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Best of Chicago: White Chicago

January 12, 2006 - The first of its kind in the country, white CHICAGO is breaking boundaries and revamping the way women experience bridal consignment. High fashion meets affordability at white CHICAGO where smart brides passionately peruse an extensive selection of the most sought-after gowns such as Badgley Mischka, Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Reem Acra and Lazaro at 30-70% off the retail price in an environment that is a fashionable fusion of clean, simple elegance and classic contemporary design.

Ursula Guyer and Stacy Szklarski share a range of designer wedding dresses available at white CHICAGO.

Model #1: Melanie
Designer: Rahmanian (Sample from NY)
Dress Trend: Romantic Goddess
Dress Description: Strapless dress with an empire waistline. 100% Silke Peau de Soie.
Retail Price: $12,000
white CHICAGO price: $5,940
Approximate Savings: 50%
Model #2: Mia
Designer: Amsale (Sample from NY)
Dress Trend: Sexy and Sophisticated by pairing different fabrics
Dress Description: Satin and Silk Taffeta. Strapless ruched Taffeta bodice with a dropped waist.
Retail Price: $3,950
white CHICAGO price: $2,276
Approximate Savings: 40%
Model #3: Tracy
Designer: Monique Lhuillier (Worn Once)
Dress Trend: A-line
Dress Description: A raised waist line with an empire bodice and a chapel train. Complete with a quilted belt and back bows.
Retail Price: $4,200
white CHICAGO price: $1,400
Approximate Savings: 70%
Model #4: Kristin
Designer: Romona Keveza (Worn Once)
Dress Trend: Mermaid
Dress Description: Mermaid silhouette gown embellished with a silk organza flowing fish tail train and a deep V back.
Retail Price: $4,000
white CHICAGO price: $1,600
Approximate Savings: 60%

Located in the heart of the River North art district, white CHICAGO specializes in new and once-wed gowns. A place where sophistication and sensibility combine, white CHICAGO is a refreshing oasis for women who believe that style should not have to be sacrificed for price. At white CHICAGO brides-to-be can save on the dress and splurge on flower selections or expensive champagne.

Owner and visionary Ursula Guyer created the concept of white CHICAGO when she was trying to find the perfect designer dress at a fraction of the retail cost. Having little luck with the consignment bridal shops, Ursula broke the budget and opted for couture, but after the nuptials did not know what to do with her beloved dress. Hence white CHICAGO was born, a distinctly different bridal boutique catering to the newly engaged and post-honeymooners.

white CHICAGO
222 West Huron
Chicago, IL 60610