Chicago Fashion Week 2024 launches this week! oct 9th - 20th.Kirjoittanut Mister_Lamp

A few weeks ago we host a little event on Post Fashion Show Success. Here's what we learned:You just produced or participated in an amazing fashion show. Your designs were well received and the accolades keep coming in, but once the thrill is over….What happens next?It may seem daunting at first and difficult to navigate what the next steps are to …

Restaurant Week 2024Gemini BrunchFirst:Strawberry LemondaeBubbles: choice of classic, mimosa or prickly pairPauly G’s Bloody Mary: vodka, tomato tomato juice, habanero vinegarSecond:Buck Russell’s Cinnamon Coffee CakeFarm Green SaladThird:Daily OmeletAvocado Toast on sour doughLincoln Park Turkey ClubCoquette:Premieres EntreesCreme du barry - smoke…

Hi everyone! It’s me, J.P. Lamp, your friendly neighborhood Happy Hour enthusiast and yes, the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! My quest to find the best happy hours here in Chicago.Acceptable hours 4 - 6 is the standard Do they offer it on Fridays / weekends? Do they have a Social hour outside of 4 - 6?Multiple options of food A…

Cade Woodhttps://www.instagram.com/cadejwood/https://linktr.ee/cadejwoodCade Wood is a renaissance man who is known for his modeling, fitness coaching, authoring cook books and being a social media personality. After studying Exercise Physiology at Western Colorado University, Cade used his expertise to launch into his coaching career. His hyper fo…

Levi DavidNASM Master Personal Trainer, CPT, CES, PES, FNSlevi@vive-body.com“I train and educate Personal Trainers and everyday people in advanced modalities of Corrective Stretch and Exercise”Head trainer at @f45_training_depaulKirjoittanut Mister_Lamp

True to FormJanice Tanhttps://www.truetoform.fit/Digital human avatars for apparel design and fittingTrueToForm generates digital human avatars from a scan on a smartphone. Access accurate body data from your clients anywhere, any time.Kirjoittanut Mister_Lamp

BhavBhavana Jainbhavana@shopbhav.comABOUTBHAV is a women's contemporary clothing brand based in Chicago, IL. The line is inspired by the rich diversity of South Asian heritage fabrics, and features sophisticated and flattering ready-to-wear pieces tailored to fit the daily lives of real, modern women.Versatile enough to be worn wherever your day ta…

Bau Bao Treatshttps://www.baubaotreats.com/OUR STORYBau Bao Treats was born out of a passion to share my love for different foods and encapsulate these amazing flavors inside a baked bao, which has always been my comfort food. As a kid, I have fond memories of grocery shopping with my grandmother and getting a coconut or custard bao as a treat from…

House of HaydenMarguerite Haydenmhayden27@gmail.com@house_of_haydenMarguerite Hayden is a clothing designer whose ethos is on sustainability within the fashion industry from the ground up - specifically how we as a community grow fabric and dye fabrics. She’s also very interested in exploring the technical side of fashion by looking into different …

Monday Munchies Episode 056: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

Pa Nhia Leepanhialee23@gmail.com@pnlee23Mom of 1, and an amateur Fitness and fashion model! Always looking forward to making connections with like minded people and creating fun and playful content! Sit back and enjoy a conversation about what to expect in a photoshoot when not pursuing modeling as a full time career, but more as a hobby and passio…

Monday Munchies Episode 055: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

Journey Through Our Dietary Past: An Evolutionary Dining ExperienceDinner PartyIt including these six themes:GathererEarly Pliocene | 5 myaScavenger GathererLate Pliocene | 3.5 myaHunter GathererEarly Paleolithic | 2.0 myaFood ProducerNeolithic Revolution | 15,000 years agoFood ConsumerIndustrial Revolution to Present | 1700s – PresentFuture of Foo…

Fast Lane to Healthhttps://www.fastlanetohealth.com/localstartupstoryTwo triathletes walk into the kitchen, embarking on a beautiful, passionate journey filled with food, flavors, and the drive to create healthy products for people and the planet.The friends experimented and inspired one another until the Nutritarian mission became crystal clear.In…

Monday Munchies Episode 053: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

Maggie GilletteMaggie Gillette is a fashion expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. She has done everything from PR to designing a lingerie line, from high-end retail to walking factory floors, from sitting front row at NYFW to working backstage and styling photo shoots. Now, Maggie shares her industry insight through expert commen…

The Mos Brandhttps://www.themosbrand.com/https://www.instagram.com/themosbrand/shop@themosbrand.comHi! My name is Estefania. Colombian raised, USA based. I am a hybrid Fashion Designer, passionate about design and the making; the traditional and the new. I am the designer and founder of a Chicago-based custom clothing brand that designs for men and…

The Sourcing DistrictJay Arbetman jay@thesourcingdistrict.comhttps://thesourcingdistrict.com/The Sourcing District represents a dozen suppliers of fabric and garment construction necessities. We represent the industry's premier suppliers serving independent designers, event planners, uniform manufacturers, fabric retailers, dancewear and costumers …

Celenale8@gmail.comFreegameclothing.com@freegameclothingCelena Le is the designer for the lone wolves who don't know how to express what's in their heads because they are afraid of being judged, hurt, & used. In her perspective, when we put on clothes, it speaks for itself. When we put on a hat, we feel powerful. Life is pain and the only way she c…

Rayssa Briggsbriggsrayssashaira@gmail.comIG: Itsshaira2.0https://www.rayssasportfolio.com/EMT, med student and fashion model extraordinaire focused on editorials and runway joins the show today. Sit back and relax while we chit chat about building a brand in modeling, how to achieve your goals in modeling and balancing all parts of life to achieve …

Dana Toddwww.balodana.comTwitter; @danatodd, Instagram: @datgrrl Medium: @danatoddThe BackstoryAt Balodana, we believe the solution to modern-day clothing woes is custom built and made-to-measure clothing. We are disrupting fast fashion tactics and ethos.Skilled dressmakers are commonly found in countries all over the world where people have not fo…

Ebb and Flow Create is a company that specializes in interior design, event management, and DIY instructional classes. We specialize in turning beloved treasures into works of art, whether it is vintage pottery, a priceless piece of furniture, or some driftwood found on a favorite vacation. We use natural, repurposed and reclaimed materials to make…

Taylor GainesSocial Gaineshttps://socialgaines.com/Risk Taker. Innovator. Conversation Starter.She believes that to be a successful marketer today, it's important to understand what's possible, what's feasible, and then what makes sense to the bottom line.About my company:#SocialGaines is social-first marketing agency helping companies maximize tim…

dennis@askchefdennis.comhttp://www.askchefdennis.comDennis Littley is the founder and CEO of Ask Chef Dennis Productionswhere he runs one of the most successful food blogs in the world.With over one million followers on social media and almost 10 millionpage views annually, he has built a loyal following that use his recipes and cooking tips in the…

The Chicago Pattern MakerXochil Herrera Scheerhttps://xochil.com/Xochil Herrera Scheer provides professional pattern making and fashion design services to businesses and individuals in the Chicago area, and remotely to clients throughout the US.Xochil made Chicago her home in 2003, moving from her hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. She has a BFA in Fa…

Britney Wittesbritneywittes@gmail.comhttps://www.whynotpetites.com/Britney Wittes is the founder of Why Not Petites! She wanted to create something that would have people question why the industry includes everyone but petites. They can look just as tall but work harder to find those angles, yet are constantly overlooked. This is meant to also be a…

Niczkainfo@niczka.comhttps://www.niczka.com/NICZKA is a Chicago based, high-end, luxury line. Every garment is designed, digitally patterned, and sewn in house.We're looking to help your everyday style be effortless and easy. From style to fit, we have you covered. We create a way for locals to be inclusive in the design process regarding ethical, …

Tesha Jie is a social media consultant, meditation creator. She holds 4 masters degrees and is very knowledgable about social media, or how to deal with your emotional up-and-downs on and off social media, speech gestures, cultural related communications, etc. She is a very creative thinker, I published a novel in 2006 and now a book on meditation,…

MalakwearAngel Pennmalakfootwearclubapparel@gmail.comAngel Penn is the owner of Malak Wear which means, “Angel Messenger if Good News” where she releases her creative mind by sketching / designing top quality apparel and shoes made in London, derived here in Chicago. Her apparel is released by Collections, which have a minimum amount of inventory s…

Our goal is to give the power of collaboration and creative independence to fashion and creative artists of all the cultures and communities through FASHION INTELLIGENCE and create a compassionate world, where everyone & anyone can earn.We are targeting to build the most productive & creative digital platform for the artists by showcasing their fas…

Coco + Peach Jewelryhttps://www.cocopeachjewelry.com/Jessica is the designer/founder of coco + peach jewelry, your one stop online jewelry boutique for chic women + men + cool girls everywhere. Her mission is pretty simple: design affordable luxuries that won't break the bank and are timeless.She launched her boutique in 2019 but has been designing…

Hello, my name is Daveed Holmes.Photography is a form of communication that transcends the spoken language. I have connected with people who do not speak english through the photograph. A picture is worth a thousand words, and can resonate in thousands of languages with a focus on the magic I find in daily life. We are changing the world by using a…

Breaking into the Modeling IndustryKey takeaways from Fashion Mastermind #9 with:Deondre Hall: @deondrehall__Jasmyn Franklin: @allthatjassyEmeka Anyadiegwu: @emekagozKaitlyn Anne: @kaitlynannemodelingAgnes Bat-Ochir: @agnes_t09Susan Liu @susanwyliuEstefania Galvan @estefaniagalvan3J.P. Lamp: @triplef_podcast…

Monday Munchies Episode 052: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

nasreen@humansofhighfashion.comwww.humansofhighfashion.comNasreen Hussain is the visionary and creative director behind Humans of High Fashion. She is a freelance stylist with a Masters Degree in Organizational Behavior and Business as well as a Fashion Styling certification at the School of Style. She is heavily influenced by her travels and prima…

Desired FashionDesired Fashion is a Latina owned online boutique here in Chicago. Established in 2020. Our boutique is for women that desire trendy fashion at a desired price. Desired Fashion's goal is to empower women through fashion. instagram: @desiredfashion_, website: www.desired-fashion.com, and our business email shopdesiredfashion@gmail.com…

Dipika Raikwarhttps://www.kalakariindia.com/She is a legal professional with 13+ experience as an in-house counsel, contributing and leading the corporate legal teams of Insurance and consumer goods corporations. In addition, he is an entrepreneur at heart that founded a social impact handloom fashion brand and an online food delivery business.Kala…

Monday Munchies Episode 051: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

People want to sit outside at restaurants. And thanks to the pandemic, tons of places have been able to set up tables on sidewalks and streets, so there are more places to eat outdoors than ever. But if you want to sit outside in some relative peace and quiet - without having pedestrians, dogs, couriers, and the ever-present fleet of Amazon Prime t…

Two strangers who met at Uni and quickly became best friends. One sunny morning, an idea to create trendy, affordable, and instantly ready specs popped into Dan's mind and he told Lina about it. Knowing that Pop Specs could help people and change the way people buy prescription eyewear, Lina agreed to work on the venture. Dan's expertise in optics …

Ice Cream Girl Cohttps://icecreamgirlco.wordpress.com/@IceCreamGirlCoEmail: IceCreamGirlCo@gmail.comSarah Cochran, Owner/FounderSarah has loved eating and making ice cream for as long as she can remember. She remembers going into a local ice cream shop at 12 with her first resume to ask if she could shadow for the day to learn how they make ice cre…

Swap and StrutJocelyn is the founder of Swap & Strut - a women’s online clothing rental company based in Chicago with a mission to help women look and feel beautiful, confident, and empowered to live out their dreams. All clothes are designed in-house and handmade locally in Chicago by Women. With Swap & Strut, everything is a la carte, so you only…

Svetlana Eregina@eregina_svetlanaereginaforwork@gmail.comMakeup Artist originally from Russia is now a makeup artist here in Chicago working Chicago Fashion Week and her other events here in town.Kirjoittanut Mister_Lamp

Monday Munchies Episode 050: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

Business Website: https://stockmfgco.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stockmfgcoFacebook: https://facebook.com/stockmfgcoInstagram: http://instagram.com/stockmfgcoLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimsnediker/Jim Snediker is co-founder and CEO of Stock Mfg Co - a top workwear creator for premium hospitality brands. What started as a men's fash…

Know around town as Sam, Cemal, Cem or just by his call name: Chi Mixologist, Cemal Yalcin has been a bartender / entertainer bringing joy, happiness and plenty of fun stories to restaurant and bar patrons for a few years here now in Chicago. Currently, his is a co-owner and Lead Mixologist at Kubo on Belmont. He is known for his signature martinis…

Monday Munchies Episode 049: On these episodes you will be sitting shotgun on my adventures of exploring restaurants in the past few weeks. Albeit, I am not a certified food critic but I do love to eat and some would say that I do have a certain set of skills… I’m not sure what those are nor am I a “yelper” like the majority of residents in South P…

Chef Rob talks to us about his journey as a chef during COVID and how he's rebranding himself to rejuvenate his career during these trying timeschefrobhafer@gmail.comKirjoittanut Mister_Lamp

Chef Oni - Q Sushihttp://www.qsushichicago.com/kyuchicago@gmail.comKirjoittanut Mister_Lamp