News & Updates
Cykochik at Texas Veggie Fair 2017 - Dallas, TX
VOTE! for Cykochik in the 2017 Veggie Awards
What did Cykochik do in 2016?
Cykochik at DC VegFest 2016 - Washington, DC
Getting My First Vegan Tattoo
Cykochik at Texas Veggie Fair 2015 - Dallas, TX
Cykochik X Art Conspiracy - Causes Collection
Cykochik at Texas VegFest in Austin, TX - April 4, 2015
#SpreadtheLove - World Record event at Which Wich 2015 Leap Spreading Party
New year, new world record! We teamed up with Which Wich for Project PB&J to make the most sandwiches in an hour & with much love & a HUGE team effort - we did it! 26,710 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were made and then distributed to 20 local charities in Dallas!HELLO 2015! - Cykochik 2014 in Review
Thank you for an amazing 2014! Many fabulous & rewarding moments in 2014 for us but the highlight is being able to GIVE and make a difference in the lives of children, animals, and those in need around the world through our Causes Collection. As we reflect back, we're more thankful that we can continue to work towards our vision of making the world a more compassionate & happier place for all living beings. We look forward to our 2nd full year in BLOOMING 2015 with you!
Holiday Giving Guide 2014
Compassionate Shopping + Art :: Cykochik 2nd Annual CHIKS NIGHT OUT in Dallas, TX
Rain & even a small earthquake didn't stop us in Dallas from celebrating female artists & artisans at our 2nd Annual Chiks Night Out!
Cykochik's 2nd Annual Chiks Night Out - Compassionate Shopping + Art Party
We're bringing our annual Chiks Night Out back, and this year it's all about compassionate shopping & art!
Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals-Dallas recap
We led with love and compassion!
This past Saturday was an honor for Team Cykochik to walk alongside 100+ passionate & compassionate animal advocates speaking up for farm animals everywhere! Thank you for helping us surpass our team's fundraising goal & raising $550 for farm animals. Thank you, Farm Sanctuary and coordinators Elizabeth and Aubrey for the opportunity to lead the Dallas group for Walk for Farm Animals! Funds raised will go towards rescuing, feeding and administering urgent care for farm animals.
Cykochik Leading Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals - Dallas, TX
Let's talk the talk & walk the walk to save farm animals everywhere this Saturday!
This Saturday, November 1st, we're proudly leading the walk for the annual Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals - Dallas at Main Street Garden, and we want compassionate animal lovers like yourself to join us!
Cykochik @ Texas Veggie Fair 2014 - Dallas, TX
On Sunday, October 19th, Cykochik took Reverchon Park as a sponsor and vendor at the 5th annual Texas Veggie Fair.
Cruelty-Free Shopping Tales of Two Cities - Pop-ups in Dallas & Los Angeles
The shopping tales of two cities happened this past Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Dallas & in Los Angeles! This was a first for us to be in two different cities and to have a pop-up in LA at the very first PETA #VeganFashion Pop-Up event! We’re sure this is the first of many fun weekends and pop-ups though!
Pure Imagination - Fashion show at 2nd FASHION & FILM
It was fun & fabulous to be one of the 5 designers featured in the recent 2nd FASHION & FILM! This past Saturday, August 16, 2014, we rocked the runway with other brands like Status, Cantoinette Studios, Love, Peace & Stones and aftershock LONDON at the historical Margo Jones Theatre in Fair Park.Together, Let's Fly! - Fashion Show at UNAVSA-11
SPRING IT ON! - Spring 2014 Highlights
Halfway into the 2014 year, we reflect back and can’t believe how fast it has gone by and HOW FUN it has been! We leaped into new territories this Spring by launching a new compassionate collection (joining forces with PETA and Against The Grain Productions on this!), unveiling a super fun video to thank and commemorate 10 years, getting out and setting up more pop-up shops and a lot more!
Cykochik X Dallas Video Premiere Party :: April 12, 2014
The Pin Show 2014 :: Dallas, TX
We've kicked off 2014 in style as a presenting designer for one of Dallas' biggest fashion shows, The Pin Show last Saturday 2/22/14 at the Goodyear Plant in the Design District! It was an amazing experience to be a part of such a fun fashion event with 23 other Dallas/TX indie designers, who are all supporting local manufacturing. We showed 6 looks on the runway and debuted our new Causes Collection in collaboration with PETA and ATG Productions. We couldn't be prouder to present a cruelty-free collection of handbags on the runway!...
Cykochik 10 Years in Picture :: 2003 – 2013
2003 Nikki Duong Koenig debuted Cykochik at Southern Methodist University's (SMU) Fall Craft Show in Dallas, TX 2005 The media took notice of our signature custom-made, hand cut, Portrait Tote Collection, which launched Cykochik into cyberspace.Nikki Duong Koenig graduated from SMU and jetted off to New York City to pursue her advertising career while working on Cykochik part-time. 2008 We launched our Artist Series I Collection from New York City in collaboration with 6 different artists:Terris Poole, Mira Alibek, Goran Krstic, Willie Baronet, Emie Lee, Gabriella Gasparini 2010 We launched our...
Shop Local: Cykochik ♥ Dallas Art Shops + Galleries
As a Dunny collector, I'm like a kid in a toy store at ATAMA – a Dallas boutique shop at Mockingbird Station dedicated to designer toys like Kidrobot and limited edition {affordable} art. I love that they support local artists so I'm extremely excited to have Cykochik available at ATAMA and share our support for emerging artists! Pick up a few of our ready-made, animal-friendly mini "Vanguard Bots" bags in store as "stockings" and fill them with lots of goodies for the holidays. ATAMAMockingbird Station(across from Starbucks)5307 E. Mockingbird Lane...
November Recap
We kicked off the holiday season early in November with our first annual Cykochik Chiks Night Out – a Holiday Pop Up Shop showcasing the best female Dallas artists and artisans. It was a fun night of shopping while sipping on Cykotinis, munching on delicious bites by Pho is for Lovers and dancing to the sounds of DJ Sista Whitenoise. In mid November, Cykochik was selected out of 300 to be a part of Art Conspiracy 9 - an amazing annual street-level art philanthropy event as an artist this year! 170 artists "conspired" to...