I’m all about promoting up-and-comers–shoot, I’m tryna come up myself–so this is big. This April will mark the first Emerge Trade Show. It will be held in Miami, and it’s a huge opportunity for upcoming brands to show off their stuff to retailers and boutiques. It’s rare that trade shows focus on independent companies, so it’s definitely something to look forward to.
It’s taking place on April 27 & 28, and presale tickets are available on their site. It’s open to the public, and there is guaranteed to be some decent shopping. More details on …

Fans of The Hundreds or SE Bikes should head down to Major in Georgetown tomorrow, August 26 at 7 pm. The two collaborated to create the world’s first 26” PK Ripper BMX Bike and are hosting a release party and raffle drawing to celebrate.
If you’re lucky, you can get a free raffle ticket, if not, you can buy one for $25, with the hopes of winning $50 for any MAJOR brand or $50 to purchase anything from The Hundreds.
There will be some free giveaways, and classic merchandise by The Hundreds …

One of Georgetown’s newer additions, Lost Boys, is celebrating one year of providing its customers with quality merchandise. From 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on August 15, the boutique is hosting a “Shake-Down,” in which guests participate in a contest to see who can “shake” the tastiest cocktail.
Their anniversary celebration will be complete with the introduction of a Lost Boys’ trademark cocktail, organic cooking by Westend Bistro’s Joe Palma, and the unveiling of a limited-edition t-shirt designed by the boutique and organic-clothing provider, Loomstate’s Rogan Gregory.
The rest of this month …

All summer, specialty boutique, For the Greater Good has been hosting Monday evening cocktail hours on the rooftop of the very sleek, Washington hotel, the Donovan House. The last event of the summer hasn’t passed yet, so there is still time to soak in some of the stylishness before colder weather drives all events indoors.
RSVP by 3 pm the day of the event, and show up by 6 pm.