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Update #15 · Mar 10, 2013 · 2 comments

Dear and Beloved Backers -

While we are big fans of Kickstarter, it's way simpler for us to email you directly - rather than through the Kickstarter site. Hopefully you have been receiving our jolly missives. If you are not getting our updates, please subscribe to our email list which will mean receiving an email about every other week. You can also follow our blog to receive our micro-updates about once a week. You can watch our daily(ish) progress by following us on Facebook.

Thanks for your monumental support!

Mary & the Saint Harridan Team

Mary Going signing thank you postcards for our backers.

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Please Select Your Suit Color (This Little Saint Went to Market)

Update #14 · Jan 14, 2013 · 1 comment

Update Time!

1. Fabric! Saint Harridan’s "office" (my couch) is quiet this week, ‘cause I'm in NYC - shopping for the finest threads. Imagine me with a big shopping cart, racing around and around New York's Garment District. Haha!

2. Select Colors: If you ordered a suit (or any part of a suit - trousers, jacket or vest), it's time to pre-select the color you want. Click here for a 1-question survey - very very quick: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/aggregatecolor

2. Suit Sizing: We will be asking for your suit size in late February or early March, depending on the production schedule. When we ask for your size, we'll also ask for your address and all other missing information.

3. Survey Says: If you are in the Team Saint ($25) or Claim It ($45) or Handy Dandy ($45) reward categories, you got a survey from me this week asking for your t-shirt size. If you are in one of these rewards, but didn't get that survey, please check your spam/junk drawer. 

I'm having such a good time in NYC! If you're around and would like to meet up, I might have some time on Wednesday night. I'm staying in the garment district/Hell's Kitchen near Times Square. Email me directly: mr.marygoing@saintharridan.com

From Hell's Kitchen,

- mary

ps. Eye Candy

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Happy New Year & Quick Update

Update #13 · Jan 2, 2013 · 2 comments

I "came out of the closet" in South Carolina at age 18. At that time, the most frequent topic of conversation among my gay/lesbian friends was "almost getting found out" by people we were not "out" to. 

I tell you this tidbit to explain why I'm still marveling at what we just accomplished by funding Saint Harridan. Are you with me on this? I certainly could not have worn a suit in 1985- even if I weren't gay. And now - well - the President of the United States is pro-gay, Columbia, South Carolina has an ordinance that prevents discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and Saint Harridan just raised over $137k! Happy 2013! Happy New Era!!

Update:

I took a smallish vacation between the end of the Kickstarter campaign and New Year's Day, and because I am from South Carolina, I feel guilty about that. But, I'm back now, and am starting to work on your orders. :-) 

1. If your order is not clear to me, you will hear from me first, probably today or tomorrow.

2. Once I have clarified all orders, I'll be working out a plan to receive information from you related to sizing and such. 

3. I have a large backlog of emails, so if you are in that queue, I apologize and will likely respond to you by Friday.

4. The Kickstarter tools for managing orders are very (very!) limited. Therefore, I may be looking for other ways to communicate, which will hopefully not add too much burden to your life.

Thank you again and again!!

- mary

http://saintharridan.com

ps. Eye Candy

Mayumi Taylor - Yes. That is her truck.

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Free Embroidered Patch For All Backers ($25+)

Update #12 · Dec 27, 2012 · 6 comments

Saint Harridan is now the 7th highest fashion Kickstarter EVER. 

As a special thank you, everyone who pledges ($25+) before the end of the campaign will be getting a special commemorative embroidered patch FREE (designed by The Portland Designer). You will never ever ever be able to buy this patch from us. It's only for backers of this Kickstarter project. Thank you! (Link to Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marygoing/saint-harridan.)

- mary

ps. Design may change depending on specs from the embroiderer. 

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Only 9 Hours Left!

Update #11 · Dec 27, 2012 · 2 comments

Thanks to you, Saint Harridan is currently the 8th most funded fashion Kickstarter project EVER. $4000 more will put us in 7th. (I'm somewhat competitive!!)

With just 9 hours left, I'm offering one last reward - a hoodie - and not just any hoodie. I'm a sweatshirt snob, and only like the heavy-duty hoodies. The Saint Hoodie is a Gilden Ultra Cotton. Black. Add $66 to any pledge of $25 or more.

I also combined all the rewards, plus the suit into a simple reward- GOODY BAG- Unfortunately, we sold out of the Humble Ties, and the Saint Ring. But, everything else - t-shirt, hoodie, dog tags, screwdriver, pocket knife, tie clip, a Parker Dress Shirt, plus a Lyon-Martin 3-piece suit (including the vest) are part of this reward. AND - you can get your name sewn into the inside of the jacket. All of this for the pledge level of $972. Add $250 to upgrade this reward to a Patron Saint level. 

Plus, I'm looking for someone who wants to get a tattoo with me? Any takers? Only $10,000. :-)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You all are a total pleasure to work with.

- mary

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    136 backers

    FRIEND: We are SO grateful for your support. You will be forever memorialized on our website as a "Founding Supporter," plus we'll send you a handwritten postcard featuring our hot-damn real-life-models, Mayumi, Mitch and Kelly, plus, you'll get a shout out on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    308 backers

    TEAM SAINT: In addition to joining the Friend rank as a “Founding Supporter,” receiving social media love and a handwritten thank-you note, you get a 100% cotton Saint Harridan t-shirt. This gratitude package is sent to EVERY pledge of $25 or more.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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  • Pledge $45 or more

    59 backers Limited (16 of 75 left)

    CLAIM IT: Rock your SAINT t-shirt with a brass dog-tag stamped "Harridan." Comes with a 24" chain. Harridan means "mannish woman" and has historically been used as a slur. We're taking it back. (Will ship in March.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    19 backers

    HANDY DANDY: All of the goodies in TEAM SAINT plus the Handy Dandy Screwdriver - with 8 self-storing magnetized bits. It fits right in your pocket - about the size of a Sharpie.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    50 backers All gone!

    CLAIM IT: Rock your SAINT t-shirt with a brass dog-tag stamped "Harridan." Comes with a 24" chain. Harridan means "mannish woman" and has historically been used as a slur. We're taking it back.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    69 backers Limited (1 of 70 left)

    CLAIM IT: Rock your SAINT t-shirt with a brass dog-tag stamped "Harridan." Comes with a 24" chain. Harridan means "mannish woman" and has historically been used as a slur. We're taking it back. (Will ship in February instead of January.)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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  • Pledge $46 or more

    19 backers

    TIE CLIP: Hammered silver finish. Hand-crafted. Personalized with up to 3 initials. Comes with everything in TEAM SAINT.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $60 or more

    12 backers Limited (13 of 25 left)

    CLAIM IT AND SCREW IT: "Harridan" dog-tag plus Saint Harridan Handy Dandy Screwdriver - with 8 self-storing magnetized bits. It fits right in your pocket - about the size of a Sharpie.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $63 or more

    18 backers

    POCKET KNIFE: This small 3" x 3/4" x 1/5" stainless steel knife with real wood inlay features a 2" blade, spring lock release, and will be engraved with Saint Harridan's logo on the top of the handle. Add $37 to any reward ($25 or above) to get the knife. Note: it may not be possible to ship a knife to some countries.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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  • Pledge $85 or more

    97 backers

    PARKER DRESS SHIRT (retails at $95) - 100% cotton. Choose from White, and two (TBD) colors.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    25 backers All gone!

    PARKER DRESS SHIRT (retails at $95) - 100% cotton. Choose from White, and two (TBD) colors. This limited-quantity reward invites the first 25 backers to vote on the two additional colors.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $91 or more

    6 backers

    SAINT HOODIE: Gilden Ultra Cotton heavy weight hoodie. Also comes with Saint t-shirt, and all goodies in the FRIEND reward.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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  • Pledge $95 or more

    3 backers All gone!

    CLAIM IT AND RING IT: Rock your SAINT t-shirt with the "Harridan" Dog-tag and the "Saint" ring. Includes Saint t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $165 or more

    21 backers

    FEIN VEST (retails at $185) - Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. (Backers craving a Fein Vest can add $165 to any reward.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $185 or more

    9 backers

    MARTIN TROUSERS (retail at $210) - Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    14 backers Limited (11 of 25 left)

    THREE PARKER DRESS SHIRTS (retails at $255) - 100% cotton. Choose from White, and two (TBD) colors. This limited-quantity reward invites the first 25 backers to vote on the two additional colors.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)

    PATRON SAINT BRUNCH II: (Different day than the one below.) Feast at Mary & Martha's Oakland, CA home. Enjoy a culinary mix of Mary's South Carolina roots (grits, angel biscuits, bacon) and Bay Area posh (fresh squeezed juice, gluten-free quiche, bacon). Bring all your questions and ideas. Meet the famous cat featured in the video. (He joined their lives 14 years ago on their first date - no kidding.) Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)

    PATRON SAINT BRUNCH: Feast at Mary & Martha's Oakland, CA home. Enjoy a culinary mix of Mary's South Carolina roots (grits, angel biscuits, bacon) and Bay Area posh (fresh squeezed juice, gluten-free quiche, bacon). Bring all your questions and ideas. Meet the famous cat featured in the video. (He joined their lives 14 years ago on their first date - no kidding.) Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $420 or more

    6 backers Limited (9 of 15 left)

    LYON JACKET (retails at $485) - Lightweight Wool. Fully lined. Two-button. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. This limited-quantity reward comes with your name stitched above the interior pocket.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $540 or more

    20 backers All gone!

    LYON-MARTIN SUIT (retails at $625). A Lyon Jacket and pair of Martin Trousers in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. This limited-quantity reward comes with the extra bonus of having your name sewn on the inside of the jacket.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $540 or more

    13 backers

    LYON-MARTIN SUIT (retails at $625). A Lyon Jacket and pair of Martin Trousers in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $650 or more

    16 backers Limited (9 of 25 left)

    LYON-MARTIN SUIT, PARKER SHIRT & HUMBLE TIE (ensemble retails at $780) - A Lyon Jacket and pair of Martin Trousers in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. 100% Cotton Parker Dress Shirt. Humble Tie. (We have sold out of the Smoke & Redstone.) First 25 backers who choose this reward can vote on the new tie colors.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $650 or more

    14 backers Limited (11 of 25 left)

    LYON-MARTIN SUIT, PARKER SHIRT & HUMBLE TIE (ensemble retails at $780) - A Lyon Jacket and pair of Martin Trousers in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. 100% Cotton Parker Dress Shirt. Humble Tie in Redstone or Smoke.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $699 or more

    8 backers Limited (12 of 20 left)

    SUIT, SHIRT, TIE UPGRADE (ensemble retails at $950) - A Lyon-Martin Suit (jacket & trousers), Parker Shirt, Tie, Saint Ring, Harridan Dog-tag, Handy Dandy Screwdriver and T-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $705 or more

    12 backers

    LYON-MARTIN 3-Piece SUIT (retails at $810). A Lyon Jacket, a pair of Martin Trousers and a Fein Vest in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $815 or more

    13 backers

    LYON-MARTIN 3-PIECE SUIT, PARKER SHIRT & HUMBLE TIE (ensemble retails at $965) - A Lyon Jacket, a pair of Martin Trousers and a Fein Vest in Lightweight Wool. Sand, Navy or Charcoal. 100% Cotton Parker Dress Shirt. Dapper Tie.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $972 or more

    2 backers

    NEW! GOODIE BAG REWARD: Get a bunch of goodies in one simple reward. Comes with Lyon-Martin Suit - with your name sewn on the inside of the jacket, Fein Vest, Parker Dress Shirt, Saint T-shirt, Harridan Dog Tag, Handy Dandy Screwdriver, Tie Clip, Saint Hoodie and Pocket Knife. Does not come with (sold out) Humble tie or Saint Ring. $972

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    6 backers Limited (19 of 25 left)

    DAPPER PATRON SAINT: Lyon-Martin Suit, 3 Parker Shirts and one Humble Tie (ensemble retails at $780). Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $1,049 or more

    6 backers Limited (9 of 15 left)

    DAPPER SAINT UPGRADE: Lyon-Martin Suit, 3 Parker Shirts, one Tie, one Saint Ring, one Harridan Dog-Tag, one Handy Dandy Screwdriver, and one Saint T-shirt. (ensemble retails at $1090). Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $1,165 or more

    1 backer

    3-PIECE DAPPER PATRON SAINT: Lyon-Martin 3-Piece Suit, 3 Parker Shirts and a Dapper Tie (ensemble retails at $1045). Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    CAT’S MEOW PATRON SAINT: Lyon-Martin Suit, 3 Parker Shirts and Humble Tie plus limited edition (for backers only!) cat or dog print cozy flannel pajamas. Yes, pajamas! With classic details like long sleeves, a notched collar, and piping at the collar and cuffs. Bottoms have elastic, drawstring waist with functional pockets. Choose between cat or dog print. Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    SECOND DATE PATRON SAINT: 2 Lyon-Martin Suits, 5 Parker Shirts, a Humble Tie, and Saint Harridan’s Founder Mary Going will come to your city, rent a U-Haul and help you with your local move! (If you are in the SF Bay Area you get a 3rd suit!) Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
    Ships within the US only
  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    PATRON SAINT WEDDING: 3 Lyon-Martin Suits, 3 Parker Shirts & 3 Humble Ties - suiting for your wedding party! And, SH Founder Mary Going will come to your city and attend your suit fitting. (If you are in the SF Bay Area you will get a 4th suit instead!) Mary will take the betrothed shopping for wedding accessories (pocket square, socks, shoes and belt/braces). She will also sit you down for a birds & bees chat. Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    TOTAL COMMITMENT PATRON SAINT: 3 Lyon-Martin Suits, 5 Parker Shirts, 2 Humble Ties and SH’s Founder Mary Going will come to your city and take you to a tattoo parlor for matching Saint Harridan tats. (Mary has her eye on a Trident.) Patron Saints are invited to sit on the advisory committee, have big opinions and screen clothing and accessory prototypes.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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