TRUNK SHOW
Saturday, August 2
2-6PM
Just in time for back to school, Boutique Chartreuse is hosting a trunk show of four regionally-based designers. Join us to meet Natasha of Kling Bags and Maria of Marfar Designs personally and enjoy local wine, cheese, and bread.
Rust Belt Jewelry
Inspired by a hand-drawn 1944 geographic map, Philadelphia designers Anna Bario and Page Neal have created an exquisite jewelry line that mimics the organic lines and subtle textures of nature. Simple, elegant, and ethical, they use materials such as repurposed enamel chain and recycled gold and sterling silver to create jewelry that is refined and edgy, timeless and contemporary. We'll have a selection of earrings, rings and necklaces for sale and special orders will be taken. Enjoy special pricing during the trunk show and the week of August 5th – 9th on all Rust Belt purchases and orders.
JAK Designs: OrganiJAK
Warren, Ohio designers Jennifer and Tanya hand loom each of their bamboo and organic cotton scarves and wraps for timeless style. The luxurious drape and sheen of the fibers and intricate patterns create unique, elegant statement pieces to be worn and enjoyed everyday. The Athena and Sleeveless Wraps can be worn in numerous ways for versatility and creativity that never goes out of style. Enjoy special pricing on purchases and orders during the trunk show and the week of August 5th-9th.
Kling Bags
St. Louis resident Natasha Kimling Kwan designs a bold, contemporary line of timeless clutch and hobo handbags. Unlike most vegan products, Natasha’s line is made of PVC-free material with a biodegradable backing, making her bags both animal and environmentally friendly. Each of the lambskin-soft designs is hand made in New York with scratch and blemish-resistant faux leather that is used as seat covers on custom yachts and high-end autos such as Lamborghini. The look and feel of these bags is pure luxury.
Marfar Designs
Boutique Chartreuse’s favorite “local girl gone global”, Maria Farhatt, is back with more of her comfy, clever hemp and organic cotton daywear. A favorite of last summer, we’ve brought her back for an encore of the mini dress, wrap hoody, and cami sets. If you missed them last year (or need a new color), Saturday is the only opportunity you have.
JULY CLEARANCE SALE
Spring and Summer styles 30%-80% OFF!
PLUS:
Selected Jewelry from local artisans is 25%-50% OFF!
DENIM DEAL:
SELECT SIZES left in Of the Earth organic denim:
Trouser Jeans: sizes 4, 6, 8, 10
5-Pocket Jeans: sizes 6 and 10
Cropped Jean: sizes 0, 2, 4
June 20th:
Summer Style from Sustainable Collective
Light weight, bright and airy, the summer collection from Sustainable Collective is outstanding. We are particularly fond of the Mandarin collar "Andy" shirt in Poppy. Suitable for work or play, these ultra-wearable styles in brights and blacks will work now and into fall.
June 15th
Habitude + Sworn Virgins + Sweetgrass
Dresses Dresses Dresses! We've got them to keep you looking hot while it is hot. Habitude's perfect little black halter dress to Sworn Virgin's work-ready styles, you'll find your summer wardrobe essentials.
Shorts and Tanks from Sweetgrass will take you all through the weekend from picnics to playdates in casual comfortable, chic style.
Ecoist + Texture Clothing
April 25th
Ecoist's NEW spring 08 handbags are here! The Daily Bag is the MUST HAVE bag for SUMMER - bright colors like yellow, white, fuschia, royal blue, shiny finish like patent leather (without the animal issues) and a classic shape that will get you NOTICED in a very positive way. Plus, it is big enough for all your daily essentials - guaranteed.
For those of you with the discipline (or lack of children) to use a smaller bag, we've got the coin purse with wrist strap, the wristlet, and the classic shoulder bag, too. New for this year is the NYC collection made of subway maps from the Big Apple.
Teresa Remple's Texture Clothing is back in the house. One of our all-time best selling lines, Texture is farm-fresh clothing for urban travelers made in Teresa's Bellingham, Washington, studio. For Spring we have the perfect spring Zippy Jacket in our favorite color: Chartreuse! But our real love is how Teresa cuts pants, so we have Capris and Classy Pants to wear to work or play. Made in hemp and recycled PET or cotton/RPET, these wash and wear pants and capris will be your favorites.
NEW for this year are head bands made from Teresa's scraps (helps eliminate fabric waste and bad hair days) and SILK scrappy scarves.
Perfectly Imperfect
April 18th
Perfectly Imperfect's cool, breezy dresses and tops are a must have for the HOT days coming soon. The lightweight organic cotton in loose, flowing styles is perfect for summer heat and humidity. The two tops and three dress styles will be sure to punch up your summer style.
Covet Spring I
April 14th
Covet is back with a fabulous new spring collection of dresses: tank dress, empire waist sweater dress, cowl neck zip dress / jacket and a sheer batwing sweater that is uber sexy. The hemp and silk metalic gold trim on the tank dress is totally unespected. The cowl dress / jacket is one of the stand out pieces of the season.
Sustainable Collective - Spring I
April 4th
This is my absolute FAVORITE line from spring market in LA. The must have piece is the Opal dress: a NOW and LATER classic triangle to layer with a Tee while its still cool and wear alone all summer. Two colors: Taupe with bold black trim and tone on tone Royal Blue. Tunics, Triangle tops, tank dresses, and more all in the IT neutrals of spring ready for your BRIGHT accessories to complete the look. Best of all, each piece can go to the office or out on the town.
Keyna V by Earth Creations
March 31st
Bamboo, Hemp and Cotton, OH MY. This easy to wear collection is one of our favorites. Spring colors of tropical blue, coral, and rose compliment sleek black and earthy neutrals - a key look for spring. Stand out pieces include the Skop Skirt which can be worn as a strapless dress and the Shrug Top. Come see why so many Boutique Chartreuse clients love this line.
Habitude
March 20th
Two fabulous dresses to wear now with tights and flats and later with sandles. Both are in uber-soft and wearable bamboo and organic cotton fabric and office-ready. The Kimono-style shift has a fabulous drape and open cowl neck that isn't too big or tow bunchy. It is the classic black dress. The V-neck is in a beautiful steel grey to mix with bright accessories - the IT look for spring. Featuring a slimming soft pleat in the front from the elasticized empire waist, it layers perfecty for three season wear. This line is a must see.
Ecoganik
Retro Actif
Kim White
March 15th
Ecoganik is here just in time for our reopening. Soft, casually tailored peices to wear everywhere: tunic top, pants and a long jacket. One of the stars of eco-fashion, their knit wear is comfy and sophisticated.
Retro Actif uses banners from art and movie festivals to make killer bags. Several styles including the perfect HOBO for spring. US Made.
Kim White is back in the house! Our new shipment has arrived with our HAND-PICKED selections from market in LA. Bright Spring colors to bring your wardrobe out of the blah and into the beautiful.
English Retreads
February 13th
I have no idea why these bags are called English retreads since they are made in Boulder, CO, but I do know they are the COOLEST recycled rubber bags I have seen yet:
Metal studs, hip shapes and bright colored linings with pockets for your essentials such as cell and sunglasses. I have three styles coming: the Beetle, the Model T, and the Mini + belts, key fobs, and the Side Car accessory holder for your ipod or phone. Your Vegan friends will be SO jealous!.
Sustainable Collective by Convoy
February 13th
I LOVE LA! This line is just one of the MANY reasons why. I IMMEDIATELY orderd three pieces. These are each MUST HAVES for early spring and transition wear.
1) The Spell. Oh yeah. In black, of course. Wear it with a T or tank and over leggings or jeans for a hip casual look. For Valentines, we suggest skipping the T or tank as the model has done and going with stilletto boots. VERY HOT. Day to night and back again for $119.
2) Raggamuffin. Sometimes a T is not enough. Then there is this chic little tunic. All the comfort with A LOT MORE STYLE. Gathered sleeves, long length, and the perfect blend of bamboo and cotton for a body conscious not body clinging fit. We suggest a cropped jacket and slim pants for work or skinny jeans, vintage cardigan, and boots for Saturday. Multitasking for $99.
3) The Vision. The IT look for spring is pretty, neat, sophisticated. (Think Jackie-O, NOT Janis.) What is more flattering for spring than a 3/4 sleeve, A-line tunic with empire waist and small gathers in the softest silvery lilac? Casual sophistication for home or work for $119.
Of the Earth - winter shipment - 12/18/2007
SKINNY JEANS for tucking into boots
Assymetrical Zip Hoody in winter white
Soy L/S Tee for layering in tabasco
The "Bean" drape neck top in pea green or seal brown
The "Fawn" faux wrap top in black
Go "Icognito": french terry hoody in tabasco
French terry skirt in turtle green
The Wunder Jacket in antiqued denim
Sweetgrass Fibers - 11/15/2007
Oregon, USA
Just arrived are two collections from Sweetgrass: great updated classics to intergrate into your winter wardrobe including organic Cotton thermal Tee, a thermal ccoop neck top, Hemp crop pants to wear with boots and organic Cotton trousers for casual or casual office wear; and a collection of sleek bamboo seperates just right for holiday parties, including a long assymetrical skirt, high-cut cami and assymetrical jacket that can be worn loose or tied at the waist.
Doie Designs by Sara Kirsner 11/2/2007
NYC
The Ponderosa Dress in Silk Jersey with Bamboo Trim. Two colors avaiable: Teal (shown) and - exclusive to Boutique Chartreuse - wine. This ultra flattering dress can be layered over jeans or our bamboo pants as long tunic, over a T or Turtle for warmth. But worn alone with boots or pumps (or even cute flats), this Japanese-inspired style is a stunning dress for the office or the office party.
Ecoist 10/1/2007
The Ultra Bag.
Repurposed candy wrappers hand folded (Fair Trade) to look like a classic quilted Chanel complete with a chain shoulder strap. Black and White or Chocolate Brown. $119.
These are lower rise jeans favored by the youthful (and the youthfully built). All are 33-inch inseam and can be custom hemmed for $15. Mention the newsletter and they are yours for $40 per pair - no limit. Bring a friend AND forward the email newsletter to pass on the savings.
