Orlando Espinoza
Recessionista Style – Cafe Magazine March 2009
Happy Friday!
We are excited to share a recent article by Marla Seidell in this month’s issue of Cafe Magazine highlighting Studio-808 and our view of Recessionisa Fashion and a fav designer, Orlando Espinoza!
Cafe Magazone - March 2009 by Marla Seidell
“Recessionista Style, Quality over quantity is key to looking chic in this economic crunch…How to save money but look fabulous is solved in a pinch: become a recessionista. The first step is learning how to shop smart.”
“Think Classic and Multifunctional: But remember this need so to be time honered, not trendy and made of long-lasting material. These elements make a piece a wardrobe builder that ultimately saves you money down the road.”
“Becoming a recessionista means building your wardrobe from the ground up and buying key pieces that can work together to create great looks. You need at least three beautiful dresses in your wardrobe, and work from there, advises Espinoza.”
“A bit of personality: A finshing touch or subtle embelishment or details that make it yours – and don’t be afraid to mix and match designers!”
Studio-808, Inc. Launches!
Chicago’s most exciting fashion, jewelry and accessory designers are featured on a newly launched online boutique site, www.studio-808.com. The site showcases Chicago’s vibrant indie fashion scene and its emerging fashion talent, making it a must for style-savvy shoppers. In addition to the retail site, Studio-808.com will host fashion and shopping events around the city. A launch party will be announced soon.
The launch line-up of designers includes:
- Orlando Espinoza
- Melissa Serpico Kamout for SERPICO (recently featured in Lucky magazine)
- Lara Miller
- Erin Gallagher
- Brooke Harland for Earcandy
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Studio-808, Inc. is the brainchild of Erin Creaney, a PR executive with a near-athletic enthusiasm for emerging designers. Finding herself searching the city for great designers with new and different looks, she knew a larger operation was in order. What's more, she felt the world needed to know about the fashion percolating in the Windy City. Thus was born Studio-808.com.
