Freesia Collection, 815 W. Armitage Ave., 312-404-0994. Through Dec. 28 or while quantities last, find one-button lightweight fleece jackets with shawl collar and black stitching in off-white, purple and steel gray that were $89.95, now $69.95; Weston Wear Lycra leggings, stirrups and body suits were $72 to $120, now $24 to $50; Tina Hagen sportswear was $80 to $148, now $64 to $119; holiday blouses and sport blouses were $60 to $120, now $20 to $60; all winter coats were $145 to $580, now $116 to $464; holiday dresses were $90 to $320, now $20 to $80; decorated wooden boxes were $40 to $78, now $36 to $70.20; bean-bag Christmas dolls were $19 to $24, now 10 percent off; jewelry organizers were $16, now $14.40; picture frames and albums were $8 to $85, now 10 percent off and hats by Lu Lu and Hooray for Henri were $42 to $88, now 10 percent off.
Women`s wear
Taxi Chicago, 12 W. Maple St., 312-440-1599. While quantities last, find Tahari jacket and skirt suits that were $480, now $240; Fugi silk separates were $120 to $325, now $60 to $162.50; Magaschoni wool suits were $540, now $270 and silk jackets were $360, now $180; ABS jackets were $20, now $110;
Andrea Jovine knits were $98 to $190, now $49 to $95; Isda cotton crewnecks were $86, now $43; Dosa`s wool jersey collection was $80 to $155, now $40 to $77.50 and Andrea Jovine mohair coats were $300, now $150.
Jewelry sample sale
Barbara Sucherman Designs, 459 Central Ave., Highland Park, 708-926-9600. This local jewelry designer will have a sample sale from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring earrings, pins, bracelets and necklaces in sterling silver, semi-precious stones, oxidized brass and gold abstract designs that were $20 to $1,300, now $5 to $600.
Nesting dolls
Maison Russe, 1720 Ogden Ave., Lisle, 708-963-5160. Through Dec. 20, find collections of 3 to 13 Matryoshka nesting dolls from Russia including Gorbachev that were $130 to $1,000, now $100 to $800.
Cookware
Chef`s Catalog, 3215 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, 708-480-9400. Saturday and Sunday only, this gourmet kitchenware warehouse will open to the public and offer savings such as: non-stick stir-fry pan that was $20, now $9.99;
Copco spice carousel that was $25, now $9.99; Farberware Millenium 7-inch saute pan was $35, now $19.99; Maxim deluxe sandwichmaker was $60, now $19.99; Henckels four-star, five-piece knife block set was $210, now $99.99; Krups Cafe Presso was $200, now $125 and Gaggia Cappuccino Instantly was $225, now $139.
Jewelry
Gifted Hand, 1113 W. Belmont Ave. (in Le Market), 312-525-1282. Through Dec. 24, this specialty boutique featuring handmade jewelry, gifts and cards has all stained-glass jewelry that was $16.50 to $37, now $12.50 to $27.75.
Watches and clocks
WATCHOUT!!, 1113 W. Belmont Ave. (in Le Market), 312-929-8335. Through Dec. 24, this shop, which specializes in watches, clocks and gifts, has fashion watches that were $30 to $70, now $15 to $25 and wall clocks that were $25, now $9.99 and more.
Women`s wear
Isis/My Sister`s Circus, 38 E. Oak St., 312-664-7074 and Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 5th level, 312-943-4004. While quantities last, find 30 to 70 percent off clothing and accessories including: leggings that were $48 to $78, now $34 to $55; accessories were $24 to $345, now $12 to $123; V.C. Torias hand-painted tops and bottoms were $82 to $228, now $41 to $114; sweaters were $38 to $258, now $69 to $129 and skirts were $78 to $138, now $32 to $55. At the Water Tower Place location, the ”mad rack” features items that were $58 to $348, now $18 to $105.
Leathergoods
Chicago Trunk & Leather Works, 12 S. Wabash Ave., 312-372-0845 and 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-1987. Through Dec. 31, all Hartmann luggage and briefcases are 20 percent off including business cases and nylon carry-ons that were $350 each, now $280 each.
Books
Grand Tour World Travel Bookstore, 3229 N. Clark St., 312-929-1836. Through Dec. 31, a large assortment of French, German and Spanish novels and classics are 50 percent off. Selected books were $10 and $20, now $5 and $10.
Wholesale accessories
The Shell Game Ltd., 1444 Old Skokie Rd., Highland Park, 708-831-4480. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following weekdays through Dec. 18, this wholesale accessories company has felt hats that were $26, now $6 to $12; gloves that were $6, now $3.50; knit mufflers and knit hats that were $7 to $10, now $3 to $5; scarves were $30 to $40, now $3 to $8; stretch belts were $16 to $34, now $3 to $6; leather belts were $70 to $85, now $10 to $20; T-shirts were $38, now $16 and dickies were $7, now $3.
Designer samples
Jade Fashion Studios, 179 W. Washington St., suite 335, 312-726-4392. Beginning Monday and through the end of December, find accessories that were $20 to $80, now $14 to $56; blouses that were $60 to $255, now $30 to $153;
skirts were $80 to $260, now $40 to $156; blazers and suit jackets were $150 to $800, now $75 to $480 and dresses were $165 to $360, now $82.50 to $216. There also will be a 75 percent-off rack featuring spring and summer 1991 merchandise that was $14 to $500, now $3.50 to $125.
Maternity wear
Mothers Work, 50 E. Washington St., 2nd floor, 312-332-0022; 5844 N. Broadway, 312-334-5597 and 852 W. Dundee Rd., Ridge Plaza, Arlington Heights, 708-398-2442. Throughout December, this maternity shop has dresses that were $40 to $185, now $24 to $111; skirts were $22 to $88, now $13.20 to $52.80;
jackets were $135 to $148, now $81 to $88.80; sweaters were $40 to $94, now $24 to $56.40; tops were $26 to $78, now $15.60 to $46.80; wool and corduroy slacks were $23 to $78, now $13.80 to $46.80; sweat suits were $50 to $78, now $30 to $46.80 and jumpsuits were $48 to $95, now $28.80 to $57.
Exercise equipment
The Fit Stop, 525 Waukegan Rd. (Brookside Plaza), Northbrook, 708-205-1161. While quantities last, find SE treadmill and Trotter CXT treadmills that were $3,195, now $2,795 and Preference computerized stationary cycles were $1,495, now $1,295.
Sunglasses
Sun King, 44 E. Chicago Ave., 312-649-9110. Through Dec. 24, find Ray-Ban Wayfarers that were $76.95, now $32.95 (after $5 manufacturer`s rebate); Ray- Ban Wayfarer II were $82.05, now $42.50 (after $7.50 manufacturer`s rebate)
and Serengeti medium aviators were $114, now $69.95.
Jewelry
Sunny Chapman Studio, 1225 W. School St. School Street Arts Building, 312-404-6906. Noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday find earrings that were $16 to $90, now $8 to $45; pins that were $20 to $100, now $10 to $50;
bracelets that were $28 to $70, now $14 to $45 and necklaces that were $30 to $310, now $15 to $155. Designs are in gold plate, antique gold, and bone. –
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