BLACK + BROWN: fashion + community, featuring QTBIPOC designers

come to an evening to remeber filled with aesthetic beauty, community and FASHION at BLACK and BROWN: featuring QTBIPOC designers debuting their spring / summer lines, and highlighting black and POC wine makers at kinfolx in oakland.

Featuring:

WOMEN OPERATED

HELLA THRIFTY

THE UNSEEN FEMME

hosted by queer in oakland

Co-founded by Trisha and Shanna, [wo] is a clothing label crafted to spotlight being individually unique, collectively unstoppable, and authentically us.

ABOUT TRISHA GONZALEZ
Trisha, a proud daughter of Oakland, is deeply passionate about building communities through her work in affordable housing. This commitment to creating spaces for people to thrive has seamlessly translated into her fashion brand, [wo]. For Trisha, fashion is more than just clothing—it's a statement, a movement, and a powerful way to build community. Through [wo], she creates a space for empowerment, self-expression, and connection, reflecting her belief that style should inspire confidence. Outside of her work, Trisha loves music and travel, constantly drawing inspiration from the world around her.


ABOUT SHANNA HOLMES
Born and raised in Oakland, fashion has always been my way of expressing confidence and I want everyone who wears our designs at Women Operated to feel that same empowerment. Beyond fashion, I’m passionate about DJing because music and style go hand in hand—they both set the tone, create energy, and make a statement.

Born and raised in Oakland, fashion has always been my way of expressing confidence and I want everyone who wears our designs at Women Operated to feel that same empowerment. Beyond fashion, I’m passionate about DJing because music and style go hand in hand—they both set the tone, create energy, and make a statement.

Every piece we design at Women Operated reflects the same rhythm, movement, and confidence I bring to my music. Rooted in culture and authenticity, Women Operated represents self-expression, strength, and timeless fashion. Get ready to wear confidence.

Hella Thrifty is a black-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly clothing company that celebrates the bold fashion trends of the 1980s and 1990s with a modern twist, making iconic styles accessible to today’s trendsetters. Hella Thrifty is run by Dannie Cherie, a native of California and avid thrift shopper and fashion blogger. Hella Thrifty was spurred from her passion for exchanging and sharing unique thrift finds. Specializing in vintage and retro styles, Hella Thrifty captures the essence of Bay Area California culture through its vibrant collection of apparel. Catering to nostalgic fashion enthusiasts and proud Bay Area residents, the company offers a unique blend of streetwear and casual everyday wear, available both online and at local vending events. Hella Thrifty curates an eclectic mix of branded pieces, including graphic tees, windbreaker jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, jogger pants and shorts, bucket hats, snapback hats, dad hats, jerseys, fanny packs, backpacks, socks and more. Additionally, Hella Thrifty sells select thrifted finds alongside its branded collections.

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