Portland, OR. Over 1,000 invited guests converged on the new 46,000 square foot Restoration Hardware (RH) gallery store in the Historic Alphabet District for its gala opening. This new four-story showplace, at 474 NW 23rd, features RH furnishings, artwork, and accessories in a gallery-like setting. The VIP opening was also a benefit for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation and drew supporters like Judi Inglis, Bella Hunter, RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman, Maddie Andrews, and Peter Andrews.
Guests from the worlds of design and architecture, fashion, philanthropy, culinary arts, sports and business lined up to celebrate the unveiling of RH Portland on March 29th.
Laura Whittet and Jasmine Baughn (Andrea Lonas Photography)
Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman, Katrine Ehlen, and Nick Ehlen (Andrea Lonas Photography)
Guests enjoyed gourmet bites by Chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast, fresh bellinis by Cipriani NYC, a Mojito Bar, curated wines by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, and rosé on the rooftop by Blackbird Vineyards.
RH Portland (Andrea Lonas Photography)
Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Beast (Andrea Lonas Photography)
Jacob Gray, Chase Renton, and Amir Shafii (Andie Petkus Photography)
Gary Friedman and Eden Dawn
Social Media Influencers, “The Gay Beards”
Steve Neville and Portland Society Page Editor, Elisa Klein
Mark and Diane Fraser
Taylor Goodman and Brandon Kudo
Erica Indira Swanson, Whitney Goodman
Ann Edlen, Mark Edlen (Andrea Lonas Photography)
RH Portland is capped by a 6,000-square-foot “rooftop park,” highlighting some of the company’s outdoor living offerings. (Andie Petkus Photography)
RH Portland (Andie Petkus Photography)
Michael Lowes, Guest, Mark Madden, Amy Lowes
Nicole Campoy Jackson
Michael Doherty, Gary Freidman
Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman, Linda Maletis, Rob Maletis (Andrea Lonas Photography)
New York DJ Chris Malinchak
Blurring the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors company leaders say, RH Portland will serve as a canvas for a collection of luxury home furnishings and décor. Across four levels and over 40,000 square feet, guests will discover artistic lifestyle installations featuring RH Interiors, RH Modern and RH Outdoor collections from internationally renowned designers.
RH Portland is located at: 474 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR
Committee members for the VIP opening event included:
Michael Doherty, Nike
Mark & Ann Edlen, Gerding Edlen
Rob & Linda Maletis, Maletis Beverage
Erica Indira Swanson, Tea Bar
Tommy Alberini, Apex Real Estate Partners
Whitney Goodman, WM GOODS
Jean-Pierre Veillet, Siteworks Design
Holly Freres, JHL Design
Maddie & Peter Andrews, Melvin Mark
Nick & Katrine Ehlen, Melvin Mark
About RH, Restoration Hardware
RH (NYSE: RH) is a curator of design, taste and style in the luxury lifestyle market. The Company offers collections through its retail galleries, source books and online at RH.com, RHModern.com and Waterworks.com.
Social: #RHPortland
About Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation secures private philanthropic support for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon’s premier pediatric health center. The Doernbecher Foundation supports research in finding cures for children’s diseases, educating the next generation of pediatric physicians, expanding the range of services available to children in need, as well as offering financial support to families with children undergoing treatment.
