Northbrook Court - Chicago Indie Collection - May 2-3, 2009

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General Growth Properties, Inc.
Nicole Spreck, nicole.spreck@ggp.com 312.960.6386

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NORTHBROOK COURT HOSTS CHICAGO’S PREMIER UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS

Northbrook, IL -- April, 22, 2009 -- Whether it's gems, hats, apparel, stationary, accessories or handbags -- look no further. Northbrook Court and SeeMore Shopping® is hosting "The Chicago Indie Collection" the weekend of Saturday, May 2. More than a dozen highly accomplished designers, including the executive director of Macy’s Fashion Incubator and one of the Windy City's top 40 designers will participate in the weekend event.

"This event arrives just in time for shoppers to find the perfect Mother's Day Gift," said Arnie Cohen, marketing manager for Northbrook Court. "Typically our shoppers would have to drive to the city, pay for parking and go to several different boutiques to access these local, one-of-a-kind designers' merchandise. Bringing 'The Chicago Indie Collection' to Northbrook Court provides more wonderful options in a one-stop shop, in addition to our stellar retailer line-up of over 100 top-notch stores." "The Chicago Indie Collection," located near center court by Lord & Taylor, will only be available Saturday, May 2 from 10am-9pm and Sunday, May 3 from 11am-6pm. Participating designers and Web sites are as follows:

Designer	Website
Buckle Up Babe	www.buckleupbabe.com
Brynn Capella Handbags	www.brynnhandbags.com
CC Bella	www.cc bella designs.com
Cellkeeper	www.cellkeeper.com
Chic Gems	www.chicgemsetc.com
Cuff Luv	www.cuffluvstuff.com
Juliet Jewelry	www.julietjewelry.com
Joy Scott Millinery	www.joymillinery.com
Kfleye	www.kfleye.com
Heidi Hess	www.heidihess.com
Lara Miller	www.laramiller.net
Nomadic Ant	www.nomadicant.com
Objets d'Envy	www.objetsdenvy.com
Phizza'z Designs	www.phizzazdesign.com
Pretty Afrika	www.prettyafrika.com
See Jane Sparkle	www.seejanesparkle.com
Simple Treasure	www.simpletreasure.com
Squasht by Les	www.squashbyles.com
Susan Elizabeth Designs	www.susanelizabethdesigns.com
Tangee, Inc.	www.tangeeinc.net
TZEN Boutique	www.tzenboutique.com
Zuzu's Petals	www.zuzupetalsonline.com

 "The Chicago Indie Collection will offer something for everyone," said Liz Enquist, president of SeeMore Shopping. "From the environmentalist, to the glitzy fashionista -- this two-day shopping event will not disappoint."

Northbrook Court is located at 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, IL 60062

The event is free and open to the public. For more information on "The Chicago Indie Collection" visit www.seemoreshopping.com. For more information on Northbrook Court visit www.northbrookcourt.com or call 847.498.8161.

About Northbrook Court

Located at 1515 Lake Cook Road in the heart of Chicago's North Shore, Northbrook Court is home to some of the finest retail in the country including: BCBGMAXAZRIA, bebe, Coach, Cole Haan, Tommy Bahama's, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Sephora, and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Entertainment components include restaurants P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Stir Crazy Café, Di Pescara, and the AMC Theatres with 14 screens. A powerful anchor alignment features Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and a free-standing, 36,500 square foot Crate and Barrel Home Store. For more information, contact 847/498-8161 or visit www.northbrookcourt.com.