FALL FASHION

The New Workplace Chic

This fall's style sheet includes tailored workwear featuring playful textures, bold colors, and eye-catching prints. We show you how to combine fashion and work like a professional.

10/01/2013 By Eden Dawn Photography by Nicolle Clemetson

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Fashion and Shopping in the September Issue

Dispatches from the most fashionable reaches of Portland Monthly

09/04/2013 By Molly Woodstock

PRET A PORTLAND

Portland Jewelry Designers Fall for Brass

From ethnic earrings to necklaces inspired by antique hardware, local artisans master the mixed-metal.

09/03/2013 By Eden Dawn

PRET-A-PORTLAND

Tomboy Style

Tis the season to embrace casual, menswear-inspired designs.

07/01/2013 By Eden Dawn

PRET-A-PORTLAND

Drag's Iconic Portland Designer

Glitter, glam, and man-skirts star on New York runways today, but Darcelle has been putting on the glitz for nearly 50 years.

06/03/2013 By Eden Dawn

LONG STORY SHORT

Adulting Tips from Kelly Williams Brown

The Oregonian author dishes on her beginner’s guide to adulthood, Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps.

05/01/2013 Edited by Rachel Ritchie

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Eat the April Issue

This month's food-centric stories in Portland Monthly include a review of Ava Gene's and Gregory Gourdet's moment in the spotlight.

04/01/2013 By Allison Jones

FEATURE

The Voracious Appetites of Chef Gregory Gourdet

Whether he’s cooking, running, or throwing parties for 400 of his closest food-world friends (or just eating ice cream), chef Gregory Gourdet’s appetites know few limits.

03/22/2013 By Kelly Clarke

PRET-A-PORTLAND

Portland's Premier Shoe Design School

Launched by a design prodigy, Pensole gives some of the country’s most talented designers a leg up.

01/23/2013 By Eden Dawn

FEATURE

2012 Portland Monthly Gift Guide

The Geek's Guide to Gifts: Get the perfect local present for your most beloved obsessive.

11/20/2012 By Eden Dawn

Party Time

Tailgating That Won't Get You a Ticket

When there's football, and fans, there's gotta be a tailgate party. Tips for your next tailgate (and we don't mean driving too close to the car ahead of you).

10/13/2012 By Kristin Belz

Pret-a-Portland

Fashion Philanthropy

Local style companies sew goodwill into their bottom lines.

10/12/2012 By Eden Dawn

Article

Brain Storm 2012

Eight innovative Oregonians who are changing our world for the better.

09/15/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas

Prêt-à-Portland

On the Water

Review our accessory checklist if you want to spend the summer lolling on a (Pendleton) beach blanket.

07/17/2012 By Eden Dawn

Mudroom

Instant Cool (Just Add Tools)

ADX takes “craft” to the next level by providing inventive citizens with tools and room to work.

07/14/2012 By Bill Lascher Videography by Stephen Person

Prêt-à-Portland

To the Max

Here's a handy guide for transitioning maxi dresses from work to play.

06/15/2012 By Eden Dawn

Feature

Top Coed Trail Shoes

Sturdy and stylish boots that work for guys and gals.

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Feature

Top Men’s Trail Shoes

OK men, let's make tracks in these top-notch boots.

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Feature

Top Women’s Trail Shoes

Traversing the trails requires some serious footwear. Here are our picks for the ladies!

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Walk This Way

Portland’s Top Trail Shoes

To help you decide what to wear on your in-town hikes, we put some of Portland’s top footwear companies’ trail shoes to the test. The result? Eleven hiker-approved kicks.

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell