On a warm and sunny summer afternoon this July - Portland, Oregon saw the birth of a new fashion event - Alley 33.
In very Portland style this fashion show was born out of vision, hard work and love. 12 volunteers spent 9 months planning a fashion show that would be totally different from any other fashion show Portland had seen. Featuring new looks from 19 Portland Oregon based designers and 23 "very Portland" looking models Alley 33 Created a show centered around "sustainability through local production."
A dedicated group of men and women who love fashion and love Portland spent countless Thursday nights plotting and planning. Choosing designers and models. We Mapped out fitting times and dress sizes. We measured the length of the alley and plotted the feasibility of having an outdoor fashion show in Portland, Oregon.
As the summer rolled along, our committee fretted and freaked out as it rained and summer seemed like it would never come.
But on Saturday, July 23rd Summer arrived and we had ourselves an outdoor fashion show.
300 guests packed into the long alley way and wrapped around our 60 foot long stage.
Disc Jockey Gregarious found just the right music to keep the models moving and the guests smiling.
Our Emcee, Ms. Wood, in her signature shoes, gracefully introduced each designer and their new looks!
Everyone stayed late in the beer garden provided by the awesome Gold Dust Meridian!
And somehow, our little committee cannot believe it is all over! When do we get to plan next years event?
Thank you Mag Big, Siren Nation and Breedom Public Sewing House for all your support of this event!
Thanks you to our emcee Alicia Wood and to the Alley 33 designers: R.A.W. Textiles, Make It Good Clothing, Una Rose Clothing, J. Calderon, Amai Unmai, Hello Amelia Designs, Carolyn Hart, Clair Vintage Inspired, Layers Squared, Lazy Lolita Designs, Michelle Is Well, Celeste Sipes, Sylvania, Moonwoods Eyewear, Jitterbuggin’ Designs, She-She Designs, Dress Up Alice Designs, and Sweet Cycle Clothing.
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