08-07-2025
House Party makes comeback with Pride pop-up in Glasgow
House Party, formerly located in the city's southside, has relaunched as a brand agency and curator after closing its physical store earlier this year.
The new model will see the team represent a select group of independent businesses and place their products in like-minded shops across the UK and Europe.
The Social Hub (Image: Supplied) Richy Edwards, co-founder of House Party, said: "We're still here, we just look a little different now.
"This model gives us more flexibility to continue working with the brands we believe in, many of which are queer-owned, female-led or run by people of colour.
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"It also means those products can reach more people, in more places."
House Party will continue trading online and through pop-up events, with its first taking place from July 14 to 20 as part of Pride Hub at The Social Hub Glasgow.
The pop-up will showcase a curated selection of brands, including Brooklyn-based puzzle makers Le Puzz, Scottish studio Vonk known for pop icon-inspired mugs and prints, and Mull, which creates functional homeware from repurposed plastics.
Limited edition Pride cards illustrated by Glasgow designer Ruth Tullis will also be available.
Mr Edwards said: "Pop-ups are a great way to collaborate, meet new customers, and bring small brands into places they might not normally reach.
"We see this as a chance to grow without the overheads of a permanent location."
The Social Hub was chosen for the relaunch due to its central location and ongoing support for small businesses.
Mr Edwards said: "It's such a well-positioned hub, right next to everything, and the brands just feel aligned.
"Our model has always been that everybody's welcome in our house, and that's exactly what The Social Hub is about, too."
The House Party pop-up is part of The Social Hub's July programme celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and community.
Events are free or donation-based, with full listings and booking details available on Eventbrite.
