LIFE: Stone Island F/W ’16

Recent collaborations with Supreme and NikeLab, along with cosigns from artists and musicians have brought Stone Island to the forefront. Despite the label’s recent success and step into the scope of popular culture, Stone Island has been quietly crafting for 34 years and counting. Massimo Osti’s innovative sportswear brand has been perfecting every aspect of … Continue reading LIFE: Stone Island F/W ’16

RUNSY X RSVP Gallery

For Hispanic Heritage Month, RSVP Gallery has partnered with Chicago visual artist Runsy, to bring attention to ESDC’s Food for Hope, a Chicago-based non-profit organization providing vital resources to families throughout the city. Food for Hope distributes prepackaged fresh produce and non-perishable goods to hundreds of families in Chicago and other neighborhoods through its mobile … Continue reading RUNSY X RSVP Gallery

Q+A with Louis De Guzman

  The “Falling Through” cushion is your second in-house release in the realm of home goods. Talk a little bit about how you got inspired to design these items. With my love and appreciation for visual art + design, one thing I’ve always gravitated towards is the practice and experimentation of applying my mixed media … Continue reading Q+A with Louis De Guzman

Q+A with Cristina Martinez

  You went to school for fashion design before dropping out to pursue drawing/painting. Talk about your progression with art. How much of a role did it play in your life growing up and when did you start to pursue it (both the fashion design and the “fine art.”)    My love of fine art … Continue reading Q+A with Cristina Martinez

PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT

    “MAKE fitness fun, CULTIVATE a community of active women, UNITE + EMPOWER women through fitness, FLIP the ingrained negative perceptions that sweat holds, TRAIN future health leaders, FIGHT childhood obesity, and LAUNCH careers for the next generation of health journalists and media professionals,” reads the mission statement of PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT. Founded in … Continue reading PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT

Jordan Air Cadence Fragment Raffle

  Jordan Air Cadence Fragment Raffle   The Jordan Air Cadence blends modern craftsmanship with subtle heritage-inspired design elements to create a sporty and streamlined design built for life on the go. Visible Nike Air tech in the heel gives you impact cushioning, while a plush collar and tongue combine with a molded footbed to … Continue reading Jordan Air Cadence Fragment Raffle

Spotlight: Urban Growers Collective

  Urban Growers Collective (UGC) is a non-profit organization founded by Laurell Sims and Erika Allen. Built from the framework of the Milwaukee based organization Growing Power, UGC is built by and for the communities it serves. Currently operating eight (8) urban farms in Chicago, the organization’s programming results in not only accessible produce but job … Continue reading Spotlight: Urban Growers Collective