“There has to be something kind of funky and different about the item for it to get into the trunk show, and that’s kind of how I feel about the people here. They’re one-of-a-kind, eclectic, funky, artistic people, so they would gravitate towards that.”
what Urban Gypsy trunk show urbangypsytrunkshow.com whERE Hyphen Coffeehouse, 81 Patton Ave. whEn Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, 1-6 p.m.
Not only is her aesthetic wellsuited to the Asheville customer, but she also says that her trunk shows appeal to eco- and budgetconscious shoppers as well — the average cost of an item is $10.
“Everything that I sell is recycled, so there’s kind of a guilt-free aspect of shopping, which is nice,” she says. “And it’s really budget-friendly for people who are artists and need to watch how much they’re spending on their clothes. ... I think it will appeal to the tourists and the locals because it’s different. When I’m out buying, I have a good eye. Nothing is just your basic thing.” And for customers craving locally sourced fashion, Erickson is also looking to buy clients’ used clothes and incorporate more items from local jewelry-makers and artists. Though she’s officially an Ashevillean now, Erickson will maintain a bit of her wanderlusting ways and isn’t planning on signing a lease for a permanent spot. At least, not yet. She says she will “pop around to different places to keep it fresh. … I don’t know about landing somewhere. I haven’t figured that out yet. I’m not sure about the store, but it’s definitely a possibility. The trunk shows are fun, but it’s a lot of work. So maybe I’ll end up on Lexington Avenue before you know it.” X
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