Four Ticketed Events For Fashion's Upper Echelon

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WEST LOOP - Anna Wintour and Iman are no doubt polishing up on Cubs season stats in preparation for their June 7th visit to Oprah's old HQ, Harpo. Runway to Win for the Obama Victory Fund which will profit from the multi-designer collection of Obama emblemized products. Tickets start at $150 and soar up to $2,500 for a dinner and photo reception. [Racked Wire]

LINCOLN SQUARE - World famous chit chat session, Pecha Kucha strikes back again at Martyr's on Lincoln on Tuesday June 5th. This is Volume 22 people- meaning it's gonna be FAAAAAAABULOUS. Volume 22 will feature 20 slides at 20 seconds each from 10 talented Chicagoans. Look forward to footwork fashionista Annie Mohaupt of Mohop, intellectual heavy metal band ARRIVER, and the Elmidae clothed Abigail Glaum-Lathbury among other artists and architects curated by Peter Exley and Jackie Rush. [Racked Inbox]

AVONDALE - Next Friday June 8th is the Glam Launch Party at Greenhouse Loft on Diversey. Tickets are on sale now to benefit The Ronald McDonald House. While you're hobnobbing with society folk, catch the surprise musical guest, have Rosemary Fanti illustrate your look, or snap a shot in the photo booth or feast your peepers on fashion presentations by Anna Fong. [Racked]

WEST LOOP - StyleChicago.com is throwing their annual End of Prohibition party on Thursday, June 21 at The Red Canary. It'll be an amazing evening of Jazz Age indulgences, including creative cocktails, vintage fashion vendors, beauty services, product giveaways & the StyleChicago.com swag they are oh so famous for. Mingle with your cronies in the Parlour Room, or on the balcony as you try your luck (or skill) with roulette & craps. [Racked Inbox]