The MRKT: A Juneteenth Celebration at the Historic Sterick Building

Juneteenth isn’t just a day off—it’s a call to show up, support, and celebrate Memphis’ Black brilliance. The MRKT is making space for just that. Commemorate Juneteenth by showing up and showing out at The MRKT, a one-of-one marketplace spotlighting Black-owned brands across fashion, art, and agriculture. From custom embroidered denim to immersive art activations, this one-day event honors creativity, community, and Black excellence—all under one historic roof: The Sterick!

meet some of the vendors

A man wearing a black t-shirt and green basketball shorts stands on an indoor basketball court at MRKT, holding a black and blue basketball.

Swish Griffin

Swish bends trends instead of following them. The creative behind the Swish brand, he blends fashion with storytelling, creating pieces like the iconic Pink Memphis Tiger Shorts. His work is rooted in Memphis, yet echoes far beyond.

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A woman sits at a sewing machine in The MRKT, inside the Historic Sterick Building, displaying embroidered samples and sewing materials on a table labeled “Ille of Thraylz Embroidery, Est. 2023.”.

Pile of Threads

Whitney Washington’s embroidery company is slowing fashion down with custom chainstitching and quality craft. Bring your old denim and walk away with a fresh personalized piece stitched on the spot.

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Person with glasses and multicolored dreadlocks wearing a backwards cap smiles and makes a peace sign with their hand, ready to enjoy the MRKT Juneteenth celebration, in front of a plain background.

Good Hippy (Miles Thomas)

Memphis-born streetwear designer Hippy brings soulful, story-driven fashion to life. His work has been worn by artists like PJ Morton, featured by the NBA, and recently spotlighted in a Grizzlies collab. His style is personal and unapologetically Memphis.

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CHOOSE901 WILL BE IN THE BUILDING!

We’d have serious FOMO if we weren’t posted up in The Sterick this Thursday 👀 Come through our booth at The MRKT and play a quick game to win a $5 gift card to spend with ANY local vendor—yep, real money to shop Black-owned at The MRKT. Make a purchase at our tent or just come vibe with us on the plinko board and claim yours!

see you and your crew there ✨

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