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5 Shopping Events You Shouldn’t Miss
Ready the plastic: A host of shopping adventures are happening this weekend and next
By Lauren Mang November 19, 2014
There is so much to tell you about in the shopping sphere–pop-ins, pop-ups, sneaker collabs. And it’s all happening soon. Let’s get to it:
Pop-In@Nordstrom: Gift & Go
When: Launches Friday, November 21
Where: Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle flagship and Bellevue Square store
What: Gifts, gifts and more gifts are packed into this pop-in shop, which is part of Nordstrom’s ongoing series of themed pop-up shopping experiences. Expect giveable treasures from the likes of Diptyque, Topshop and Topman, Kidrobot and Maria Christofilis. Plus, exclusive merch such as Bamford x Rolex watches and a custom-lined Perfecto leather jacket from Schott N.Y.C. Extra perk: This incredibly present wrapping-challenged editor loves that each gift is already expertly wrapped in one of five custom-created, holiday-inspired papers. Seriously, you just buy and go!
More info: nordstrom.com/pop
The Yummy World hotdog from Kidrobot
The Seattle Collective
When: Sunday, November 30, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The Melrose Market Studios on Capitol Hill (entrance through Minor Avenue)
What: In its inaugural year, the Seattle Collective brings local artists, businesses, designers and studios together for one whale of a shopping and sipping (coffee from Slate Coffee Roasters and cocktails by Still Liquor) affair. Go for goods from Ampersand as Apostrophe, Bremelo Press, Clementine, Piano Nobile and Makrbox. Then stay for the happy hour, which, due to popular demand, has been extended from 4 to 6 p.m.
More info: RSVP here
Canal Market Pop-Up Shop Opening Party
When: Friday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 2919 Fuhrman Avenue East in Portage Bay
What: Volunteer Park Cafe’s Erika Burke is hosting a wine-fueled fete at the Canal Market Pop-up Shop, a temporary space that’s located next door to the soon-to-open neighborhood specialty grocery Canal Market (February 2015). Shop men’s accessories from Michael Cepress, art from Tina Randolph, Stephanie Clark’s Dahlia Press letterpress designs and more, not to mention foodstuffs on sale such as Jacobsen sea salts, Wildflower honey and comb and jars of caramel sauce and ganache from Burke’s Always Fresh Goodness Collective.
More info: canalmarketseattle.com
Brooks Heritage and Bait Collaboration Launch
When: Saturday, November 22, 12 p.m.
Where: The brand-new footwear and apparel boutique Bait at 915 E Pike Street
What: The limited-edition Bait x Brooks “Centennial” Chariot sneaker, a vintage-style shoe ($120) designed with Brooks’ 100-year anniversary in mind, will be officially on shelves this weekend at L.A.-based Bait’s first Seattle store. The chaussure will be sold only at Bait and comes with a custom box, laces and sockliner. Stop by the store starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday to snag your pair. Want a chance to purchase yours early? Test your luck here. 
The Brooks x Bait Chariot sneaker
Sandylew 34th Annual Grrdog Jewelry Party
When: Friday, November 21 and through the weekend
Where: Sandylew, 1408 1st Avenue
What: Ms. Lew-Hailer, owner of downtown women’s boutique Sandylew, unleashes works from her Grrdog Metalworks jewelry studio at this 34th annual in-store party. Lucky guests receive one item at 34 percent off.
More info: sandylew.com
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