The New Ann is Open; Donating 10% of Sales to Step Up Women's Network on March 10

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On Friday night, Ann Taylor celebrated the grand opening of the brand’s downtown Chicago concept store with a chic in-store cocktail party co-hosted by CS and Step Up Women’s Network. The new Chicago flagship officially opened on Saturday, March 3, marking the brand’s first new concept store in downtown Chicago.

During the event, guests boozed, noshed and swayed to the tunes of DJ Megan Taylor while Style Director of CS Isaiah Freeman-Schub addressed the accomplishments of Step Up Women's Network. Other hosts Lynne Bredfeldt, Kristin Field, Sam Saifer Berngard, Daphne Ortiz and Erica Strama mingled amongst the stylish crowd.

Additionally, an in-store grand opening shopping event for clients and the public will follow on Saturday, March 10 from 1-5 p.m., including a live DJ, refreshments, sweets, raffles, and a gift with any purchase over $100. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Ann Taylor will be donating 10% of sales from the Saturday, March 10 shopping event to Step Up Women’s Network.
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