Dark Garden Corsetry New Orleans Boutique
A project in New Orleans, LA by Dark Garden000days
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SF's Dark Garden brings their world-renowned corsets to the Lower Garden District with a new boutique & community-driven event space.
Backers: 354
Average Pledge Per Backer: $132
Funded: $46,570 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 16th -> Feb 15th (30 days)
Project By: Dark Garden
Backers: 354
Average Pledge Per Backer: $132
Funded: $46,570 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 16th -> Feb 15th (30 days)
Project By: Dark Garden
$46,570
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 15 @ 17:01 -0500 GMT
155%
of goal
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Latest News
Just... Wow. 
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You all are knocking our silk stockings off. I'm in awe – we've tipped over $45,000. I can't even fathom what the next 103 minutes might bring. Thank you all times infinity. Every contribution, every share, every like has brought us to this point.... (Read More)
A Few Limited Rewards Are Still Available!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know what time it is? IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. I hope you're all thinking about Gob Bluth now. (It's Marianne again... in case you couldn't guess.) As the campaign draws to a close, I want to give an update on some of our more limited... (Read More)
We Did It!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh my goodness!! I was literally just writing a post about how close we are to our second stretch goal when another pledge came in, that tipped us right over the threshold. Now it’s time for champagne!! 🥂🍾 Thank you everyone that has shared... (Read More)
Time for a Second Stretch Goal!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm a little speechless at the amazing continued support everyone has shown in the past few days. Dark Garden is larger than I am, and I'm proud to say we've achieved our stretch goal of $35,000. That means we can bring Midori to New Orleans to teach... (Read More)
T-shirt & Hoodie Mockups!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi lovelies, I'm so excited about how many of you want DG swag that you can wear out and about! We wanted to make a classic design with a corset reference that wasn't just a literal illustration. I pulled a flourish from the end of our logo to create... (Read More)
Thank You! Goal Met & Stretch Goal Announcement!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had such amazing momentum over the past week, and as of this morning, we've officially hit our goal!! © Martindale Media We're all are over the moon with the news. As the campaign gained speed, we've had such an amazing outpouring of support... (Read More)
Momentum & ANOTHER New Reward! Boudoir Photography by Perry Gallagher in SoCal – 2 Sessions Only!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
© Perry Gallagher. Dark Garden proprietress Autumn Adamme in a Bespoke Sweetheart Victorian Corset. WOW. It's been such an amazing few days as we enter the final week of this campaign. Thank you SO MUCH for your pledges and your shares. If you... (Read More)
New Reward! Tickets for Fête de Cupid in Alameda – VIP option available!
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the big one! Photo © John Carey From the beginning, it has been so important for us to create a second home in New Orleans where we could also host events. Our clients in San Francisco love the excuse to dress up, and we know New Orleans... (Read More)
New reward! Editorial Portraiture with Joel Aron Photography – 5 sessions only!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo © Joel Aron. Autumn Adamme in Dark Garden Couture. I am SOOOO excited to announce our newest reward. (And we're not done, I've got another doozy lined up for you next.) We began working with Joel Aron in 2012, and I honestly feel that it... (Read More)
Reward Spotlight: Pin Ideas
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today I'd like to focus on our most popular reward: the lapel pin! Lapel pins are fabulous because they're like jewelry that just about anyone can wear. Masc, femme, nonbinary, any age, you can put one on a jacket, a dress, or a bulletin board. I'd... (Read More)
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
© Perry Gallagher 2004 (ish?). Autumn Adamme (that's me!) in a bespoke Sweetheart Victorian corset. When I started Dark Garden, I had no idea where it would take me. The past 30 years have been a wonderful, challenging, fascinating, and very... (Read More)
New Reward Added! Intimate Viewing of Autumn's Antique Corset Collection
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I've just added a reward that I'm really excited about! As you might imagine, I've been collecting antique corsets for quite awhile. My collection includes some truly unique and interesting examples of 19th Century corset making techniques, styles,... (Read More)
Status Update: Location Sourcing
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
About a week and a half ago, Annabelle toured some potential locations for the new boutique, and we are absolutely smitten with one of them! It's an incredibly charming, shotgun-style Victorian on Magazine street. It even has a lovely garden and... (Read More)
Bundles & a Ball
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We've had a lot of interest in bundles for the rewards – yay! If you haven't yet touched base with us, we'd love to hear what you're interested in. Please comment on this post with your list of items you'd like to see bundled so we can... (Read More)
Fashion illustration rewards!
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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Thank you for an amazing start!
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been live for half an hour and already have three backers! Thank you so much for your support, it means the world to us. We're so excited to go on this incredible journey with you. If we can ask one more thing, we'd love if you shared this link... (Read More)
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