Shrink Boutique

Wow been so long my friends.....

2011-02-14T02:12:00.002-06:00

We took some time off to plan the future of us a bit. First let me guide you to here.
See you soon!

Thanks for the support & press for Daley Center!

2010-07-23T13:23:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all that covered our event.

CS Magazine
Style File Calendar w/ image
July 2010

-Today's Chicago Woman
Trunk Show Listings
July 2010

-JuliB.com
Monthly Guide
July 2010
http://www.julib.com/chicago/monthlyguide070110CH_email.html

-WGN-TV (CW) Channel 9
Midday News
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/wgntv-style-files-ellen-warren-july-market-fashion-finds,0,6238761.story

-Chicago Tribune
PLAY Section Full-Page Shopping Story by Ellen Warren
Thursday, July 8, 2010
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/style/ct-sidewalk-sale-pg,0,3208125.photogallery

THIS WEEK

-WLS-TV (ABC) Channel 7
11 A.M. News
Monday, July 19, 2010
Speakers:Kiran Advani, Chicago Department of Tourism;
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=7562658

-NBCChicago.com
Around Town | Fashion
Monday, July 19, 2010
http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/fashion/chicago-sidewalk-sale-daley-plaza-98717884.html

-WGN-TV (CW) Channel 9
Morning News, AROUND TOWN
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/d9d6f195-0773-42d2-ad39-e72a3e1fea1c/Food/Around-Town-Chicago-sidewalk-sale-at-Daley-Plaza

-WGN-TV (CW) Channel 9
Morning News, AROUND TOWN
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/3cd11805-6d87-41dc-a5e1-aa4bef757f59/News/Around-Town-Chicago-sidewalk-sale-Daley-Plaza-part-2

-Red Eye
Metromix Best Bets
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

-TheChiGuide.com
Shop Local!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
http://www.thechiguide.com/beta/event/DealsAndDiscounts/Chicago-Sidewalk-Sale-At-Daley-Plaza/

-ChicagoMag.com
Sales Check Newsletter, TOP SALES THIS WEEK
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
http://www.chicagomag.com/Radar/Sales-Check/July-2010/Little-Green-Baby-Revamps/

-Garmental.com
Shop Local Designers from Chicago Sidewalk Sale
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
http://garmental.com/archives/2010_07_20

-Garmental.com
Shop Local Jewelry Designers from Chicago Sidewalk Sale
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
http://garmental.com/archives/2010_07_21/

-SecondCityStyle.com
Chicago Events: 4th Annual Sidewalk Sale. Shop Today!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
http://secondcitystyle.typepad.com/second_city_style/2010/07/chicago-events-the-14th-annual-chicago-sidewalk-sale-shop-today-.html

-YourTrendy.com
Fashion Focus 4th Annual Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, July 22, 2010
http://www.yourtrendy.com/FashionFocusSidwalkSale2010.html

What I will be seeing this week...

2010-07-07T15:42:00.001-05:00

Looks classy and stylish.

Sir and Madame Opens

2010-07-04T15:37:00.002-05:00

I had the pleasure of stopping by the opening Sir and Madame, an new store in Westtown Chicago. You already know the owners of Solemates fame, Autumn and Brian have branched out to include their own line of the same name.
Stop by!
938 N. Damen

Nicole Briggs Photography at Robin Richman

2010-07-03T12:16:00.002-05:00

Another art show only this time it's mine! Join us July 8th, 4-7pm to view an ongoing collection of digital collage titled "American Values".

Robin Richman
2108 N. Damen
Chicago, IL 60647
773-278-6150

Published in German mag INDIE

2010-06-24T13:22:00.002-05:00

Shrink's in-house photography Nicole Briggs was published in German magazine, INDIE. She shot a new Chicago-based jewelry line Fraudulent Animals by Jacki Holland featured only at Robin Richman. Fantastic article, if you can read German.

Yeah Summer just started.......

2010-06-03T16:20:00.003-05:00

But we have Fall on the mind so enjoy our sale in just about every category as we make room for new things.....

shop, click, shop

Save the Date! Debonair Vintage Style & Beauty Fair

2010-05-10T17:22:00.004-05:00

We will have steals and deals from the past and present. See you Sunday.

YOU SWIM NOW

2010-05-03T14:13:00.003-05:00

I love the vintage fell of this and your mom could get away with it.

Anna & Boy U-wire one piece
If you want one.

Dimepiece Black & White Series

2010-04-06T21:46:00.004-05:00

Everything's gets more interesting in Tokyo right? DimePiece Designs hit Tokyo for the Joyrich store opening. One of the Dimepiece ladies became an art installation when an artist began to drape different pieces of clothing on her. And what's underneath? The Chanel inspired Angelino tee.

DIMEPIECE TOKYO TOUR + ART SPEED DATING 2010 from Dimepiece Designs on Vimeo.

Erica Austin Dickens models Chanel for ID Magazine. Angelino Tee

Genius of the week

2010-03-30T00:34:00.001-05:00

Also shout out to Matt and Kim.

Happy Women's History Month(yes we have one)

2010-03-15T11:24:00.002-05:00

Happy Vagina Month
In this week's podcast, the divine divas Nicole, Tif and special guest Angela Gusman (of Ladies Lotto) divulge into all things lady. Featuring a live mix by DJ Lady Miss Navy Pier and musical guest Please the Trees the topics include women's history, fashion, suffrage and love. Quintin is also in this podcast... but you can just ignore him.
Below is a taste of what a Ladies Lotto meeting is like.

iTunes Link

Camella Ehlke Founder 555 Soul Speaks at Ladies Lotto

"First Spring" by Yang Fudong

2010-03-14T14:38:00.001-05:00

It feels weird to love an ad but.....
Prada presents 'First Spring', a short movie directed by Chinese artist Yang Fudong for the Prada Mens Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign.

Me likey.

2010-03-09T15:05:00.002-06:00

There's a lot of folk that do not like this but I think it's quite hot. Who else can pull off a curly mullet?

Rankin shoot Kelis' upcoming album cover.

There's a little bit of Black History Month left....

2010-02-23T12:27:00.002-06:00

So listen or download. Always interesting to chat about black America....

Black History Munt

Q: What do you get when you pair two black journalists with two black artists?

A: A whole lot of controversy.

Join us for this special 90 minute podcast as Quintin and Nicole discuss all things Black America. Featuring local fashion icon Isaac King, who is bringing the city its FIRST Black Fashion Week, and poet InnerG (who enlightens us with two original pieces), this knee-slapping show is educational so pay attention and subscribe on iTunes!

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Nicki x Dimepiece

2010-02-20T12:43:00.001-06:00

Those pieces on Ms. Minaj look very familiar.

Enter the Paradime

2010-02-17T19:41:00.000-06:00

Check out Dimepiece's new site The Paradime
Thanks for the mention.....

The F V-Day show....

2010-02-16T22:11:00.003-06:00

We decide to keep it low key this week with an informative podcast about the Hallmark lover's day featuring the murderous Saint Valentine and his mindless sidekick Cupid. Packed with personal stories and off the wall explanations about the true meaning of love, Quintin and Nicole banter to the sweetheart beats of DJ Timafei. If you can't get enough of our loving with this podcast, be sure to subscribe on iTunes!

Smart Phone Stream
In honor of Cupid, here's the best lesson ever of the cupid shuffle. Why.

Finding your swag + your inner mojo

2010-02-08T16:36:00.003-06:00

Quintin and Nicole unite yet again to bring you a hilarious hour of discussion about gaining confidence and redefining your "situation". With the glorious DJ Intel returning to spin, guests include Dr. Sheila Leidy and disco hip hop artist Keith Masters.
Smart Phone Stream

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I figure it's black history month so let's look back at some origins of the word mojo and what is was about back in the day!

Look at him go.

2010-01-28T17:12:00.001-06:00

In this week's episode, Quintin and Nicole get a little bout it bout it and discuss the alternative side of Chicago. Street performer and tap dancing extraordinaire Nico Rubio chimes in on what its like to hustle and rapper Pro Blak, who showed up to the studio more than an hour late, graces us with his views on street life in the second city.

Don't forget you can tune in L I V E every saturday at 6:45pm at Free Radio SAIC or subscribe this podcast on iTunes.

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Watch Nico go!

At it again.....

2010-01-18T13:55:00.002-06:00

Woot Woot! Quintin and Nicole talk technology, performance art, and the failure known as Radio Shack (minus Teri Hatcher). Spinning in the background we have the laid back DJ Tim Zawada and providing commentary on our show topic is the lovely Tif Bullard (who also appeared in a past episode) and our technology expert Wesley Winslow Wilson. With special music guest Herron deJesus, this show will enlighten you... or at least make you giggle in shame.

So listen in and be sure to subscribe on iTunes.

Smart Phone Stream

What a season it was.

2010-01-04T23:01:00.002-06:00

Quintin & Nicole finish 2009 with a bang in an episode dedicated to their love (and dislike) of the windy city. Former Chicago Luvable Dee Grigas and art journalist Olivia Liendo join the duo for a lively discussion while our favorite DJ 5/16 spins in the background. In addition to being more offensive than usual, the comedic banter that ensues is pure genius. The first season of our radio show was a triumph but season two (debuting next week) is going to be insane.

Have the podcasts automatically downloaded to your iPod by subscribing here.

Smart Phone Stream

Zzzzzzzz

2009-12-30T12:41:00.001-06:00

Am I the only one that falls asleep when this video is on? And where is Daphne Guinness?

Why wait til after Christmas.......

2009-12-23T12:00:00.003-06:00

Markdowns in progress as we speak. Click around......

At it again.....

2009-12-21T15:44:00.000-06:00

Oh Snapeth! It's another episode of hilarious banter with your friends Quintin and Nicole and this week the topic of discussion is the Dirty South. Being raised in Nashville, Tennessee the accent-less Quintin found it appropriate to dedicate this power hour to his native land despite the major hateration of Nicole who once visited a Crackle Barrel and felt like she was in A Time to Kill. There was also a NDH first, with a live performance from Chicago country singer KJ Smith. With only two mics and a guitar, KJ debuted two of his songs and discusses the business of country music. And let's not forget an exclusive interview with mysterious photographer Lynette Astaire (who wore Crocs to the show...) and live mixing courtesy of DJ 5/16.

We recon you oughtta subscribe to this here podcast on iTunes!

Smart Phone Stream

1 week away.....

2009-12-17T11:37:00.001-06:00

Nobody Dances Here Xmas(or Christmas?) Show!

2009-12-14T17:15:00.003-06:00

I admit that this is a good one. Some real argument starters I mean discussion starters:).
The Scrooge Quintin and Merry Nicole talk about everything Christmassy in the city! The two reminisce on winter memories and talk about winter fashion for holiday parties. Covered topics include the Chicago's ever-so-awkward Excalibur night club to the miseducation of Disney's new Princess movie.

Share the podcast with friends and listen to it while your wrapping gifts or getting ready to cause trouble!

Click Here to Listen Directly NOW or Download this podcast on iTunes!

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Juan Angel Chavez opening last night at Linda Warren

2009-12-12T10:32:00.003-06:00

After all those terrible art shows you attend, it's refreshing to attend an opening that is actually inspiring. Juan Angel Chavez, known for his sculptures of found objects, reminds us why Chicago is so important to the art world.
Take time to visit Linda Warren this month. Also, the metal flower sculptures by Shannon Kerrigan was the cherry on top for this show.

Guests were appropriately(it was freezing!) met with burning trash cans in front of Linda Warren.

I am co-hosting tonight.........

2009-12-12T10:02:00.001-06:00

Usually I am a guest on Nobody Dances Here but tonight Nicole will be co-hosting which means more time to listen to me sass my co-host Quintin.

Listen live tonight

Nicole of Shrink gabs it up again blah blah blah

2009-12-07T15:59:00.002-06:00

Intelligent Fashion

November 30, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Radio Show | Leave a Comment

On this very smart episode, Quintin is joined by Nicole Briggs of Shrink Boutique. The two have an intelligent discussion on fashion and predict the trends of the future. Multidimensional super artist, Tif Bullard heats the conversation up as she shares her past experiences as a working artist in the city, hilarious tangents included. This award winning chick will not only inspire you but will have you on the floor gasping for breath. Do not sue us, we warned you!

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast featured on iTunes.

Link thru to listen...

http://www.nobodydanceshere.com/blog/

Check us out at the Cultural Center tomorrow.....

2009-12-02T13:14:00.003-06:00

Hope to see you there.

If you're in Chicago the 29th....

2009-11-22T23:36:00.003-06:00

Join Shrink Boutique and a fantastic group of designers for a unique after-Thanksgiving sale at Heaven Gallery. We will be offering 20% off in honor of our 2 years in business and end our day-long sale with a little reception with sounds provided by DJ Demchuk. Come to shop with us and the following designers;

Renovar
Sometimes Store
Saddle Tramps
Gertie and Lillie Vintage
Luminous Opera Vintage

*Don't forget to have a toast with us.
We thank you and hope to see you next year.

Just a little sale.....

2009-11-11T11:08:00.005-06:00

A little discount before the shopping season gears up. Enter 111109 at checkout for 20% off all purchases for a week. That plus free ship is pretty sweet.
click click

I thought this was so cool

2009-11-06T06:37:00.003-06:00

Not one you can get from us but get one anyway.

A partnership with THEORY and THE FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The fund is dedicated to improving New York City's public schools for the 1.1 million children who attend them through private investment and community involvement. Over the past seven years, The Fund has raised more than $230 million, supporting initiatives ranging from library renovations to system-wide school reform.

To help raise funds and awareness, this year Theory has collaborated with pop artist Christopher Lee Sauvé to create a limited edition T-shirt and long-sleeve. Dubbed the SAVE SCHOOL collection, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to support New York City public schools. We hope our commitment can inspire you to make yours.

To shop the Save School collection, please visit or call the following NYC-area THEORY stores:

Theory Gansevoort 212.524.6760
Theory Spring Street 212.226.3691
Theory Columbus 212.362.3676

More Christopher Lee Sauve

2009-11-02T12:35:00.004-06:00

We are clearly so into Keith this year. We only got a few of these in.

Men's Keith Haring

Feeling blasphemous?

Women's God Don't Like Ugly

Introducing Clifton Charles....

2009-10-29T22:40:00.004-05:00

It was so so nice to see men taking a serious interest in their attire last night. And it didn't involve sneakers!
I attended a measuring party for the new super awesome custom shirt brand Clifton Charles. Giving Thomas Pink a run for their money, I watched as owners Cliff and Wayne were hands on, fitting your typical 9 to 5 guy for shirts impressive enough to seal any deal. $99 x 10-day turn-around time = the future of the dress shirt a mon avis. Check them out.....

Hello Lover....

2009-10-28T00:10:00.003-05:00

Ladies, your seasonal "freakum" dress is here. The lace applique down the back is what did it for us.

Click click

Christopher Lee Sauvé T-Shirt Collection Featuring Rebecca Cherry

2009-10-22T21:55:00.001-05:00

HOODIE. Always the street chic essential.....

2009-10-20T15:56:00.005-05:00

How and what to wear with? Everything.
The She-Bible Organic Cotton Hoodie from San Francisco based duo Deirdre Nagayama and Stacy Rodgers. Easy, comfy and guilt-free.

MAPPLETHORPE x HARING

2009-10-15T13:13:00.004-05:00

During the early 1980s, Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographs began a shift toward a phase of refinement of subjects with an emphasis on classical formal beauty. He concentrated on orchids, tulips, lilies, statuesque nudes formal
portraits and his controversial self-portraits. All porcelain plates have Mapplethorpe's signature on the bottom.

Keith Haring was preeminent among the young artists whose work responded
to the New York street culture of the 1980’s. He set out to reach
the widest possible audience with his early drawings in the subways and
quickly gained recognition in the art world. His iconic illustrations have graced advertisements, clothing such as a collaboration with Adidas and now housewares and confectionery. Shrink Boutique will carry two signed Keith Haring perfumed candles designed by Ligne Blanche Paris with the approval of the Keith HARING Foundation.

Attention Collector. Keith Haring Perfumed Candle.

2009-10-14T21:49:00.004-05:00

Click Click

Attention Collectors.

2009-10-14T21:46:00.002-05:00

mapplethorpe porcelain plates
Originally uploaded by Nerd x Diva

Our Mapplethorpe Porcelain Plate Collection is in and awesome.
Gift box with 2 numbered plates with Mapplethorpe's signature, with arum lily and tulip photographs.

Chitown Fashionista is giving away some Shrink Boutique

2009-10-12T11:11:00.003-05:00

In honor of their anniversary, Chitownfashionista is giving away a piece from us from Anna Fong. Click thru to see what.

Just in from Paris. Nouvelles Arrivées!

2009-10-09T19:21:00.003-05:00

Can you guess the 2 artists whose work graces these products? hmmmmmm
Hint: Both were based in New York.

Praise vs Criticism? I choose Praise!

2009-10-09T19:05:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to a shocked and humble President Obama who won the Nobel Peace Prize today. Instead of gloating(of course he wouldn't), he graciously accepted the award as a call to action for all of us to contribute to global peace. Now let the hate begin. Seems like most of the congratulations comes from abroad but at home many criticize his win. What do you think?

A full life but we'll miss you Irving Penn

2009-10-08T11:46:00.002-05:00

Irving Penn, one of the 20th century’s most prolific and influential photographers of fashion and the famous, whose signature blend of classical elegance and cool minimalism was recognizable to magazine readers and museumgoers worldwide, died on Wednesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 92.

Good Times as usual

2009-10-07T23:52:00.002-05:00

Took a few pics for Fall/Winter in our space. Always fun when there's new stuff.

Podcast up :).NDH Broadcast 9.26.09 [Networking + Your Image]

2009-10-05T00:52:00.001-05:00

NDH Broadcast 9.26.09 [Networking + Your Image]

This show made me chuckle.

September 28, 2009 | Category: Life in Chicago, Music, Radio Show, Self-Help Strategies

CHICAGO 9/26/2009 – Quintin and Neha continue dishing out helpful advice this third season on Nobody Dances Here. The two co-hosts discussed the dos and don’ts of networking for young professionals in the city of Chicago.

The pair was joined by two guests who shared their own personal perspectives and experiences with networking. Their guest DJ from the Movement Society who spun in the background was the revolutionary DJ 5/16. He gave his take on Chicago nightlife and his plans for it as well as networking. Also returning to the show was fashion correspondent and Shrink Boutique owner Nicole Briggs.

Listen to the show for useful advice on how to network and the hot spots in Chicago!

Bloggers take over front row hmmmmmm

2009-10-03T13:25:00.003-05:00

Buyers took a backseat to bloggers this year during Paris fashion week 2010. Popular bloggers such as Tommy Ton of Jak and Jil, Bryanboy,and Garance Dore were given the coveted front row along with Queen Anna at Dolce and Gabbana and were even supplied with tables for there laptops(cause we can't wait for anything!).
I'm on the fence on whether it is appropriate to give bloggers priority over buyers and long time fashion journalists but maybe they deserve it. What do you say?

Arrivals. Yes Please.

2009-10-01T16:47:00.005-05:00

House of Spy Soiree dress. Um so this is like the best fabric ever dude. Lurex and lushish. Wear strapless or with the removable strap.

Yea!

Show your Hollyweird side like Keri Hilson by rocking these outrageous King Tut earrings by Melody Ehsani.

The infamous burial mask is the iconic subject of these massive drop earrings.

Nicole of Shrink Boutique on the Radio

2009-09-26T11:48:00.003-05:00

NOBODY DANCES HERE!

About the Show

Nobody Dances Here is the multimedia concept of art journalist Quintin X. Roper. NDH skillfully combines the aspects of a blog, radio show and video podcasts bringing focus to current and popular topics such as art, fashion, music, politics, fitness and other issues affecting today’s twentysomethings.

Nobody Dances Here is broadcast on the School of the Art Institute Chicago’s internet radio Saturdays 6:30pm-8pm and re-airs Sundays 8pm-9:30 pm

Show Phone Number: 312-345-3805
Listen to the live show www.freeradiosaic.org
Check out the Blog www.nobodydanceshere.com
Catch the podcast on ITUNES http://tinyurl.com/ndh-radio
Facebook Fan Page http://facebook.com/nobodydanceshere
Myspace Music Page http://www.myspace.com/nobodydanceshere

Call in!

For more information
Kennyetta Dillon
NDH Producer
kennyetta@nobodydanceshere.com

I'm goin back to Cali....

2009-09-25T17:37:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't need to rock Beverly Hills on the butt?

L.A. Bound leggings x Cassie

Class is back.

2009-09-24T23:48:00.004-05:00

In a time of evites you can't wait to ignore, I was thrilled to get an actual birthday invite.
Peep the details(not just where and when) on my Ladies Lotto girl Veronica's invite; great paper, a calendar, gift registry, directions, a menu with choices and a self-addressed envelope so you can formally RSVP.
Awesomeness.
So what would the wedding invite look like? :)

September Issue Thank Yous

2009-09-20T19:43:00.010-05:00

Thanks to all that made the Weekend with Anna a success.
Funsho Akerele-ale
Akira
Brian Babylon
Chitown Fashionista Blog
Kamal Collins
RJ Cutle
Debonair Social Club
Kennyetta Dillon
Freefall Blog
Erin Frumet
Glare PR
Johnny Hollywood
Sarah Hoskins
Ladies Lotto
Madrid
Metromix
Mirza
Nobody Dances Here
Dean Paul
Quintin Xavier Roper
Christopher Lee Sauve
Sissy Spastik
SUSHISAMBA Rio
Time Out Chicago
Carlos Torres
Vertigo Sky Lounge
Vocalo
Vogue Magazine
Vivien Wise

NDH Broadcast 9.12.09 [Getting Your Hustle On featuring Mathew Santos & Nicole Briggs]

2009-09-20T13:54:00.000-05:00

And here is another radio interview Nicole did on Nobody Dances Here. Mathew Santos was the best co-guest

NDH Broadcast 9.12.09 [Getting Your Hustle On featuring Mathew Santos & Nicole Briggs]

The September Issue movie attendance

2009-09-20T13:44:00.003-05:00

We had some interesting arrivals to the the September Issue last weekend. Here's a clip...
Music by Mano
Thanks Dean!

September Issue V2 from dean paul on Vimeo.

I think I'm in love with my radio

2009-09-20T13:21:00.004-05:00

Sadie Woods of White Label and Nicole Briggs we're interviewed on Vocalo last week.
Take a listen at link below when you have time....

http://www.zshare.net/audio/658698104bebce43/

MADE ME. Oooh wee.

2009-09-16T00:33:00.003-05:00

New arrivals from MadeMe. Who doesn't need a vintage, studded denim vest?

Silence=Death tee. Good for showing your support for whatever issue you're outspoken about.

Leggings. You know you can't give em up yet.

Custom handpicked and designed vest by Radio Rose exclusively for MadeMe.

Early ticket sales for September Issue

2009-09-09T01:12:00.003-05:00

Below are the links for early movie ticket sales for the September Issue at River East 21. Remember, we are going in style the whole weekend so come Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

GO FRIDAY 7:15PM
GO SATURDAY 7:15PM
GO SUNDAY 4:45PM

New Jasper Goodall Prints

2009-09-05T22:37:00.004-05:00

The man behind our deeply missed bikinis(JG4B) has 3 new silkscreen prints from his recent Poster Girl series. Jasper Goodall is a featured graphic artist from gallery Product of God.

About the artist: Jasper Goodall is one of the most influential graphic artists of his generation, his work having helped pave the way for the re-evaluation of illustration over the last few years.
Jasper's work presents a wry and heavily symbolic look at eroticism and contemporary culture, generating bold, humorous and often provocative imagery. He embraces recent developments in technology, the use of photography and highly developed drawing skills which have led him to contribute to some of the most style defining editorial and commercial commissions of recent years, including work for Gucci, Nike, Adidas to name but a few.

Much imitated, Jasper Goodall has consistently reinvented and modified his output resulting in a body of work that is both extensive and incredibly diverse. His future output will see him focus on new works for a major solo show in New York as well as further development of JG4B, his luxury swimwear collection.
He lives in Brighton, England and works above a print workshop in a 16th century barn deep in the Sussex countryside.

Christopher Lee Sauvé video

2009-08-31T15:52:00.000-05:00

A Weekend with Anna

2009-08-29T01:55:00.003-05:00

Join us to see the real "The Devil Wears Prada". Come dressed to the 9's and attend "The September Issue: Anna Wintour and the Making of Vogue" River East 21 premier weekend Friday, September 11 thru Sunday, September 13. Visit Shrink Boutique for event updates, time and location for participation.
info@shrinkboutique.com

AFTER THE SHOW
Donate your new or gently used professional women's clothes to Poised For Success at the after parties:

Friday, September 11
SMASH&CRUNCH @ DEBONAIR SOCIAL CLUB
1575 N Milwaukee
DJs: CT, Madrid, Sadie Woods & CAPCOM
Hosts: Jillian (Outdanced), Josh Rodriguez & Johnny Hollywood
10P-2A

Saturday, September 12
SUSHI SAMBA CHICAGO RIO
504 N Wells
DJs: Madrid & Andre Harris
8:00P-1:00A

Sunday, September 13
REGGAE SUNDAYS @ VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE
2 E Erie
DJs: Ron Sager, Madrid & Sadie Woods
3:00-11:00P

Last Night....

2009-08-27T19:05:00.004-05:00

So you're a designer eh? I saw some serious talent last night at the Praksis Elevate fundraiser at Rodan in Wicker Park last night. The mummified model visited every table and never broke her silence, pretty cool.

DIMEPIECE X CASSIE

2009-08-27T18:40:00.002-05:00

It's nice to see Cassie doing what got her famous in the first place, modeling.
I promise there's no Diddy or singing in this video. Best part, we're getting those barbie clone and L.A. map leggings! eeeeeeyeah! Link to the lookbook below.....

http://www.dimepiecedesigns.com/lookbook.html

Go Chris

2009-08-17T12:32:00.003-05:00

Our designer of the moment, Christopher Lee Sauve was featured in Vogue online today. We might have to get this tee too:). Peep the double C's in the heart.

http://www.vogue.de/articles/mode/accessoires/christopher-sauvA/2009/08/17/17253

A New York state of mine?

2009-08-10T16:11:00.002-05:00

Lynnette Astaire of Married to the Mob fame threw a very New Yorkish afterparty for Lollapalooza here in the Chi considering it went to about 6am! All kinds of characters were present in that house on the gold coast.

96 degree weather meant dresses on just about every lady.

But some went the extra mile by showing us too much.

Tatted up and coupled up.

At some point Joy Bryant showed up. She's a lot more beautiful in person then this "caught" picture portrays.

Live performances all night.

Lynnette keeping energy up.

Half of the party was outside to get air.

More characters but really check out Lynette's shoes.

Do you have yours?

2009-08-06T22:48:00.005-05:00

Melody Ehsani earrings that is? A definite way to make any fit pop for a night out.
We have white, black and red. Yes please.....

http://shop.shrinkboutique.com/product.sc?productId=239&categoryId=27

So......

2009-08-05T01:07:00.001-05:00

We're on end of season sale btw.
www.shop.shrinkboutique.com

Are you a dog?

2009-08-05T00:44:00.005-05:00

Every once in awhile you meet real nerds, real souls. If you're in New York end of summer check out this awesome play by Bill Ryder, "Be the Dog". This story told through man's best friend will have you laughing to keep from crying.

http://www.RyderWorks.net

Good to see you :)

2009-07-25T22:21:00.004-05:00

We represented at the 3rd annual Daley Center Sidewalk Sale. Really, we did it to be close to the Picasso for 2 days but here's how it went.

5am but the sculpture gives us strength.

Givewaways like "Fuck the Recession" stickers were a hit. Thanks Christopher Lee Sauve.

Shrink boss Kenny shows up with fuel aka Starbucks.

Face of Shrink Shabath and Kenny take a brake and who's watching the booth?

Big sizes you want, big sizes you get but are these too big? Hmmmmm

Our SUV is full.

The runway show at lunch both days was a hot feature and the Elite models delivered.

People feeling us as usual. Now get back to work.

Come See Us

2009-07-16T01:33:00.001-05:00

Get the jump on our summer markdowns at the 3rd annual sidewalk sale at Daley Center.

Who are those icons on the shirts?

2009-07-04T12:12:00.004-05:00

Maybe its our naivete but many at the Taste of Randolph and the like do not instantly recognize the icons on our Christopher Lee Sauve tees. So I present to you 2 of the most powerful figures in American fashion.

Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley at one of many, many shows....

Anna Wintour OBE (born November 3, 1949) is a British-American fashion editor and the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held since 1988. She became interested in fashion as a teenager. Her father, Charles, editor of the Evening Standard, often consulted with her on how to make the newspaper's coverage relevant to the youth of mid-1960s London. After dropping out of school at 16, she began a career in fashion journalism. Her career took her across the Atlantic, with notable stints at New York and House & Garden. She returned home for a tumultuous year to turn around British Vogue, and later assumed control of the franchise's magazine in New York. She revived a stagnant publication, a success that has earned her wide acclaim in the industry.

Like one of her predecessors, Diana Vreeland, she has become a fashion icon. Her pageboy bob haircut and trademark sunglasses have become a common sight in the front row of the most exclusive fashion shows. Away from the cameras, she has become as much an institution in the fashion world as her magazine. Universally hailed for her keen eye for fashion trends and support for younger designers, her aloof and demanding persona has earned her the nickname "Nuclear Wintour." A former personal assistant, Lauren Weisberger, wrote the 2003 bestselling roman à clef The Devil Wears Prada, later made into a successful film starring Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, a fashion editor widely believed to be based on Wintour. She has also drawn both praise and criticism for her willingness to use the magazine and its cachet to shape the industry as a whole. Animal rights activists have also singled her out for her continued promotion of fur.

André Leon Talley (born October 16, 1949) is the American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine and has been a front-row regular at fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan for more than 25 years.He uses his influence to promote dozens of young fashion designers. He mentors young talent in other fields as well. His most famous pairings of late have been with designers Tracy Reese, Rachel Roy, and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. He is known as a very close friend of pop diva Mariah Carey and Tennis star Venus Williams. In 2007, he was ranked 45th in Out Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America". He also worked with young fashion designers such as John Saldivar.

Talley also has an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Savannah College of Art and Design, where he also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Old faves and new arrivals just in!

2009-06-30T16:40:00.002-05:00

There was such a response to this tee that it's back, the Julius tee from Acropolis. Julius Erving on front, Julius Ceasar on back.

After much request, the Air to the Throne tee is back.

New for us ANDRE LEON TALLEY tee! From the man that brought you the Save Anna tee, Christopher Lee Sauve.

Pangea in a new colorway, everything looks smarter in black.

Incredible talent, incredible loss

2009-06-25T21:35:00.002-05:00

All we can say is rest in peace Michael. You will be missed.

Swagga Like Dis Fashion show at Heaven Gallery

2009-06-24T17:29:00.007-05:00

Somewhere between thunderstorms and blowing merchandise we managed to pull off a fashion show at Heaven Gallery in the heart of Wicker Park. Here's a view from behind the scenes.

Alma Weiser, coordinator of Heaven Gallery

Tha racks

Kiwon Choi of Praksis and Nicholl Terzich

The media

Killer books

Killer shoes

Ife Williams, a real model if I've ever seen one.

Thanks Saint Alfred

Nicholl jumps in

Nikki P a dope mc and singer, she was awesome

Taste of Randolph Day 2 & 3

2009-06-24T17:20:00.002-05:00

The rain cleared up and we were so busy we only had time to take a few pics. Phew, that was a close one. Chicago, always one extreme to another.

Photography homie Ben stopped by to show love.

Susan, head of the Ladies Lotto Chicago chapter stopped by.

The happiest volunteers ever, thanks Ariel and Derrick.

Taste of Randolph Day 1

2009-06-24T11:16:00.004-05:00

Here's how the first day went, terrible! It rained and blew merchandise everywhere but people were still out oddly enough. We got in and out quick.

We're vendors stupid.

Our next door neighbor supported.

The fabulous Nicholl Terzich stopped by.

2 Venti soy green tea lattes later.

Look at that bling, nice.

Can I eat my glazed duck leg in peace?

Kenny walks off his frustration with the weather. Dope tee.

Then it was margarita time.

I know it's been a awhile!

2009-06-18T13:05:00.002-05:00

Hello all, we've been uber busy getting ready for a jam-packed weekend. Let's hope it doesn't rain at the Taste of Randolph where we will have a booth yea! Also we have a few things in the "Swagga Like Dis" Fashion Show at Heaven Gallery.
See you this weekend.:)

New Arrival, Hannah Hoch tunic

2009-06-04T19:52:00.003-05:00

So this super cute top finally arrived and is up on the site for you ladies who get it. Kinda has a Complex Geometries feel right? Anyhoo, I know many of you have never heard of Popomomo before so here's a little on the brand.

Popomomo stands for post-postmodern movement which designer Lizz Wasserman explores through clothing. Instead of floating in relative perspectives and endlessly reworking the past, her work focuses on the new and true.

Growing up in Milwaukee, Lizz started her design career at the age of six by passing her mom sketches of clothing for 'production.' She soon learned how to sew and let her mom get back to work. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in sociology, she received an industrial sewing machine and a dress form for graduation.

Lizz has been designing popomomo since 2002, when she started designing for Urban Outfitters and Free People in Philadelphia. Looking for something to balance her mass-market and consumption-heavy day gig, she found in popomomo the freedom to try any shape or idea.

Since then, the line has evolved into a full two-season collection while Lizz has moved to brooklyn and now LA. Popomomo was nominated for an New Garde LA gen arts award in early 2008 and was selected for the first Gen Art/soyjoy fashionably natural show which kicked off LA fashion week in October of 2008.

The Popomomo line is locally produced in LA using sustainable and/or organic fabrics and wash techniques and tries to work with other companies with similar beliefs whenever possible.
So there, conscious clear.

Like it?

2009-06-01T23:49:00.003-05:00

Good cause it's on it's way this week. I just think this top by Popomomo is a cool alternative to regular tanks and it's sustainable. Check out their short movie too.

Popomomo 2009 Fall / Winter Film from lazlo kovaks on Vimeo.

Dealership doubles as zoo?

2009-06-01T23:25:00.003-05:00

So we all know that not much is happening at car dealerships these days but damn. First as I test-drove a car, a giant turtle slowly walked in front. He was cute and huge and clearly in no rush to leave the road. Later at the dealership, a family of geese showed up. As cute as they were, when there's more animals than humans in a parking lot you know the economy sucks. Good luck GM.

2009-05-27T14:11:00.002-05:00

Ladies Lotto meeting tomorrow. Bump into us!

Ladies Lotto Chicago presents a private screening and discussion of "Broken English", directed by Zoe Cassavetes.

Thursday, May 28th, 7-9pm
The Fisher Building
343 S. Dearborn, 19th Fl. (The Great Room)

Read plot summary below...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_English_(2007_film)

Director Bio:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Cassavetes

RSVP: rsvpchicago@ladieslotto.com

$7 Pre-pay HERE / $10 @ door

**Pre-pay available until Wed. 5/27 11:59PM

Bring a lady!

Brian keeps the summer fun....

2009-05-14T20:52:00.005-05:00

With jumpers that is. Am I the only one that sees a young Jeremy Scott in the making here? I mean who else would put Ninja motorcycles and Kawasaki jetskis on shorts. I like that Brian breaks ups his space-age aesthetic with pieces that are exactly what fashion should be, fun.

Ninja Jumper

Kid Sis rocks the leopard jumper

Leopard jumper, so Moschino.

Kawasaki jumper

Brianel logo tanks forget C's, rock double B's.

Well, well, well

2009-05-08T07:28:00.004-05:00

It was refreshing to see our dress from a past season by Converse by John Varvatos on Bravo's hit show "Make Me a Supermodel" See it 17 seconds in on the show's star Salome.
She wore it as it should be worn, comfortably & casually.
She looked adorable in it. Unfortunately we're sold out :( but hey at least you know we can pick a great dress.

Brian's first album cover, but of course

2009-05-04T11:29:00.004-05:00

Do you feel cream? Brian Lichtenbergs kills it again with this design for Peaches' new album and yes it's the cover.

Here's a sneak peak of what you should live in by Brian this summer. Always loved his easy jumpers. Stay tuned.

Some classic Peaches to start your week. One of my faves. I'm the kinda....

New Acropolis tee my dudes

2009-05-02T05:07:00.002-05:00

Acropolis Pangea tshirt. And what the hell does Pangea mean? Well, it refers to the the continental drift theory that is the movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other. Acropolis plays with this theory developed in the 50's with their simple Pangea tee in grey print with white background. Same on the back. Subtle. Smart.

We have just the thing....

2009-04-29T01:15:00.003-05:00

I fell in love with James Toback after seeing Black and White, which Mike Tyson was in, so in honor of his documentary on the champ you love to hate, we say rock Subconcious Threads' "What Happened to Mike?" tee,
Because, at the end of the day you really want to be on Mike's side.

Check out the trailer and then add it to your queue.

Cunningly Complex

2009-04-28T22:36:00.003-05:00

Globally driven fashionistas are in love with Complex Geometries and rightfully so. It was a pleasure to meet the designer, Clayton Evans, at Robin Richman and later Sonotheque. You can feel the same thoughtfulness in this humble designer seen in all of his designs. His vision is so clear and the encounter with him left me inspired.

Kid Sister with Clayton

Nicole of Shrink with Clayton in a Complex dress.

The work.

COMPLEX GEOMETRIES aw09 | TRAILER | Various Artists from JASON LAST on Vimeo.
One of several art videos that complement Complex

No, it will not end

2009-04-26T22:20:00.003-05:00

100 ladies perform "Single Ladies" to announce Trident’s Beyonce ticket giveaway in London.

Meet Steven Day, a new designer for us

2009-04-26T20:01:00.003-05:00

NYC Building tee

Steven Day is a New York based artist/photographer and designer, from Newport Beach, California, who also works in London. Steven received a MFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1994 and exhibits his artwork at Pierogi, and Kinkead Contemporary. He was nominated last year for the Rema Hort Mann Foundation Grant, as well as a 2009 nominee for the Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant. Between 2007 and 2008 he participated in 'Emergency Room' at PS1/Moma (Long Island City, NY), lleana Tounta (Athens), and Gallery Taiss (Paris), and exhibited at Art Forum Berlin (Pierogi), 'Foundamental Abstraction' at Haines Gallery (San Francisco), and 'Surprisingly Natural' at Wave Hill (Bronx, NY). Recent publications include Steven Day 'Cranbrook Estate' in ARTERI Issue 9 'New Photography : Seeing through the Socio-Anthropological Lens', photographs of the US Airways Hudson River crash, distributed by Asssociated Press 2009; the Phillips Art Expert Forum 'Exploring modern social housing projects through photography' 2008; International Herald Tribune 'Art on Emergency Situations' 2007; and WNYC New York Public Radio: The Brian Lehrer Show: 'Where Art and Jounalism Collide' 2007.

Steven started NICE in 2002. His first designs were commissioned by a stylist/buyer for Dublin Rock and Roll show. Steven began working with Dernier Cri in the Meatpacking district just after the Dublin show, a store that featured an eclectic group emerging and established fashion designers, as well as ZAKKA, a shop and artists' space, located in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Steven has also worked with Indie Collective in Culver City LA, a store that was opened three years ago founded by Gülbin Yavuz, the former movie set costume designer. She was involved very early in the LA Punk scene in the Late 1970’s.

Below is a recent interview with Steven Day/NICE and Yael Hartmann/FadMashion, the founder of FadMashion.com

Have a NICE Day: Artist Tees
by Yael Hartmann - FadMashion

How did you begin making clothing?

It was totally unplanned and unexpected. I know it may sound cliché, but it happened after Jury Duty in 2002. I met a woman who was a clothing buyer from Ireland just outside the court house. She told me that she was having an allergy attack. I took her to a health store in Soho, and it turns out that she was planning to do a rock and roll show in Dublin. When I told her I was an artist, she wanted me to do the tees for the show. When she returned to Dublin, she kept calling me, asking me get started. I kept telling her I was too busy in the studio, etc. She had this sense of urgency to her, yet she was open and generous. After her third call, I said why not?
I decided to call my label "NICE" – and since it was the beginning of the war that, of course, wasn’t one dimensional. It was (and still is) not exactly the best of times.
Do many of your pieces make a statement or contain a message of some kind?
There are pop references, like the washed out, almost ghostly image of Barbara Streisand in the early 1960s. Also, photographs/graphics of deer, and housing projects. Some of it references popular culture, film and music. As a kid I was engrossed with the movie Halloween and Jamie lee Curtis with the knife. So that's why shirts reference her as well as the pumpkin image.
Hopefully my images will provoke some curiosity.

Are you working on something new in fashion design?

I’m into photo silkscreen’s. The work is less graphic and becoming more personal. I’m working with softer fabrics, mostly Summer T’s and American Apparel T-dresses, which are also longer. I want to keep it very straight forward. I would like to keep it street level, meaning affordable and accessible.

What kind of person do you imagine wearing your clothing? What type of lifestyle does their typical customer have or are aiming to have?

Someone who appreciates art and music. A girl who looks like a young Jamie Lee Curtis…with a knife

Okay, 3 months in a row....

2009-04-26T19:56:00.002-05:00

Liya admitted that black models are getting more play due to the " Obama effect". Well at least there will be corporate diversity for four years right?

In Honor of Earth Week

2009-04-19T22:18:00.006-05:00

You can't say we only care about fashion. May I introduce the Cigbuster! It is super gross when you arrive at the restaurant of the moment and the front sidewalk is filled with cigarette butts. Basically it's a lighter and a portable ashtray. Good design and it's good for the earth. A win-win for everyone.

The inventer, Jan Åkerlind, lives in Stockholm and as so many others, annoyed with cigarette butts laying on the streets. And now he has solved the problem.

Joachim Nordwall is the designer of the product and has designed the CigBuster. He has previously worked for Elektrolux, Light My Fire AB, Koenigsegg Automotive and has won several international awards.

Obama factor?

2009-04-18T20:54:00.002-05:00

Of course it's cool to see black women on back-to-back covers of Vogue for the last 2 months, but is it extreme tokenism, Obameffects, both? Let's hope it's actual progress.

Random Beauty

2009-04-16T23:41:00.004-05:00

Ryan Davies is the best addition to jewelry design I've seen in awhile. Every piece is planned with the precision of an engineer and then handmade by Ryan. The most humble dude, Ryan's work is available only at Robin Richman in Chicago. The line is called Sophisticated Science

The two piece magnetic cuff

burned walnut hexagonal cuff

I warned this was random....
Perrier Jouet is not the only ones putting in work on their bottles.
These are from Let it Grow. I'm such a sucker for phenomenal packaging.

Just one of those days.

2009-04-16T23:20:00.003-05:00

Red lights are long enough but why did this car fall off the back of the tow truck as soon as it turned green?
Ridiculous

Who knew?

2009-04-14T19:20:00.003-05:00

So during my Michigan excursion I actually bought a pair of these but I wasn't aware of the famous designer behind them. Nice.

This season, Nike Sportswear chose to remix Nike materials within the Nike Sportswear collection with legendary French textile designer Paule Marrot Editions. Once loved by the British royal family and Jackie Kennedy, Paule Marrot Editions has been creating memorable designs since 1920.

We still need your support.....

2009-04-13T13:58:00.003-05:00

Perez supports

Andre supports

Hope everyone had a good Easter. The Save Anna campaign is going strong such as last night's protest at VANDAM in New York. Don't be left out.

Ahhhhh Ann Arbor

2009-04-07T23:33:00.011-05:00

I know you're thinking, what the hell were we doing at Michigan University in Ann Arbor. Well actually there was plenty to do with Final Four going on and all. We were invited to be in their major annual fundraiser NOIR, a fashion show that raised money this year to protect the environment and promote Green business. Here's how the weekend went....

Small town vibe of course.

We brought our buddy Frank, who's actually the dopest piggy bank ever made. Let's just say he's our mascot.

Frank made Hannah's day. She was the best server ever.

Frank loves french fries. The drive made him hungry.

Upon arrival, Frank checked out the tourist guide.

He's no regular pig. Frank stayed fresh with a shower.

Pigs don't drive but they can sure sleep.

Frank reflects on country life.

Shrink team killed some time at the movies with our feet up. Dries x Minnetonka x Brian Atwood, nice.

My best cuz Keli kept things in order including the looks.

VIP of course.

It was like baby Bryant Park. Lovely stage.

Julius tee looked great down the runway.

It was all over when we saw the All-Over hoodie.

Gabrielle from the Chi killed it in our bubble skirt.

They covered up the Dimepiece tee a little but it's still all good.

The afterparty was actually fun. There were amazons everywhere.

Models

It's not a party without a gross bathroom.

More models.

President of NOIR Brittany and Shrink boss Kenny.

Models got their bounce on.

Phony ponies galore.

And Michigan's gift to us? A blizzard on the way home.

Good times regardless.

Save Anna Tees available!

2009-04-06T21:32:00.003-05:00

Your favorite devil is now available. Save Anna killed the runway this weekend at U of M's NOIR show.
Cop it now.
www.shop.shrinkboutique.com

As one campaign ends......

2009-04-02T21:54:00.003-05:00

Another begins. Let's protect the queen of Vogue from getting the boot as those rumors suggest. I just opened a box of these. Available super soon!