Pivot Closing Its Doors

Local green clothing store Pivot Eco Fashion, which has resided at 1101 W. Fulton Market in the West Loop since opening two years ago, will be shutting down on October 31. The store will host its last in-store event on Wednesday, October 7 with a Lara Miller trunk show from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; discounts will be in effect until the store's final day. Owner Jessa Brinkmeyer says Pivot will remain active in the local eco-fashion, green business and sustainable design communities through events, online activity and other venues.