Clai Green, former creator and co-owner of Fred, announces the launch of his new shop, Luci. Set within the sprawling space of Soho Gallery, the boutique offers Green, along with new partner Jeff Paape, the opportunity to expand his vision (word has it he’ll be adding menswear next year) of presenting city glam gals lots of the hip, sexy, sassy and professional fashions while staging bigger and better fashion events. Also on the agenda are free private shopping parties, weekly Mr. Big Martini nights, complimentary gift-wrapping, VIP shopping specials and convenient hours (10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and noon – 6p.m. on Sunday). Check out the boutique’s Grand Opening from 6 – 10 p.m. on October 30 and enjoy complimentary makeovers, massages, facials, a special guest DJ and more. A mention of Shopaholic will get you 20 percent off the evening’s purchases. Also note that the Fred store in Shorewood is now a Luci boutique. 532 Water St., 414-226-0114; 1405 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-1404.
Meanwhile over at Fred, Green’s former partner Ron Krinn welcomes style mavens Annie Maedere and Danielle Operle on board to continue pulling together the mix of affordable L.A. and New York City fashion for which the store is known. Moving forward the boutique will also continue their popular and pampering Thursday Martini & Wine Nights, like the one scheduled for October 30 from 5 to 10 p.m. featuring a taste of Rehorst vodka, massages by Karma Spa, desserts by Transfer Restaurant and Hair by Dicarlo Salon. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733, fredboutique.com.
Hope to see the best of city fall and winter fashion? Head to the Harley-Davidson Museum November 6 for the Raw Beauty Fashion show presented by The Institute of Beauty and Wellness featuring Aala Reed, Detour, Flaire, Fred, Hers, Lela, Miss Groove, Shoo, Stephanie Horne and Three Graces. Cocktails start the evening off at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 7 and the after party at 9. Seriously, it’s an event. Advance tickets ($25) can be purchased at any participating store or by calling 414-227-2889. They can also be purchased for $30 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition. 400 W. Canal St.
The Wauwatosa Woman’s Club celebrates the recent restoration of its 1926 Georgian mansion with An Evening of Elegance & Style on November 12 at 7 p.m. Featuring fashions from Bruce Paul Goodman and A.J. Ugent Furs, wine and hors d’oeuvres, the event also offers the opportunity to see why this City of Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County Landmark has earned a spot on the National and State Registries of Historic Places. For tickets (suggested donation of $20 per person) please call 414-475-1836. 1626 Wauwatosa Ave.
Looking for sophisticated silhouettes and gorgeous signature prints? Don’t miss Faye’s premier, first time ever, (anywhere) Trina Turk Trunk Show featuring the designer’s fabulous modern classics at the Brookfield store October 30-November 4 or the Mequon store from November 5-9. Whether it’s dresses, jackets or great fitting pants for career women, ladies who lunch or holiday parties, the process is simple. You see it, love it, buy it, have it. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262-241-8386; 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262-432-0070, fayes123.com.
Designer Jenny Packham, whose clients include Keira Knightley, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce and Mariah Carey, was recently named Best British Bridal Designer by bridal retailers. See how she is setting “new boundaries in creative excellence” at a special bridal trunk show at Gigi of Mequon, November 6-8 and save 10 percent off any show purchase. 1550 W. Mequon Rd., 262-241-1123, gigiofmequon.com.
Creativity is key at the Artist and Display Make Your Mark event scheduled for November 1. Professional artists will demonstrate their talents and, hopefully, inspire you to make your own holiday gifts, decorations and cards. To top it all off, the entire event is free and the store will be providing all materials as well as door prizes and special pricing. 9015 W Burleigh St., 414-442-9100, artistanddisplay.com.
Get a heads up on holiday shopping when the Christmas & Holiday Show transforms the gymnasium of the University School of Milwaukee into an international gift bazaar on October 29-November 1. As you shop fashion, accessories, jewelry, crafts, linens, home décor, gourmet food, gifts and lots of children’s toys and clothing from over 55 national vendors, you’ll find many items not normally available in city shops – like arts and crafts featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things show, Mexican Pewter ware, fun paw shaped thinsulate lined mittens as seen on “Good Morning America” and original vintage film posters, lobby card and studio photographs perfect for any movie buff. Show hours at 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29-30; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1. 2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd., River Hills, usmchs.org.
