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Local Designers: Want a Storefront in Wicker Park?

By Rachelle Bowden in Miscellaneous on Feb 8, 2006 12:49PM

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The Neighborhoodies store in Wicker Park is so large that they've decided to let you, local designers, fill it up for them. For the first time ever, they're allowing all kinds of young clothing designers from the Chicago area to come into the store and represent Chicago style by selling their designs. The floor is open to anyone and everyone. Neighborhoodies is looking to foster a community of Chicago designers, while still allowing each designer to maintain their own sense of individuality. They won't be slapping a Neighborhoodies label on other people's work and, in fact, every designer can provide their own logo and company information on their display unit. What Neighborhoodies is doing is providing a storefront for awesome, but under-recognized designers who might not have one otherwise.

This is an awesome set up. For as little as $100 you can start displaying your designs. And you'll not only keep all of your net sales, but you'll have a built in marketing system, on-site advertisement, and constant foot traffic promised by Neighborhoodies store and a great Wicker Park location.

For more information contact Jeanne at marketmaven@neighborhoodies.com.

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