Chicago Leaders and Celebrities Unite at the Inaugural Susan G. Komen “Ignite the Night” Gala

Chicago’s who’s who came together for the inaugural Susan G. Komen Chicagoland’s “Ignite the Night” Gala to honor individuals, including Congresswomen Robin Kelly and the University of Chicago’s Funmi I. Olopade, MD. Exceeding initial goals, more than $360,000 was raised throughout the course of the evening through a combination of live and silent auctions and … Read more

The Costume Council Celebrates the Opening of Making Mainbocher

On Friday, October 21, the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum celebrated the opening of Making Mainbocher: The First American Couturier. The exhibition examines the life and work of Chicago-born Main Rousseu Bocher, who went on to found a couture house under the name Mainbocher. More than 200 guests were treated to a six-course, … Read more