There are adult stores, and then there’s Portland’s own female- and queer-friendly sex toy boutique—a chic trove of eye-popping tomes, paraben-free lubes, and a rainbow of high-end vibrators and dildos overseen by a crew of frank, enthusiastic staffers who are down to help you discover, well, whatever works for you—BDSM gear to exercisers that are like vaginal Fitbits. Bonus: the shop’s private group store tours are Read more...
Arguably the city’s friendliest BDSM and sex toy shop, this three-decade old den of leather gimp masks, fishnet hose, kinky boots, and corsets has been servicing locals for three decades. From the sprawling wall of lube to a rainbow of wigs, they’ve got you covered—for whatever your night may have in store. Read more...
Whitney Goodman’s bright airy space boasts racks of curated women’s apparel, natural skincare, handmade home items, and accessories. “The goal of WM Goods is to curate a selection of designers that you can’t find everywhere else, mixing smaller independent lines with cool, contemporary brands, all within an attainable price point,” explains Goodman. “It’s really a one-stop shop for rad ladies.” Read more...
One of the West Coast’s best selections of magazines (plus tobacco and pipes, if you’re into that) hides behind this relatively nondescript, beige-green façade. Stock up on Le Monde Diplomatique, Smith Journal, Der Spiegel, FourFourTwo, and any number of ultra-obscure fashion mags, ask for some U.K. Dunhill pipe tobacco, and declare temporary independence from the tyranny of digital media. It’s a Read more...
We’re all about locally made goods in the Rose City. In fact, it’s pretty hard not to be, as the town overflows with makers, designers, and aesthetically gifted folk. And now thanks to four fellas—John Connor, Paul Herring, Chris Elkins, and Bob Davis—you can walk into one store filled to the brim with only Portland-made items. With the new MadeHere Read more...
Vintalier is creating a new category of vintage, one that bridges the gap between the thrifty hipster and the early to mid-century loyalist.” The store focuses on mixing practical, appropriate styles for the Pearl District shopper, as well as some fun, traditional vintage, in addition to Hsu’s own in house line of new ready to wear. Read more...
