Oh hells, yes: Here’s another reason to scour local thrift stores for always-good Pendleton wool: Opening Ceremony (essentially to the USA what Colette is to France) and the century-old Oregon company are teaming up to make a collaborative line for men and women, set to hit stores in August. Frances May (1013 SW Washington) already carries the Opening Ceremony line, as well as local lines—most notably Church & State—who have long championed the use of Pendleton wool in their designs, so… hook us up, Frances May! I’ve a message in to owner Pamela Baker-Miller regarding her intentions toward the line, as well as the exciting Alyson Fox/Mociun collab, “Fox in Mociun,” so stay tuned.

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via WWD, Refinery 29, and hit MOD for more on Portland fashion and shopping.

UPDATE: Jordan Sayler of Winn Perry piped up to say that his store will be carrying the men’s line. By the by, if you are a fan of Obedient Sons (& Daughters), which folded recently, Winn Perry has some of their items (now rare collectibles!) on sale at the shop.

Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and...

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