Help globally, and shop locally. Handbags and lending a hand are the featured topics at the Five Accessories Party and Foundation fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Bella Lounge, 1212 N. State Pkwy.
Five Accessories founder Christine Hutchison will speak about her efforts to help house and educate families in Bali while attendees peruse her latest handbag line, which ranges in price from $35 to $55; $5 from the sale of every handbag goes to help needy families in Bali, where the bags are made.
Tickets are $15. For more information, check out fiveaccessories.com.
Hollaback watches
Gwen Stefani has it all: a kicking rock career and clothing line, a new baby, a handsome husband and, now, a watch collection.
The rocker’s timepieces, part of her L.A.M.B. label, sell for $195 to $475 at Nordstrom stores, including the Michigan Avenue and Oakbrook Center locations, and nordstrom.com.
Indie designers
If you missed fashion designer Dolan Geiman’s rescued-clothing trunk show last week, never fear.
Shop his designs or drop off your old threads for Geiman to reinvigorate after the event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 at Chicago Antique Market’s Indie Designer Fashion Market (Randolph Street between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue).
Tickets are $10. For more information, call 312-951-9939 or visit chicagoantiquemarket.com/fashionshow.