Halloween

by CCTamara | Oct 22, 2023 | Sustainability

The best halloween costume is the one that already exists!…. It’s estimated that 35 million Halloween costumes are thrown out each year (many of them made of plastic/synthetic fibers!). So we’re reviving one of our favorite recent traditions…...

Story of a style staple

by CCTamara | Oct 1, 2023 | Fashion Stories

The evolution of the T-Shirt It’s a wardrobe staple so ubiquitous and basic that it’s surprising to even think of it as having been “invented”. But the humble t-shirt is a relatively recent innovation, and it its possible to trace  its evolution from undergarment to...

Get to Know: Jason & Suraya Barbee

by CCTamara | Sep 4, 2023 | Community

Jason & Suraya Barbee We are so grateful for the community we have found in Multnomah Village. Not just our customers and consignors, but the businesses that surround us and the people behind them. In this series on the blog, we will be introducing you to some of...

Why We Aren’t Carrying Designer Handbags (For Now)

by CCTamara | Aug 10, 2023 | Multnomah Village, Store News

Why We Aren’t Carrying Designer Handbags (for now).  On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the store was burglarized, and many designer handbags, shoes, and accessories were stolen. It is clear that we were targeted specifically for these items, and in the days following...

A short history of jelly sandals

by CCTamara | Aug 7, 2023 | Fashion Stories

A short history of jelly sandals….  Above: Images by Meduses. Jellies, an all-plastic, fisherman-style sandal available in clear plastic or a kaleidoscope of colors, took American fashion by storm in the ’80s and ’90s. And if you’ve looked on...