November 20, 2008

Massive One-Stop Gift Shop (LA)

More than 165 independent, local designers and artists will sell their wares at UNIQUE, a giant design and gift sale taking place in Downtown Los Angeles.
The event, being dubbed an “alternative to the mall”, will offer holiday shoppers great deals from popular designers that they know and love, as well as gems by emerging talent. The majority of vendors are from California, though a handful are joining the event all the way from Brooklyn, Portland and Seattle.
Vendors include ROJAS, Unhee, Black Hearts Brigade, Johnny Cupcakes, Rock Scissors Paper stationery goods, Illume Candles, jewelry by Steven Shein, and sweet treats by Cake Monkey.
designed the event to foster and support the creative community while stimulating the local economy, and to offer shoppers a diverse selection of great gifts created and produced by local talent.
"Why would anyone buy something factory-made at the mall, when they can find great deals and one of a kind gifts from emerging talent and top designers?" says UNIQUE founder Sonja Rasula. "UNIQUE LOS ANGELES is a one-stop shop for shoppers who will be able to find something for everyone on their lists, all while saving time and gas!”
The event takes place Saturday, December 13th & Sunday, December 14th, from 11 AM – 7 PM.at the California Market Center, Penthouse, 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90079. $5 per ticket (children 10 and under are free). 50% of ticket sales benefit CREATE NOW, a local charity that brings art and creativity to high-risk youth. Www.uniquelosangeles.com.

November 20, 2008 in SALES/EVENTS | Permalink

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