Style & Shopping

Q&A

Ripping the City with Chris Yen

The shop owner dishes on his favorite summer eats, go-to Oregon road trip, and Portland’s best-kept secret.

05/09/2023 By Dalila Brent Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Interview

Thu Fashion Brings Italian Street Style to Sandy Boulevard

Portland tailor Thu Duong talks immigrating from Vietnam to Italy, her philosophies on boots and selfies, and her love for fashion.

05/03/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Business

The Queen of Influencers Lives Not in Hollywood but in West Linn

A manager to reality TV stars and social media influencers like Lo Beeston, Lindsay Nead of Parker Management is a homegrown talent in her own right.

05/02/2023 By Rachel Saslow Photography by Christopher Dibble

Gift Guide

9 Mother's Day Gifts for All the Moms in Your Life

These Portland gifts are as fun as they are practical for the sisters, friends, aunts, and other mother figures in your life.

04/12/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

History

Looking for Pixieland in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast

Memories and artifacts from the short-lived amusement park, opened in 1969, lurk in antique malls, coastal hotels, and more.

04/06/2023 By Matt Wastradowski

Kitchen Gear

2 Pandemic-Born Portland Businesses Bring Some Style to Food Storage

Add some color to your counter with cool, mod cookie jars from Astro the Studio and washable food covers from Hanuk Design.

03/27/2023 By Margaret Seiler

Shoe Review

We Try Dansko's New Translucent Clogs

Choose your socks carefully for these colorful clear clogs—a Scandinavian-inspired cross between ’80s jellies and ’90s iMacs.

03/17/2023 By Margaret Seiler

Gift Guide

Valentine's Gift Guide: Last-Minute Presents to Find Close to Home

Ideas for your sweetie from every Portland quadrant, from vegan doughnuts in Hollywood to pain pillows in Multnomah Village to hand hooks in the Pearl

02/10/2023 By Margaret Seiler

'tis the season

Portland Monthly’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Make an impression this holiday season by thinking outside the box, and inside our local community.

11/30/2022

Nifty Gifties

Can’t-Miss Holiday Markets and Pop-Ups in Portland

Some of Portland's best online shops are coming to the real world this season, joining annual bazaars like Crafty Wonderland and Unique Markets.

11/28/2022 By Cami Hughes and Margaret Seiler

Gift Guide

Local, Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas from Portland Shops

Be kinder to the planet with upcycled backpacks, beeswax wraps, reusable coffee filters, and more.

11/25/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Ideas: Small in Size, Big in Spirit

From airpods to earrings to dog toys, these local treasures prove a little goes a long way.

11/24/2022 Photography by Michael Novak By Dalila Brent

Mall Rats

What Does Lloyd Center’s Indie Rebirth Say about Portland’s Future?

Local artists and small business owners are turning things around at a mall that was left for dead.

11/23/2022 By Sam Pape Illustrations by Lars Leetaru

Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Ideas for Portlanders Who Love to Travel and Get Outdoors

From sunglasses to satchels, equip the adventurers in your life with the goods they need to go the distance.

11/23/2022 By Dalila Brent Photography by Michael Novak

Outdoors

Sno-Parks, State Parks & Beyond: Snag a Wilderness Parking Pass

From the Oregon State Parks Pass to the Oregon Pacific Coast Passport, pick one (or a few) of these passes to save time, money, and stress.

11/22/2022 By Margaret Seiler and Wriik Maui

Shoe Gazing

Beyond Nike and Adidas: Shoes Are Big Business in Portland

A totally cosmic look at the brightest stars—and the up-and-comers—in our local sneaker industry’s footwear firmament.

11/22/2022 By Julia Silverman

Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Ideas for Portland Homes

Make an impression this holiday by thinking outside the box, and inside our local community, with these Oregon finds.

11/22/2022 Photography by Michael Novak By Dalila Brent

Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Ideas for Portland Foodies

Chocolate, coffee, chunky mugs, and sharp knives—you can't go wrong with these local kitchen finds.

11/21/2022 By Dalila Brent Photography by Michael Novak

Events

Get Stoked for Ski and Snowboard Season at Snowvana

The Pacific Northwest’s largest ski and snowboard expo returns to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland for its seventh year, November 18–20.

11/15/2022 By Sam Stites

Sports

A Match Made in Portland: The Trail Blazers & the PDX Airport Carpet

The City Edition jersey is a nod to one of Rip City’s most popular landmarks.

11/10/2022 By Dalila Brent