Fashion

SE: Frocky Jack Morgan top, Ipseity corduroys, Erin McLeod belt, and Moonhare Creations hair ornaments, all at Dragonlily. Jewelry, model’s own. Hair by Joe V. Makeup by Laura Leiby for Execute. Model: Tamara Yeskel

8 Women 3614 SE Hawthorne, 236-8878 This lingerie-oriented store stocks Boudoir Bebe (lingerie and loungewear for women and girls) Cerie (women’s lingerie), plus handbags and jewelry (Laura Whittaker) from local creators. Buffalo Exchange 1420 SE 37th, 234-1302 Ye old standby for mining your way through the vintage wilds. Local 35 3556 SE Hawthorne, 963-8200 Featuring […]

N/NE: Voom top and Anya Gorson skirt, both at Pin Me Apparel; Cyclical Design bike part necklaces (also worn as bracelet and belt) and Shoshannah Crow slip, both at Cuckoo; hat, stylist’s own; shoes, model’s own. Hair by Joe V. Makeup by Laura Leiby for Execute. Model: Laurel Rose.

Tumbleweed 1804 NE Alberta, 335-3100 Cute, colorful dress shop carrying pretty frocks and slips, as well as jeans (Yanuk), and designs from Burning Torch, Harkam, and more. Matisse 1411 NE Broadway, 287-5414 This sophisticated shop on budding Broadway’s shopping strip has Tracy Reese (funky dresswear), Rozae Nichols (original, handmade skirts, tops and dresses), Only Hearts […]

NW: How & Wen jacket and pants, Gauge tank, both at The English Dept.; Cram Cream handbag and bracelet (worn as necklace), both at Yes; Sunglasses, stylist’s own; shoes, model’s own; hair by Joe V. Makeup by Laura Leiby for Execute. Model: Liz

The English Dept. 724 NW 23rd, 224-0724 A new shop in the old Lena Medoyeff space, the English Dept. features feminine, breezy styles with lines like How & Wen, Adam Arnold, and Elizabeth Dye. Elizabeth Street 635 NW 23rd, 243-2456 High-end women’s clothing, including Rozae Nichols (women’s clothing) and Burning Torch (casual women’s clothing). Seaplane […]

Hip boutiques are opening up in Portland like gangbusters. What does this mean for you? Well, first up your monthly shopping budget; second, amend your Nordstrom-for-everything rule; and third, get out there and try Portland’s newest spots for slamming digs. Cuckoo 3967 N Mississippi, 808-9880 This small but packed store has an array of clothes […]

It really, really sucks being a liberal these days. In fact, it makes being Republican look pretty good. They’re apparently really rich–or convinced they’re going to be–and are comfortably basking in both their election victory and moral righteousness. Meanwhile, we liberals live our lives in constant fear of incoming AlterNet newsletters, and trying diet fads […]

Forget Fall and Winter. It’s time to think “Spring” and take advantage of the sassy fashion that’s poised to flood the city’s boutiques and clubs. The Second Annual Fashion Week starts Monday, August 16, bringing a wash of style and freshness to the regular haunts of window shoppers and smart collectors–and this year, they’re taking […]

[NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Congratulations to Marty Krogh for being the highest bidder in our Online Holiday Charity Auction, and winning “A glowing feature written by Justin Sanders to appear in the Mercury.” You should be so lucky.] Besides air, nourishment and love, shoes are one of life’s most dire necessities. But of these, a […]

Introducing: Patty Kovach, creator of the White Wabbit clothing line; Sarah Shaoul, owner of Retread Threads; Nathan Howdeshell, guitarist of the Gossip and DJ Nightschool; and Joe Faustin Kelly, local furniture designer and professional snark. #1 Patty: “Everyone has this coat this year! It’s like the trend of the winter! Which is cool because… I […]