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Fashion > Forward

by Julia West

SA VA Open Call for Jewelry and Accessory Designers

SA VA, a boutique already dedicated to putting check marks in local, sustainable, handmade and fair trade boxes, is hosting an open call for artists within 200 miles of Philly. Owner Sarah Van Aken wants to support area crafters while expanding SA VA's jewelry and accessory merch. "It is very difficult for us to find goods that fill our requirements, which are A) socially conscious or sustainable in at least one way, B) at midprice points but high quality and design, [and] C) fit our brand aesthetic," says Van Aken. Interested? If you're not familiar with the SA VA brand, get yourself over to the store and check out what they've got; Van Aken is looking for pieces that express the individual stylings of her boutique and fit with her socially conscious attitude. Check rules and deets on the SA VA website; may the best designers win. Fri., Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SA VA, 1700 Sansom St., 215-587-0004, savafashion.com.

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If it's fame you seamstresses and seamsters are after, check out DailyCandy, which is out to give some free exposure to three deserving unknowns in honor of the website's 10th birthday. Editors will select 12 finalists from three categories — food, fashion and fun — who will be further whittled down by DailyCandy readers. The three ultimate victors in each category will receive $10,000, a trip to New York City to learn from bigwigs in their field, a celebratory bash and a write-up that will be distributed to all 3.3 million e-newsletter subscribers. Expect one hell of a stiff competition: The site received more than 2,100 submissions in less than a week. No pressure. Deadline is Mon., Sept. 6, 10 a.m., dailycandy.com/startsmallgobig.