As of earlier today, I'm signed up (so far I'm the only guest listed) for Thursday morning's "Think Out Loud" show, the first topic of which is "Pendleton High Fashion." If the conversation I had on the phone earlier is any indication expect the conversation to cover things like why heritage brands like Pendleton have been crossing into the fashion world, the cultural appropriation of Native American styles in hipster fashion, and the significance of the collaboration being not with a corporate brand (Adidas, Levi's) or an out-of-town hip brand (Opening Ceremony, Comme de Garcons), but with independent Portland designers: Church + State and John Blasioli.

Feel free to tune in (Or call in? Not sure if they're taking calls during that segment) at 9 am to hear me trying very hard not to stutter or curse. So far Steve has suggested that I answer my first question by breaking into a very cruel impression of previous host Emily Harris, and my fiancé has advised that I not sound like a valley girl. Your suggestions are welcome too, whether they be throwing my future in radio under a bus-related, public speaking-related, or, you know, something on the topic(s) you'd like to hear addressed-related.

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UPDATE! While I use the word "collaboration" in reference to the creative process, the nice people from Pendleton called me to discourage the use of the word lest it be misinterpreted as a business collaboration in which there is joint ownership of the brand. To be clear, The Portland Collection is solely owned by Pendleton.