Lots of different kinds of style events to check out this week!
P:FINE will host “Technology and Fashion: Defining Fit” with start up apparel company Qcut to talk about the company’s work to perfect an algorithm that will provide the consumer with the perfect fitting jean. Those in attendance can chat with the owner and team about what they’re doing and how they got their start, as well have a complimentary fitting which will help define Qcut’s numbers and grow their business. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
Qcut, 1103 SW Alder, Thursday April 14, 5- 7 pm
Wildfang, everyone’s favorite place for all things tomboy, is turning three years old and of course they’re throwing a party to mark the occasion. They’ve partnered with their favorite brands to put together gift bags that will be available with a Wildfang purchase of $35 or more. Also on the docket, three DJs and free drinks from Pabst Blue Ribbon and Union Wine Company.
Wildfang, 404 SW 10th, Thursday April 14, 7- 10 pm
Portland Mercury expatriate Marjorie Skinner and Portland Monthly‘s Eden Dawn will host another installment of their Fashion in Film series, and this go around they’re showing one of the quintessential movies of the 1990s, Reality Bites. Marvel at the greasy hair, babydoll dresses, and all the other shit from the 90s that you forgot about or have recently brought back into style because you’re not old enough to have lived through it the first time.
Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy, Thursday April 14, 7 pm, $9
‘Tis the season for clothing swaps, and The Citywide Clothing Swap will benefit Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon. Admission is $8 with a bag of clothing and $10 without, and as always with these things, don’t be an asshole and make sure your clothing is clean and wearable.
Secret Society, 116 NE Russel, Sunday April 17, 12:30-3 pm, $8 with clothing, $10 without
Home decor boutique Woonwinkel just went through a make-over, and they’re ready to show off their new space with a two week pop-up that will feature new work from five regional designers, including Caravan Pacific, Hank by Henry, Scout & Whistle, Mercled Studio, and Karen Kimmel.
Woonwinkel, 935 SW Washington, Sunday April 17- Saturday April 30, Store Hours Monday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm, Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
Also, Design Week Portland officially starts tomorrow! There are TONS of events happening, and I’ll have the complete lowdown on all of the apparel specific events next week—so stay tuned!