TUESDAY, DEC 8 • One of MercyCorps‘ many causes is the development and support of small business, so it’s only natural they should host their own holiday showcase, featuring 30 of their clients—including xobruno, Black Fig Designs, Marshall’s Haute Sauce, and more (full roster’s here). MercyCorps NW, 45 SW Ankeny, First Floor, Tues, Dec 8, […]
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Cargo, Baby & Company, and More: This Week’s Shopping & Style Events
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 • If you didn’t know, now you do: It’s Socktober, y’all! Clogs-N-More is encouraging you to stock up on sensible and warm foot coverings, offering a buy three/get one free deal at all four locations on pairs from Sockwell Compression and Smartwool Socks. Meanwhile, Imelda’s & Louie’s is similarly offering 15 percent off […]
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This Week’s Style Events: Design Week Portland, Hair is Art, and Tiffany Bean Designs
WEDNESDAY, OCT 14 • Design Week Portland‘s mini pop-up version of itself is in mid-swing (look for the big one in spring). Tonight features a lecture at Ziba titled “From the Fringe to the Everyday: Realizing the Future Through Design,” tomorrow there’s an open house at Spooltown and a Paula Scher lecture on, among other things, […]
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This Week’s Style Events: Coalesce, Le Souk Le Souk, and Mônom
THURSDAY SEPT 17 • Crowd favorite Eileen Fisher is being featured this week at Mercantile. Stop in during the three-day event for a look at new fall arrivals, a chance to win a linen cashmere scarf, and $25 off any purchases from the collection. Mercantile, 729 SW Alder, Thurs Sept 17-Sat Sept 19 • Adorn turns […]
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Which Pet Is Right for You?
You look ever so lonely. Cheer up, sad sack—we’re gonna find you the best animal friend in the whole wide world! It’s a nightmare having to love on all those animals at the pound in search for companionship, what with the petting and cuddling and abdomen rubbing. UGH, RIGHT? That’s why we’re here with our […]
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This Week’s Style Events: Black Wagon, Glean, and Adam Arnold’s Sample Sale!
Only three things, but they’re such good things! • Proof that Portland’s hipster breeding programs are booming, the amazing children’s boutique Black Wagon is celebrating its ninth anniversary. The Original Photo Booth, refreshments both kid-safe and unsafe, and giveaways will all be involved. Black Wagon, 3964 N Mississippi, Thurs Aug 13, 5-8 pm • As […]
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This Week’s Style Events: Big Shirts, Retail Birthdays, and Semi-Secret Menswear Lines
• Two of the city’s finest tastemakers, shop/gallery Nationale and Portland Garment Factory, are teaming up for “Big Shirt.” Part pop-up shop and part art installation, look for PGF’s HouseLine of womenswear plus viewing enjoyments including but not limited to… a really frigging big shirt. Nationale, 3360 SE Division, Wed April 22-Sun April 26, opening […]
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Recession Relief
The recession’s a bummer, but the silver lining I suppose is that spots like Sotto Boutique are trying to keep their prices accessible by offering various deals. A locally based online boutique, Sotto is offering 25% off all purchases until June 15—just enter the code “relief” at checkout. They stock womens clothing and accessories from […]