It’s no secret that people enjoy the finer things in life; but sometimes the finer things in life come at an all too high cost. High-end items like jewelry are commonly being copied and made from cheaper materials, yet sold at high-end prices. Unfortunately, without the right expertise, consumers can be tricked into buying stones […]
Desperado carries a rotating collection of Sculptural Felt & Vintage Sculpture by Brad and Sundie Ruppert. We are happy to share photos of our current exhibit. Please contact us directly at the store for more details. More now from Sundie & Brad… We have built a career by challenging ourselves to utilize what most people […]
These square silk scarves by Johnny Was are the perfect accessory for any wardrobe. Priced at just $89 they make the perfect gift, the perfect travel accessory and we think a garment you’ll treasure for years. Shop our scarves and home decor by Johnny Was now!
Desperado is excited to host our first ever event with one of our leading shoe lines- Dromedaris! Dromedaris International is a Swiss company of amazing high fashion comfort shoes handmade in Portugal. Please join us Friday & Saturday, December 14-15, for an exclusive engagement and chance to own a pair of these shoes & boots. Shoe designers, Werner […]
Amy Leistiko is a Pacific Northwest Native and resides in the small town of Bonneville, Washington. Living in the Columbia River Gorge has allowed Amy and her husband to live the adventurous lifestyle she grew up with. The hiking trails and breath taking views have inspired a lot of Amy’s work. A talented silversmith, Amy […]
Brad and Sundie Ruppert are Iowa natives who share a love for arts and an eye for beauty in scraps. Brad and Sundie have lived an adventurous life starting in Iowa but dreamed of a quiet life in the countryside. But as destiny would have it, their zest for life and art lead them to […]
Desperado is proud to host our artist in residence, Barbara Slater, this Friday, June 4th starting at 5:00 pm. Downtown Bend’s first Friday Art Walks have been on hold since the pandemic began… but now that Deschutes County has been lowered to ‘Low Risk’ downtown will be holding its first Art Walk of the Summer […]
Step into the fabulous world of Jafa Footwear and Viereck Apparel. This will be an action packed weekend at desperado with shoes &… as we combine Jafa, one our best fashion footwear lines, with an amazing line of dresses and apparel by LA fashion designer Deborah Viereck. Deborah’s line of Viereck Apparel come in the most […]
We landed in LA early on a Saturday morning with high hopes of hitting a few famed shopping areas on Los Angeles. “Research & Development”, as Joanne calls it. We ended up spending a good chunk of the day walking Abbot & Kinney Boulevard, which is the claimed “coolest few blocks of America”. Spring was […]
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We affectionately call these amazing handcrafted shoes and boots by JAFA® “walking on air” because they’re so light weight you’ll find walking as effortless as walking through clouds – at least we like to think so! This footwear line comes from young talented cobblers from Israel, who take delight in the freedom to express themselves […]
