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7/31/2009

Studio Sample Sale with Abigail Glaum-Lathbury and Haji Couture

Studio Sample Sale With Abigail Glaum-Lathbury and Haji Couture

Friday August 7th from 2:00 - 7:00 & Saturday August 8th from 11:00 - 6:00

Stop by the studio to check out jewelry by Haji Couture and clothing by Abigail Glaum-Lathbury including the debut studio sale of her new line Elmidae. All summer Abigail Glaum-Lathbury pieces are 50% off — with an entire section of pieces as low as $25. These collections are definitely two not to miss this summer!

1457 N. Wood St.
Between North and Milwaukee avenues
Wicker Park

abigail-glaum-lathbury.com
hajicouture.com
t: 773.384.9160

7/28/2009

Reduce, Reuse, Restyle

A Week Long Clothing Drive for Chicago Homeless Shelters

Support the Chicago homeless shelters this week and donate some of those items that you know should have been cut with your spring cleaning. Anna Hovet Designs, Heaven Gallery, @Superfun and Leaders 1534 are sponsoring events for you to drop off your goods.

What are they looking for: clothing, household items and non-perishable foods(for more details visit annahovet.com).
Dates and locations:

Tuesday, July 28- Doors open at 8:30, Show starts at 9pm
Kid Haha and Clarknyss for the Playhouse Comedy Event
At Townhall Pub
3340 N Halsted

Wednesday, July 29- 9pm-2am
@Superfun
At JBAR
610 N Rush St.

Friday, July 31- 12-8pm
At Leaders 1534(Wicker Park)
1400 N Milwaukee

Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2: 1 -6pm
Vintage Rummage Sale
At Heaven Gallery
1550 N Milwaukee, 2nd Floor

7/27/2009

Jules Trunk Show with Serpico

Local jewelry designer Jules Schwanbeck will be at the Serpico boutique with a special trunk show collection styled for SERPICO this Thursday, July 30. Select items can be personalized on the spot for your unique style. Come on in to add some extra sparkle to your already fabulous SERPICO wardrobe. Join the girls of SERPICO and Jules Schwanbeck for an afternoon of fabulous shopping at the SERPICO boutique!

3pm - 8pm
Thursday, July 30

Serpico Boutique
1514 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

7/23/2009

July Seminar at Saper Law: Trademarks and Copyrights 101 - Back to Basics

We highly recommend all new business owners to head over to Saper Law next Tuesday(July 28) for their seminar on the basics of trademarks and copyrights. In this two hour lecture, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will cover:
What is a Copyright?
What is a Trademark?
How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents?
What is involved with the registration process for copyrights vs. trademarks?
How much does trademark and copyright protection cost?
How long does protection last?
When do you use an SM, TM, or ®?
What constitutes copyright or trademark infringement?
How do copyrights and trademarks apply to the use of Social Media?
What is fair use?
Additional questions are welcome.

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Saper Law Offices, LLC
500 N. Dearborn, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL60654
Time: 11:30 — 1:30
Cost $15 with online registration, $25 at the door.
Lunch will be provided.
(Live Streaming may also be available. Check www.saperlaw.com for details and how to register).

7/21/2009

Chicago Fashion Focus Sidewalk Sale: This week!

A unique opportunity to shop a ton of local boutiques and local designers all in one place! The Fashion Focus Sidewalk Sale features local designers like Dollybird and Blake Standard alongside local retailers like House of Sole and 1154 Lill Studio. Head over to Daley Plaza tomorrow(7/21) and Wednesday(7/22) for some terrific shopping. There will also be a runway show both days featuring some of the innovative designs that are available for purchase. Runways, shopping and a lunch break... Yum!

July 21 and 22
Daley Plaza(50 W Washington)
9am-3pm both days
Runway show at 12pm both days

7/21/2009

Maison De Couture presents Indie Jewelry, Fashion, & Accessories Summer Trunk Show

Grab your friends this Thursday and head over to Maison De Couture's Indie Trunk Show —a free event with complimentary cocktails and shopping of distinct collections, receive complimentary beauty services and score some great freebies inside Maison De Couture's Eco-Friendly Bag full of swag.

La Maison De Couture "The House of Fashion"
2032 W Rice St., Chicago, IL 60622
Thursday July 23, 2009 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
FREE Admission & Beauty Services

Shop emerging designers
Taste appetizers from Rosebud
SIP Complimentary Cocktails sponsored by Three Olives, Rosangel Tequila, and Vitamin Water
Bag FULL of Swag With EVERY Purchase (no minimum purchase required - while supplies last)
Visit the Ulta Beauty Room to receive a complimenatry hair and color consultation AND freshen up your look with a make-up touch-up from an Ulta Stylist
Stop by the Relaxation Space for a massage

MUST RSVP for this event, you can do so by visiting http://maisondecouturesummer.eventbrite.com

GO TO www.maisondecouture.org for more information about the designers and sponsors!
*Must be 21 & over to attend - valid ID required for entry

7/20/2009

Tommy Hilfiger to be Master Designer for Chicago Fashion Incubator

At the Chicago Fashion Focus press conference last week, Mayor Daley announced the upcoming events at Chicago Fashion Focus. As always, there is a great line-up of shows and events that we all are counting down for. Another exciting announcement made was that Tommy Hilfiger has been named Master Designer at the Chicago Fashion Incubator. Hilfiger will visit with the designers and keep in contact while he is in NYC. As a mentor to the group, Hilfiger hopes to help these emerging designers understand nuances such as recent enhancements in production, ensuring quality without paying manufacturing premiums, and the importance of retail display setups.

7/9/2009

Beta Boutique and Second City Style Hosts Escada Preview Shopping Event

Be among the first & the few to pre-shop the ESCADA Sample Sale
-Over 8,000 items, Up to 70% Off Retail
-ESCADA collection & ESCADA Sport (Fall & Winter '08, Cruise '09)
-Merchandise will include Evening, Suits, Pants, Tops, Handbags & Shoes. (Sizes EUR 34-46 / US 4-16, ESCADA Sport runs smaller)

Event Highlights:
-StyleChicago.com signature Goodie Bags for the 1st 250 ticket buyers (30+ brands, $250+ est. value)
-Specialty cocktails infused with X-Rated Fusion Liqueur (ultra-premium French vodka)
-Wines by Michael~David Winery
-Imported beers Paulaner & Hacker-Pschorr

-Appetizers by Ambrosia Experience & chef JP Nettles


Tickets ($25) must be purchased in advance online or via phone at 1-800-838-3006. Reserve Tickets at http://www.stylechicago.com/Invite.asp?ID=5&PID=7440

Wednesday, 7/15/2009, 6-9pm
344 N. Ogden Ave.(River West - 3 blocks north of Randolph St.)in Chicago

If you can't make it to the event, don't forget about the REAL sale. Public shopping of the ESCADA Sample Sale event will start the next day and run for four consecutive days:
-Thursday, July 16: 10am-7pm
-Friday, July 17: 10am-7pm
-Saturday, July 18: 10am-6pm
-Sunday, July 19: 11am-5pm

7/8/2009

Join Coach and Second City Style to Party with Poppy

Join Coach and Second City Style to 'Party With Poppy!' Poppy is Coach's new handbag line with an edgier, vintage aesthetic. Second City Style has teamed up with Coach to introduce Chicago to Poppy. Head over to the Coach store on Michigan Ave tomorrow for some Poppy inspired treats and music. Guests can also interact with the Poppy-razzi photobooth(we know we all love the photo booth!) and see their photos instantly uploaded onto coach.com/poppy and Facebook. Three lucky guests will also be selected for a $1,000 shopping spree!

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Coach Michigan Avenue, 625 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Additional Details:
- Gift with Purchase over $198 (Poppy journal)
- Free Gifts with visit (Poppy pins and pencils)
- Sparkling juices, sliders, and mini-cupcakes among the treats that will be served.

7/7/2009

FIVE Accessories Named NAWBO New Venture of the Year

From NAWBO: Christine Hutchison of FIVE Accessories(and a client of Stitches) and Pattie Cagney Sheehan of Second Act will be recognized with the Cynthia Bland O'Toole New Venture Award at the NAWBO New Year Celebration on July 9 at the East Bank Club. The New Venture Award goes to a promising new business, product or service.

FIVE is a socially conscious company who features handbags and accessories sourced through fair trade practices in FIVE countries. Their mission is to help generate income for individuals in developing areas, donate a substantial portion of the revenues to worthy causes in those areas, and to foster the use of sustainable materials in fashion. In April 2009, they launched an accessory line titled 'Off The Street', which is sourced and produced by vendors of StreetWise, a Chicago based social enterprise designed to help elevate severely impoverished men and women out of poverty. By employing individuals that have formerly been homeless and using littered material "off the streets" of Chicago, they offer a unique eco-friendly accessory line consisting of bracelets, buttons, belts, pins and picture frames constructed and adorned with items such as transit cards, bottle caps, ticket stubs from sporting events and other urban refuse. 15% of gross income from this line will be donated back to StreetWise.

Congratulations to Christine!! To learn more about FIVE Accessories, visit www.fiveaccessories.com.

7/6/2009

Chicago Eco-Fashion Cafe with Lara Miller & Abigail Glaum-Lathbury on Conscious Living TV

ConsciousLivingTv.com, a Chicago based internet TV station with a focus on sustainable living, recently visited the Eco-Fashion Cafe at the Chicago Cultural Center to talk about sustainable fashion. They sat down with local fashion favorites, Lara Miller and Abigail Glaum-Lathbury, to discuss the benefits and struggles of eco-friendly fashion.

Chicago Eco-Fashion Cafe with Lara Miller & Abigail Glaum Lathbury from Conscious Living TV on Vimeo.

7/1/2009

Stitches July Newsletter