U Village Announces International Women's Day Event

In celebration of International Women’s Day, a variety of women-owned businesses at University Village in Seattle are joining forces to host fellow women-owned brands for a special one-day-only pop up experience. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 12-4 p.m. at participating stores and feature a unique line-up of beloved local brands including L’AVANT Collective, The Rookery, Noir Lux Candle Co., Arkëras, Maddy’s Bake Shop, Onyx + Petal, Little Barnacle, and more. 

During the event shoppers can pick-up a Pacific Northwest-inspired candle by Noir Lux Candle Co. at Oiselle, indulge in a limited-batch of miso chocolate chip cookies by Yoka Miso at Hello Robin, peruse the new collection of gowns by Arkëras in the Styled Seattle suite, shop eco-friendly cleaning products by L’AVANT Collective at Margaret O’Leary, and have the opportunity to meet featured brand founders as they pop-up on property.

The event will conclude with a special happy hour at Jenni Kayne from 4-6 p.m. featuring all-natural wines from Molly’s Bottle Shop. 

Participating Brands & Businesses

• Anna Learns Things – Quirky and colorful hand-beaded jewelry and accessories. *Pop-up at Happy Lemon

• Arkëras – High-end hospital and maternity gowns designed to empower women and provide a distinct sense of self during life’s health and wellness journeys. *Pop-up at Styled Seattle

• Maddy’s Bake Shop – Seattle-based microbakery specializing in laminated pastries and squiggly floral cakes with local and seasonal ingredients. *Pop-up at Clare V. 

• Bake Shop – Uptown café and bottle shop specializing in house-made baked goods and sourdough breads made from all-natural ingredients sourced from small, local farms. *Pop-up at Frankie & Jo’s

• Cake for Breakfast – Single serve, plant-based, gluten-free cheesecakes made from whole-food ingredients. *Pop-up at Ravenna Gardens

• The Rookery – A tiny urban flower farm specializing in bouquets, seasonal arrangements, seeds, and small events. *Pop-up at Fran’s Chocolates

• Molly’s Bottle Shop – A curated selection of all-natural wines. *Pop-up at at Jenni Kayne from 4-6 p.m. 

• L’AVANT Collective - High performing, plant-based, eco-friendly cleaning products designed in beautiful refillable packaging.  *Pop-up at Margaret O’Leary

• Onyx + Petal - Plant-based beauty products for men and women including skincare and haircare. *Pop-up at Parachute

• Little Barnacle - Small collections of earth-friendly, ethically created baby clothing made from 100% organic cotton. *Pop-up at Village Maternity

• Noir Lux Candle Co. – Small-batch, handcrafted candles made from all-natural soy wax and clean-burning wooden wicks. *Pop-up at Oiselle

• Yoka Miso – The first and only Seattle-Based Miso company specializing in high-quality, small batch miso. *Pop-up at Hello Robin

• Spark & Stone - Delicate hand-welded permanent jewelry. *Pop-up at The Confectionery from 6-8 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to shop local and support a unique mix of emerging and established women-owned brands in the community. For more information on this event including special day-of discounts, visit uvillage.com and follow @shopuvillage on Instagram.

Event Overview

What: University Village International Women’s Day Event

When: March 8, 2023

Where: University Village 2623 University Village St. Seattle, WA 98105 

Time: 12 - 4 p.m.*

Please note: Happy Hour at Jenni Kayne runs from 4-6 p.m. featuring Molly’s Bottle Shop and the Spark & Stone pop-up at The Confectionery runs from 6-8 p.m.