Portland, you’re on the map. While some might argue that ours is a city where the indigenous boast about polar fleece and rubber soles more fervidly than a fashionista in fur-fringe and Louboutin red, Portland is, believe it or not, a budding fashion destination—as evidenced by several sprouting clothing boutiques, some high-profile Project Runway contestants, and a legion of aspiring garment designers. It’s no wonder then that a sizable crowd of more than 400 gathere...