5thst Retail Concept

this is retail plus +

08 // 2015

THE CONCEPT

pop + ah + sur-

THE DETAILS

A MULTI-LAYERED EXPERIENTIAL EVENT ORGANIC + EVER CHANGING

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THE BOARD

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THE NAME simple easy light bold

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LOST FOUND

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THE SWIPE O.MY

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ESSEN TIALS

ALL ABOARD

THE PANTRY

SWEET SOUNDS

SHOW + TELL

the just for you selection of life changers + savers test it / try it / have a drink in it EX // fall freedon • the 2 outfits that will make the season easy + breezy • the new brew tasting + merchandise • working in + out // the office to gym all you need to pack is a change of shoes

the around the world experience / highlighted location + culture changed out quarterly EX // british invasion • the 5 best products • the 3 must visit stores • what to eat // with samples + take homes to bring the british back with you

the taste makers taste tester / where the chefs / stylists / bakers / baristas / mixologist teach you their ways + show you their secrets / full time bar + refreshment area EX // Nick Stefanelli’s cocktails + cigars • the 5 things he cant live without • from my kitchen to yours

acoustic corner with tunes for the mood / but not just background noise / a live spotify / showcasing bands that are coming to play concerts locally EX // mellow moments • artist info • record player • discover weekly list • albums • show tickets

sharing our ah ha moments + the brands behind it / the show + tell showcase celebrates + enlightens + engages // more experiential / for events / classes / galleries / sessions EX // oh snap!

• motorcycles • outdoor rec supplies • art gallery / session • the lab • hair salon • makeup artist

JUST THE THINGS YOU NEED BECAUSE LIFES TO SHORT TO SPEND IT LOOKING

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A ROTATING ROUND UP OF THE SELECTED FEW / YOUR MUST HAVES PACKED FULL OF LIFE LESSONS + LOCAL LOVE/ IT’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE

behind the

sharing joy

THE COLLECTIONS

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5TH ST N.E.

flexible + easy

THE DESIGN

THE BOARD

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hang on! metal grids + peg boards allow for max flexibility + use of space

SIMPLE / EASY / LOW IMPACT / UNCONVENTIONAL USE OF MTLS + COMBINATIONS PACKED FULL OF LITTLE SURPRISES + POPS OF FRESH MINTY COLORS

STORE FRONT

COP THIS

pastes ups!!!

100% which also takes care of signage

SAND WICH add a sandwich board with changeable letters to highlight the at home retailers + your good to go

copper / pipping for fixtures + displays

PLY WOOD

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built in plywood shelving with niches to highlight individual gallery pieces in and take advantage of the expansive walls + height of space // a play on the multi-channel retail

THE LIST

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the wall of fame where interviews / events / notes + mentionables are featured EX // THE FALL OF H.A.M.E. having a mental escape / fresh fall finds + favorites

engage + enjoy

ACT IVATE

MARKETING THROUGH EVENTS RETAIL + EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCES THAT BLURR THE LINES OF RETAIL / BE IN THE KNOW / BE SUPPORTIVE / BE SOMEBODY ELEVATING EVENTS THAT YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT the master a curated show highlighting dcs finest through the hot shot himself lunch with the ladies join us for #pineappleDC a ladies lunch for women entrepreneurs brilliantly spun spin class with the brilliant bike crew / test + be tested in print learn how to screen print + make your own stencil + print the bio

THE LIST

interview with this months special guest / projected on the word its electric drink + draw with electronic inks paste ups with purpose compose / print / install / tips + tricks / to the streets with stacey + sasha graffik streetz

have printed pages with questions graphically displayed and an indicated area for visitor to handwrite answer + then hang on wall EX // must do this weekend: life necessity: a day in the life of

insiders guide on the street art sub culture / significance in DC + those behind it the business type starting up 101 from the women who co created your favorite card co // typecase keeping up with co styling sessions with coree moreno // editorial hairdresser + womendresser sketchy scenes sketching the district with Alejandra Carillo an active artist doing her own thing

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INSTA NTANEOUS

PHOTO WALL with large scale insta prints of the brands / goods / lifestyles we represent

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digital

IN

PRINT TO IN rl

LIFE.

the tips / tricks / advice next to the products

FROM

TAKE ME LET’S GO! escape with us on the must see + must experience wonders of the world

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LISTEN TO THIS WALL

THE WHATS WHAT we have all the answers to help you simplify + make room for the important things in life / the essentials + our must share favorites brought to you by the innovators + trend setters leading the way

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DIS PLACED TAKE SOMETHING / LEAVE SOMETHING BOX we all have stuff that we have boughten that just isn’t right, and we hold on to said stuff because we feel shitty throwing out a perfectly good item just because it didn’t work for you. so here is that place to get shed some weight + pass it on to someone who will love it!

5TH ST N.E.

CO

CONSPIRE THE MA’ATI

EDENS MM. LA FLEUR RON EDWARDS VITA KIN MOTORCYCLE GUY FLASH TAT / ARTIST LADY BRILLIANT BIKE PEOPLE

PARTNERS

HAIRDESSER + EDITORIAL STYLISTS KEEPING UP WITH CO / STYLING SESSIONS TOLD ME HE WANTS TO BE THE VIRTUAL GAY BEST FRIEND

COREE MORENO

JEWELERY MAKE WORKS / WORKED @ SALT + SUNDNRY

MALLORY SHELTER JEWELRY

H ST STORE INSIDE THE CREATIVE MINDS OF M&&B WE ALL HERE FOR THE SAME PURPOSE

M&&B

HANDMADE BOTANICAL PERFUMES TO LIVE IN I THINK SHE WORKS FOR FOLLAIN? FLORESCENT.CO

FLORESCENT PERFUME

MICHELLE SAMSON FLORIST / CURATOR / STYLIST TASTEMAKER + COLLABORATOR

TAFFY FLORAL

SHAMRIA THE STORY OF A 20 SOMETHING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMANS ADVENTURE IN DC DISCOVERY + AROUND THE WORLD

ERS amateur hr dedicated on the up creators

IT HAS TO BE A CELEBRATION + A PART OF THE DC CREATIVE SUB CULTURE COMMUNITY / THERE IS COOL SHIT HAPPENING HERE / LETS CELEBRATE IT / PROJECT IT / PROMOTE IT / SHARE IT // WHILE GETTING INSPIRED BY INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES

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FOXWOODCO WOODEN GOODS HANMADE IN ANNAPOLIS, MD

FOXWOOD CO.

HIGHWAY TO HILL FLORAL DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESIGN / HOME DECOR / DRY GOODS

HIGHWAY TO HILL

MISFIT JUICERY PRESSED JUICE USING MISHAPED + PRODUCE LABELED AS UNSELLABLE

MISFIT JUICERY

CHAIA TACOS FARM TO TABLE FRESH + FLAVORFUL TACOS

CHAIA TACOS

DC TO BE AN AGENT FOR CHANGE THROUGH MUSIC / WRITING / PROJECTS / EVENTS / COLLABS

DC TO BE

AKAE H ST HOME + WOMENS LIFESTYLE STORE ABOVE SALLY’S MIDDLE NAME

AKAE DC

EVAN HANDMADE LEATHER GOODS /PREVIOUS UM BARISTA / MANAGES SALLY’S MIDDLE NAME

EVAN J COLONDRES

GARY WILLIAMS PHOTGRAPHER + TASTE MAKER

MASTER WILLIAMS

DIV LAB GRAPHIC TEES + REMIXED GOODS

DIVISION OF LABOR DC

ALESNIA SKETCHING + STYLING

ALEJANDRA CARRILLO

THE HATE WE SKATE

KLUTZ SKATEBOARDING

SOUL AND INK LIVE SCREEN PRINTING

SOUL AND INK

META CARTEL PROGRESSIVE STREETWEAR BRAND

META CARTEL

SHOP PREMIUM MODERN MENSWEAR

PREMIUM CO

SEA HEART CCITY DC LETTERPRESS + DESIGN STUDIO

SEA HEART CITY

LOCAL

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GREAT BIG ICEBURG ONGOING COLLECTION OF VISUAL ALBUMS

GREAT BIG ICEBERG

NECTAR THRILL SEAKING

NECTAR SUNGLASES

IHHOMUHNIT READY TO WEAR

IH NOM UH NIT

A COLD WALL LIFESTYLE

A COLD WALL

OFF WHITE CLOTHING

OFF---WHITE

ELSEWHERE

MIRASA DESIGN ECO-FRIENDLY KID’S CLOTHING + TOYS

MIRASA

LOCAL HIGH CLOTHING DC HILLIN TEES

DC HILLIN

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KALEIDOS

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REFINE BOUTIQUE DC

LOCAL

5TH ST N.E.