[EDITOR'S NOTE! Each year since forever, I've polled an annual selection of Portland's fashion-related industry insiders to get their takes on the best and worst of the past year, from trends to cultural moments, local and well beyond. I'll be spotlighting some of those responses on the blog, look out for an edited version in an upcoming issue of the Merc. Next up: A short 'n' sweet assessment by West End Select Shop's Ragen Fykes!]

Best moment of 2015: Rick Owens’ "human backpack" Spring 2016 runway show!!

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  • Rick Owens

Worst moment of 2015: Graphic phrase tees! Anything that says, "FANCY," "FEYONCÉ," "SORRY NOT SORRY," etc. has gotta go!

Alternatively, you could simply say No! with the LF Markey No Face Sweatshirt
  • West End Select Shop
  • Alternatively, you could simply say "No!" with the LF Markey No Face Sweatshirt