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4/14/2010
Bess and Loie Pop-Up Shop
Chicago favorite boutique, Bess and Loie, has taken a hiatus but they are popping back up this month. Head to 1117 W Armitage on April 14-18 to check out the Bess and Loie love. Local and national brands including jewelry by Etta Kosik, Objets d'Envy, Susan Elizabeth Designs and Magpie Rings; bags by Bocue, Jalda, Annie O and Brynn Capella; and hats and scarves by Squasht by Les and Otrera.
Wednesday, April 14— Sunday, April 18
Wed-Fri: 10:30am-7pm // Sat: 10:30am-6pm // Sun: 12pm-5pm
4/7/2010
New Website Allows Anyone to Invest in Young Labels
New York Magazine's "The Cut" reported this morning on a new site that allows the everyday consumer to invest as little as $50 in a young fashion label. Coming out of Harvard business school, Vivian Weng, the creator of Fashion Stake, is addressing the crucial issue all of our young designers face: cash flow. "Interestingly, case studies have indicated shoppers value having personal experiences with designers more than getting discounts," Weng said. In return of their support, "'Supporters' will be given credits to put toward clothing purchases, as well as special offers like exclusive previews, showroom visits and fashion show invitations. Supporters will also vote for the styles they would like to see produced."
The site will start slow, with just five designers with future plans to add more. It seems there will be a screening/selection process for those designers chosen for the site. Ideas such as Fashion Stake are putting a new spin on the seemingly depressed fashion industry, allowing designers to truly be supported by their fans and tackle the cash flow mountain.
4/6/2010
Chicago Company, Noon Solar, Launches America's First Natural-Dye Production House
Chicago handbag company, Noon Solar, has slowly turned itself into the first natural dye production house in the country. Through the production of their own bags, Noon Solar struggled to naturally dye their leathers and fabrics. They have turned their own problem into a national solution. Launched in January, Noon Design Studio is using sustainably grown, natural materials in a cost-efficient way. Great news for eco-fashion and a wonderful innovation coming out of Chicago. To learn more about Noon Design Studio, visit their website at www.noondesignstudio.com.
4/2/2010
FashionChicago 2010
Join StyleChicago and the Stitches Fashion Program for a night of shopping with Chicago's top 25 designers at FashionChicago. Powered by Clear Wireless with cocktails by X-Rated Fusion Liqueur and light appetizers by Nacional 27, this event is definitely the shopping highlight of Spring. Don't miss out on the StyleChicago.com goodie Bags for 1st 250 VIP ticket buyers. With all the awesomeness in the goodie bag, the ticket will practically pay for itself. Participating designers include Blake Standard, K. Amato Designs, Lara Miller, Kirk James / Studio 5p1t, E.G. Jewelry, Kate Boggiano, Vaute Couture,Heidi Hess, Objets d' Envy, Yana Collection, Borris Powell and more!
Fashion Chicago
233 W Huron (located at Franklin St. along the Brown Line in River North).
Thursday, April 29, 2010 // 5-9pm
Tickets can be purchased at www.stylechicago.com.
4/1/2010
Stitches Fashion Newsletter: April 2010
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