about phosphene

Phosphene offers a curated edit of slow fashion clothing, accessories, and home goods.

Our purpose is to encourage thoughtful, intentional buying practices (also known as conscious consumerism) and to be a resource for our community to connect with responsibly made goods from independent designers around the world.

Phosphene operates a brick and mortar shop located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia (one hour south of DC, one hour north of Richmond) alongside its e-commerce business. The brick and mortar space is also used for workshops, events and as a creative studio for content creation. The business was founded in 2019.

Encourage Mindful Consumerism

Thoughtful purchasing from designers and brands focused on
sustainability and ethical production practices allows our customers to
shop with confidence, knowing their dollar has the power to make a
positive impact

Create Community, Foster Inclusivity

In addition to operating as a retail business, Phosphene plans and executes workshops, collaborative pop ups, artist receptions and other on-brand events to build community.

Phosphene is a safe and welcoming space for all customers. We represent a diverse group of designers and offer inclusive sizing.

Support Independent Designers & Makers

When you purchase from Phosphene you are not only supporting us, you are supporting talented designers and creatives from around the world.