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Our Sak Classics Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Congrats to our Sak Classics Contest winner Jodi!!!
We received many wonderful best friend stories, but Jodi and her best friend Jennifer took first place! They both received Dogeared Best Friends Gold Dipped Angel Wings set as well as a Sak Classics bag of their choice for each of them.

"I have, without a doubt, the best friend a girl could ask for! I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2006, then with breast cancer in 2008. My friend, Jennifer, has been a pillar of strength not only for me, but for my husband and children as well. She has been here for us unconditionally- joining me for chemo treatments and doctor visits, babysitting for our two young children, cleaning my home, fixing us meals, and so much more. Jen has lifted so much of my husband's burdens, sitting with him through my surgeries, and making sure that things at home are done in my absence. Jen is the type of friend that every girl wants to have! She is devoted, selfless, and caring. She gives the term "girlfriend" a whole new meaning. My life is so much richer because of Jennifer. Although I thank her frequently, I know that I will never be able to repay her, or thank her adequately for all she has done for my family and me. I finished chemotherapy this past June, and took a girls vacation with Jennifer and other friends in July. My prognosis is positive, and I feel incredibly blessed. I look forward to growing old with Jennifer by my side, and making more wonderful memories together!"

We also received this kind response to winning and her entry.

Hello Jill,

Thank you so much! I am so excited that we've been chosen as your Grand Prize winner. I can't wait to tell Jennifer, and honor to honor her with a new Sak bag as one small way of repayment for all of the wonderful things she has done for me!

I am blessed in so many ways, and I will add this honor to my list of things to be grateful for. How timely, just before Thanksgiving! Thank you so very much for considering us, and our story.

Once again, I'd like to tell you that I've had nothing but wonderful experience with The Sak. I have been buying your bags for years, and your products and customer service have always exceeded my expectations. You have earned my patronage as a loyal customer, and look forward to purchasing Sak bags for friends and family as well!

Best regards, Jodi

We hope you both enjoy your prizes with one another!

On the street: EL and TS friends!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

Spotted TS Dakota Shopper and EL Maxfield Medium Tote in an elevator!

On the street: Venezia Shopper at JCrew

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:00 +0000

Spotted at J Crew in NYC.

On the street: Addison Tote in JC

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:00 +0000

Spotted in Jersey City.

On the street: Silverlake Flap in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Spotted in the Farmers Market at Union Square.

On the street: PeacePrint Shopper in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:59:00 +0000

Signature Peace Print shopper spotted in Union Square subway.

Sakroots Artist Circle Launch Party

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:13:00 +0000

On August 4th, The Sak hosted a party celebrating the launch of Sakroots Artist Circle.

Building on the success of The Sak’s signature “peace print”, The Sak introduced the sakroots Artist Circle available early Spring 2010. Representing unity and reflecting each artists own unique style, the sakroots Artist Circle features a “gallery” of original prints created by artists who share in the brand’s hope of cultivating peace and harmony. Sakroots will introduce a new artist print each season demonstrating The Sak’s overall “peace” message.

The sakroots Artist Circle collection is eco-friendly and uses materials such as jute, 100% recycled cotton and recycled nylon and supports the The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees Campaign. The event revealed the One World print featuring art by Brooklyn-based artist Diane Barcelowsky which signifies the shared philosophy that “we all share one world, one dream of peace”. The print illustrates diverse cultures, animals and nature living together harmoniously and includes elements such as the “om” symbol of peace and the elephant which signifies power and helps remove obstacles.

Check out some of our party pics!

On the street: EL Zooey in Brooklyn

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0000

EL Zooey Shopper in pyrite spotted at the Bedford stop on the L train.

On the street: Ashbury in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:00 +0000

Ashbury Shopper in coated canvas in Port Authority subway.

On the street: EL Opal in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:57:00 +0000

EL Opal spotted on 6th Ave in NYC.

Designer Spotlight - LAUREN!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Favorite magazine: Teen Vogue

Favorite Online source for inspiration: Tons of blogs! See my blog undeclaredpanache.blogspot.com for links (shameless plug)

Style Icon: Nicole Richie and Zooey Deschanel

Five things that make Lauren happy:
1.New shoes
2. Laughing with good friends
3. Riding my bike
4. VW buses
5. the TV show “How I Met Your Mother.”

What you would be doing if you weren’t a handbag designer at The Sak: I would work in trend forecasting or some other creative realm of the fashion industry.

Other things that inspire Lauren...

On the street: EL Status Woven Clutch: NYC!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:52:00 +0000

A classic EL Status Woven Clutch spotted at a charity event in NYC.

Smashing website!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:45:00 +0000

Smashing Magazine.com, a site dedicated to web designers and developers featured the sak website in an article titled Showcase of Beautiful Fashion Websites. In the article, the sak website is noted for its hand-drawn design elements and use of light colors!

Great work creative team!

Stylecaster focuses in on Lorae Russo: Creative Director at large!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Styelcaster.com, an interactive site dedicated to style and fashion has featured Lorae Russo in the Style Setter section!

Check it out here!

sakroots at The 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Sakroots was the exclusive gift bag of The Official Presenter Gift Lounge backstage. As celebrity nominees and presenters entered the lounge they were given sakroots limited edition Pax Eco Weekender’s to tote around their swag as well as a selection from the Eco Harmony or Indio Crochet collections in a variety of solid, space dye and dip dye color waves. Film Independent’s Spirit Awards is a celebration honoring films made by filmmakers who embody independence and who dare to challenge the status quo.

Along with gifting, we were able to chat it up with a ton of celebrities educating them about sakroots including Jessica Alba, Mary Kate Olsen, Sheryl Crow, Anne Hathaway, Sandra Oh, Mena Suvari, Robin Wright Penn, Rosie Perez, Justine Bateman, Kerry Washington, Eliza Dushku and Teri Hatcher… along with many male celebrities.

Posted above from left to right: Blair Underwood, Dominic Monoghan, Illeana Douglas, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kerry Washington, Billy Boyd.

On the street: EL Toska in Boston, MA

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Elliott Lucca Toska spotted in Boston Ma on New Years Eve.

The Sak 20th Anniversary Party!!!

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:34:00 +0000

The Sak celebrated 20 years with more than 200 friends, press, buyers and stylists at the NYC Showroom on Tuesday, Feb 3rd.

On the street: Silverlake Flap in Hoboken, NJ

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:18:00 +0000

The Silverlake Flap in black see in Hoboken on First & Washington

Designer Spotlight - GINA

noreply@blogger.com (the sak) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Favorite Magazine: Ready Made
Favorite Online source for inspiration: Design*Sponge
Style Icon: Kate Moss, Unpretentious, low maintenance, with a rocker edge
Five things that make Gina happy:
- Good food, especially cheese and cupcakes
- Sunny, warm days
- Discovering new vintage shops
- Road Trips
- Secret Beach in Hawaii

More of Gina’s inspirations....