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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  1. Karina K says…
    07/27/2013

    Cool bag!!

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  2. Lisa W. says…
    07/27/2013

    OH MY I love LOVE love this...and made in America, how cool is that!!!!! I was tickled pink when I read how July Nine all began. This is a really wonderful and inspiring story...thank you Ali for again introducing us to these wonderful companies.

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  3. Sue M. says…
    07/27/2013

    These are darling bags...what a wonderful story!

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  4. Jenell says…
    07/27/2013

    I'm addicted to cool bags! So a July Nine bag would fit right into my collection. Thanks for the opportunity, Ali!

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  5. Debbie says…
    07/27/2013

    Wow! Looks like an awesome bag, and SO useful! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. S. Jordan says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks like the perfect bag for carrying all that stuff that mom's end up with. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. Katie O says…
    07/27/2013

    Great bags! Thanks for the chance!

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  8. marcykd says…
    07/27/2013

    beautiful and reusable - my favorite kind of bag...perfect for everyday :) would love to be a winner of one of these!

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  9. Laura B says…
    07/27/2013

    Who doesn't love a great tote? Thanks for the chance to win.

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  10. JennyB says…
    07/27/2013

    What a beautiful bag-it would be a great way to carry my lesson plan book and teaching materials in every day!

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  11. Kristen says…
    07/27/2013

    Thank you for the chance to win! So cute!

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  12. Jodee says…
    07/27/2013

    Lovely bag! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. Diana Tellez-Smith says…
    07/27/2013

    Love the tote also love that its waterproof. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Kelli W says…
    07/27/2013

    A girl can never have too many bags! Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  15. latanya says…
    07/27/2013

    I love these totes

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  16. Elise T says…
    07/27/2013

    Love this bag!

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  17. Lynn Wigren says…
    07/27/2013

    For some women its shoes. For me its bag and these look great and functional!

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  18. MaryBeth H. says…
    07/27/2013

    What a fabulous bag! Love the back story and that it is made in the USA! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  19. Debbi w says…
    07/27/2013

    Lovely bag, would love to win one. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  20. Nicole Miner says…
    07/27/2013

    Looks like a great bag.

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  21. Cindy says…
    07/27/2013

    This is a super cute bag love the grey one!!! would love to have it thanks for the giveaway!!

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  22. Carla Hundley says…
    07/27/2013

    Great little bag and
    a wonderful company.
    I'd like the bag in
    blue, unless you have
    a purple?
    Carla from Utah

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  23. Grace says…
    07/27/2013

    What a wonderful bag!

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  24. Kristin A. says…
    07/27/2013

    Crossing my fingers!

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  25. Mel says…
    07/27/2013

    I love love love totes! Can never have enough. These are great! Love! Thanks for the giveaway!

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