Frankfort Fashion Show To Spotlight Local Businesswomen, Boutiques

FRANKFORT, IL — An event planned for March 14 will not only highlight fashion and glamour, but also shine a spotlight on local businesswomen.

Planned by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, the Inaugural Leadership in Style Fashion Show to be held in conjunction with National Women’s History Month, "is not just about fashion and glamour; it's also about celebrating women's empowerment in the workplace."

"The Chamber would like to take this opportunity to recognize some of the outstanding businesswomen in our community, and what better way to do it than to witness some of them owning the runway and showing off their unique styles from local boutiques and shops in the Frankfort area?" the Chamber said in a release. "Through this event, the Chamber aims to empower women and inspire them to break barriers in their respective fields."

The event is planned for Thursday, March 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD&ME, 23320 South La Grange Rd.

Participating boutiques include:

1. Azul Boutique
2. Bridesmaids Social
3. Briosa Boutique
4. Evilena's Red Dresser
5. Lennox Rose Boutique
6. Lil Surprises
7. Rare Apparel 28
8. The Dressing Room
9. Whimsy

The event is open to everyone, and tickets are now available for purchase. Chamber members can purchase tickets for $50, and non-members can purchase tickets for $60.

The ticket price includes one drink ticket, dinner, and dessert. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get a head start on the raffle baskets by purchasing a sheet of 26 tickets for a discounted price of $20 during registration instead of $25 on the night of the event.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Suburban Service League, an all-women-run organization with the mission to provide financial assistance, through fundraising events, to individuals and organizations in need, focusing on the southern suburbs.

The deadline to purchase tickets is March 8. Click here for more information, or to RSVP.