 Otheia square drop earrings, $76 Otheia gun metal necklace, $136 Otheia 5-row gun metal bracelet, $108 | |
Look 5Akiko chiffon tie dye angle sleeve dress, $190 Marlyn Schiff earrings, $30 | |
Look 6T-Bag mini dress with ruffle flap, $176 Avant brass earrings, $72 | |
Look 7Charlie Jade turquoise jumpsuit, $198 Vanessa Mooney turquoise necklace, $125 V Maya multi-colored scarf, $92 | |
Look 8Charlie Jade green maxi dress, $198 Otheia 3-tier drop necklace, $96 Open circle 2-tier earrings, $76 | |
Look 9Graham and Spencer black dress, $243 Otheia long CZ drape necklace, $158 | |
Look 10Renzo and Kai dress, $370 Lisa Freede stud earrings, $76 Otheia bracelet c2 5-row bracelet, $108 |