Dottie's Delights in the Press!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our launch party, it was such a blast!  The place was packed, the Pop-Up Shop looks amazing, the food and drinks were delicious, and the hot models on pedestals didn't hurt either! I really wish I was able to talk to everyone, those two hours really do just fly by.  As promised here are some photo highlights from the event:

The six of us, enjoying our successes!  From left to right: Jonnie Rettele of Nonnie Threads, Leah Fagan of Peloton, Stephanie Kuhr (me!) of Dottie's Delights, Donaldo Smith of Killian Gui, Miriam Cecilia Carlson of m.c.c. and Christina Fan of C/Fan

The Pop-Up Shop filled with merchandise from the CFI alumni

Some examples of our work.

My  model was so cute!  She had the pin-up nailed!  This is Maddison, generously provided by Ford Modeling Agency

All of these photos have been pulled from the wonderful press coverage of the event.  Please check them out!

NBC Chicago: Photos by Billy Rood of Fig Media

WBEZ Chicago Public Radio: Interview and slideshow by Erica Hunter

Second City Style 

Ryan M. Beshel:  The Bowtie Memoirs (Check him out!  Of course I am in love with his 1950's reporter-esque fashion sense!  I'm sure you ladies agree!)

[from left to right: Stephanie Kuhr (me, again!), Ryan M. Beshel, Leah Fagan]

Anna Allen: Chicago's Got Style

Two Page amazing article by Jason Rowley on the Chicago Fashion as well as featuring the 2010 CFI Designers: Stockyard Magazine

Meghan Turner for Style Admirer

 

Thank you to everyone again!  Please keep an eye out for Dottie's Delights everywhere, and don't forget about our trunk show this Saturday, same place - 900 N. Michigan Avenue 5th floor - from noon until 8pm!  

And if you can't make it out, and you are still itching for a custom piece of lingerie, you can always send an email to: here

Launch Party Tomorrow!

Don't forget!  The CFI Launch Party is tomorrow!!  I know, it's crept up so fast!  Buy those tickets today, because you won't be able to get them at the door!  Come tomorrow to meet me and the other 2010 designers in residence, see sneak previews of what our lines are really all about, and celebrate all of the alumni successes while shopping their lines at the pop-up shop!  Kate Boggiano, Audey, Anna Hovet, Furio, Zamarie and more!  Plus, complimentary food and drinks generously provided by Svedka Vodka!  So, please come and show support for the Chicago Fashion Incubator, because it really is a fantastic non-profit organization and who doesn't love a good fashion benefit?  P.S. I will be all decked out, 50's pin-up style!  I encourage everyone else to do the same!  ;)  BUY TICKETS HERE!

If you are interested in getting a custom lingerie set from me, or a personalized bra fitting, corset fitting, bridal lingerie consultation, please come to our more intimate 2010 Designer Trunk Show on March 20th from noon-8pm!  The Launch Party is more of a meet and greet and celebration, but if you want to get into business, the trunk show is where to be.  Remember, all of these events are taking place at the luxurious 900 Shops, located on 900 N. Michigan, 5th floor.  There are two stores: the Pop-Up Shop, which will be open every Thursday through Sunday for one month, and the Event space next door, which houses all of the trunk shows, fashion shows, and other special happenings of all the Incubator participants.  Check out the entire calendar of events:

http://www.explorechicago.org

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YAY MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT -- CFI 2010!

I am so happy to finally be able to announce, I will be one of six designers in the Chicago Fashion Incubator this year!  What does that mean, you may ask?


"The Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) provides six emerging Chicago-based designers with the resources, including workspace, curriculum and mentoring, to launch their careers in fashion. The Designers in Residence (DIR) are provided office space, including computers and software; a workshop room with sample production space and a resource section; as well as a showroom. DIR are required to complete a core curriculum of workshops and seminars conducted at the Incubator location at Macy’s on State Street for the duration of a one-year period starting in March 2010. CFI is part of the Mayor's Fashion Initiative, which supports and promotes fashion designers living and working in Chicago through events, seminars and City programs."  more info on CFI

The other designers I will be working with are all amazing and charming.  This will be one of the most diverse group yet, and I'm so thankful to be a part of it.  Be sure to check them all out and follow all of us throughout our journey!

Christina Fan with C/FAN
Donaldo Smith with  Killian Gui menswear
Jonnie Rettele with Nonnie Threads menswear
Leah Fagan with PELOTON women's separates - "well-crafted separates, innovative details that are casual, yet polished, and, most importantly, a fabulously comfortable fit" (website to come)
Miriam Cecilia Carlson with m.c.c


Want to be there to get the very first peek at what we're all bringing to the table this year?

Come to our fantastic LAUNCH PARTY March 16th from 6-8pm!  To buy tickets and find out all the juicy details:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/100699