Today, travelers at Midway International Airport had a chance to do some unique holiday shopping.

An indoor sidewalk sale called "Glitter" was held at Midway today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Concourse A, past security checkpoints. The event featured 12 Chicago jewelry and accessory fashion designers who displayed and offered their creations, gifts and specialty items for sale. "Glitter" was made possible through a collaboration of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture (COTC). 

A second "Glitter" shopping event will be held at O'Hare International Airport this Friday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Terminal 3, past security checkpoints.

A one-stop shop, the "Glitter" sidewalk sale at Chicago's airports is the perfect place for travelers to discover great gifts including accessories, apparel and jewelry from local fashion designers and independent retailers. The shopping event offers the opportunity to support Chicago's local fashion community while purchasing unique gifts for the holidays. As an added incentive to buy local, there will be complimentary gift wrapping with purchase.

 

A vendor shows her merchandise to a Midway traveler at today's "Glitter" event.

"We are pleased to offer this festive and unique holiday shopping experience for passengers traveling through Midway and O'Hare International Airports," said Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. "'Glitter' showcases Chicago's talented designers and burgeoning fashion industry to hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world who will travel through our city's global gateways this week."

The following designers and organizations are featured at the "Glitter" holiday shopping events at both Midway and O'Hare: Love, Lulu Mae; Brynn Capella; The Tie Bar; FIVEaccessories; Mohop; Michelle Tan; Nora del Busto; Kristin Hassan; jules; Rock Candy by Helen; Veronica Riley Martens and Lucius. 

Chicago's Misericordia organization is also participating in the "Glitter" events at both airports. Its presentation will feature crafts and baked goods created by individuals in the art education and studio workshop as well as the Hearts & Flour Bakery. Misericordia is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that provides support individuals with developmental disabilities.

For more information on the City of Chicago's fashion and creative community, visit www.chicagofashionresource.com. For more information on Misericordia, visit www.misericordia.org.