In memory of the late Chicago designer Becky Bisoulis, the Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s annual Women’s Board fashion show Wednesday at Medinah Temple will pay homage to her during the show, and on Thursday and Friday the designer’s showroom will have a sale on her daytime and evening wear.
Designer wear
Becky Bisoulis Inc., 215 W. Superior St., 312-787-6945. From 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, the showroom of this designer will feature women’s silk print dresses and suits that were $700 to $1,300, now $100 to $600; four-ply silk gowns, dresses and suits that were $800 to $2,100, now $100 to $500; lace, beaded lace and lace with chiffon gowns and dresses that were $1,300 to $3,000, now $150 to $1,000. Fashions are predominantly in size 8, with some 10, 12 and 14 available in four-ply suits.
Gifts
Mixtura, 2016 Central St., Evanston, 708-733-1107. Friday through Sept. 30, this shop of handcrafted gifts from around the world is having an anniversary sale with savings of 25 to 40 percent off storewide. Giovanni frames that were $25 to $35, now $15 to $21; glass mirrors from Peru that were $24 to $34, now $18; and Mexican pewter candle holders that were $45, now $25. Jewelry is 25 percent off.
African imports
African Safari Imports, 3705 N. Broadway, 312-549-2744. Through Sept. 30 this shop, which sells goods from Central and West Africa, has African fabrics that were $8 and $10 per yard, now $6 and $8; dresses that were $65 to $85, now $45 to $65; men’s and women’s unisex tops that were $65, now $45, and pants that were $35, now $15 to $25; and kids wear that was $25 to $45, now $15 to $25. African music, including soukous music from Central Africa and highlife music from Ghana, Nigeria and West African countries, on CDs that were $17 to $18, now $15 each and tapes that were $10, now $8.
Swimwear and accessories
Gina Stephani Custom Designed Swimwear & Activewear, 1017 W. Washington St., 312-942-1678. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (all other times by appointment only), this custom-designed swim and activewear showroom will open to the public and offer men’s swim shorts that were $45, now $29.95; men’s and women’s swimwear that was $110 to $165, now $40 to $85; activewear, cover-ups, leggings and catsuits that were $110 to $165, now $20 to $85. Also, find earrings designed by Jane Lasser Artifacts that retail for $25, here $15; and hats, backpacks and bags all one-of-a-kind and handmade by Julie Kramer are now $15 to $35.
Antiques
Robertson-Jones Antiques, 569 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, 708-446-0603. Saturday through Sept. 30, an antique English oak dresser and rack that was $7,875, now $5,900; a set of six antique English walnut dining chairs that was $2,400, now $1,080 for the set; antique English mahogany gallery table that was $1,800, now $1,160; and an antique English rosewood dressing case that was $820, now $410.
Menswear
Imperial Clothiers Ltd., 650 C Anthony Trail, Northbrook, 708-498-0060. This manufacturer of men’s tailored clothing is opening its Midwest warehouse and distribution center to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Included in this warehouse sale will be wool tuxedos that retail for $250, here $119; cashmere blend sportcoats that retail for $400, here $179; American-made wool suits that retail for $250 to $400, here $129 to $139.
Beauty
Face & Facial Co. Ltd., 104 E. Oak St., 312-266-9506. Through Oct. 20, this skin-care salon for men, women and teenagers is offering its Total Spa package, which includes European one-hour facial with paraffin treatment; skin-refining body treatment with seaweed wrap; therapeutic body massage with hot pack treatment; corrective manicure; and spa pedicure with seasonal fashion update makeup lesson that was $320, now $260.
Hair Artists at Paul Rehder Salon, 40 E. Delaware, Suite 203, 312-664-8086. Tuesday through Saturday appointments. Through Nov. 1, first-time clients only can receive special savings on a haircut, conditioning treatment and style that was $60, now $30; and perm, haircut, conditioning treatment and style that was $125, now $80.
Resale
Interiors On Consignment, 2150 N. Clybourn Ave., 312-868-0797. Through Sunday, this consignment furniture and home accessories shop is having a sale based on multiple purchases. The most expensive item purchased is 10 percent off, the second 15 percent, the third item 20 percent, and the fourth 25 percent. Additional items are 10 percent off.
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Send information about your store’s sales and bargains to Material World, the Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., 4th floor, Chicago 60611, at least two weeks before sale date. Information must include regular and sale price ranges. No telephone calls, please.
