Shop a shit-ton of wares all made locally by "badass babes" at The Parlour Room. Vendors include VAVA Lingerie, Rogue Minx, Katie Guinn Designs, Local Parity, Age of Earth, Roots and Crowns, Seagrape Soap, Bohemian Salt, Ghost Eye Adornment, Theeth Jewelry, Oliva Metal Studio, Stonedwares, Jean and Joy, Bloem, and Tarot by Erin Aquarian.
The Cleaners at Ace Hotel, 403 SW 10th, Thursday June 16, 3-10 pm
P:FINE will host MOORE Custom Goods in their monthly networking events series. MOORE designer Andrea Jenkins moved to Portland two years ago and has already opened a boutique/ work space and produces a men's and women's collection every season. Come and check out her space and find out from the designer herself what makes her tick.
MOORE Custom Goods, 1720 NW Lovejoy #115, Thursday July 16, 5-7 pm
The Portland Fashion Institute will host its first ever portfolio show. It will feature graduating and portfolio class students Eva Boryer, Jessy Burris, Amy Dotts, Bhumi Love, Clio Rebillon, Sarah Stronach and Karen Wilfred. Sarah Stronach just finished an internship with Holly Stalder at Haunt, so she'll be one to watch, along with the other talented students of course.
Portland Fashion Institute, 2111 NE 43rd, Thursday July 16, 6-9 pm
In the aftermath of the Orlando mass shooting that made everyone simultaneously cry with sorrow and seethe with rage, Portland's annual Pride celebration this year will have new meaning. Yes, there will be partying, drinking, glitter, and whatnot; but this year will be a stark reminder of why we have Pride in the first place. It's for embracing and loving EVERYONE, no matter what gender they identify as or who they want to fuck. While there will be a lot of emotion surrounding the festivities, that does not mean we can't celebrate the wins of the LGBTQ community this past year and have some fun all while giving them the support they need.
I can't think of a more awesome way to start Pride Weekend than Flare-Portland Monthly's Annual Pride Kickoff Party. In years past it's been a big party with DJs (which it still will be with JD Samson, formally of Le Tigre, and hip hop artist & DJ Cazwell), but this year they are adding a fashion show to the event. The fashion show will feature four LGBTQ designers that include Wildfang, promising suits for all seasons; an ancient samurai inspired collection from Brady Lange; a retrospective of Bryce Black's most flamboyant runway hits; and a collection from trans rights activist V Throngrivong that will bring out the royalty. The event is a benefit for Basic Rights Oregon, Love Wins, and The Bus Project, so you can feel good about getting drunk and dancing your ass off. You can buy tickets here.
Zidell Yards, 3121 SW Moody, Thursday June 16, Fashion Show at 8 pm, Dancing at 9 pm, $15
Recently opened WM GOODS will host a trunk show with REIFhaus, where designer Lindsey Reif will be in the shop styling customers in her summer collection, which will be on sale for 15% off. Snacks, beverages and music will also be on hand.
WM GOODS, 1136 SW Alder, Saturday June 18, 11 am- 6 pm