October 15 marked the 4th annual Fashion by Flashlight in Portland’s “Alberta Arts District”. The benefit of hitting up this event? Local shops stay open late, showcasing their latest styles and sales while offering beverages, snacks and of course shopping!
Fashion by Flashlight took place in NE Portland on Alberta Street from 6 – 9pm. Some of the local shops participating in this year’s event were Bumbleweed, Billy Goat Vintage, Ella’s, Garnish and pedX.
You might think storeowners and works are annoyed because of the extended hours. Not the case! Fashion by Flashlight is about fun and brings old and new customers into their stores. The music is a little louder, people are shopping and drinking and the sales staff is right there with you enjoying the time.
Over the past few years, Alberta Street has gone through a renovation. You still see a lot of boarded up buildings, but they are few and far between the numerous restaurants, bars, shops and coffee houses. What makes this neighborhood stand apart is the various art hung in all of these locations. Each restaurant, bar and shop is a “rotating roster for artists” (portlandneighborhood.com). Not to mention “Last Thursday,” which happens the last Thursday of every month. Here, you can again go shopping after business hours, visit the local art galleries and enjoy the ambiance of street performers, food, drinks and masses of people enjoying what this neighborhood is all about, art.
~Alex Eichman
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