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.
OUR BRAND PARTNERS
Brands are carefully vetted for transparency around their production practices and sustainability values to ensure their alignment with Phosphene.
We take pride in the friendships and relationships we’ve developed over the years and in telling their brand stories to our community.
Interested in joining our lineup? Email us @ hello@phosphenestudio.com.
A Bronze Age
A. Kjaerbade
Ali Golden
AMT.
Atelier Delphine
ARC Objects
ARE Studio
Bare Knitwear
Bembien
Brooklyn Candle Studio
Common Muse
Cordera
Diarte
Endseen
et Tigre
Everyday Oil
First Rite
F. Miller
Hannah Emilie
Huma Blanco
ITO Bindery
Jaymes Paper
J.Hannah
Junes
Kloke
Kowtow
Kye Intimates
Laude the Label
Lauren's All Purpose
La Lyra
Leaves & Flowers
Le Bon Shoppe
Machete
Mahnal
Maria Stanley
Mar Mar Los Angeles
Maslo
Merewif
Micaela Greg
Miranda Bennett
Modern Heirloom
Modern Weaving
Moneh Brisel
Na Nin Studio
Nat + Noor
Paper Label
Rita Row
Rodebjer
Shaina Mote
Small Hands
Some Ceramics
Swim to the Moon
Summer Solace
Toit Volant
UZI NYC
Wax Atelier
Well Kept
Wild Lather
Wolf Circus
Wol Hide
Zii Ropa
Save the date and join us for
Upcoming workshops and events
Upcoming Events at Phosphene
- Saturday November 15: Join us as we kick off the holiday season with our annual Holiday Open House from 10AM-5:30PM. Folake will be joining us for a special matcha pop-up from 10AM -1PM, and the shop will be filled with everything you need to begin your seasonal gifting — plus an exclusive promotion to celebrate.
- Thursday November 27 & Friday November 28: Shop Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
- Saturday November 29: Small Business Saturday — our favorite day of the year! Join us in store from 10AM -5:30PM to celebrate shopping small and the impact it makes, with Folake joining us for a matcha pop-up from 10AM -1PM and a special promotion in store + online.
- Friday December 5 from 5-8PM: Join us for First Friday’s at Phosphene with Emily of Studio Pawlica Ceramics for an artist reception and ceramic sale.
- Saturday December 6: Pop up at Phosphene with Studio Pawlica Ceramics. Shop closing early at 2PM for the Downtown Fredericksburg Holiday Parade.
- Saturday December 6: Phosphene Pop up at Kaleidos in Falls Church, Virginia.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Rachel Berenbaum channeled her passions for curation, mindful consumerism, brand storytelling, and community building into the launch of Phosphene in 2019.
The thoughtfulness and expertise Rachel brings to Phosphene has earned the trust of her customers and community. She is relied on for suggestions that are honest, accurate, and aligned with Phosphene’s values. She is at the heart of creating a space where customers feel as comfortable exploring new brands as they do debriefing their day over a cup of tea.
Rachel’s prior career experience in strategic planning, project management, and event planning has been key in Phosphene's development.