Behind the Seams: A Davis Imperial Blog: Event Recap: A Day on the Terrace by The Service Club Of Chicago

Day On The Terrace 10th Annual Fashion Show...

Last Monday, I had the fantastic pleasure of joining Lynda Wood of Davis Imperial at A Day on the Terrace, the annual fashion show and luncheon thrown by The Service Club of Chicago. Not only did the event mark the tenth anniversary of this particular Service Club function, but it also was the tenth anniversary of the Peninsula Chicago—a special occasion on several levels. As a member of the The Service Club Of Chicago, Lynda attends the various fundraisers and galas throughout the year, not only to enjoy the company of other Chicago women whose influence reaches far and wide, but also to allow Davis Imperial to give back to the community that helped make it the business it is today. After all, at the heart of the company is the Wood family, and while the services they offer are among the best in the business—in Chicago and nationwide!—they treat every client as though they’re a dear friend or family member. Events and organizations like these help them honor that commitment.

Interestingly enough, Lynda explained, she also attends these events to get a feel for current fashion trends and potential styling challenges her clients could be facing. While the family tends to steer the conversations away from business during social events, a keen eye is kept on new styles seen within the event, including any noticeable trends that keep popping up (both in the fashion show and in the crowd itself!) as well as possible problems the various garments might present when being cleaned.

For example, at Monday’s event, the styles seen on the guests ran the spectrum, but, as usual, black and white was a frequently seen go-to pairing. What many fashionistas may not realize, however, is that combining dark and light fabrics, embellishments, or trims on the same garment could potentially be problematic as the dark dye might bleed to the lighter color during processing. At Davis Imperial, whenever a piece comes in with similar challenges, they test the material to ensure this will not occur. Likewise, if the fall previews show garments or tailoring that looks more delicate, the Woods will take note of that to determine how to best service those pieces. At events like Day on the Terrace, fashion plays a role in entertainment, but also in continuously raising the standards of excellence by which the Woods run their business.

And what a fashion show it was. With looks from Luca Luca, Neiman Marcus, Intermix, Lulu’s at the Belle Kay and more (see the photo recap below!), there was something to please everyone—from gorgeous high-waisted pants and tie front shirts to chunky necklaces; from a vintage couture gown worn in Mad Men (found at Lulu’s at the Belle Kay!) to chicly sophisticated shorts sets; the show proved Chicago is always a top contender in the fashion world. Guests were also treated to a fabulous lunch with a theme of the Far East, and the men got in on the fun also. Three very gracious Chicago firemen flaunted their stuff on the runway to the delight of everyone in the audience. Members of The Service Club modeled in the show, as well as local celebrities and some of the city’s top tastemakers. All of the proceeds from this event will go to The Service Club Of Chicago that will supplement monetary grants established by government or corporate entities for various worthy organizations around town. All in all, a fabulous afternoon was had by everyone to benefit the city of Chicago.

What is your favorite look from the selections below? Do you have any concerns about caring for the styles or fashions shown here? Davis Imperial prides themselves in being able to address even the most challenging of care problems, so if you have an issue or question, please email us at davisimperial@gmail.com or leave it in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you. Thanks for reading, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!