Suggested Donations
Please complete downloadable form and present with donation.
To donate clothing and accessories to FLAIR, you must fill out an itemized donation form! You may drop off donations at:
- The Chicago Lighthouse, 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago
- The Chicago Lighthouse North (Vision Rehabilitation Center), 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview
- Ellie Thompson & Co Studio, 8 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Special pick up arrangements may also be made in the Chicagoland area by calling Special Events at 312-997-3679.
FLAIR accepts new and gently-used fine designer fashions, accessories and footwear. The items in our sale are pieces originally purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York or the like. Donated clothing must be clean, free of stains and in good, sellable condition.
Tax deductions will be issued based on the donor's fair market value of their donation. By providing an itemized list with an estimated value, with your donation, the Lighthouse will issue an official acknowledgment for tax purposes. Please note that the IRS does require a professional appraisal for any contributions valued at $5000 or more.
Sorry, we do not accept the following:
• Used lingerie, swimwear, hosiery
• Clothing that is stained, well worn or defective, or older than 5 years of age.
• Footwear (worn down, holes, scuffed)
Sorry, due to the large volume of donations we receive, we will not be able to honor any requests to return items donated in error.
Suggested Designers:
Alexander McQueen
Balenciaga
Bottega Veneta
Burberry
Christian Dior
Calvin Klein Collection
Donna Karan Collection
Carolina Herrera
Comme des Garcons
Cynthia Rowley
Donna Karan Collection
Dolce & Gabbana
Elie Tahari
Emanuel Ungaro
Escada
Pucci
Etro
Fendi
Gianfranco Ferre
Giorgio Armani
Givenchy
Issey Miyake
Jason Wu
Jean Paul Gaultier
Roberto Cavalli
Marc Jacobs Collection
Marni
Michael Kors Collection
Isaac Mizrahi
MaxMara
Miu Miu
Moschino
Missoni
Oscar de la Renta
Peter Som
Prada
St. John Collection
Salvatore Ferregamo
Sonia Rykiel
Stella McCartney
Temperley London
Tory Burch
Valentino
Vera Wang
Versace
Yves St. Laurent
Matthew Williamson

