Wednesday, February 06, 2008

The BIG News!

Ok, so yes.. going to New York for Fashion Week was part of my news… but there is actually a lot more.

The last few months at The Vintage Society has been really exciting… and it is time to reveal all the juicy gossip!

About a year ago, The Vintage Society took shape in my mind; I had a dream to take all my creative energy and put it into something I loved – Fashion. I had the concept for a little shop that would sell vintage and re-designed clothes, but would be a hub for girls to come together and inspire each other with their own individuality.

A few months into the forming of The Vintage Society, I started this blog as a way to put my ideas out there and give readers a view into my journey. The blog has grown and I have discovered more about what I love within the fashion realm. I love styling, writing and being a part of this amazing community of Society Girls. My vision has grown beyond just the little shop it started with, and because of this I wasn’t sure which direction to take.

At this crossroads, I was informed of an amazing opportunity that was being offered to women with a vision (I’ll expand..in a moment). I applied – was accepted into the first round – interviewed in LA with two women – was accepted into the final round- interviewed in LA with a panel of women – and finally after two weeks of nail biting found out that I had been selected for a DREAM OPPORTUNITY!

So… what is this opportunity?

It starts with a new clothing line that is launching in Summer 2008. The global brand Quiksilver has developed an amazing women’s line that is all things wonderful. This Quiksilver Woman is one with an adventurous spirit who has moved away from the beach city into the big city and is pursuing her dream of more than the mundane life. She is an artist, an entrepreneur, globally aware and ready to take on the world.

With this girl in mind, Quiksilver is sponsoring six women with independent vision. Their goal is to give these women all the resources they need to make their dream come alive, and I am one of these women!

The hub of this activity is taking place in a site in Los Angeles (the Silverlake area). The site will be used as an office for all the girls as well as an event space to further our goals.

So, Society Girl’s out there.. I will be expanding all the ideals of The Vintage Society over this year. If you live in the area, I will be holding events and trunk shows with the Society inventory. I will also be using the resources of Quiksilver to dive deeper into styling and fashion writing and ultimately see where The Vintage Society lands.

There will be a lot more news on this subject and I will let you in on everything. Thanks for reading and making this opportunity available. You are the ones that have inspired me!

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

congratulations! that's so awesome.

lianna said...

wow, that's great! You must be SO excited! Congrats

jasmine said...

Congratulations! That sounds so amazing...looking forward to seeing it all!

Stephanie said...

Congrats on your wonderful opportunity!

Anonymous said...

WONDERFUL news. We love the vintage society!!!!!

sleepyhead said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful news!

jqvintage.com said...

WOW this is soooooo Great ...I'm excited as if it’s me that has the opportunity hahahah this inspires me because sometimes I feel that this market is so saturated and you can easily be overlooked but this lets me know that some of us will still prevail CONGRATS and many blessings

Kori said...

Wow- Congratulations!

Ringo, have a banana! said...

Holy Moses that's so fantastic! I can't wait to see what you've got coming--and I wish I lived nearby, I'd kill to go to one of your trunk shows.

Smaggle said...

Oh wow! Congratulations. I look forward to seeing your line!

Brian and Beth Jones said...

Thanks for the congrats! Yes, I am very excited for this opportunity. I really feel blessed.

Anonymous said...

Thats so awesome...Im very excited for you...ps love you blog, I check it almost daily

Unknown said...

oh my god, I am so excited for you! Thats a dream come true, I'm so happy for you!

Anonymous said...

congratulations!! i know you will do fabulously! :)

Imelda said...

Wow, that's great! congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats and best wishes! That is so exciting.

Selina (Flying Saucer) said...

wowza congratulations!!!! amazing!

Anonymous said...

congratulations!
i usually don't comment but i read your blog religously!
i look forward to seeing what comes of this fantastic opportunity. :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats, thats amazing

LF said...

WOW-That is great!!! Can't wait to see how the Vintage Society expands!!!

AlicePleasance said...

An amazing opportunity!!! Congrats and good luck :-)

pannie threads said...

I live about 15 minutes from Silver Lake and look forward to your updates! I can't wait for your trunk shows and events!
my email just in case
brennieeatsalot@gmail.com

Congratulations! That is wonderful!

Anonymous said...

that's great! congrats! i am just curious, did you go to college? and if you did, what type of degree did you receive? i would love to do something like you one day.

Brian and Beth Jones said...

Thanks for the congrats. Anonymous, I did go to college and I got my degree in Theater and Performance. Interesting turn but still creative I think.

DadySewCool in NYC said...

Hey....tell us EXACTLY what it is that you will be doing, 'k'?

softspoken said...

congrats, congrats, congrats!

Anonymous said...

i'm a little late to this post but congratulations! wishing you all the best and can't wait to hear more.

Anonymous said...

Wow! This is truly an amazing and wonderful surprise. Congrats. I am in CA so I can't wait to get an invite to the fab trunk show!!

I'd love to hear more about how you found out about this project.

Anonymous said...

Good to see one of the most creative girls on the 'net getting such an awesome opportunity!

Anonymous said...

congratulations!!!
looking forward to seeing the line