Here’s a freshy for your week: —The Karl vonBuck line co-designed by Barbara Seipp (formerly of the Isaac Hers clothing line and boutique) and Kate Troedsson) is releasing the spring collection at host Adorn‘s Division location. There will be “mystery gift giveaways,” food and drink, and shopping pre-orders of the collection. They report their focus […]
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The Weekend Shopper: PGF, SUC, and Pucci
It’s a tidy, varied little calendar of stylish activities for the weekend: • Lille Boutique’s anniversary clearance sale is on through Sunday, with an additional 50 percent off all sale items, in store or online with the code BDAYCLEARANCE50. Lille Boutique, 1007 E Burnside, lilleboutique.com Lille Boutique • Did you know the world-famous fashion designer […]
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New In: The Day’s News in Local Fashion, Retail, and Design
—Wildfang! They are still on fire, and hot on the heels of their huge second anniversary bash comes the release of their BLKLBL capsule collection, a four-piece set of what they say are “must-have staples for the modern tomboy: the reversible bomber, the long vest, the oversized button up, and the mechanic coveralls.” They’ve shot […]
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Even in a Solid Budget Year, Horse Cops Are on the Chopping Block
Denis C Theriault Not long ago, representatives from the International Association of Athletics Federations visited Commissioner Steve Novick. The organization is planning to hold its 2016 World Indoor Championships in Portland next year, and plans to ask the city for a lot of cash to make that happen. Novick says he told his visitors what […]
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New In: The Day’s News in Local Fashion, Retail, and Design
—Vintage lovers, add another address to your hunting route: Velvet Goldmine has just opened shop at 5923 SE Foster, with what appears to be a tendency toward embroidered pieces from around the world. Just the sort of thing to capture your inner traveling bohemian, even if you’re going nowhere fast. —Nationale and Portland Garment Factory […]
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No Caps on Cabs, No Policy on Pricing: A Brave New World Awaits Portland’s For-Hire Transportation Industry
Portland’s tightly regulated cab industry is about to become a free-for-all. The city’s Private For-Hire Innovation Task Force—tasked earlier this year with crafting new rules for a fast-changing market—on Thursday approved a final set of recommendations it will present to city council on April 9. But some details still need to be worked out. The […]
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New In: The Day’s News in Local Fashion, Retail, and Design
• Gone are the days of the annual “A Novel Romance” fashion show since founder Elizabeth Dye signed The English Dept. bridal shop over to the capable hands of Xtabay founder Liz Gross. But don’t sweat it, brides-to-be and other lovers of lace: The shop is throwing Take Me to Church on Monday, April 20 […]
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Yo! You Still Have Time to Win a HUGE Wildfang Prize Package
If you missed the memo on Wildfang‘s anniversary shenans this week, it’s not for lack of effort. The huge, free bash they’ve got planned easily made it into our weekly event picks, for one thing, and the tomboy-servicing clothing retailer also hit us up for a pretty amazing giveaway that you can still enter to […]
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This Week’s Style Events
• Mercury Art Director Justin Morrison’s other paper baby, Stay Wild, is celebrating the completion of its first year as well as the launch of their spring issue. Stories include hot spring etiquette, naked yoga, a sunglasses guide, and “the truth behind vibe-y aura photography.” Worn Path, 4007 N Mississippi, Wed April 1, 6-9 pm […]
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Checking in On Charlie Hales’ Campaign Cash: More Money From Development Types
Steve Morgan Mayor Charlie Hales, the lone announced candidate for his seat in next year’s primary race, continues to haul in campaign donations in his off hours—and report them well before campaign finance deadlines, in case would-be rivals are curious. In the last three weeks, Hales reports fielding nearly $5,500, much of it from well-known […]
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New In: The Day’s News in Local Fashion, Retail, and Design
—Rain or shine, spring is sprung, and Alder & Co has released a lookbook for the season to remind you that in addition to being a resource for beautiful, offbeat little treasures for your home, it has also blossomed—perhaps while you weren’t looking—into an under-the-radar spot to find subtly sophisticated womenswear from around the globe. […]
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Open House: This Weekend You Can Shop the Personal Collection of One of the City’s Most Romantic Creative Couples
Emily Katz and Adam Porterfield are living one version of the Portland dream. They have eclectic artistic backgrounds, they run their own creative businesses (hers: Modern Macramé, modernmacrame.com; his: Golden Rule Design, goldenruledesign.com), they’re darlings of Instagram, and their cozy, light-filled home is often photographed. They’re also adamant collectors—a hobby that can be both a […]