This Saturday Backtalk is throwing a party for some of our new designer additions. While the event buzz has largely centered around Courtshop Denim (and the butt behind it ahem Megan Gex), we want to tell you a little about the 2 cosmically awesome jewelry lines we just launched, both of which are exclusive to our shop in Portland.

I first encountered WENVRSLEEP draped around the neck of Portland's resident cyan-haired, vintage queen Anja Verdugo. The proprietess of Clever Nettle and Ann-Ya designer, Mrs. Verdugo has an impeccable eye for picking, down to the accessories she chooses to wear each day.

Anja sported a delicate crescent moon design and after I gushed about it a few moments too long, she put me in touch with WENVRSLEEP designer Sarah Beaver, who is not only an incredibly kind soul but is also creating one of the most exquisite, inspiring lines I have ever encountered as a shop curator.

Hand-painted silk lingerie, bird of paradise enamel hair clips, dark gemstone cast in geometric structures: these pieces appeal to our primitive, wild journey for natural beauty.

Luckily, Backtalk discovered Sarah B. in the beginning stages of production for her 2 year anniversary line and had the opportunity to meet her when she dropped off her finalized tassel designs which feature brass and generous, polished gemstone pyramids.

While Sarah B. has been selling online for two years, Backtalk is one of her first brick n' mortar stockists and we are so pleased to represent her in Portland. Come explore her line with us at the shop.

Backtalk newcomer Cursive design is also inspired by natural environments. Designer Sarah Fox grew up largely in the outdoors of North Dakota, and after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture and color theory, she combined her natural and formal educations in Cursive Design, a line of jewelry that explores "the juxtaposition between intriguing materials and unique moments found in nature."

Sarah F. now works out of her Chicago design studio and produces highly architectural pieces crafted with natural materials like recycled leather, wood, glass and gemstone.

Cursive design has garnered a noticeable following for its expertly handcrafted, precisely-executed designs and Sarah F.'s designs look beautiful situated in our space. Guaranteed, the will look even better situated on your neck and wrists.

So come join us this Saturday! Slip into some booty-sculpting Courtshop jeans but, please, also adorn yourself in our new, organically beautiful jewelry lines.