Backtalk will host the aptly named first Thursday event Feminist as Fuck, which will feature work from Chicago artists Leah Ball and Meghan Lorenz of Cities in Dust, and local designer Lauren Winter. Ball is an artist and feminist activist with a background in graphic design and metalsmithing. Her ceramic art objects have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Nylon, and Real Simple.
Cities in Dust came about after Lorenz’s experiences working for designers Fred Segal, Kelly Whitesell, and Elizabeth Del Castillo of Eskell, as well as stints working as a visual merchandiser and set designer in Los Angeles. She realized she wanted to create the kind of jewelry she wanted to wear.
Winter has a sustainability-focused clothing-design studio in Portland. Her goal is “to create high-quality, statement designs that reflect the individuality of the wearer and evoke an air of timelessness.” Sounds like a groovy night with some bad-ass chicks, in my opinion.
Backtalk, 421 SW 10th, Thurs May 5, 6-9 pm
The ladies of motorcycle clothing company Strange Vacation sent their Original Jacket to 18 of their favorite photographers, who took photos all over the country. They’re putting them on display during Worn: A Photography Show. Participating photographers include Laura Austin, Ashley Clark, Meredith Devine, Forde Photo, Herb George, Ray Gordon, and tons more.
See See Motor Coffee Company, 1642 NE Sandy, Thurs May 5, 7-10 pm
MOORE, a mens and womens street fashion and custom goods brand, will host a party to launch their new S/S 2016 collection. Make sure to stop in and see the newest styles from this up and coming Portland designer.
Moore Custom Goods 1720 NW Lovejoy, Fri May 6, 4-8 pm
Union Rose will host a trunk show featuring work by clothing designer Carolyn Hart and jewelry designer MOSS HANDMADE. Receive 10% off items from both designers during the event, and grab some of the provided snacks and bubbly while you're at it.
Union Rose, 7909 SE Stark, Fri May 6, 5-9 pm
Coalesce, a carefully balanced curation of some of Portland's most talented makers, will feature locally made goods including apparel, jewelry, hats, art, vintage and books. Sip the special event cocktail from local distiller Wild Roots Vodka while perusing wares from Machine Apparel, This is Folklore, Sparkle Press, Copper Union, MOORE, Elysium Jewelry, State of Wellness, Katie Guinn Designs, Daniel Elder, ElizaBeth Rohloff, Rogue:Minx, Becca Grace Design and more. All drink sales will benefit American Legion Post 134.
American Legion Post 134, 2104 NE Alberta, Sat May 7, 12-6 pm
