Finishing School: A Styling Workshop June 6

Create one-of-a-kind accents to complete your wedding ensemble: headbands, flower combs, birdcage veils, fascinators, sashes, silk flower corsages and gown embellishments. We will supply materials, assistance and inspiration for this hands-on workshop. The event is free to attend. All accessories will be priced a la carte as we create them! Space is limited; please rsvp.

New Twigs & Honey!

We've just received a fresh delivery of exquisite hair accessories by Twigs & Honey. Each piece is a bit unique and features handmade silk flowers, feathers, and other frills to beautifully complement your wedding finery. Stop in to take a look--these pieces are very special and are certain to go fast!

New Oregon Interview Series: Elizabeth Dye speaks on fashion panel

Wednesday, January 27th, 7-8:30 PM, Urban Grind East, 2214 NE Oregon St., $5 admission.

The New Oregon Interview Series sits down with three Portland fashion designers to talk about their work and Portland's evolving fashion culture. A former Willamette Week fashion columnist and owner/designer of the English Dept., Elizabeth Dye has produced handmade ready to wear and bridal pieces since her first collection in 2001. Owner/founder of Portland Monthly’s 2006 Best Local Clothing line Sameunderneath for ten years, Ryan Christensen currently sits on the board of Caldera, a non-profit arts education and camp for underserved Oregon children. A collaborator in Portland’s The Collections and Fashion Week since 2001 and nationally distributed, Adam Arnold designs and creates two men and women’s lines of ready to wear and made to measure services from his Portland studio.

Jenny Yoo Trunk Show January 21-24

The 2010 Jenny Yoo bridal and bridesmaid collection will be in store for an exclusive preview January 21-24. Dress orders placed during the event receive an additional 10% discount. To see the collection online, visit the Jenny Yoo website.

 

 

 

 

A Novel Romance: The English Dept. 2010 Bridal Fashion Show

The English Dept. is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Bridal Fashion Show. The show will be held on Sunday, January 31st at 12 pm at The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel. We will debut new collections by Jenny Yoo, Alix & Kelly, Coren Moore and others, as well as one of a kind dresses by Elizabeth Dye and unique accessories by local designers. This once-yearly event is packed with stylish wedding inspiration--we hope to see you there! RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the shop at 503.224.0724.