Ask the Dirndl Designer! - 5 Most Common Questions!

This past weekend was one of Chicago's most beloved street festivals, the Maifest in Lincoln Square. I also had the Rare Dirndl Design Studio doors open for anyone who wanted to stop by and shop! It was a lot of fun and as usual… when people find out that I design a line of fashion forward dirndls for a living, the questions start rolling! It got me thinking that after 5 years of doing this there are pretty much 5 most common questions so I decided to answer them for you via video!

Watch this video to learn the answers to the most common questions I get asked. The very last one is the best one (and I was only asked that once, but it's probably my favorite question ever!!)

Do you have a question that I didn't answer? Feel free to write it in the comments and I'll be sure to answer it for you. Have a fabulous week!

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Sample Sale Explained!

Tomorrow is the first day of the Maifest Sample Sale and I've already had a few questions that keep popping up. So lets answer them!

Q: "Can I buy the samples online? / Will the Sale be online as well?"
A: Unfortunately the samples will not be available online and here is why...

Q: "What is a sample?"
A: A sample is the first dirndl style made for a collection. When I designed S/S 2013 I made 8 new pieces. Those pieces are the samples. They are used as guides during production, for photo shoots, fashion shows, advertising, promotional events and window displays. I typically make a size 4, but I have some samples that are a 6 and 12.

My sister and I wearing some samples to promote the F/W 2012 Collection at the AAS Schlachtfest

I can't sell them at their reduced price online for a few reasons.
       1) Some of the samples have some wear-and-tear to them. I don't want you to buy it online and then not be happy with certain aspects of the dirndl that are imperfect.
       2) Some of the samples have been altered to fit models. For promotional events when I have models wear the dirndls, sometimes the samples need to be taken in or out in order to fit them.
       3) A lot of the samples are dirndls that are discontinued. The dirndls are not even on the website at the moment because they are discontinued and no longer available.

I Love Lucy Sample Dirndl being worn during a fashion show

Q: "I don't live in Chicago, does that mean I can't take advantage of the sale? I really wanted a dirndl"
A: There will be an online promotion announced later today, but if you are a size 4-8 and you are interested in a sample dirndl, shoot me an e-mail (erika@erikaneumayer.com) or give me a call (312-806-5099) And you can order one of them over the phone. This way I can talk to you about the specific details of the sample, the wear-and-tear, any spots, sun damage, fit issues, etc.

Still have questions? Shoot me an email or give me a ring-a-ling! I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Happy Maifesting!

Sunday's Maifest Daily Deal

Today is Sunday, which means its the last day of Maifest and the last of the Maifest Daily Deals. We are going to end this little sale with something for the men! The Beige and Red Plaid Trachtenshirt is imported stretch cotton short sleeve shirt with red plaid details and metal edelweiss buttons.

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Saturday's Maifest Daily Deal

Today's deal is the Forest Dirndl! Its a beautiful floor length satin dirndl with scoop neckline, gold chain lace up bodice and green multi semi sheer apron. This elegant piece is regularly $375.00 but today only it can be yours for $275.00! It is availanble in brown (pictured here) and black. We only have sizes 8, 10, 14, and 16 in each color.

To order, e-mail customerservice@erikaneumayer.com with your name, size, mailing address and phone number and say you want Saturday's daily deal!

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Friday's Maifest Daily Deal!

Today's featured item is one that always stirs up some excitement at the vendor booths... the boyshorts! Last summer my sister said "If you don't sell them, I'll take them all because they fit so well and are just crazy comfortable" and I have to agree. I'm wearing a pair right now!

Regularly $15.00, but today only they are $9.00! Celebrate the Friday night of Maifest with something a little sexier for yourself than the typical white pettipants and nylon slip that you wear under your dirndl. Shipping is free and they come in size S-L.

Order by e-mailing your name mailing address, size and a phone number to customerservice@erikaneumayer.com and say you want the Maifest Daily Deal!

Come back tomorrow for the featured item, the Forest Dirndl 

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Thursday's Maifest Daily Deal!

Today's featured item is the Rare Logo Organic Tee! This organic cotton jersey knit fitted T-shirt is "the most comfortable t-shirt i've ever owned!" -Katherine Rally. Its machine washable and features the Rare logo down the side and the website on the back in tone on tone print (so your not a walking billboard).

Regularly priced at $22.00, but today ONLY you can get it for $16.00 and shipping is free! Order by e-mailing your name, mailing address, and phone number to customerservice@erikaneumayer.com and say you want the Maifest Daily deal!

Come back tomorrow for the Rare Boy Shorts!

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Announcing Maifest Daily Deals

Since we won't be able to open the doors to the studio boutique during the Lincoln Square Maifest, we thought we'd offer some great daily deals!

Each day of Maifest, starting May 31st through June 4th, there will be a e-mail blast, Facebook and Twitter posts about the featured product. Some items marked down as much as 30% and free shipping! Ordering will be super easy and it'll be the perfect way to kick of the summer!

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HalllooooOOoo.... ?! Anybody Here?!

The past week was relatively uneventful for the studio boutique. Not exactly sure what the hold up is, but I'm sure there is a very reasonable explanation. There were a few changes, the most noticeable of these being that the front is... well... gone! On Saturday, someone e-mailed me saying they noticed lots of work being done and I was very surprised. All week I would stop by and look around.. HallooOOOoo?! Anyone Here?! nope... nada...

Where has the front gone? Oh, in the dumpster.

But the big window in the bathroom is bricked up! Thats new.

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The biggest work was the installation of a new I-beam. Now that the beam is installed and the store front won't fall in on itself, we can get back to work... hopefully.

Yay! I-beam! (its the long maroon beam near the ceiling)

Side note: as it being May 23rd, and the studio boutique looks like this... Opening weekend will NOT be June 1st-3rd. I'll keep you posted on the date because... well... I have no idea when it will be. (less stress for me if I just go with the flow and not try to plan things)

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