Summer is coming to an end, and autumn will be arriving soon. Gone are the days of sunburns, beaches, and pool parties. The season of cooler weather, colorful leaves, first days of school, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything draws near.
To get you in the spirit, we’ve curated a list of our top picks for this year’s Fall-themed Pop Ups from years past:
P.S. If you haven’t checked out our recent Pop Up series, we encourage you to explore our top summer-themed Pop Ups, beauty Pop Ups, and LGBTQ+ Pop Ups catalogs.
Brightland Holiday Shoppe
Source: @wearebrightland
Parasol Projects @ 173 Elizabeth Street from November 5 – December 27, 2021
Say hello to Brightland’s first-ever Pop-Up shop. In 2021, we hosted this charming, picturesque brand in one of our Nolita locations. Bright oranges, yellows, rich dark browns, and crisp, warm autumn tones filled its interior. Its cozy, farmhouse-like atmosphere further reinforced the Thanksgiving and harvest season vibes.
If extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils, fruity vinegar, and Californian and Hawaiian honeys are your things, you will enjoy Brightland’s products. Each item is created using locally and responsibly-sourced ingredients, bringing fresh culinary goods from family-run farms to NYC. Everything you need to live well in a ‘golden state.’
Casa Beyt
In 2017, Casa Beyt launched its first Pop Up event and textile workshop from September 19 – 24 for Li Edelkoort’s New York Textile Month. This exhibition featured home decor made by Middle Eastern and Central American artisans.
The name “Casa Beyt” refers to the exhibition’s cross-cultural nature. Casa is the Spanish word for “home,” and ‘beyt’ is its Arabic equivalent. Together, they embody the intersection between two cultures, heritages, and ways of life within the universal concept of home.
While Casa Beyt was live, visitors could browse through a collection of Oaxacan alpaca pillows; Egyptian kilim rugs; silk-embroidered pillows from Lebanon; Guatemalan hand-painted ceramic plates; and more made from metal and recycled plastics. Some of the embroideries were stitched by refugee women living in Lebanon. The sales’ proceeds were returned to these craftspeople and donated to NGOs.
Filippa K
Parasol Projects @ 213 Bowery from September 12 – 16, 2018
Filippa K is a Scandinavian men’s and women’s clothing brand offering wearers a balance between style and comfort. At the heart of its mission and values is promoting mindful consumption through long-lasting style and quality. During the fall of 2018, the brand unveiled its Main S19 collection featuring a selection of womenswear and accessories.
Clean, simplistic, and yet elegant, each piece is crafted using high-quality, durable fabrics. They include organic cotton, silk, and merino wool to recycled, cruelty-free, and sustainable fabrics, such as Swedish leather and Lyocell. Check out their newest Fall/Winter 2022 collection over at their website.
We are Knitters
Parasol Projects @ 251 Elizabeth Street from October 15, 2021 – January 13, 2022
We are Knitters is a community of over 717,000 crocheters, knitters, and petit pointers worldwide. They sell DIY knitting kits and offer informational articles and step-by-step video tutorials for beginners on their website.
Last year, the organization brought their DIY knitting kit and love for the craft to the streets of Nolita. A paradise for knitters of all skill levels, the Pop Up interior featured an assortment of colorful yarns, intricate patterns, and knitting needles from top to bottom.
On the We Are Knitters website, you can find kits categorized by type: fiber (bamboo, linen, meriwool, Pima cotton, etc.); level of proficiency (first-time project, beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.); garment (top, accessories, blankets, etc.); technique (embroidery, latch hooks, macrame, etc.); and even who you are knitting for. Read more about their Pop Up in our Pop Up stories.