by Mo on October 6, 2010
Darling cheers to all the local boutiques across the country supporting and promoting independent designers! We wish we could be in Chicago tomorrow night to drop in and see the new Fall collection from Evil Kitty at a new(ish) Chicago boutique – The Local Lookbook. Here is a sneak peek of what is coming soon to designer Lydia Wachowska’s Darling boutique later this season. Read more about The Local Lookbook over at Violet Revolution.
View the newest pieces from the FALL 2010 collection while enjoying complimentary sips and nibbles.
When: Thur. Oct. 7th, 2010 5-8pm
Where: Local Lookbook
1211 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL 60614
Guests who spend $100 and above will receive a free gift bag.
Please RSVP to
lidia@evilkitty.net
by Mo on September 18, 2009
Darling Fashion Around the City
Uptown. Downtown. Brooklyn. From luxury pieces to ethical bits – we have been popping around oohing over Darling (and others like Bodkin, image right) Spring Collections. The Green Shows were especially inspiring, featuring a selection of eco-conscious fashion designers including Darling Lara Miller. We cannot wait to see her beautiful Spring line up on Smashing Darling. Bob Bland rocked her show at her very own venue The Arsenal, check out this Village Voice slideshow – sweet! We were thrilled to watch Minna K present at Nolcha, as well as meet some wonderful accessory designers in the Accessory Lounge…more recaps in the blog, coming soon.
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Bodkin at The Green Shows
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Brand Yourself Darlings!
This past Monday eve we got to see some of our favorite people-and meet some new faces- at the second IFB Dress Up Soiree, hosted by sweet Jennine from The Coveted. It was a packed house, and a great panel discussing the future of online fashion media. Stay tuned to the IFB blog and catch recaps.
We are so inspired by all the amazing bloggers out there able to use their voice to promote their own personal brand. Take some time to read this post by Crosby of PR Couture. Info about branding, how important good photos are, prioritizing as a small label and loads more. A must read.
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Passion, Process: Blog Away
Darlings, are you out there blogging about your brand, your inspiration, and the passion that keeps you going through the wonderful insanity that is life as an independent designer? We hope so. If you have a blog and we don’t know about it, or a favorite indie designer’s blog that you read, please let us know so we can link to it from the Smashing Blog. We want people to know all that you do to keep your designs out there. Read this Grechen’s Closet post/comments about supporting independent designers and see all those out there supporting your world.
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Things Not to be Missed
We The People opening boutique Spring 2010 NYC, looking for emerging designers to showcase. http://bit.ly/cgNYs
A call for emerging designers in and around Denver. Denver’s Fashion Week showcases independent fashion in the Rocky Mountain region Oct 8-11. Click here to find out how to get involved.
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by Mo on August 13, 2009
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What’s Going On
We are all trying to soak up these last weeks of summer – THAT is what’s going on! Need a sassy sundress, tank, or skirt because you are bored with your summer wardrobe? You came to the right place – take a look around this page for inspiration!
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Anavaa Kisasa, Paisley Tier Dress, $50 |
What’s New
Just another reason to keep your eyes peeled on the Smashing blog. The Pick of the Day gives you all the details about the featured product of the day, from the Chic Boutique, as well as a bit about the designer who created it. If you don’t have time to peruse the site this is a great way to get a glimpse of the Darling world, as well as learn about designers from all over the country.
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Coming Soon
Soon New York will go crazy over Spring 2010 collections – are you ready? Stay tuned in the blog as we do our best to support emerging designers showing around the city; don’t forget Darling Fall collections are sure to be arriving here very soon! After all, isn’t that what you need now?
Of course Fashion Week is not only for NYC. Learn about great communities all around the country supporting their local, independent designers – like San Francisco, and Austin; check out the links to more right under the Fashion Week heading in the blog.
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Smashing Kudos and tidbits
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If you hang in Facebook, please be a Darling fan!
cheers ~ the Darlings
