Whatever the Weather, We'll Stick with Leather!

As the temps drop in this Windy City of ours, everyone seems to be thinking of getting their hands on a Hot Toddy. What’s on our minds? Getting our hands on the hot new leather bags from the JP & Mattie Collection at Thread Lounge!

The line of soft, folded, and tooled purses (and totes) are the newest edition to designers Jean-Pierre Roditi and Mattie Illel’s Parisian Couture clothing line. With an understated Boho flair in chocolate browns and rich blacks, these bags will have you sweating right through the snowy months!

So warm up to the idea of a clean design, minimalist, and authentic JP & Mattie leather bag for the winter…stop by Thread Lounge to see these sizzlin’ satchels for yourself!

La La Lacoste

Three cheers for summer! Or, better yet, three cheers for Lacoste!

This week, the Thread Lounge is proud to boast all about our brand new shipment men’s Lacoste.

In search of that perfect polished look, gentlemen? Look no further!

From standard polos (only $39.75!) to jeans and chinos...classic button downs (from $55!) to suede jackets, we’ve got it all.

And the best part is…there are enough colors to choose from to make Roy G. Biv nauseous.

So get your (Lacoste) polo on!

Belts! Belts! Belts!

We love secrets...don't you? The trouble is, they don't seem to stay under wraps for long...

Just ask the creative founder of the Linea Pelle Collection, Mira K. Anzaruth. Of course, she'll tell you all about her New York city boutique on 57th street. Maybe she'll hint about her celeb following, including Jessica Szohr, Hayden Panetierre, and Whitney Port. And we're sure Mira will mention her ready-to-wear luxury accessory collection...but what she won't tell you is the cRaZy discount you'll get if you shop for her Linea Pelle accessories at Thread Lounge!

Introducing (drum roll....) skinny and wide leather belts from the Linea Pelle Collection! All belts are handcrafted from washed Italian leathers and designed with a vintage aesthetic.

Like a little edgy flare to your belts? Perfect! With an amazing attention for small detail, fabulous hardware, and embellishments, Linea Pelle belts are perfect for any occassion.

These babies retail from $95 to $200 in stores, but you can find them here at TL for $30 to $65. Yes ladies...the deal of a lifetime!

So since it looks like the secret's already out...pass it on and come grab a few Linea Pelle belts from Thread!

Tasteful Art on the Avenues

Street festival on Armitage?

Yes, please.

Music, food, charity, and local artists? Even better.

Wristbands (the proceeds of which are donated to Children's Memorial Hospital) for Tasteful Art on the Avenues will be available at select stores on Armitage, Halsted, and Webster between today and June 18th, for a discounted price of $7! After June 18th, they will be $10 - so be sure to get yours early.

So what's this magic wristband going to buy me, you wonder?

All participating Armitage stores will stay open late for the event, offering delicious appetizers and cocktails while you shop around. Each participating store will feature a local artist with their latest digs on display. And if you see something that suits your fancy...most art is for sale! Plus, each time you make a purchase at any of the stores, you are entered to win a raffle basket full of goodies from the neighborhood shopping district!

This tasty treat is going down next Friday, June 19th, from 6:00-9:00 pm on Armitage Avenue between Halsted and Sheffield. What's better than shopping for a good cause?

Don't forget to stop by and see us at Thread Lounge, where we'll be featuring one-of-a-kind canvas pieces by Lakeview's own Victor VanBramer, concoctions by VeeV Acai Spirits, and sammies from the Spicy Pickle. We can't wait to see you!

Woo Hoo!

Meet Staci Woo, the newest addition to the Thread Lounge!

This California native once worked as an assistant designer for none other than JEANius Adriano Goldschmied. With an everyday mantra of “comfort, cool, quality...comfort, cool, quality”, Staci meditated her way to a collection perfect for both lazy and crazy days. By 2002, Woo had collected a fabulous fashion line based on simple recycled cashmere and vintage prints. From what began as a purse and intimates collection, Woo has now expanded into a fresh line of tanks, tees, henleys, and dresses designed for those seeking that run-around trendy look.

Each piece is created with the softest supima cottons, showing colored trimming and laid back prints. Woo has graced the pages of fashion magazines like Cosmopolitan, Glamour, In Style, Lucky, and WWD and can be spotted on the most popular TV shows (Desperate Housewives, The OC, to name a few). Even better…you can wear her line inside out!

So come check out the line...we're sure you'll be yelling Woo Hoo Hoo all the way home!

Calling All Men!

As promised, boys, we have replenished our menswear section. As of Saturday, May 30th, a fantastic new designer has joined the Thread Lounge gang!

Straight out of the sunny city, a.k.a Los Angeles, we’ve got a fantastic collection by Georg Roth. We're sure the “e” missing from his first name stands for eclectic, which is, naturally, the best way to describe his style. His Autumn '08 collection is very ominous with dark blacks and browns, but the palette and styles shown in the Georg Roth Los Angeles Spring/Summer 2009 collection are more refreshing then iced cucumber water and your latest facial.

With a variety of styles, prints, and eye-catching bright colors, Georg's unique designs create fantastic looks for even the pickiest males out there. From cool and casual to polished and sophisticated, GeorgRoth is our go-to guy!

Welcome to Bollywood

What’s the latest trend to hit Thread Lounge shelves?

RAJ SCARVES ($38)! These exotic little gems are made from 100% pure cotton from the far away shores of India. Screen printed in Sanskrit and English, you can have them in any color your heart desires. Pop by and grab a few (you settle for just one...) of these babies in a plethora of colors.

Feeling sassy? Try the brightest shades of the Evil Eye print in purple, blue, green, red and yellow. Just got back from church? Throw on a RAJ scarf with uplifting appliqués, like Peace, Love, or Faith.

How much do we love them? Lisa and Katie, our lovely Chicago store manager and favorite employee, have two each!

Ps. Keep your eyes peeled…maxi dresses are coming soon!