Hey Everyone! Sorry the blog has been so quiet over the past week! We’ve been crazy-busy here at Calico, preparing for the e-shop launch, our spring lookbook photoshoot, tomorrow night’s SHOP n’ SWAP–and, of course, shlepping tons of fresh vintage merch to Providence for our grand opening! We celebrated the launch of our new “micro-boutique” [...]
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It’s BAAAACK! Calico’s first SHOP n’ SWAP last fall was so popular, we just had to bring it back for spring! Its easy–and FREE–to participate! Just bring your gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories* to trade with other thrifty fashionista’s! This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet AND get a fabulous, free wardrobe [...]
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Calico is thrilled to announce our grand-opening with Heir in downcity Providence! Calico’s new 275 square foot “micro-boutique” is located within Heir’s prominent new location at 231 Westminster Street. Expect our usual carefully-curated vintage selection–perfectly broken-in leather boots and bags, show-stopping party dresses, flirty skirts, and insane accessories–along with Heir’s fine antiques, spectacular furniture, and [...]
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Visit Calico during February’s AHA! Night for a trunk show with Providence-based stationary designer, Heather Toupin–just in time for Valentine’s Day! > Browse Heather’s hand-printed valentines, cards, stationary, and MORE… > Sample–and SHOP–delish sweets & savory treats from Savoy Truffle catering > Check out Calico’s FAB gift selection for the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise! > [...]
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This past Thursday was downtown New Bedford’s monthly AHA! Night, and Calico hosted a trunk show for our in-house accessories designer (and my BFF), Cody Nowell. Cody’s line, please+thankyou, has experienced many incarnations and concentrations: She has created a series of clutches from her own handwoven textiles, hand-printed and embroidered a small collection of lingerie, [...]
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> Meet & greet with Calico’s in-house accessories designer, Cody Nowell > Preview the please+thankyou spring collection and save 10% on current pieces > Shop Calico’s MASSIVE vintage sale at 50% off > Enjoy delish cocktails & hor d’ouevres on the house > Check out MORE free AHA! Night festivities in dNB Thursday, January 14, [...]
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Thought I’d share a few snapshots from last week’s trunk show with Boston-based label, Selah D’or! This was Calico’s first ever trunk show, and we had tons of fun! Can’t wait to bring you guys MORE trunk shows and also more Selah D’or collab’s in the very near future! Special thanks to our lovely model, [...]
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I regard New Year’s Eve as a sort of fashion free for all. The one time of year you’re obliged to wear something sequin-spangled, floor-length, studded in spikes, or generally out-fucking-rageous basically where ever you go. Usually, I inwardly-mock all those who dare sport jeans, cotton/lycra blends, or anything un-high-heeled on the most festive and [...]
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Calico’s GIANT post-holiday sale starts this Saturday! Take a whopping 50% off all vintage, January 2 – 31! Spectacular dresses, cozy coats, badass boots–and everything in between! We’ll be moving out of our PVD Pop-Up Shop at the end of next week, so be sure to stop in through January 7th to take advantage of [...]
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Join us at the Pop-Up Shop for a trunk show with Selah D’or! A hybrid of space-age details and classically-tailored silhouettes, Selah D’or is, at once, cutting edge and ultra-wearable. Each piece is made-to-order at the designer’s home-studio in Boston, MA. Join us this Tuesday to preview Selah Dor’s spring 2010 collection! > Meet & [...]
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