REV UP CHICAGO 2021
Shopping Guide

Elda is is a highly prominent and recognized couture designer from Chicago with a national and international following. The prestige of her atelier is grounded in her sensibility for designs that are inspired by vintage detail, created with an unmistakable feminine flair and impeccable attention to fit. Her pieces are custom-fit to each person. To book an appointment visit www.eldadelarosacouture.com

Lauren Lein. Nationally known for her gala gowns and CEO suits - and even designer masks! - she has recently exploded on the scene with iconic digital prints woven into her designs. These trademarked prints set Lauren apart and keep her timeless designs fresh! The latest “Heritage prints” are designed by her husband Thomas P. Cavanaugh.  Lauren’s current collection —called “Dorothy's final curtain call” — is an homage to her late mother. But instead of maudlin, these are pieces that are where whimsical meets practical… wearable art! Find these pieces and more at www.laurenlein.shop

Laurie Borse Paris is an international couture designer from Chicago, designing between here and sister city Paris. Her designs are created exclusively by the designer herself, handmade from her original sketch to the final creation.  

From her vision of sculptured lines and her sensitivity to the touch and color of fabrics, Laurie escalates her inspiration to create, design, develop, and sculpt pieces of art for ‘’YOU’’ the woman!! To book an appointment email Laurie at borseinternational@gmail.com

REBELLION by Stephanie Wheat handbags are made from upholstery-grade leathers and beautiful fur pelts. Chicago-based, they are handmade - many with detachable straps that allow REBELLION bags to be carried in multiple ways.

They offer the perfect travel options from wristlets that allow hands-free, bracelet style wearing to oversized weekend bags carried internationally. Lightweight and comfortable to carry with an edge of modern fashion. REBELLION designs are timeless. See these pieces and more at www.rebellionbags.com

STAM is a high fashion brand with a sustainable purpose. With this collection, STASH, designer Hila Geller uses upcycled, vintage, and discarded fabrics to make luxurious one-of-a-kind pieces. See these pieces and more at www.stamapparel.com

Swap & Strut is a women’s made-to-order clothing brand with a mission to empower women to feel gorgeous, pursue their dreams, and uplift marginalized women from poverty. Swap & Strut is more than just cute clothes - it’s a brand that has embedded giving back to women within its core operations.

All clothes are designed in-house by our founder, Jocelyn, a 28-year-old self-taught fashion designer, and hand-made by women in Chicago who are paid a fair and liveable wage. To support our mission, Swap & Strut donates 1% of all sales to charitable organizations aimed at bettering the lives of marginalized women. See these pieces and more at www.swapandstrut.com