Being the consistent procrastinator that I am, I waited until the last minute to visit the Chic Chicago exhibit at the Chicago History Museum.   The exhibit has been showing since last year and it will be ending on Monday, so I thought right about now would be a perfect time to take my butt down there before it’s gone forever.   And yes, I’m glad that I went because I was able to take a few pictures before I was politely asked not to take anymore.  So that meant I was unable to take a picture of an awesome Comme De Garcons gown that was absolutely breathtaking.  Honestly, take my word for it.

An  Issey Miyake gown

This 60′s YSL dress

Balenciaga

And this beautiful Charles James gown.  Honestly, the picture doesn’t even do this gown justice.

It was really a great exhibit and I’m glad I was able to see it before everything was taken down.   I also visited an exhibit, Chicago: Crossroads of America, which featured the many innovations created in Chicago.  One section focused on retail and a small section was dedicated to stylish hat maker, the “Mad Hatter”  Bes-Ben.

Overall, I’d say it wasn’t a bad way to spend a portion of my Saturday.  Hope everyone has had a good weekend so far!