Photo: Photo Assistant: Vanessa Valdovinos; Models:Ashley/Elite, Corrin/Elite; Makeup: Mary Williamson

It’d be a travesty to show up at a fashion show looking anything short of fabulous. In the name of celebrating local style makers, we pulled together items from a few lines featured in last year’s Fresh Faces—an architectural top from Abigail Glaum-Lathbury; a sleek, structured dress from Dieter Bennet; and rhinestone, tassel earrings from Winifred Grace—to create the perfect cocktail-party outfit.

LEFT Black Linda skirt, $139 at Club Monaco (900 N Michigan Ave at Delaware Pl, 312-787-8757); Abigail Glaum-Lathbury shirt, $290 at p.45 (1643 N Damen Ave between Concord Pl and Wabansia Ave, 773-862-4523); teardrop earrings, $28; crystal elephant ring, $178; purple checkbook wallet, $118 all at Anthropologie (1120 N Rush St, 312-255-1848); Nine West lahdidah booties, $99 at Macy’s (835 N Michigan Ave between Pearson and Chestnut Sts, 312-335-7700).

RIGHT Dieter Bennet dress, $745 at Jake (939 Rush St, 312-664-5553); Winifred Grace earrings, $230 at p.45; shoes, stylist’s own.

Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion Over the past 13 years, Gen Art’s fashion shows have introduced some of the most innovative and ambitious young designers on the scene, including Lara Miller, Zac Posen and Rodarte, to name just a few. This fall’s runway sheds light on an equally promising crop of creatives, with Pete Wentz playing host. To purchase tickets, visit genart.org. Millennium Park–Chase Promenade North, Randolph St between Michigan Ave and Columbus Dr. El: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (rush hrs) to Randolph/Wabash. Bus: 3, 4 (24hrs), 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 151 (24hrs). Wed 1 at 6pm. $60–$135.