Absinthe After Hours Event Series

We are excited to announce the start of our Absinthe After Hours Event Series in our new Richmond, VA storefront! 

This debut series will be comprised of varying lecturers and events with a focus on 17th through early 20th century history, fancy crafts and social engagements. 

These events will be ticketed and seating is extremely limited. Please follow the links below to purchase tickets to the engagement of your choice. 

"Unlaced: The Evolution of the Corset" Guest Lecture with Lauren Rossi
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25

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Join us as we lace up and dive in to the world of our favorite antique underpinning -- the corset -- in our next Absinthe Afterhours Event Series in our Richmond, VA storefront! 

We are excited to have fashion historian and seamstress Lauren Rossi (aka Virtuous Courtesan) here to share her extensive knowledge and personal collection with us! 

Lauren will be discussing the evolution of the corset from the 18th century through the 1920s. From stays to longlines, hourglass bones to girdleieres, this talk is a must attend for any fashion enthusiast or antique clothing lover! 

As an added treat, Lauren will be bringing a number of her original antique corsets for attendees to ogle. Her extensive collection features rare pieces rarely seen outside of a museum setting! 

 

"In Death Lamented" Guest Lecture with Sarah Nehama
Friday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25

** SOLD OUT **

For our inaugural event, we are over the moon to have author and historian Sarah Nehama joining us. Her book, "In Death Lamented: The Tradition of Anglo-American Mourning Jewelry" is a must-read for every hair and mourning jewelry enthusiast! 

Sarah will be sharing her extensive knowledge on mourning and sentimental jewelry as well as presenting a slideshow and bringing pieces from her personal collection. 

Sarah also will be available after the talk to sign copies of her book, which we have for sale in the shop.