—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 the pieces with Liam Gillies to “make heroes of women in traditionally male dominated settings” like this one:
- Liam Gillies
—The Raf Simons documentary Dior and I is opening in Portland May 1! Plan on it (and look for my forthcoming review in the film pages).
—The Portland chapter of the American Institute of Architects is hosting STITCH II, a very interesting-sounding design competition: “We are proposing reuse of space under I-405, typically reserved for parking and unused urban fabric, through this design competition as a vehicle to generate ideas the City of Portland can aspire to.” It’s being juried by representatives from firms like Holst and Gerding Edlen along with Congressman Blumenauer, plus there are cash prizes for first through third placement (though the real prize would be seeing your idea actually implemented). Entries due June 1!
- Google Maps 2015 via AIA Portland
- Your idea here.