Portland Summer Preview Trunk Show !

This Thursday, June 11th, 2009 from 4pm until 10pm you are invited to a

Portland Summer Preview Trunk Show

a gathering with music, wine & light nibbles
featuring a preview of the newest Summer 2009 fashions, accessories, jewelry, trinkets
...as well as henna designs and the healing touch of massage
all for you and every body

The Benu House
1218 SE Ash Street
Portland, OR

Thursday, June 11, 2009 4pm - 10pm

dwanjabi

dwan presents her new line of fun styles in clothing for 2009 including leather. In addition, new this year, dwan is the rep for 4 other international design labels based in the artist community of Arambol in Goa, India.


Aspire

Fresh styles for men and sophisticated fashions for women come to the US west coast exclusively with dwanjabi. Created by international designer Ori, Aspire has already set trends overseas and now on our home shores starting with Bobolink Festival in Northern California.
In addition to the Aspire clothing line, Ori presents his one of a kind line of hand made and riveted belts and wrist cuffs.



Ofir & Lena

Two different designers with totally different styles...but with one thing in common:
Each piece is one of a kind. Don't miss out on the individualistic creativity of each item featuring artistic stitching and patching of various fabrics, threads and leathers. Keep your eye out for the hot remaining stock of vests with attitude, skirts with layers of beautiful variety, tricked out marching band style tops and high collared tops with individual details.




Free Spirit

Any bohemian traveler of the Indian subcontinent will easily recognize the craze of sexy & casual fashions created by the ladies of Free Spirit. For the past several years, Nath & Yael have transformed the Goa fashion genres to evolve into what is the essence of Free Spirit. Many have copied but none can capture the styles that are brought back to you by dwanjabi.



Starbird Couture by Narayani

Starbird Couture accessories and jewelry step from the runway to the streets in seamless grace. Narayani infuses fine organic elements of feathers, fur, leather, horn, gemstones, silver & gold together with etched gears, vintage treasures & textiles into stunning accessories.
Each piece is hand created with deep intention to reflect the natural beauty of the elements and attention to fine craftsmanship. Discover your favorite earrings, hair pieces, pins, necklaces and hats at Starbird Couture.


Somniative

Somniative is a maker of things, whose raw materials are culled from places both near and far where the discarded and unused lie, awaiting the sacred return to the realm of human caring and love in celebration of life, beautfy, freedom and joy.
It is thru the merger of these materials and the majik they endure that trifling pieces of finery are created.
may these bring you joy...


Shipwreck!

Salvaged treasures from a forgotten world...
Original and unique necklaces and other wearables that are made from 100% recycled tidbits and made for you with love: Treigh Love

Blue Lotus Henna

Melanie of Blue Lotus Henna is one of Portland's leading henna artists. Her skills cover traditional, modern and custom designs. Sample her body art at a discounted rate...specially priced just for this trunk show!

Therapeutic Touch Massage by Rose Woodfinch

Rose will be offering a sampling of her skills in a sanctuary upstairs from the action for those seeking a relaxing respite to cap off the day's demanding schedule. Trained in deep tissue, trigger point work, reiki and Swedish massage and utilizing her 6 years of experience, Rose applies her aptitudes in a unique and effective way. Massage will be available at $1/minute and provides extended moments of bliss!