Upcoming Events
* The Drake Hotel - Mad Hatter Event
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL
July 30, 2010
* Fall/Winter Collection Photoshoot
August 14, 2010
* Arlington Million
Arlington Heights, IL
August 21, 2010
* ParkWay Garden Hat Party
Grant Park - Chicago, IL
September 16, 2010
* Country Living Ohio Fair
Columbus, OH
September 24-26, 2010
* Randolph Street Market Fall Fashion Event
Chicago, IL
October 23-24, 2010
* One of a Kind Show
Chicago, IL
December 2-5, 2010
Where to Buy
* Dressing Room at 2836 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206
* Clodhoppers at 3727 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY 40207
* Luna Boutique at 1310 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40204
* Seelbach Hilton at 500 4th St. Louisville, KY 40202
* aMuse at 4405 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403
* Squasht 2556 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
* Fly-Bird at 719 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301
* Comfy Bummy at 231 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540
* Hozhoni at 30 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
* TLD Gallery at 26 E. Quincy Street Westmont, IL 60559
* Cornerstone at 214 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI 53147
"Featured In "
* 2009 Hatty Award Winner
* 2009 Gen Art Fresh Faces Nominee
View "Articles" for a full list of features and write ups.
Formé Millinery is a Member of these Fashion Groups
Apparel Industry Board, AIBI www.aibi.com
Fashion Group International, FGI (scholarship winner) www.fgi.org
Hat Workshops www.hatcourses.com
Hat Life www.hatlife.com
Gen Art www.genart.org
Find Us on these Search Engines
Chapeau at http://www.chapeau.us/
Style Chicago at http://www.stylechicago.com/favorites.asp?ParentID=8240&ID=16184
Chicago Fashion Resource at http://www.chicagofashionresource.com/designers/252
Hat Courses at www.hatcourses.com
Judith M Millinery Supply House at http://www.judithm.com/links/millinery
Hat Supply at www.hatsupply.com
Visit Formé Millinery at http://www.facebook.com/
Past Events
* Lake Bluff Fashion Show
Experience The Best of the Best benefiting The American Cancer Society. Top Chicago Designers including Formé Millinery, will be showcasing hats in conjunction with Chapeau and other fabulous clothing designers in Chicago. Fashion Show, Silent Auctions, Food and Wine Tastings. A great event for a great cause!
Reservations: 847-835-0126 or order online
http://abc-communications.com/abc/event.
Reservations: 847-835-0126 or order online
http://abc-communications.com/abc/event.
600 Lansdowne Lake Bluff, IL
July 25, 2010 from 3pm-8pm
July 25, 2010 from 3pm-8pm
* Chicago Sidewalk Sale
Daley Plaza
July 20-21, 2010
* Simply Chicago Art workshop
Evanston, IL
July 17, 2010
* Drake Hotel Trunk Show
140 E. Walton Place
Chicago, IL
July 16, 2010
* Custer's Art Event
June 19-20, 2010
* Pilsen Art Fair
June 11, 2010
* Constructor Art Event
June 6, 2010
* Burr Ridge Art Festival
May 15-16, 2010
* Drake Hotel Trunk Show
The Palm Court, during high tea
140 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
April 23, 2010
* Hinsdale Embroiderer's Guild Trunk Show and workshop
Western Springs Baptist Church
4475 Wolf Road 2nd Floor Western Springs, IL
4475 Wolf Road 2nd Floor Western Springs, IL
April 19, 2010 9:00am
* Q Center Women's Day
St. Charles, IL
April 10, 2010
* Drake Hotel Trunk Show
The Palm Court, during high tea
140 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
April 9, 2010
* Dressing Room Trunk Show
2836 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
March 27, 2010
* Randolph Street Market
Chicago, IL
March 20-21, 2010
* aMuse Artisian Finery Hat Event
Wilmington, NC
March 5-7, 2010
* Derby Hat Boutiques
Louisville, KY
February 12-15, 2010
* One of a Kind Show
Chicago, IL
December 3-6, 2009
* CHIFA ELITE FASHION EXPLOSION
Chicago, IL
November 21, 2009
* 43rd Annual Cancer Ball
Formé Millinery will be donating a hat to be auctioned off at this wonderful event.
Four Seasons in Chicago, IL
November 14th 2009
* A Tribute for the Troops, a benefit for the USO of Illinois
Formé Millinery will be donating a hat to be auctioned off for "Tribute for the Troops".
* Love of Art Festival - Lemont Artist Guild
Lemont Park District
November 7th 2009
* Accessoireé
Martini Park, Chicago, IL
October 28th 2009
* Uncommon Threads Fashion Show
Hoffman Estates, IL
October 18, 2009
* Modern Vintage Explosion
Chicago, IL
October 16-17 2009
* Chicago Country Music Festival Art Fair
Chicago, IL
October 3 - 4, 2009
* Chicago Sale
Chicago, IL
July 21-22, 2009
* Jenny Gerst was mentioned in the Hearld News for being one of the winners of a hat contest put on by Joliet Hospice. Formé Millinery donated a hat to the Joiliet Hospice that was auctioned off and won by a lucky hat wearer.
* Update: I was featured in the Chicago Tribune! They contacted me the day before attending the Country Living event. Dawn Reiss, fabulous publicist at the Tribune, followed me around during my "Pitch Your Product" day at Country Living. It was very exciting. Visit the link for the full article. http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/jun/03/magazine/chi-090603entrepreneur-story The picture above is what was featured in the Tribune. Formé Millinery has been chosen to "Pitch Your Product" at the 2009 Country Living Magazine Women Entrepreneurs Seminar in Chicago
* Guest Speaker at the International Academy of Design & Technology
Jenny Gerst will speaking to the millinery class at IADT talking about how she got started in the business and to show examples of her collections.
Jenny Gerst will speaking to the millinery class at IADT talking about how she got started in the business and to show examples of her collections.
* Boutique Shopping Event
Chicago, IL
April 28, 2009
* Formé Millinery will be showcasing a group of hats at TLD Design Gallery at 26 E. Quincy Street Westmont, IL 60559, through November 2008. www.tlddesigns.com
* Textile Arts Guild Fashion Show
Lemont, IL
October 13, 2008
* Gallery Fashion Show
de Vine Wine Shop Westmont, IL
October 13, 2008