FASHION TRUCKS AND POP-UP SHOPS

Have you ever been at brunch on the weekends and seen a up pop-up shop being set up?  These pop-up shops are typically set up in restaurants in DC and showcase local designers.  Often you can find vintage clothing, locally made jewelry and accessories.  Neighborhood boutiques often know of these pop-up shops so check with them if you are looking to attend one.  You can also Google pop up shops in Washington, DC to find more information.

Fashion Trucks are boutiques on wheels inspired by the food-truck craze.  The vehicles cramped quarters often showcase unique singular collections.  High turnover means grab things while you can.  Los Angeles, Palm Springs, CA, Portland, OR, Dallas, TX, and Boston, MA all currently have fashion trucks.  Great to visit these while traveling the US.  The Styleliner is a traveling truck coming to Miami, the Hamptons, and Washington, DC!

Los Angeles- "LE FASHION TRUCK"

Owners Stacey Steffe and Jeanine Romo offer vintage and Romo's jewelry.  Local lines like Everly and Spectre are also carried.  lefashiontruck.com

Palm Springs, CA- "THE STYLELINER"

A bohemian caravan carrying high-end accessories from around the world, including jewelry, shoes, scarves.  Owner Joey Wolffer at 29 years old has years of experience designing and selling jewelry for known lines such as Nine West.  thestyleliner.com

Coming to Washington, DC May 4-June 17 Georgetown (M St. and Wisconsin Ave. NW)

Portland, OR- "Wanderlust"

The focus of this fashion truck is Mad Men-era vintage pieces, such as shift dresses and lace-trimmed dresses with accessories.  This truck travels the West Coast so contact them if you would like the truck to attend an event.  wanderlustmobileshop.com

Dallas- "The Vintagemobile"

School bus turned into a shop known for mid-century dresses, cowboy boots, and Western shirts.  This is Texas after-all!  thevintagemobile.com

Boston- "The Fashion Truck"

Owner Emily Benson's truck follows the motto a whole new outfit shouldn't have to break the bank.  A  total new look can cost you under $150.  The Fashion Truck carries dresses, skirts, tops, jackets, jewelry, accessories, and clutches.  www.thefashiontruck.com

* Shopping Tip:  If you see a fashion truck you style that you like, go to their website and shop online or contact the owner to find out if they have what you are looking for.