Sponsored Giveaways | July Nine

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GIVEAWAY |  One (1) person will win a Rainproof Bag in the color of your choice from July Nine. US entries only please.

ABOUT | Growing up I wanted to make a hang glider and fly. My mom, being the good parent that she is, encouraged me to make kites instead. And at 10 years old she handed over a sewing machine and so it began. My head could be in the clouds but my feet were still safely on the ground.  The hobby became a craft and after years of self-teaching and chatting up old ladies at various fabric store counters I had found something I loved.

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I took a long detour through the college of engineering, a business minor, and then decided to go back to my original passion of creating with thread and fabrics. This is when July Nine was born.

July Nine for those who are wondering is not my birthday (or my pug's birthday). It's inspired by the widest street in the world, July Nine Avenue, located in Buenos Aries Argentina. It now stands for an Oregon based brand focusing on unique American made goods. Patrons find July Nine simple but overwhelmingly functional. July Nine bags are now being carried nation wide from LA to New York, and internationally in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Custom projects range from left handed bags to 125 custom totes for Wieden & Kennedy and their client Diet Coke.

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As you read, production is growing and new designs are being patterned, tested and created.  The latest being a reusable bag launched on the website kickstarter. It is currently running through late August.

This bag unfolds into a spacious carry all, and then rolls back up into its leather handle making it very convenient to carry and use when needed.

Thank you for reading our story and I hope you can take part in the upcoming chapters.

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CONNECT | Shop | Facebook | Kickstarter


 

TO BE ENTERED into this giveaway please leave a comment below (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday, July 28th The winner will be announced shortly after. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items.

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306 thoughts

  1. JennE says…
    07/27/2013

    I adore simple yet functional totes! These look awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  2. Whitney says…
    07/27/2013

    Great, fun bag!

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  3. Mari K says…
    07/27/2013

    Very cool bags!

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  4. Althea says…
    07/27/2013

    I would love to win the bag!!! I need one now; I would love to WIN,

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  5. kate wille says…
    07/27/2013

    Planning a trip to Paris and when I am in Paris, it rains- So... this bag and i were meant to be!

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  6. Susan F. says…
    07/27/2013

    Love this bag! Thanks:)

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  7. young c says…
    07/27/2013

    This would be great for Seattle - thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. Judy says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the idea of a waterproof bag - so useful! And it has a zippered closure - I am so afraid to use the open totes for fear of losing something important.

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  9. sarah says…
    07/27/2013

    oh i love the bags - and perfect timing! i'm in desperate need of a new tote. :)

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  10. Sarah r says…
    07/27/2013

    Love this bag!!

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  11. Debbie says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the story of the birth of this company. Love great totes!

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  12. Michelle McKean says…
    07/27/2013

    Love this bag. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. Jeniff Sthory says…
    07/27/2013

    I love the bags.

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  14. Quinna says…
    07/27/2013

    What a great bag! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  15. Bonnie says…
    07/27/2013

    Cool story, cool bags, love the reusable bag.. I am always needing something like that. Thanks for the chance!

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  16. Flo says…
    07/27/2013

    A left handed bag, now the intrigues me. Thanks.

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  17. Jamie R. says…
    07/27/2013

    Thanks for the chance to win. Rainproof bags are a necessity where I live.

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  18. stephanie n says…
    07/27/2013

    love it! thanks for the opportunity!

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  19. MP says…
    07/27/2013

    love this tote. so excited to see this company featured in your blog!

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  20. Ellie Augustin says…
    07/27/2013

    This bag would be perfect for me right now as our sweet little baby girl is in the NICU and I've been trying to find a bag to be able to travel back and forth each day. Thanks for the chance!

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  21. Beth says…
    07/27/2013

    This bag is now on my wish list!

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  22. Teri H. says…
    07/27/2013

    Lovely bags! Thanks for the chance.

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  23. Karen P. says…
    07/27/2013

    Thanks for introducing us to July 9. The tote bags are really nice. I think they are going to be big!

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  24. Kathy A. says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the story about the company and that it's American made. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. Agnes C says…
    07/27/2013

    Great bag - thanks for the iveaway, Ali!

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