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Vintage Hem, Semi-Finalist In The Next Big Thing
-Local Company Is Making Its Debut At International Market-

Vintage Hem a local Utah company is announced as a one of three finalists in a national product search contest, The Next Big Thing. The contest is sponsored by the world’s largest wholesale merchandise resource, The Dallas Market Center during their upcoming Dallas FINDS Temp Show January 16-19, 2009.

Vintage Hem will be presenting Spring Tea, a collection of slips to adorn your blooming spring & summer hemlines during their showcase at The Next Big Thing. Vintage Hem along with 2 other finalists SIPATINIZ™ and Good For You Girls™ receives a free booth and travel to the upcoming international market where contestants will have the opportunity to meet with the DMC’s 50,000 buyers attending the show.

The winner of The Next Big Thing will be selected by 4 distinguished media judges based on the finalists’ product, trade space presentation, and production plan. The prize package valued at more than $10,000 will be awarded on January 17, 2009 and includes exhibit space at the DMC FINDS Show in June 2009. The winner will receive consultations from leading industry experts ranging from branding and public relations to visual merchandising and much more. Also included in the prize is a feature profile in one of the Dallas Market Center’s award-winning publications. For more details please visit the DMC website at http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/.

About Vintage Hem
Vintage Hem based in Draper, UT has a new take on the slip! Their slips are meant to fall below the hemline adding length and layers to your skirts and dresses. Vintage Hem slips are an affordable way for the budget conscious fashionista to style classic pieces in her closet with the latest fashion trends. These slips can also add valuable length to a growing young girl’s wardrobe extending wear throughout the next year. Mompreneurs Jennifer Young and Janine Ottley launched Vintage Hem in the Spring of 2007 offering women a feminine accessory to make today’s fashions more wearable. For more information, you can view additional news on the Vintage Hem blog at www.vintagehem.blogspot.com or visit the website at www.vintagehem.com for product information.

Dallas Morning News

Below is the article that ran in The Dallas Morning News yesterday in the business section. The article included images of each of the finalists.

Coming soon to Dallas Market Center: The Next Big Thing
12:00 AM CST on Sunday, December 14, 2008
Maria Halkias

The economic downturn hasn't curtailed entrepreneurship. More than 100 people submitted new product ideas to the Next Big Thing, a contest sponsored by the Dallas Market Center. Next year, after thousands of wholesale buyers get a look, you may spot these products on your favorite store shelves. The three finalists are:

The Sipatiniz (pronounced sip-a-tee-neez) is a spill-resistant martini glass created by Rowlett resident Renee Williams. About 18 months ago, Ms. Williams said she started looking at her favorite shape drinking glass and decided even it could be tweaked for the better. She orders non-alcoholic drinks in a martini glass because, she says, "it feels so elegant." Her Sipatiniz glass is elegant and practical and "allows you to mingle with ease." An IT professional, Ms. Williams said she's had other ideas but never acted on them.

Good for You Girls says it's the first 100 percent natural skin care line for girls ages 9 to 15. Created by Kim Grustas and Grace Havasta-Petrarca of New Hartford, Conn., the kit includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer made of natural and organic ingredients. Products are made without anti-aging or other ingredients that are too harsh for young skin. The two mothers used only natural baby products on their girls but then couldn't find products for them as they got older.

Vintage Hem can make any skirt or dress more romantic or festive. Developed by Jennifer Young of Draper, Utah, the slips add layers and length in tulle, silk and other fun fabrics. Ms. Young made the slips to enhance her own wardrobe in an affordable way.

The finalists were selected by a panel of judges from the wholesale market, and the winner will be named in January.

Finalists get airfare and hotel accommodations to attend the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market FINDS Temp Show on Jan. 16-19. They will show off their ideas in complimentary exhibit space in front of 50,000 domestic and international retailer buyers.

The winner gets to come back to the June show and receives a prize package worth more than $10,000 that includes time with branding, public relations and visual merchandising experts.

Vintage Hem in the Eliza Blog

Congrats to Vintage Hem!
December 9th, 2008 by Summer
Vintage Hem has won “The Next Big Thing” for the Dallas Market. We are also thrilled with their new holiday line of black slips. Dallas might of just discovered this charming brand, but we have been fans of their delicate detailed slips that look great under just about any skirt or dress. Eyefull of Lace, below, can be purchased at vintagehem.com for $36.

Summer, Editor Eliza Magazine

ShopTalk

The Next Big Thing?
Posted on December 3rd, 2008 11:54am by Stephanie Quadri
Filed under News, Products

The Dallas Market Center has announced the finalists for their “Next Big Thing” contest. They received over 100 entries and have narrowed it down to three, one of which is from Rowlett, TX. Congrats to Renee Williams, founder of SIPATINIZ, a spill-free martini glass (pictured at left). Other finalists include Good For You Girls, a natural skincare line for teenagers and Vintage Hem (my personal fave), slips that add a little something extra to the bottom of skirts and dresses. The three finalists will receive a free booth and travel to the upcoming Dallas FINDS Temp Show January 16–19, 2009. During the show the finalists will be judged based on their product, trade space presentation, and production plan. The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and will win a prize package worth more than $10,000. Talkers, who do you think should win?

Comment to “The Next Big Thing?”
Katie @ December 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Vintage hem is amazing. Just ordered myself one of their new holiday slips - makes it so easy to change up a simple dress!

Semi-Finalist for the Next Big Thing!

Vintage Hem has been selected as one of three finalists for the Dallas Market's Next Big Thing Contest. We won airfare, hotel, and a tradeshow booth at the Market where we will compete on January 17th to become the actual grand prize winner. We are so honored to be included in this international show and excited to make our debut into the wholesale market.

We love Dallas Market-Thank You!!!

http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/contest.aspx

VH Slip on Mountain View TV

CreatedByMom.com, Quinn Curtis, & Startup Princess.com, Kelly Anderson, on Park City TV "Mountain Views" with host Ori Hoeffer. (Quinn is wearing Patrice Wright Jewelry & a blush Damsel in Distress Belle of the Ball Slip by Vintage Hem - both fabulous Mommy companies; Thanks! Quinn xoxo)