Slide Show: Trophy Case | February's Best PDX Stuff
January 25, 2013

WEAR THIS NOW
Local textile designer Rio Wrenn hand-dyes lingerie for her RAW brand. For her latest line and a Valentine’s-timed showcase, she branches into loungewear inspired by dance and yoga. Live showcase Feb 7 at Secre
Photography by Courtesy Raw Textiles

WORKSHOP
The Good Flock designed its Aurora lamp, made in the Oregon town of the same name, for small spaces: it can sit on a tabletop or mount on a wall. “Many city dwellers don’t have much horizontal space,” s

BAND OF THE MINUTE
The sexy, knowing R&B of Shy Girls (actually led by a guy) will smooth the way through Valentine’s Day. Live at Mississippi Studios, Feb 1
Photography by Courtesy Shy Girls

EXPORT
The Portland branding and marketing outfit Parliament wanted memorable swag for an outdoors-industry trade show. “Everyone brings a water bottle with their logo on it,” says Kirk Dahlgren. The solution: the “Ult
Photography by Michael Novak

HANDY
Handcrafted, made-to-order clutches from Portland leatherworker and jeweler Sara Barner add a geometric slant to the age-old question of which purse to use. sarabarner.co
Photography by Courtesy Sara Barner

NIGHTSTAND
Ashland science writer Virginia Morell reveals the sharp and diverse cognitive powers of non-human thinkers in Animal Wise. Crown, $26
Photography by Michael Novak