Glamorama

Photo Assistant, Maia Harmes; Stylist Assistant, Robin Clement; Makeup, Traci Fein; Models, Miguel Orjuela/Chosen and Kristina/Elite

Galas for prestigious places like the Art Institute are usually black-tie affairs, but that’s not the case with this fashion extravaganza produced by Macy’s. Guests took last year’s country-western theme to heart—arriving decked out in cowboy boots and hats—so this year we can expect to see anything from big hair to acid-washed denim, because the theme is all about the ’80s. Hit up vintage shops like pistol bazaar (1717 W Chicago Ave, 312-929-2350) and Clothes Optional (2918 N Clark St, 773-296-6630) for authentic ’80s wear and mix it up with new pieces—because you want to look totally rad for the show and after-party at Macy’s, which will feature a Rubik’s Cube lounge, Pac-Man arcade games and neon chandeliers.

ON HER High-waist skirt, $35 at Target (locations around the city); T-shirt, $28 at Urban Outfitters (locations around the city); earrings, $22; belt , $19; gloves, $13; bracelet, $14; bag, $33, all at pistol bazaar; shoes, $144, at Akira (locations around the city).

ON HIM Faux–Members Only jacket, $30 at Clothes Optional; Kenneth Cole skinny tie, $50 at Macy’s (111 N State St, 312-781-1000); French Connection shirt, $62 at Macy’s; belt, $28 at Urban Outfitters; Lifetime gray pants, $88 at P+L (2956 N Clark St, 773-248-3758); Steve Madden loafers, $50 at Macy’s.

Macy’s Glamorama For the past ten years, this fashion event has produced a big show, and this year it promises to be as big as the hairstyles and shoulder pads of the 1980s. Two icons of the decade, Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer (although, technically, “U Can’t Touch This” didn’t become a hit until 1990), will perform while models walk the catwalk wearing the latest from Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Just Cavalli and more. Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St between Randolph and Lake Sts (312-462-6300). El: Red, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (rush hrs) to State/Lake. Fri 22 at 8pm. $50–$1,000.