• Today, Kiriko kicks off a weeklong sample sale featuring super-low prices, so swoop in for traditionally based Japanese textile scores to enhance both your home and your wardrobe. Kiriko, 107 NW 5th, now, kirikomade.com
• They’re always up to something over at Mercantile, and this week is no exception. They’re currently hosting a trunk show for the spring collection from Lafayette 148 (including petite and plus sizes) that’ll be popping through the week. Mercantile, 729 SW Alder, Tues March 17-Sat March 21
• Indie Ella—your local source for re-purposed saris—is hosting an open house at their studio, where you can shop, snack, sip, and meet designer Jayna Lamb. Indie Ella, 333 NE Hancock Ste. #2, Thurs March 19, 4-9 pm
• Woonwinkel hosts the launch party for Portland apothecary line Topaz (all natural candles, scents, soap) with bubbles, tarot readings, giveaways, and more, with product available in store for two weeks following the event. Woonwinkel, 935 SW Washington, Fri March 20, 5-8 pm
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• No discussion of Italian contributions to fashion is complete without addressing the importance of craftsmanship. That’s why the Portland Art Museum’s programming in conjunction with the Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945 exhibit includes a showcase of some of Portland’s own design talent, demonstrating and discussing their own techniques live in the gallery space. Crafting Fashion with Betsy & Iya, Portland Art Museum’s Object Stories gallery, 1219 SW Park, Sat March 21, included with $20 museum admission
• The Emerge: Spring Fashion Pop-Up is coming to Tillamook Station on Saturday, March 21, featuring nine up and coming designers repping everything from “modern, edgy designs to plus size, corsets, activewear, and eco fashion.” Tillamook Station, 665 N Tillamook, Sat March 21, 5-8 pm
• Mink celebrates eight years with a party offering 15 percent off denim and dresses, a raffle for free denim, and more. Mink, 3418 SE Hawthorne, Sat March 21, 10 am-6 pm
• Portland Fashion Industry Networking Events (P:FINE) celebrates its second birthday with a coffee hour at their new HQ, and excellent opportunity to network and learn about their efforts. True Brew Coffee Bar, 3370 SE Milwaukie, Sun March 22, 4-7 pm