Just a few events this week, you guys, and one of 'em doesn't even require you to leave your house:

In case you aren't aware, right now it's New York Fashion Week—or maybe you are aware but don't give a flying fuck. Well, you should give a flying fuck, because one of our very own designers, German Madrigal, will be debuting a new collection on this esteemed platform. Madrigal first came onto the Portland fashion radar when he won the FashioNXT emerging designer competition with his gender-neutral minimalist designs, and was then featured in various publications, including the one you're currently reading (read the article here.) Madrigal, who is still a student at The Art Institute of Portland, first showed in NYFW in 2014, and was invited back again along with 13 other students from various Ai locations around the country to debut his F/W 2016 collection. You can watch the entire show streamed live from the comfort of wherever you happen to be at 5:30 pm TODAY by clicking this link.

Backtalk is closing their original North Portland location after three years to focus on their new westside location. This obviously means a party with huge discounts on their vintage clothing, and 20-75% off pieces from in-house designer Alexa Stark. Fixtures will be on sale as well.
Backtalk, 3962 N Mississippi, Wednesday February 17, 5-9 pm

MORE AFTER THE JUMP!

OKO, a small shop specializing in vintage and antique jewelry, one-of-a-kind found objects from Eastern Europe and The Balkans, and ceramics, books and homewares is having a grand re-opening party to celebrate their move from NW Portland to the vibrant and designer centric 811 E. Burnside Building. Refreshments will of course be served, and neighboring shops Six Seven/BOET, Liza Rietz, Seven Sisters, and Haunt will all stay open late with sales.
OKO, 811 E. Burnside Suite 113, Friday February 19, 5-9 pm

TOMS Shoes is having a Warehouse Sale where you can score deals on shoes, bags, and eyewear, all with the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that each product you purchase will help a person in need. Shop sale items form other brands like Wildfang, Goorin Bros, Portland Gear, Hyden Yoo and Will Leather Goods as well.
The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, Saturday February 20, 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday February 21, 11 am – 5 pm

For those of you in the Portland fashion biz, P:FINE is introducing Fashion Collective Portland, who are a non-profit committed to providing more resources on how to support and sustain local businesses, with a meet and greet. Key players in the Portland fashion industry will be present and talk about their goals, upcoming events, and collaborations. After the presentation the floor will open for networking with Fashion Collective Portland.
Shift Drinks, 1200 SW Morrison, Sunday February 21, 5-9 pm