Best Boutiques for Couture in Chicago

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January 20, 2010 by Suzanne N. | Comments (0)

Shopping for a glamorous gown is always delightful, but can also be surprisingly difficult! Amid cocktail dresses galore, is can be challenging to find sensational couture.  Fret no more!  We have compiled a list of some of the most spectacular eveningwear boutiques and designers around town.  Guaranteed to leave you CRAVE-ing a night out – whether or not you have a fabulous fête.

Lauren Lein LTD Local designer Lauren Lein has been a shining star in the fashion biz for over twenty years! Lauren’s signature style is recognized by eclectic blends of luxurious fabrics and textures. Each piece is complete with her artful touch: feathers, beading, fur trim, a simple bow or hand-made flower. Her avant-garde couture pieces have been commissioned by Nordstrom, Marshall Field’s, Macy’s and boutiques nationwide and her custom creations are worn by Chicago savviest fashionistas.  For a cutting-edge, savoir-faire look, stop by Lauren’s River North studio.

Maria Pinto Boutique Each season, from her Bucktown studio, Maria marries European artisanal textiles with classic American design. She recently received the Gold Coast Fashion Award that formerly honored Donna Karan and Anne Klein – big stilettos to fill!  This fine arts graduate of The School of The Art Institute of Chicago has also studied at New York’s Parson’s School of Design and Fashion Institute of Technology.  The evening collections of Maria Pinto have flattered the figures of women across Chicago and around the world!

Mira Couture Mira has been dedicated to setting the standards for custom couture in Chicago since the 1970s. She has been featured in Glamour, Town and Country, Wedding Bells, Today’s Chicago Women, NBC, Oprah, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Social, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, North Shore Magazine, Chicago Style The Travel Channel, and as made several dresses for Vanna White’s Wheel of Fortune wardrobe.  The Pioneer Press called Mira’s glimmering Gold Coast showroom “something between Paris and Michigan Avenue.”  For European couture without the inconvenience of customs, visit Mira Couture.

Ultimate Bride Though Ultimate Bride is known for their stunning bridal gowns, they also have fabulous couture gowns that don’t come in white. This Oak Street boutique is home to a wide selection of formal Monique Lhuillier, Liancarlo and Rose Taft couture gowns of all hues, made of stunning lace and silk.  Plus, the service of Ultimate Bride is incomparable and they do the best alterations in town!

CRAVEnote: When your favorite couture needs some tender loving care, we recommend you contact Davis Imperial Cleaners, a certified couture cleaner™ which is recognized as one of the top 10 fabricare specialists in the world by Leading Cleaners Internationale and the “best couture cleaner” by Chicago magazine.

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