My first Sold Out column for Portland Mercury has hit the streets, but as I predicted, more fashion events have surfaced and did not make it in time for print. So! Here is a more complete list of all the fashion events this week—and there are a lot of them.
The first up of many Valentine’s Day themed events, Keep Portland Sexy is launching their new brand and website by hosting a Valentine’s Day pop-up shop and social. Vendors include She-Bop, All Bad Days, Melamosey, Seagrape Soap, The Bitter Housewife, Under the Root, Xocolatl de David and Clone-A-Willy (yes, this company does exactly what you think it does.) Admission, as well as the food, wine and beer catered by Clyde Common, are free.
The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, Thursday February 4, 5-9 pm, 21+
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West End Select Shop is hosting Tannerann, a local vintage collector, for a 10-day pop-up shop. When you hear vintage your mind usually goes straight to clothing from the 70’s and prior, but that’s not what Tannerann does. They focus on vintage from the 80’s and 90’s and all of its minimalist and androgynous glory, which is perfectly aligned with West End Select Shop’s aesthetic. To kick things off they will have a party on February 4th from 5-8 pm complete with wine, treats and an additional 10% off sale items in the store.
West End Select Shop, 927 SW Oak, Thursday February 4- Sunday February 14
Valentines’ Day event #2: Posh Lingerie is hosting an event where customers will be able to pick out that perfect piece to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the store’s knowledgeable staff, all while enjoying a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Posh Lingerie, 110 NW 9th, Thursday February 4, 6-8 pm
- George Barberis
- Jane’s Vanity
Valentines’ Day event #3: Jane’s Vanity is hosting Boardroom to Bedroom: A Celebration of Suits & Lingerie and will feature one male model and several female models casually displaying looks from Jane’s Vanity’s loungewear collection as well as Wildwood & Company custom suits as worn by owner Joe Mueller and past clients. Mint & Mirth will serve a custom cocktail specifically designed for the event along with beer and champagne.
Wildwood & Company, 529 SW 3rd, Friday February 5, 5-8 pm
Union Rose is hosting a trunk show with Saressa Designs and Hubris Apparel. Designers from both brands will be at the shop to talk about their inspiration and processes, and as a bonus they will also be giving customers 15% off their products.
Union Rose, 7909 SE Stark, Friday February 5, 5-9 pm
Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery is having a party with two time Project Runway winner Seth Aaron Henderson, House of Dubard designers Lucy Howard and Shannon DuBois, and local artist David Bocci. Jewelry prizes will be given away to the lucky raffle winners who stick around for the drawing.
Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery, 7824 SW Capitol Hwy, Friday February 5, 6-9 pm
Caravan Pacific is hosting the 3rd Annual Spring Seconds Sale, where customers will receive up to 70% off a myriad of products. Vendors include Another Feather, Bridge & Burn, Caravan Pacific, Barrow Jewelry, The Granite, Meadow Designs, Revolution Design House, and Hank by Henry.
The Cleaners at The Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, Sunday February 7, 11 am-4 pm
- V. Alard Lisbet
- Katastrophic
Valentine’s Day Event #4: The fifth annual Unmentionable: A Lingerie Exposition is officially kicking off the 2016 fashion show season. This event will feature lingerie collections from local and national independently owned brands Altar HouseLine, Chubby Cartwheels, Katastrophic (Austin, TX), Lille Boutique, Piper Dalton, Smith River, VAVA Lingerie, WhiskeyDog Wares (Mars Hill, NC) and Sock it to Me, who are debuting their brand new line of underwear with matching socks. Buy something for that special someone or yourself from vendors Missionary Chocolates, DartHeart Jewelry, Altar Boutique, Sock It To Me, Bramble Floral and Time Warrior Valentines. (Full disclosure, I co-produce this event.)
Doug Fir Lounge, 830 East Burnside, Tuesday February 9, 7-10 pm, , $12 ADV, $15 Door, 21+