Silent Auction Listings
ITEM #1
AKIRA Chicago His & Hers Shopping Spree
Value: $200.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $75.00 | Bidding Increments: $25.00
Arrive at your next event looking fabulous with his and hers gift certificates to any AKIRA Chicago Men’s or Women’s store locations. Less than a decade ago, AKIRA opened the doors of its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 18 city-wide locations & an online fashion emporium (www.ShopAKIRA.com). Thanks to its full line of men’s and women’s clothes, shoes, & accessories and its packed roster of celebrity-studded special events, AKIRA is a major player on the Windy City’s fashion scene.
*Valid toward purchase of merchandise at any brick-and mortar AKIRA store (not including shopAKIRA.com).
*Valid toward purchase of merchandise at any brick-and mortar AKIRA store (not including shopAKIRA.com).
ITEM #2
Atelier AZZA Hand-Woven & Embroidered Cashmere Shawl
Value: $495.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $325.00 | Bidding Increments: $50.00
A signature piece from the AZZA “Artisan” label, this stunning cashmere shawl was recently featured in Vogue Magazine. The printed border is an intricately embroidered silk thread which takes 6 to 12 weeks to hand embroider just one, and enables economic empowerment for rural South Asian women in struggling regions of poverty and conflict. This particular AZZA design has been featured by Michigan Avenue Magazine, Refinery29, Racked and more. A must have.
ITEM #3
Escada Leopard Lace Satin Clutch
Value: $1150.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $800.00 | Bidding Increments: $75.00
A sophisticated satin evening clutch with beautiful lace detailing. With the detachable chain handle and satin-lined interior, it’s the perfect minaudière for any elegant occasion. Please visit our friends at the Escada Boutique at their new location opening on May 1st at 51 East Oak Street.
ITEM #4
Marc Jacobs Eugenie Quilted Leather Clutch from Neiman Marcus
Value: $495.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $325.00 | Bidding Increments: $50.00
A great bag from the youngest designer to win the CFDA Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent, Marc Jacobs, who has been at the top of the fashion stratosphere almost from the time the first look came down the runway in 1986. His design range is as impressive as his ability to influence trends. The Marc Jacobs Eugenie clutch features extra storage space in the fold-over top. The classic quilted leather design adds instant polish to any outfit.
- Tobacco (tan) quilted leather with brass hardware.
- Deep pocket set in fold-over open top with magnetic closure.
- Inside, zip and open pocket.
- Black cotton lining.
- 7"H x 11 1/2"W x 1"D; weighs approx. 1 lb.
- Made in Italy of imported material.
ITEM #5
Tailored Men’s or Women’s Clothing from HAJ Designs
Value: $400.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $250.00 | Bidding Increments: $25.00
Perfectly tailored, and in exquisite fabrics, HAJ Designs creates and manufactures a variety of men's and women's clothing, and are offering your choice of one of the following custom-made pieces:
Option 1: A pair of men’s or women’s custom tailored slacks
Option 2: A men’s dress shirt with tie
Option 3: A women’s blouse with a scarf
Shirt/Blouse fabric: Bamboo or Egyptian cotton
Tie/Scarf Fabric: 100% Italian Silk
*Slacks/shirt/blouse will be custom fit to the winner’s size and style.
Option 1: A pair of men’s or women’s custom tailored slacks
Option 2: A men’s dress shirt with tie
Option 3: A women’s blouse with a scarf
Shirt/Blouse fabric: Bamboo or Egyptian cotton
Tie/Scarf Fabric: 100% Italian Silk
*Slacks/shirt/blouse will be custom fit to the winner’s size and style.
ITEM #6
Beaded Sequin Tunic & $50 Gift Card from the Cornerstone Shop & Gallery
Value: $295.00 | Minimum Starting Bid: $100.00 | Bidding Increments: $25.00
Located in beautiful downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the Cornerstone Shop & Gallery has hand selected a beaded sequined tunic tank top from Curio in black and grey. With your $50 gift certificate, come shop their selection of specialty items including elegant and traditional home décor with unique and artistic creations including handmade jewelry and ceramics, hand-blown and stained glass, and stoneware. A store for all seasons, you won’t find unique items like theirs just anywhere.
