Foundation Garments (2712 NE Alberta) is teaming up with the Portland Sweatfree Campaign (which is working to ensure that all city government purchases are sweatshop-free products) for Cement Mixer: Some of the boutique’s favorite designers (Leanimal, Erhart, Paper Doll, Mizu Desierto, Layers Squared, and Mine Clothing) are each designing an exlusive solitary piece interpreting “foundation garments” however they wish. Then, on Friday August 24, 6-9 pm, the pieces will be displayed and sold, with 50% of the profits going to the campaign, plus 15% of storewide sales during the event. Add to that free New Deal Vodka cocktails, and that’s what we call a real good time.

(Leanimal)