Sharing a few items from independent designer brand Stacie May, our featured boutique of the week. To see the full collection take a peek here.
and last but not least the LBD of the collection…
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From the monthly archives:
October 2011
Do you sell your product online? Do you want to? Do you wonder if there are “tricks” to help you do it better? Join Jane Hamill, of Indie Design Association, and I as we discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages. SIGN UP is below and is FREE to all who want to listen in:
Interview with
Trish Ginter from SmashingDarling
Tuesday, October 25
1 PM Eastern / 10 AM Pacific / 12 PM Central
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This quote makes my heart sing, “Garment manufacturing is quietly thriving in San Francisco, thanks to a plethora of local designers producing handmade clothing here in small batches…”
It is so amazing to see clothing manufacturing on an upswing in the US, not because of big businesses, but because of independent local designers with small businesses. Thank goodness for social media. If it weren’t for twitter I am not sure I would have seen this article, How Clothes Are Made: An Inside Look At Garment Manufacturing in SOMA. SF Indie Fashion posted it in their tumblr blog. It’s worth the read.
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Exhibit Ambush is the first event of its kind in San Diego, bringing together emerging fashion designers and artists (visual and performance) from San Diego and cities across the country who are pushing artistic boundaries. The event is designed to inspire – to spark the artistic creativity that abounds in San Diego, and for attendees to interact with and support the unique visions of the designers and artists at the cutting edge.
All art and fashion pieces will also be available for purchase that evening.
**TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW** at www.wantickets.com/exhibit ambush. General admission is $29 and VIP access is $100. VIP access includes preferred seating at the fashion show, open bar and appetizers in the VIP lounge and an exclusive giveaway bag.
Twenty percent of the proceeds from Exhibit Ambush will go to The Amazon Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2009 to acquire and preserve large tracts of the Amazon rainforest in their natural state in order to maintain ecological function, biodiversity and climatologic function.
xo KREL
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Seattle peeps who love slow fashion and shopping locally made goods, Thread is coming to town again. It is never to early in the season to holiday shop or birthday shop for that matter. I know I have gotten very good about buying things when I see them even if I have to hang onto for 6 months. You gotta get when you see it. It feels really good to mosey around and take in the whole experience. Little by little your eyes will start to notice items perfect for family and friends. The best part, the person behind the table wrapping your new found handmade treasure in tissue … probably made said object. Gifts are that much more special when they come from with a story. So make sure to strike up a conversation. You’ll be hooked.
‘Location: Fisher Pavilion- Seattle Center
Hours: 11am-5pm
All right, Seattle!
We are heading back to Seattle and couldn’t be more excited to bring the best in emerging designers and independent fashion back to you. We’re filling 2011 with the things you know and love, and introducing new stuff to make you want more. Just when you thought THREAD couldn’t get any better, check out what’s on the roster for 2011…
- Shop from loads of trendsetting designers bringing you men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more!
- Do it yourself (because nobody does it better)at the DIY gift wrapping station
- Sip away on amazing signature cocktails
- Join us for a mini-mani from an hot local nail salon
- Snatch up the designer and sponsor giveaways coming from the DJ booth all day long
- Make it a memory in the THREAD Photo Booth
- Chill out with quick rub down in the THREAD Well Lounge
- Check out the top designer looks at the Fashion Art Installation
- Get styled with a new do and a make-up touch up in the Style Lounge
- Art gallery featuring top local artists
- Snacks, drinks, magazines and loads of free stuff
- Kids 12 & under get in for FREE
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Is it really an ambush if you know it’s coming? In this case I think the answer is, yes. Get ready San Diego, because it is coming. What is it? Exhibit Ambush. The first fashion show of it’s kind in San Diego where unique emerging designers are encouraged let their style fly. No dumbing the collection down for the runway here. Avante garde is welcome. Everything I am reading about this show is saying the same thing … basically expect everything and anything. You’ve been forewarned, this is a multi-sensory fashion show. Darling designer Karelle Levy, KRELwear, will be one of the designers taking over the subway track runway. Have we peaked your curiosity yet? There is more info about the event on the Exhibit Ambush website.
Where:
HORTON PLAZA
San Diego, CA
When:
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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FASHION DRAFT NYC: ARE YOU READY TO BE DRAFTED?
We are usually shouting out the great accomplishments of already working independent fashion designers. Today we are speaking to talented college seniors with their sites set on the fast paced life of the New Your Fashion Industry. Was there a time when fashion companies could look in the own back yards to find the perfect person for the job? If so, this isn’t the case anymore. There are so many colleges all over the world training the future fashion. The companies involved in Fashion Draft NYC understand the person they are looking for may not be in NYC. The awesome part, they are willing to pay for all food, travel, and lodging expenses. Students need only apply if the are interested to interview for full-time, management-track positions at companies in the New York City fashion industry, such as Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Gilt Groupe, and LF USA.
The inaugural Fashion Draft NYC, is a program from The New York City Economic Development Corporation and The New School through its division Parsons The New School for Design (“Parsons”) that will select top graduating college seniors from around the world and bring them to New York City. The program, which will be held from Thursday evening, February 16th, through Saturday, February 18th, 2012, will include opportunities to network with fashion industry executives, learn more about the business of fashion and interview with some of the City’s top fashion firms.
Application Package and Deadline
All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3rd, 2011.
Each application package must include:
- An official transcript with proof of academic standing and GPA
- A resume that includes descriptions of relevant internship(s)
- A 500-word statement of purpose that describes the applicant’s background and career goals and explains the reasons why he/she is interested in the business of fashion
- Two letters of reference from either a current/former supervisor or a faculty member
- A ranking of each applicant’s two preferred career paths
- Acknowledgement of the Fashion Draft NYC terms
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We are continuing our shout outs for Chicago independent fashion. Today began Fashion Focus in the windy city with lots to see. Darling designer, Evil Kitty, will be there unveiling Spring 2012. Lidia, designer for Evil Kitty, wants us to channel our inner Clara Bow as she pays homage to 1920’s flappers in her new collection.
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Fashion Focus Chicago is week long event with an aim to expose Chicago’s beloved fashion designers. Evil Kitty will be showing at Macy’s Chicago Fashion Incubator tent and is one of only four headlining shows kicking off the celebration! Attendees must purchase tickets in advance: General Admission is $35 and VIP (including pre-party and VIP seating) is $80.
Date:
Oct 18, 2011
Location:
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602
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Independent fashion designer Lara Miller will be showcasing her Spring 2012 Collection this year in “The Art of Fashion” 2011 runway show. The Art of Fashion is Friday, October 21, 2011. This event is part of Fashion Focus Chicago happening Oct. 17 – Oct 23, 2011.
This event will also preview preview Spring 2012 collections fellow Chicago designers and fashion lines: Nade Baer, Nora del Busto, Borris Powell, Eva Pazola, RÜCH, Squasht by Les, Shernett Swaby, Sylwia Wilczynska and Zamrie. General admission $35; VIP tickets are $95 which includes a cocktail reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. and a signature StyleChicago.com gift bag.
Please visit, www.stylechicago.com for show and ticket information.
While studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lara developed her appreciation for organic clothing interning with Laurenceleste and then working for Cynthia Ashby, where she honed in on her creative and business skills. In 2002, after approaching the Chicago boutique p.45 to apply for a sales position, owners Tricia Tunstall and Jessica Darrow offered her an opportunity to show as p.45’s exhibiting artist, to run in conjunction with the Around the Coyote Arts Festival. Her small line was accepted with great success. Although still in school, Lara began her career continuing to sell her new found label. At the same time she collaborated with many Chicago dance companies where she was able to study the movement and proportions of various bodies, which still influences her work to date… read more
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Fashion bloggers, can you put your passion for eco-fashion into words? If you can, it just may get you a chance to win a glamorous night of fashion in the heart of Chicago. Conscious Living TV is celebrating the 3rd annual Vert Couture Fashion show by hosting a contest for bloggers.
Green living is good. It makes us smile, the earth breathes a tiny sigh of relief every time it feels an act of green living taking place. The sighs will get louder and longer with more and more people taking part. The trick to the contest even if you feel this way, can you actually put it into the correct descriptive words? Can convince a judge of this? Are you one of four winning bloggers that has what it takes to motivate at least one more person into an of kindness for our prescious eco-system here on earth?
FYI, have you heard about all of Chicago’s Green Roofs? The windy city has one of the largest in the United States. That is pretty awesome.
To enter, fashion bloggers should submit an original post on eco-fashion, the upcoming Vert Couture show or the importance of sustainable fashion. Contestants must submit their blog entries to tcassell@akofenapr.com. The email submission should include the following:
a.Legal Name
b. Name of blog
c.Link to blog entry
d.Phone number and/or cell number
e.Link to Twitter or Facebook page (optional).
To view a complete listing of the contest rules and view designers’ websites, visit The Fashion Brewery.
The Contest will begin on Thursday October 13, 2011 and end on October 18, 2011 at 11:59 pm CST (”Contest period”). The Contest will be conducted exclusively online. One grand prize winner will be awarded one grand prize package which includes: two (2) VIP ticket to the Vert Couture eco-fashion show. Three runner-ups will win one (2) general admission ticket. All winners will have the chance to take behind the scene photos and will be featured in an upcoming Conscious Living TV episode. Winners will have the opportunity to interview at least one of the eight presenting eco-designers. Winners and their blogs will be featured on the Vert Couture site. Winners will also be photographed on the green carpet and have their name and blog announced at the show. Additionally, Winners will receive exclusive post-event content and photos for their blogs.
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