Mercury Art Director Justin Morrison’s other paper baby, Stay Wild, is celebrating the completion of its first year as well as the launch of their spring issue. Stories include hot spring etiquette, naked yoga, a sunglasses guide, and “the truth behind vibe-y aura photography." Worn Path, 4007 N Mississippi, Wed April 1, 6-9 pm

• It's a particularly busy week at Mercantile, which kicks things off with an April Fools' Day promotion in which shoppers can pick from a deck of cards to determine the dollar amount they get to shave off their purchase total. Then, Montreal jewelry line Anzie—known for ethically sourced gem stones—is setting up for a four-day trunk show that includes a free bracelet gift with purchase. And the store is having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday with snacks, Bellinis, and discounts. (Then they'll be closed—and no doubt resting—on Sunday.) Mercantile, 729 SW Alder, Wed April 1 (April Fools'); Fri April 3-Sat April 4 (Anzie), and Sat April 4 (egg hunt)

• The prolific, busy-bee jewelry company/retailer Betsy & Iya is celebrating the seventh anniversary of their founding with a party “unlike any other” they’ve hosted—and if you’ve ever seen one of their spreads, that’s a bold claim. They’re using the occasion to unveil another project of sevens: They commissioned seven works of art by seven female artists to depict moments throughout their seven years in the bling biz. Betsy & Iya, 2403 NW Thurman, Thurs April 2, 6-9 pm

• The second in a two-part conversation panel I am co-hosting with the Portland Monthly’s Eden Dawn, “Portland Fashion: Design Now and Future Directions” will draw on local expertise to explore how Portland can help shape the future of fashion design. It’s part of the Portland Art Museum’s effort to give local context to its Italian Style exhibit, which also features work from some of Portland’s brightest design talents. Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, Thurs April 2, 6 pm, $17-20

• Those tomboys over at Wildfang don’t do anything halfway, so it stands to reason that their two-year anniversary bash should be a doozy. As has become custom, the festivities kick off at the flagship store where songstress Natasha Kmeto is on DJ duty, then migrate to the White Owl for a free show featuring Summer Cannibals and Charts! Wildfang, 1230 SE Grand, Thurs April 2, 7-9 pm; White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th, 9 pm-close, free

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Lille Boutique is eight! And, since one of their featured lingerie lines is Huit, and “huit” is French for “eight,” it only make sense that they collaborate. Beginning with a weekend-long kickoff sale—during which you can take 20 percent off storewide or online with the code HAPPY8THBDAY—all purchases made through April will come with a free Huit gift (while supplies last) and make you eligible for a raffle to win a Huit lingerie set (winner will be drawn on May 1). Want to up the odds? Post to social media—Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr about your “Lille Boutique experience,” making sure to tag @lilleboutique, and you can earn yourself an extra five entries. Lille Boutique, 1007 E Burnside, Fri April 3-Thurs April 30

• If your bathroom stash is looking a little thin when it comes to homegrown products, check out the new Seagrape Bath + Body, which is celebrating their grand opening this week. The woman-owned venture features an array of soaps (face, body, shave, shampoo…), a line of men’s products, scents, lip care, and more. Pop over to check it out over refreshments and a “DIY scented card station.” Seagrape Bath + Body, 319 NE Wygant, Fri April 3, 4-9 pm

• Gallery/shop Composition is capping off its “Wut Guise” series of workshops with a performance/fashion show that will raise questions about “our cultural relationships to the clothing that we wear by critiquing commodity-driven fast fashion,” as well as explore the potential for collaborations between artists working in varying disciplines. Ford Building, 2505 SE 11th, Fri April 3, 7-9 pm

• The April edition of Union Rose’s First Friday trunk show features jewelry inspired by travel and culture from Travel by Sea, plus go-to local apparel from Varnish, with 15 percent off both lines during the event. Union Rose, 7909 SE Stark, Fri April 3, 6-9 pm

• No discussion of Italian contributions to fashion is complete without addressing the importance of craftsmanship. That’s why the Portland Art Museum’s programming in conjunction with the Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945 exhibit includes a showcase of some of Portland’s own design talent, demonstrating and discussing their own techniques live in the gallery space every Saturday. This week the guests are Wandering Muse and Moulagerie. Crafting Fashion at Portland Art Museum’s Object Stories gallery, 1219 SW Park, Sat 1-5 pm through April 25, included with $20 admission

• Lizard Lounge is having a—wait for it—Egg-stravaganza to celebrate Easter weekend, with an egg hunt for the kiddos and mimosas and a discount drawing (up to 40 percent off) for the grown. Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving, Sat April 4 & Sun April 5