Style & Shopping

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

11 Pieces of Local Summer Jewelry You Need Right Now

We spotlight the necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other bits to keep you looking cool even when it's hot.

07/21/2015 By Eden Dawn

STYLE PROFILE

Vivian McInerny: Portland’s Fashion Ambassador

The Oregonian’s pioneering fashion editor on the story behind our clothes, dressing to her mood, and spotting Beyoncé before Beyoncé was Beyoncé.

07/20/2015 By Eden Dawn

WINNING FINDS

Trophy Case: The Best Local Stuff of August 2015

This month’s hottest locally made goods, from Thai-style charcoal to summery caftans

07/20/2015

LOOKBOOK

A Portland Designer That Doesn't Do Casual

Designer Bryce Black releases a new lookbook tiptoeing the line into fantasy and eschewing all the Portland style stereotypes.

07/15/2015 By Eden Dawn Photography by Stephen Funk

INSIDER INFO

Portlanders Share Their Cringe-iest Fashion Show Horror Stories

The city's top fashion show producers share some horrible experiences with thoughtless audience members—and recommend some etiquette for your next stylish outing.

07/06/2015 By Eden Dawn

POP UP

Lingerie and Flowers Abound in Portland this Weekend

Jane's Vanity and Spellbound Flowers take over The Cleaners this weekend with floral and lace.

06/26/2015 By Eden Dawn

ARCHITECTURE

This is What Portland's Groundbreaking James Beard Public Market Might Look Like

The Norwegian firm envisions a development that would transform Portland's food scene—and cityscape.

06/24/2015 By Randy Gragg

HAPPENINGS

Get Out: Fashion and Design Events for June 23–July 7

Queen Bee turns nineteen, while act-now-or-you'll-miss-it pop ups abound. This is what to do in the design world this week.

06/23/2015 By Eden Dawn

ARCHITECTURE

Step Inside Tree House, the New Woodsy-Modernist Microapartments by OHSU

Lever Architecture's octagonal wedge looks out into the forest but serves an urban agenda.

06/23/2015 By Zach Dundas

RUNWAY

Open Season Finale

Adam Arnold takes the fashion masses out to 82nd Avenue for a runway show that got the crowd talking.

06/22/2015 By Eden Dawn

ARCHITECTURE

Superstar Norwegian Architects Will Reveal the New James Beard Market This Week

Acclaimed firm Snohetta will preview its plans to transform a dour parking lot into locavore heaven.

06/22/2015 By Rachel Sandstrom

HOME INSPIRATION

How One Portlander Found Abundance and Balance by Downsizing

Could you reduce your home's square footage by 70% and get rid of most of your belongings?

06/22/2015 By Tina Jeffers

STYLE

Portland's Textile Trailblazers

Meet the local designers turning fabric from plain to patterned.

06/22/2015 By Eden Dawn

SPOTLIGHT

Unlocking Portland's Stylish Hotel Boom

With over ten new and updated properties around town, the city's lodging revolution is here.

06/22/2015 By Camille Grigsby-Rocca

REPORT

Under Armour is Coming to Portland to Challenge Nike, Adidas, and Columbia

How a Baltimore upstart is taking on Portland's sportswear titans with a new Northwest hub.

06/22/2015 By Fiona McCann

WINNING FINDS

Trophy Case: July's Best Local Stuff

This month's hottest locally made goods, from penny-inspired pendant lights to the perfect weekend travel bag.

06/22/2015

BUSINESS

The International Stories Behind the Rugs at Portland's Kush

The local business shares the challenges of a global trade.

06/22/2015 By Mary Stutzman

BEST IN SHOW

Open Season Night Three

Designer Lindsey Reif shows an entire year of minimalist women's wear on night three of Open Season.

06/18/2015 By Eden Dawn

BEST IN SHOW

Open Season Night Two

Brady Lange took over the Doug Fir patio with sexy looks for the young and hip.

06/17/2015 By Eden Dawn

BEST IN SHOW

Night One of Open Season

Night one of Open Season was devoted to Altar with their sheer panels and textured prints.

06/16/2015 By Eden Dawn