Party on the Block.

The Industry. Once more. But the Full Edit.

The Industry. Full Edit from Kortnee Quiza on Vimeo.

Opening Ceremony for the Industry 7.7.10

We had our first informative forum for The Industry,our interactive/creative workshops. Here are a few shots from yesterday. The turnout was great, we got to meet a few students, fashionistas, and art enthusiasts. We will be hosting a follow-up Intro Forum held at The Creative Lounge Chicago inspired by Toyota 1564 N. Damen Ave 3rd Floor. Come and check us out next week, Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30. This is something that we are so excited about, you won't wanna miss out. I promise.

The Industry

So, I have been wanting to bring new Creative Individuals together in Chicago for a while now. And since the closing of Verse last fall (tear) our clubhouse has been n/a. Starting July 27th, we will be welcoming fashionistas, photographers, bloggers, and students to The Industry. The Industry is a interactive forum, lasting four weeks and is designed to encourage the exploration of the professional fashion/creative industry. During this time, we will be consulting, blogging, and hosting Q&A's with Anna Fong, Melanie Lyke of Rockett Mansion, Ashley Scott of Drapes, and Chicago stylist Justin White. I think this is gonna be an event that will provide an awesome networking and inspiring network that Chicago has thirsted for some time now. Are you gonna come?

Adventures in Posting.

The Industry - Chicago from Kortnee Quiza on Vimeo.

LaParis

She's cooler than a polar bear's toenails. 'Nuff said.

rm launch

People came from all over to be apart of Rockett Mansion's 2 year anniversary and E-shop launch. The ambiance was very chill, but the topic of everyone's conversation was the beautiful hand picked selection by Melanie Lyke, Rockett Mansion's owner and buyer. The event took place where RM's showroom is situated, at the Lacuna Artist Lofts in Chicago's Artist district. Most everyone left with their favorite piece and some pretty awesome memories.

It's a launch.

You don't need a light bulb to go off in your head to think green.

If you recently made the switch to energy-efficient CFL light bulbs, here’s a brilliant way to reuse all of those old incandescents. Designed by Natalia Hojman and Angeles Estrada Vigil, the Potus Pot transforms a burnt-out light bulb into a bud-growing vase. Each beautiful recycled planter comes complete with a simple OSB base and packaging reused from the original light bulb.

Source: inhabitat.com

Ashley Drapes is a Busy Bee

The Bee Collection Summer 2010. Sweet like honey, but not sticky.

Harmonious

kelly from factor women (a quick behind the scenes vid) from caleb condit on Vimeo.

Get up off that thang.

The L

MoM.

It's heeerreee!!!

Rockett Mansion's long awaited debut has finally come!!! If I were you, I'd hurry.

The Garment Room

I trust my friend Dez, implicitly when it comes to suggestions for new and upcoming places to check out. So when he told me we were going to visit his friends at the Garment Room, I wasn't surprised at how instantly I fell in love. Not just with the hand-selected vintage pieces, but with the owner, Tiffany, who receives every customer with the warmth and sincerity of what I would expect from a small business in the Midwest. However, when I was informed that she originally hailed from Chicago, it all made perfect sense. I left with a flirty, long-sleeved brocade dress, and a tan Alexander Wang S/S 0'10-ish leather jacket that is so lovely I've named her Cynthia. You can find the Garment Room at 112 Greene Street, lower level (between Spring and Prince Street).

Ashley Scott will be featuring her Drapes in an upcoming trunk show May 9th, so come out and rep!

Traveler.

Eyjafjallajokull

I know this eruption has been old news, but I had to post my favorite images that I found. It also caught my interest, as it has been one of the many countries my world-traveler sister has visited. I could picture it to be other worldly as this is the place that birthed our beloved Bijork.