CATEGORY

Partner Vendors

Become a CATEGORY vendor

Bring your craft to the guests who come ready to serve. Tattoos, glam, jewelry, vintage, and more, inside a room full of people dressed to be seen.

Why pop up

Built for makers

Your register

Guests pay you directly

Run your own card reader and keep your sales. Card-present payments only, no cash.

Fair terms

Simple, low fees

We're not here to profit from pop-ups. They're a perk for our guests, so terms stay simple and small.

Placement

Set up where the night happens

We place you with intention, like glam right next to the editorial photo line so guests get done up and snapped.

Content

Get seen after the party too

We tag you, collab on posts, and feature your work in our recaps.

Theme

Design for the volume

Custom flash, a color story, or a product drop built around that month's theme gives guests a reason to stop.

Crowd

Guests who came to express themselves

Our guests arrive in looks and stay until close. They're here for exactly what you make.

Now bookingPitch your pop-up

Pop-up spotlight Jewelry pop-up · Vol. 001 Precious Metals

JBoss Jewelry

Chains, rings, and statement pieces under the disco-ball tree at Precious Metals. Guests shopped, styled, and wore it out the door.

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Pop-up spotlight Tattoo pop-up · Vol. 002 Rouge

Indigo Tiger Tattoo Club

Custom flash designed for Rouge, tattooed live at Vol. 002. Guests walked out with a permanent souvenir of the night.

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Who we want

Pop-ups we love

Tattoo & flash
Glam, glitter & gems
Jewelry & accessories
Vintage & resale
Hair & nails
Care & wellness

What we ask

The fine print

Card payments only

Bring a card reader like Square. No cash transactions on site.

Insurance when your work needs it

Send your certificate of insurance 24 hours before doors. Body art requires signed guest waivers.

Set up before doors

Load in and be ready before 10PM. Pop-ups typically run 10PM–3AM.

House rules apply

Our manifesto applies to everyone in the room, vendors included.

Apply

Pitch your pop-up

Tell us what you'd bring. We'll match you to a volume that fits.

Setup needs
Application received. We'll be in touch about upcoming volumes.

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