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10/29/2009
Chicago Vintage Clothing Show
VINTAGE CLOTHING & ANTIQUE TEXTILE SHOW & SALE OCT 30-NOV 1, 2009
PREVIEW PARTY
Friday, October 30, 6-9pm
$25 in advance, $35 at the door Buy Tickets Now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79203
MAIN SHOW
Saturday, October 31, 10am-6pm
Sunday, November 1, 11am-5pm
$10 in advance, $15 at door. Buy Tickets Now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79203
PLUMBERS HALL
1340 W. Washington Blvd.(between Randolph St. & Washington Blvd)
Chicago, IL 60607
CO-HOSTED BY StyleChicago.com & Manhattan Vintage
Want to see more? ABC7 did a great segment on the event. You can find that at http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7087138.
10/21/2009
Fashion Focus Chicago This Week!
We are running around this week for Fashion Focus! We will see you at the events! Check www.ChicagoFashionResource.com to see where we will be heading!
10/19/2009
Chicago Fashion Incubator 2010 Application Now Available
The application for the Chicago Fashion Incubator is available online at ChicagoFashionResource.com. APPLY NOW! The Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) at Macy's on State Street provides six (6) emerging Chicago-based apparel designers with the resources, including workspace, education about the business of fashion and mentoring, to launch their careers in fashion. The Designers in Residence (DIR) are provided office space, including computers and software; a workshop room with sample production space and a resource section; as well as a showroom. DIR are required to complete a core curriculum of workshops and seminars conducted at the Incubator location at Macy's on State Street for the duration of a one year period starting in March 2010. Basically, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity! To learn more about the experiences of this years class, check out the CFI blog on ChicagoFashionResource.com
Remember, this is an opportunity for emerging apparel designers only. Sorry, no accessories just yet!
10/13/2009
Vert Couture
Conscious Planet Media and Fashion Focus Chicago Present Vert Couture Vert Couture presents some of Chicago's best eco-fashion lines. See Mountains of the Moon, Elise Bergman, Vaute Couture, Frei Designs and others on the runway closing night of Fashion Focus. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $100 for VIP. All profits of the event with benefit the Chicago Fashion Foundation. For more information, visit www.consciousplanetmedia.com.
Vert Couture
Sunday, October 25/7pm
Chicago Cultural Center/78 E Washington St./Yates Gallery
RSVP Required
10/12/2009
Trovata and Forever 21 Finally Settle
The court case between Trovata and Forever 21 finally settled last week. Trovata took Forever 21 to court over multiple garments sold in 2007. Forever 21 sold multiple pieces with an eerie similarity to Trovata garments(see picture for comparison. Picture courtesy of Fashionista). The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. This seems slightly encouraging that Trovata was able to receive damages for the copied goods. A positive step for fashion designers and the protection of their creations. Perhaps next time, a court ruling might set a precedent showing a shift in the opinion of the courts from function to art in terms of fashion design.
10/8/2009
Anna Hovet Preview Party
Anna Hovet, designer in Residence at the Chicago Fashion Incubator, will be previewing her collection this Saturday, October 10, at Vain. Her fun collection, based around defining who we are, will be see on the runway at 10:30pm. Doors open at 8pm. Vain/2364 N Clybourn
Also, don't miss Anna's collection on the runways of Fashion Focus Chicago during the Macy's Designers of Chicago event on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30pm.
10/7/2009
Evil Kitty and Kate Boggiano Present a Designer Fabric Sale This Saturday
Looking for great fabrics for your school projects this semester? Come shop fabrics from two local designers at wholesale prices!Shop great knits and high end fabrics from around the world and from their previous collections. All fabrics will be $1-$13/yd. Hurry while supplies last! From Japanese silks to Sea Island cottons, their selection of overstock or out of stock fabrics will be perfect for all your school needs.
Free parking available. First come first served. Buzz Kate Boggiano at the door on Canalport for entry
To receive additional 10% off your purchase RSVP to lidia@evilkitty.net by 10/9/09
Studio of Kate Boggiano and Evil Kitty. 2150 S. Canalport Ave Suite #3A3, Chicago, IL
Sat October 10th 10am-3pm
10/6/2009
Lara Miller Trunk Show and Make a Fashion Statement at Pivot TOMORROW
Our good friends over at Pivot are having a HUGE bash tomorrow! They will be featuring Lara Miller's fall collection during their Make A Fashion Statement event. Make a Fashion Statement is all about your clothes telling a story about you and your impact on the world. Statements such as, "Do the clothes you wear, wear out the world?" "Be green in any color you like" and "Good karma is in" evoke that connection. The party will be bittersweet as we say goodbye to the Pivot storefront at the end of this month. Pivot has shown Chicago how rad eco-fashion is for the past few years. Don't fret too much though! Pivotboutique.com will still be up and kicking, supporting eco-fashion world wide. So stop by tomorrow, shop the Lara Miller collection and make a fashion statement. 1101 W Fulton Market
Wednesday, October 7, 6-9pm
10/5/2009
PINK Fall Empowerment Conference- OCT. 13TH
Sign Up Now for the PINK'S 5TH ANNUAL FALL EMPOWERMENT SERIES! OCTOBER 13, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Connect with and learn from America's most influential women in business at PINK's half-day education and leadership conference.
MEET THE INFLUENCERS:
Susan Sobbott, President, American Express OPEN
Donnalee DeMaio, President, MetLife Bank
Lisa Caputo, EVP, Global Marketing and Corporate
Affairs and Founder, Chairman and CEO, Women & Co., Citi
Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association
Leslie Blodgett, CEO, Bare Escentuals
Sheila Stanziale, VP, Strategy for PepsiCo
Lisa Price, Founder, Carol's Daughter
AND MANY MORE!
Friend of Stitches, Christine Hutchison, has a small block of discounted tickets for the days events. If you are interested in one of the discounted tickets, email Christine at christine@fiveaccessories.com.
For more information on ticketing and the event, visit www.pinkmagazine.com.
10/2/2009
How to fire your contractor -or someone you like
The Fashion Incubator blog had a great article today about how to fire a contractor or someone you like. Many of us are guilty of surrounding ourselves with friends and family during a new venture which can sometimes backfire when the person does not fulfill the responsibilities you expected them to. This article is a must read for anyone having to make their first "fire." One great piece of advice was, "As traumatic as it is, it is kindest to be direct, don't waffle, say it right away, don't ease into it, don't lie and keep it short. In the case of a contractor, simply state your expectations were not met (this is not the time to explain what those were). It's tempting to say the numbers aren't working out but when they find you've hired someone else (and they will), they may trash talk and say you're cheap or on the skids. If it truly is a matter of money, you feel bad but not guilty and wouldn't even be debating this internally."To read more of this story or other great fashion business advice, visit www.fashion-incubator.com
10/1/2009
Stitches Fashion Newsletter: October 2009
Our October newsletter is all about Fashion Focus Chicago and the fabulous events planned! Click on the picture for details. If you are interested in joining our mailing list, please email elise@chicagolandec.org.
