New concept store Howdy Partner, located in the studio space of popular west side cafe Karma and Crow, is now officially open and bringing the yee-haw to your morning coffee or Sunday brunch. It’s the place to go for all your last-minute gifts, vintage homewares, classic vinyl, and even thrifty fashion!
Opening yesterday, the store is a collaboration between three fun and friendly SA creatives—Es Winter from homewares and gift shop See Someone Studio, Lillie Clark, who brings the pre-loved fashion with Maybe April, and jewellery creator Heather McNab from Fencesitter—and the team are hosting their official launch shindig this Thursday.
‘There aren’t a lot of retail spaces out there that are really immersive, interactive and feel safe for people to freely express themselves’, says Es of See Someone Studio. ‘We want to encourage fun and creativity and welcome everyone to come in and explore what we hope to be a one-stop happy shop.’
Featuring homewares from See Someone Studio, including everything from candles, ceramics and board games, fun vintage fashion from Maybe April that caters to all sizes and genders, and sustainable jewellery and accessories from Fencesitter that also provides options for both men and non-binary, the team at Howdy Partner want people to find things that make them happy.
‘Yes, we’re a retail space, but we want people to have an experience in-store and buy things that make them feel good, not just because it’s what’s on trend or popular on socials,’ says Es. ‘With everything from the fashion to the homewares available, we have a variety of more neutral boho-inspired pieces to a range that’s more bright, colourful and with a western feel to it.’
The team have worked hard to create a space that’s unique and brings the feel-good vibes from the moment you walk through the door. ‘The vibe is very Bowie, acid trip, western movie set inspired,’ says Es. ‘We have fun and interactive areas set up in the store with retro lounges, coffee tables and western films playing on an old school TV, and a western-themed mural to add to the atmosphere.’
All of the vintage fashion is highly curated to suit the aesthetic of the store, and the team at Howdy Partner are also working with a lot of Adelaide curators and creatives to feature their products along with their own.
‘We want people to know it’s a partnership, that it’s three brands working together. From our perspective, collaboration is the way forward in retail—with the economy as it is and how hard it can be for small businesses and brands, we want to support each other to create something exciting,’ says Es.
Besides the retail space, the team are also hosting creative workshops, with a stack now scheduled in for September and October. ‘On Friday the 15th of September, we have a make and decorate your own coaster set, on Wednesday the 20th, a make your own cowboy hat dip and chip platter, on Wednesday the 27th we have a Taylor Swift friendship bracelet workshop, and on Friday the 29th, a beading and ceramic charm workshop.’
Howdy Partner are also excited to welcome poetry group Draw Your Swords to the workshop mix, who aim to create connection and community through writing and creative workshops, which are scheduled in October for both beginners and experienced writers.
Open from Tuesdays through to Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, and with rotating workshops happening throughout the week, this fully accessible space is designed to encourage creativity and inspire a sense of liberation amongst its visitors. ‘There’s a lot of freedom in not taking yourself too seriously,’ says Es. ‘We’re all a bit wacky—in a good way—and we hope that people can let loose and have a fun, memorable experience when they visit us.’
Howdy Partner’s official launch shindig is riding into town this Thursday 7th of September from 4-6:30 pm. Get ready for stacks of boot-scootin’ fun, and grab your tickets now via the link below!
Where: Karma and Crow, 249/251 Richmond Rd, Richmond, SA 5033.
When: Launch Shindig, Thursday 7th September, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm.
Opening hours – Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-3 pm.
Tickets: $10 per person. Get tickets here.
More info: Click here.
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