Tag: fashion | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago

Kudos - Nana Okazaki Plotkin

Jan 31, 2024

Highland Park resident and Ravinia Business District merchant Nana Okazaki Plotkin, founder and owner of The Atelier, created a dress for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards with designer Hogan McLaughlin for John Oliver’s Emmy Award-winning writer Ali Barthwell, who received an Emmy.

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A woman in a black dress standing on stage with a screen in the background showing the words, Fashion Revolution.

Chicago Fair Trade Events Support Fair and Equitable Global Fashion System

Apr 08, 2022

During Fashion Revolution week, Chicago Fair Trade commemorates the lives of the 1,134 people that died on April 24, 2013 in Bangladesh, when the Rana Plaza apparel factory where they worked sewing fast fashion collapsed. Online an in-person events explore ways that we can all contribute to a more just, safe, and ethical apparel industry and support fair trade and ethical businesses that are raising the bar.

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Busted Bra Shop Opens New Location

Jan 20, 2022

The full-service boutique provides free professional fittings for all sizes from petite to plus size and everything in-between, along with swimwear, shapewear, sleepwear, hosiery and bra care detergent.

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Inspired By Justeen Opens in Edgewater Neighborhood

Nov 30, 2021

Shoppers may choose from affordable clothing, accessories, shoes, bath items for big and little girls, and unique jewelry, as well as myriad clever holiday stocking stuffers.

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Noah Plotkin and Nana Okazaki Plotkin standing in front of The Atelier store

New Custom Fashion Design Service in Highland Park

Jul 30, 2021

The Atelier is a destination for people seeking one-of-a-kind pieces, customized clothing and tailoring, including alterations to vintage clothing, repurposing fabrics and family heirlooms. Clients can create exquisite dresses and accessories for casual or formal wedding parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, proms or other special occasions.

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A group of people posing at a beach clean up

Gillson Beach Cleanup on Sunday

May 12, 2021

In preparation for the official opening of beaches, The North Shore Vibe, a local eco-friendly apparel brand aiming to help preserve Lake Michigan, will hold a cleanup event at Gillson Beach, in Wilmette, from 9 to11 a.m., May 16.

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Sustainably Yours, Eco-Friendly Fashion is Here

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Brian Scott Lipton

The fashion industry’s devotion to creating environmentally conscious clothing is growing by leaps and bounds with new innovations being announced nearly on a daily basis. These developments all show that after years of so-called “fast fashion” ruling the market, disposable is out—and sustainable is in.

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