UPDATE! This event is happening on Wednesday, January 30th and features designs by: Holly Stalder, Liza Rietz, Adam Arnold, Leanimal (Leanne Marshall), Antidomestic (April Melnick), Frocky Jack Morgan (Julia Barbee), Emily Katz, Kate Towers, Emily Ryan, Elizabeth Dye, and Genevieve Dellinger.

Word is that two shows are coming up quick, ensuring that 2008 will carry the torch of Portland’s fashion focus. On January 31st January 30 is Action/Re-Action Here’s the description:

Local independent fashion designers have created one-of-a-kind pieces in response to the tactile and distinctive work from the Touching Warms the Art exhibition.

Touching Warms the Art opens on 1/19 and “democratizes the experience of art jewelry.”

Check some tiny preview images:

(Emiko Oye)

(Anastasia Azure)

(Mindy Herrin)

(Liaung Chung Yen)

Also, in February (exact date is TBD), The English Dept. is having a bridal show with special guest designers, including—shockingly enough—Adam “I don’t do bridal” Arnold!