Brief Assembly @ Union Market Holiday Pop Up Shop

Event Date: 
Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 11:00am to Sunday, November 26, 2017 - 6:00pm
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In the continuation of bringing national and local retailers to the district, Union Market will host the first installation of new pop-up concept shop Brief Assembly this holiday season. Brief Assembly is a fully operational storefront space where selected makers, designers and independent brands from across the U.S. will have their goods sold in a unique and curated shopping experience. The store will run from Saturday, November 25 through Saturday, December 23 in a historic warehouse space.

Brief Assembly was created by Carolyn Misterek of MATINE and Mallory Shelter of Mallory Shelter Jewelry, both small business owners in the District. The duo dreamed up the concept to help fellow creative brands gain exposure and reach a new customer base in the D.C. area, while also designing a new shopping experience for local residents.

Opening on Small Business Saturday, savvy shoppers will have the chance to peruse an array of women’s apparel, jewelry, apothecary and beauty items, leather goods and accessories, and homewares perfect for gifting. More than 20 local and national brands, including Emerson Fry, Our Heiday, WKNDLA, Par en Par and Evermore Paper Co will be available to shop at the pop-up.

In addition to the impressive roster of independent makers and designers featured in the shop, Brief Assembly will also host special events, workshops and trunk shows, putting a twist on the traditional holiday shopping experience.

On Tuesday, November 28, Brief Assembly will officially kick off the holiday shopping season with its grand opening celebration featuring a Tattly Tattoo parlor, live printing from local letterpress studio Typecase Industries, a photo booth, and food and drinks from Union Market favorites.

Brief Assembly @ Union Market

  • Location: Union Market District, 1287 4th Street NE
  • Dates: November 25-December 23
  • Hours: Thursday-Saturday from 11am-7pm. Sundays, 11am-5pm
  • Grand opening: November 28, 6-9pm
  • Website: www.briefassembly.com/ 


About Union Market: The Union Market District, located a short walk from the NoMa/Gallaudet metro, is a 45-acre district that is planned for over 8 MSF of development. EDENS has a clear vision to redevelop the district into one of DC’s most vibrant, diverse and thriving neighborhoods—a living laboratory for a sustainable urban community and place for creative minds and businesses to connect, thrive and make DC their own. Since opening in September 2012, The Market at Union Market, the acclaimed food market with over 40 local artisans, now averages 15,000 visitors per weekend and has hosted over 400 events. For more information about Union Market, please visit www.unionmarketdc.com.

About Brief Assembly: Brief Assembly is a co-retail pop-up concept shop operating at Washington, D.C.'s Union Market district this holiday season. Brief Assembly is a fully operational storefront where select makers, designers and independent brands from across the U.S. can apply to have their goods represented and sold. For more information about Brief Assembly, please visit www.briefassembly.com/.