One week ago, The President of Me took up residence in its new digs in the historical Fuller Store on Vashon Island. The new address is 19603 Vashon Hwy SW, at the intersection of Vashon Hwy and Cemetery Road.
It's been a wonderful, energizing week! We've greeted nearly 300 visitors - all of whom have come away with "The President of Me" campaign buttons and many treasures from the shop.
It's been nice to have a venue for exposing in "fuller" detail the premise behind the line. The gallery wall in the lobby affords space for the "Manifesto" (the set of questions that appears inside each garment) along with explanations for each of the questions within that mission statement.
Because the shop doubles as my sewing and design studio, I will be there nearly every day. "Open" signs typically go out between 11 - 4 most days, and 11 - 2 on Sundays. But if you come by and the lights are on, don't hesitate to knock. I'll happily leave the sewing machine to welcome a visitor.
Otherwise, you can always send an email to thepresidentofme@gmail.com and make an appointment!
And many have asked, "Do you have the line ONLINE?" to which I have had to answer - "Not yet, but SOON".... shooting for Fall. Opening a new shop is a gargantuan undertaking. It was everything I could do to get the space ready in just under a month, and now the fun inside begins. From there, online commerce will unfold. The President of Me will be expanded and I'll be developing a secondary line - what I call "the lollygagging division of TPOM" - a collection of easy going apparel named 7kt (pronounced 'Seven Knots') that is based on the universal speed limit on waterways when one is supposed to SLOW DOWN. (I dream of such things...)
So, that is the news to date. Thank you so much to all who've made this first week at the new shop so much fun. I promise not to flood those of you who've signed up with emails. You'll probably see updates every fortnight or so.
Happy Summer - and remember: You've been elected The President of Me - never stop campaigning!
Enjoy these photos from opening day - and come visit the shop sometime soon. I look forward to meeting new fans of the line, on and off Vashon Island!
Rebecca
Here's what visitors find in the lobby gallery (a little larger there... alas...):
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| The grand unveiling |
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| Our first customers, waiting for the doors to open... |
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| Everyone wants this long sleeved organic cotton tee... so so soft.... |
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| The employee lounge doubles as a fitting room! |
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| Fun, blingy walls form the backdrop for the desk. |
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| The big mirror captures the shopkeeper and her sister, who helped get the sewing done just in time to open! |
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| The "Don't Shoot the Messenger Bag |
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| Flying the company colors! |
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| The build-out team - exhausted but happy! |
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| The proud new shopkeeper... |
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| Just sitting on the porch saying "come on in!" |
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| The President of Me Boxers all in a row |
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| Zeteticus on silk adorns the camisole - and much more! |
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| Never too young for the message... |
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| Who, indeed? |
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What governs YOUR life? Your mother? Your dress size? Your golf game? Your sex life? Who/What is the President of YOU?
Care to cite a shining example of someone out there taking responsibility for their choices (or perhaps someone who is not?)