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Boys Fort

A Q&A with the men behind pop-up shop Boys Fort.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Dec 13, 2011 at 09:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

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The PDX Pop-Up Shop Project came about when the Downtown Retail Strategy Task Force saw that empty shop spaces were just sitting there, sad and lonely during the holiday season. The project leases empty downtown stores to small businesses for a ridiculously low price ($1) to help them get some exposure when they normally couldn’t afford to, and give holiday shoppers access to more cool things. Each year something awesome comes from this exchange and this season our eyes are fixed upon Boys Fort.

Founded by Jake France and Richard Rolfe whose “day job” is Kenton Collective, a Portland based design collaborative, the shop boasts some of the best visual merchandising I’ve ever seen. From custom furniture to reclaimed lighting while also tossing in wallets, art and accessories the store exudes cool. I snagged France amidst all the busy holiday hubbub for a quickie Q&A.

Eden Dawn: What did you and Rolfe want people to feel when they walk into the space?

Jake France: We wanted the shop to be an experience. Like any good store you visit, there’s an experience…sights, smells, mood…etc. We wanted it to feel like an installation of sorts. Part gallery, part retail and part hyper nostalgia.

Photo: Eden Dawn

ED: Do you consider yourself a home store? Gift store? Everything store?

JF: We look at Boys Fort as being our take on a locally produced men’s home and lifestyle store. There are tons of stores for the girls…so we thought the guys should have their own too…Manthropology?

ED: What’s turning into your best seller as we head to the holidays?

JF: We have many great sellers, one of the best sellers so far is a line of cards and prints from a new letterpress called Archie’s Press. Archie makes really fantastic diagrams/maps of Portland and they are really wonderful.

ED: Are there plans for you to continue operating beyond the pop-up era?

JF: We would love to find some way to keep the fort going in some fashion after the holiday season, but we will see. Our true passion is design and we want to keep the focus of our design group, Kenton Collective, on interior design work. You never know though…Boys’ Fort could pop up again someday.

Photo: Eden Dawn

ED: Can girls come hang out in the Boys Fort?

JF: Girls are always allowed in the Fort … besides, who do you think shops for guys!?

Boys Fort
600 SW 10th Ave.
In the Galleria
Mon-Sat 11-7
Sunday 12-5

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Happenings

The Portland Bazaar

Make it to this one, or you’ll be sorry.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Dec 06, 2011 at 09:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

The word bazaar conjures up either exotic images of Turkish streets lined with bright textiles and fragrant spices or a florescent-lit community hall with grandmothers exchanging knit booties. This weekend’s Portland Bazaar will be neither.

The grand affair is poised to be one of the most fun events wrapping up 2011 with a host of awesome vendors, classes and entertainment. Producers Grace Bonney (Design Sponge), Matt Piece (Wood and Faulk) and Greg Hennes (Antler and Co.) must have done some smooth talking to completely take over Sandbox Studio for the two-day extravaganza. Stop by this weekend to see 40 shops and designers selling goodies for the holidays while smells waft in from the yummy food carts outside.

Sign up for classes of your choice with Saturday offering up wreath or lantern making, chocolate tasting or building your own terrarium. And on Sunday you could DIY some ornaments, learn how to etch glass or how to pour a fancy cocktail before doing some woodcrafts. If none of that floats your boat you could easily geek out at the authors present for book signings with The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy and his tale Wildwood as well as photographer Corey Arnold and Bonney will sign copies of her beautiful home book.

All in all, a lot better than the booties in a community hall and a lot closer than Turkey.

Vendors: Wood & Faulk, Antler & Co., Ampersand, Beam & Anchor, Phloem Studio, The Official OMFG Co., Alder & Co., Frazier & Wing, OLO, Bridge & Burn, Studio Olivine, The Good Flock, Haunt, Satsuma Press, Sketchbook, Pigeon Toe, Poler, Scout Books, Seaworthy,Julianna Swaney, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., Caravan Pacific, stone and honey, Favor Jewelry, Little Otsu, Walnut Studio, Pinball Publishing, Reading Frenzy, Shwood Shop, Beckel Canvas Products, Confectionery, Eden, Grove, Old School Stationers, SPACECRAFT, Maak Soap Lab, Heartwood, Egg Press, Una, Kim Boyce and more

Events: There will be live music performances (from Greylag and Copper Fox), craft classes, demonstrations and food/drink tastings each day.

Food + Drink: The street in front of the Bazaar will be shut down for food trucks and coffee carts serving delicious local treats.

The Portland Bazaar
December 10th + 11th, 2011
9am–6pm both days
Located inside Sandbox Studio (420 NE 9th Avenue, Portland, OR)
More info (full vendor list, maps, etc.) at the Portland Bazaar web site

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Eyes on Events

TGI Friday

This Friday combine vintage, talent and shopping. Shake and pour over ice.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Jul 27, 2011 at 08:00AM Speech Bubble 1 Comments

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A lovely summer dress from Yo Vintage’s current inventory.

Of all the exciting press releases sending through the interwebs today, this one from Yo Vintage produces the most glee. I mean, have you ever met a psychic Siamese cat while shopping?

On Friday, July 29 YO VINTAGE! presents TGI FRIDAY, a collaborative gathering, a festival of talents – a one night special: YO VINTAGE!NAILED BY ALLYRILLRILL+ETC MARKET+PSYCHIC SIAMESE TERROR!

Vintage, eclectic, climbing rope necklaces, gold, copper, silver head and hand pieces, cups of strange, neon-animal print art painted on nails, tarot cards and fortunes told, a cat named Lyla – a mix-miss-match of randomness – Friday night fun times!

TGI FRIDAY will be held in YO VINTAGE! temporary home – 220 Studio in downtown Portland from 5 – 9 p.m.

YO VINTAGE! will continue to showcase their summer collection: all one-of-a-kind, vibrant vintage pieces plus never before seen merchandise (before they hit the web) at 15% off.

Nailed by Ally is BANGIN’! A masterful artist – she creates amazing-ness on your nails. Twin peaks to Portland based themes – she can do it all (on your nails ’course). Sign up the week before essential!

RillRill is a true beaut. An electric jewelry collection designed to capture the essence of femininity with an edge. Katie Freedle, the designer, strives to create delicate, yet edgy, accessories that you can flaunt through the day and into the night! (Amazing-ness headpiece as seen and featured on YO VINTAGE!)

Psychic Siamese Terror are a non-terrifying divination business comprised of two gypsy spirited women, Suzy and Alana, who have a knack for fortune telling. Through the divine arts of Tarot, Astrology, paranormal connections, and good humor, they are able provide meaningful insight to any individual. If you are lucky, you may even get to meet their famous and elusive psychic Siamese cat muse Lyla!

etc. market was originally an extra curricular open gathering space for local designers from Nike to sell their goods – normally held in the NW, etc market are joining forces for TGI FRIDAY to showcase their unique, handmade creations – from on-trend neon climbing rope necklaces, knotted jewelry bracelets, entwined delicate gems and cups of strange (plants in cups, strange ones!) just about covers the awesome talent of these ladies.

TGI FRIDAY is a free event open to the public and complimentary refreshments will be served. There will be an open bar with bartenders serving wine, fizz, and beer.

220 Studio is located on 213 S.W. Ash St. Suite #211. Normal pop-up shop hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m, from Tuesday through Saturday.

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Awesomeness

CONTENT is Coming Back

The killer showcase comes back after taking a year off.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Jul 14, 2011 at 09:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Photo: Jesse Champlin

Designer Liza Rietz installation at the ’09 event.

Mark you calendars right now for October is quickly shaping up to be the most packed, fashion-filled month of all. Not only will Portland Fashion Week be in full swing, over taking the city for a week, but whispers of a few other events too fragile to be named as of yet have great promise of excitement. And if that wasn’t enough to get you titillated CONTENT is coming back October 1st after a year’s hiatus.

The preparations are still in embryo form, but rumor of a block party and pop up shop are swirling around. The same mastermind group of organizers (Gretchen Jones, Marjorie Skinner, Connie Wohn, Pam Baker-Miller, etc) is working to put together this awesome event. If you missed CONTENT ’09 then a quick summary of the event: Each designer that participates takes over a room at The Ace Hotel for whatever kind of installation they want to put together. That could range from faux dead models in clothing (Adam Arnold), to a normal shop (Church & State) or one model in a dress that encompasses an entire bed (Holly Stalder). It’s hands down one of the coolest things to see in our local fashion world, so again – Mark Your Calendar.

For recaps and photos of the previous CONTENT, check the MOD Blog.

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Awesomeness

Mississippi Flea Market Finalized

The flea market to surpass all others nails down its vendors.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Jul 11, 2011 at 07:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

A look from Reif Haus (maybe on sale at the market?!)

Update: The upcoming Mississippi Flea Market has a finalized vendor list of local loves and it looks good. Really good. The event goes down (pops up?) July 23rd, from 11-5, in the garden lot next to Mississippi Records, at 4009 N. Mississippi Ave. It might just be a near perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Particularly if you shop the market then jet on over to the Alley 33 Fashion Show for even more Pdx talent.

Participating vendors:

Golden Rule
Palace
Thistle & Lace
Sara Bergman
Reif
Coco Cardenas
Amy Sacks Eyewear
Worn Path
Hazel Cox
Jesseca Anne
Aidan Koch
Sally England
Wesley Younie

Food vendors:
Taco Pedalers
Sol Pops

Music DJ’d by:
Mississippi Records

For more information on the sale and our vendors, please go to mississippiflea.tumblr.com.

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Tags: Shop Local, Pop Up Shop, Reif, Coco Cardenas, Hazel Cox, Jesseca McCloskey

Be there or be square

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Event

Yo Vintage kicks off a summer of Popping Up with a party.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on May 06, 2011 at 02:00PM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Swing in to the Mayday event to see Madame Ranunculus floral installation!

When the itch for my vintage fix needs scratching I know I can count on Yo Vintage. Owner Sarah Radcliffe always seems to have something to make this mug look a little better. I’ll be relying on that trick heavily tonight when I climb from my achey miserable sick bed to head to the Open Season fashion show in hopes my Yo Vintage sequin number can distract the attention from my Rudolph red nose. For those of you who aren’t as comfortable with online shopping you’re in luck. The usually web-only store is setting up camp at the gorgeous Salon 220 for the whole summer in a Pop Up shop.

On Saturday, May 14 the summer long store will kick off the summer with MAYDAYMAYDAY!, the opening night of a three month pop-up shop to be held in 220 Studio in downtown Portland from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Yo Vintage will present their eclectic spring/summer collection: all one-of-a-kind, vibrant vintage pieces. Think standout sunshine stunners such bright prints, playful jumpsuits, and dreamy dresses, plus never before seen merchandise before they hit the web to be snapped up by envious New Yorkers.

The temp shop will also serve as a collaborative effort among 220 Salon hair stylists and local Portland artists and designers. Each month twill feature a new special guest. For MAYDAYMAYDAY!, floral designer Madame Ranunculus will bust out her floral art installation for up to two weeks, which will feature a Maypole and two swings! “I want to create a psychedelic springtime experience where it feels as if the flower fields are blooming for you from every direction.” Expect freshly cut, bright blooms hanging in mobiles and flower flowers everywhere! Seedbombs, terrarium kits and terrarium necklaces will also be for sale and I will be escorted out after getting caught crawling up on a swing.

MAYDAYMAYDAY! is a free event open to the public and complimentary refreshments will be served. There will be an open bar with bartenders serving wine, fizz, and beer.

220 Salon + 220 Studio
213 S.W. Ash St. Suite #211.
May 14th, 6-10pm
Normal hours12-6pm Tues-Sat
FB event page
ShopYoVintage.com

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Runway Happiness

The Weekend in Pictures

The Flurry and Xtabay shows in visual representation.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Dec 06, 2010 at 11:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Photo: OSI Photography

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Portland is a cold, cruel world today. Not only because I flew in from Honolulu last night after a week of basking in the tropical sun with blue-green waves crashing at my feet (don’t hate me, I have been trying to squeeze in that vacation for the last 5 years), but because when I was gone I missed all kinds of fun fashion times. And I hate missing out on anything fun and fashion related. I can tell from the activity on my Facebook page that multiple events went down, but notably two fashion shows took place. The Xtabay Holiday Show with beautiful girls in vintage gowns who put on elbow length gloves and sashayed about with invisible books atop their heads. This video has left me more than a little jealous since I long for day when I can find a suitable reason to put on elbow length gloves, but alas no reason ever comes. On the opposite spectrum the slideshow contains pictures from pop up shop Flurry’s weekend show featuring 15 local designers like Betty Jean Couture and Ms. Woods. Overall the clothes look pretty dang cute, but I have to question some of the hair styling at the show. I love big hair, but once it gets above 4", it’s pretty distracting. You can pick up items from both of these shows at their respective stores. If you made it to either runway extravaganza, let us know your thoughts!

Xtabay
Flurry

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Tags: fashion show, Vintage, Shopping, Shop Local, Pop Up Shop

Pop Up

Pop Up Shop: Flurry

Exploring temporary shop Flurry.

Posted by: Eden Dawn on Nov 23, 2010 at 07:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Photo: Samantha Lemieux

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Flurry is one of the fun pop up shop around town making a holiday appearance in an otherwise empty storefront space. The temp boutique boasts a selection of primarily women’s wear and accessories with some key items for the men in your life. You can pick up local lines like Michelle DeCourcy and out of towners like Canadian Nado and many other bright, shiny things. Starting in December accessory designer Sahlia Michelle and the winner of Portland Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer competition, Ms. Woods, will also be up for grabs.

Pop by on December 4th to see the Flurry Fashion Show for a full taste of all the treats!
Doors at 6pm; Show at 7pm
Vip $25; General Admission $15

Flurry
720 SW Yamhill
Portland, Or
Mon – Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun:10am – 6pm

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SHOP TALK

Boys Fort

The Portland Bazaar

TGI Friday

CONTENT is Coming Back

Mississippi Flea Market Finalized

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Event

The Weekend in Pictures

Pop Up Shop: Flurry

View the slideshow to check out Flurry goodies.

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