Fade to Light—the twice-yearly fashion show dedicated to local designers pushing boundaries—hit the runway last week at the Crystal Ballroom, and as always, delivered thought-provoking designs demonstrating the depth and creativity of Portland’s fashion houses. Altar brought classic, fun chic to the runway with a fall-inspired palette of golden moss and slate blues. The splashes […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Permanent Space Pop Up
We’re lucky to live in a town where, one Sunday a month and all summer long, we get the beautifully curated Portland Flea at our fingertips. But a recent Sunday brought a few more underrated pop-ups and flea markets that are cool, under the radar, and sometimes in unlikely locations. One was at beloved bar […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Machus and Brain Dead at One Grand
Okay so, in my attempt to get out more and explore, I went back to the EXACT same place I was at when I promised myself I’d get out more! Let me explain why this is okay. It’s okay because the One Grand Gallery is, like, IT when it comes to art galleries in Portland, […]
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Portland’s Pretty: The “Super” New Agency in Town
As many of you may know, or not because no one reads this besides my mom (Hi mom! JK, my mom definitely doesn’t read this), I work at a modeling agency by day. While Portland has a few of them, new agencies pop up all the time. Some flop instantly, while others stick around for […]
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Portland’s Pretty: PDX Pop Now! and Forever
The PDX Pop Now! music festival was born in 2004. Always free and always featuring a stellar lineup, this year’s was especially fun. Among the bands I was most stoked to see were Cry Babe, Mope Grooves, and of course, old favorites Gaytheist and Federale. A hot weekend made for what looked like a smaller […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Lupe’s Grocery Store at One Grand Gallery
I’ll admit it: At this point, I’m old enough to be the mother of a Gen Z-er. And yet I still find myself at their parties from time to time. Lucky for me, a hip kid invited me to an art show at One Grand Gallery last week, so I decided to check it out, […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Another Great Go Skateboarding Day
I’m pretty sure I’ve provided the history of Go Skateboarding Day at least one of the many times I’ve covered it… but let’s do it again! It’s a day where anyone who owns a skateboard is encouraged to get out there and ride! For the past few years, Portland has had a pretty great thing […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Music, Visuals, and Style at Video Jukebox
“When a timeless record is married to a thoughtful visual, the impact can raise your senses of sight and sound to a new plane.” That’s the thought process—nay, the manifesto—for the Video Jukebox party thrown by mastermind Greg Nolley at Century on a recent Thursday. Greg wanted to watch his favorite videos in a room […]
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Portland’s Pretty: One Imaginary Girl at Hoxton for Design Week
I can’t remember the first time I saw Sarah Donofrio, the brains behind One Imaginary Girl’s fashion label. But it was probably 2016 and most likely on the runway at Fade to Light. I remember it being a show-stopper and by far my favorite designer of the night. Once I got a look at her […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Return to the Pastel Brunch
After having a fantastic time last year, I’ve officially made Pastel Brunch an Easter tradition. And when I heard this year’s theme was an homage to the Pacific Northwest’s ’90s grunge era, you better believe I wasn’t going to miss it! Don’t believe me? I actually cut my birthday vacation short so I would make […]
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Portland’s Pretty: Another Year, Another Treefort
What would I be without Treefort, Idaho’s li’l music fest in the mountains? Well, I’d have at least 10 fewer friends, for starters. Some of those include Brooklyn band the Muckers, Portland’s own WIBG, and more Treefort-goers than I can name. The beauty of this Boise festival lies in its small-town appeal and ability to […]
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Fade to Light: Portland’s Art-Forward Fashion Show Shocks and Soothes
Held twice yearly, Fade to Light is the fashion show for people who love fashion shows. Created and produced by former Mercury style writer Elizabeth Mollo, Fade to Light pushes the boundaries of standard runway shows by encouraging local designers to experiment and reveal the muses that inspire them. And the recent spring installment of […]