From a press release:
“The vibrant Upshur Street corridor in Petworth will transform into a sustainable fashion and local shopping destination on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM. This community-centered celebration marks the grand reopening of beloved local institutions Fia’s Fabulous Finds and Elephant in My Room in their expanded locations.
“This is more than just a shopping event—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and sustainability,” said Safisha Thomas, owner of Fia’s Fabulous Finds. “We’re bringing together neighbors, sustainable fashion enthusiasts, and local business supporters for a day that showcases the best of Petworth’s independent business community.” The day also features the opening reception of “Threads Of Emotion,” a new exhibition by artist Greta Chapin-McGill at Art Of Noize gallery.
Local Favorites in New Spaces
Fia’s Fabulous Finds returns with double the space at 843 Upshur Street NW after more than a decade serving the community. The expanded thrift store features curated women’s, kids’, and men’s apparel, home goods, and accessories, all embracing the principles of reuse and sustainability.
In the back room of Fia’s, shoppers will discover an exclusive collaboration with Willow, oYering unique gifts and trendy apparel where creativity meets sustainable style.
Just down the block at 806 Upshur Street NW, Elephant in My Room brings vintage treasures to fashion-forward Washingtonians. Known as the “Home of Saving Grandma’s Clothes,” this boutique specializes in stunning pieces from the 1950s to 1990s and oYers personal styling services that blend vintage charm with contemporary sensibilities.
Community-Wide Celebration
The celebration extends throughout the Upshur Street corridor with special participation from:
Loyalty Books (4203 9th Street NW)
• Featuring special bookish deals throughout the day
Flowers by Alexes (851 Upshur Street)
Bringing botanical beauty to the celebration CookieWear (810 Upshur Street)
• OYering unique apparel options Art Of Noize (821 Upshur Street NW, Rear)
• Opening reception for “Threads Of Emotion” exhibition
Local restaurants along Upshur Street will also join the festivities with special oYerings, creating a
full day of neighborhood exploration.
Event Highlights
Visitors to the 800 block of Upshur Street NW can enjoy:
• Live music throughout the day
• Complimentary cocktails and refreshments
• Special one-day-only deals at all participating businesses
• A vibrant street atmosphere celebrating local entrepreneurship
• Opening reception of “Threads Of Emotion” art exhibition at Art Of Noize gallery
Sustainable Fashion at the Forefront
This event highlights DC’s growing sustainable fashion movement, oYering environmentally conscious shoppers alternatives to fast fashion through vintage, second-hand, and locally designed options.
“By choosing pre-loved clothing and supporting local businesses, our community makes a powerful statement about sustainability while discovering unique pieces with history and character,” added Tisha Brown, owner of Elephant in My Room.
Participating Businesses & Regular Hours
Fia’s Fabulous Finds & Willow (843 Upshur Street)
• Tuesday-Friday: 12PM-7PM | Saturday: 11AM-6PM | Sunday: 12PM-5PM
Elephant in My Room (806 Upshur Street)
• Mon-Wed: By appointment | Thu-Fri: 1PM-7PM | Sat: 11AM-7PM | Sun: 11AM-6PM
Loyalty Bookstores Petworth (4203 9th Street)
• Tue-Thu: 11AM-7PM | Fri: 11AM-8PM | Sat: 10AM-8PM | Sun: 10AM-5PM
Flowers by Alexes (851 Upshur Street) • Tue-Sun: 9:30AM-5:30PM CookieWear (810 Upshur Street)
• Thu-Sat: 10AM-6PM
Art Of Noize (821 Upshur Street NW, Rear)
• Exhibition Opening: March 8, 1PM-6PM | Artist Talk: March 15, 3PM-6PM | Closing: March 29, 2PM-6PM”