DISPATCH

Portland Shacks Up with Airbnb

Is sharing really caring? We track the controversies surrounding the house-share company's new Portland office.

06/02/2014 By Zach Dundas

BRAND SPANKIN' NEW

Local Designer Adds Bestselling Sewing Author to Her Resume

Portland-based womenswear designer Alyson Clair publishes her first book this month—and it's already a top seller for sewing enthusiasts.

05/29/2014 By Eden Dawn

HAPPENINGS

Stylish Events: May 27–June 10

From fashion shows to drag queen brunches to warehouse sales and First Thursday events, we have the packed calendar listings for the next two weeks.

05/27/2014 By Eden Dawn

URBAN DESIGN

How Will Bike Share Help Portland?

A check-out bike scheme is in the works for 2015—but why does a city already mad about cycling need more bikes?

05/27/2014 By Zach Dundas

FASHION SHOW REVIEW

A Bridal Blitz for the Fashionably Engaged

The first edition of the 'Engaged' group bridal show brought out lingerie, lovely gowns, and handsome men in suits.

05/23/2014 By Eden Dawn

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Engaged Bridal Show Pictures

05/21/2014

FASHION SHOW

A Bridal Fashion Show for All

This week's bridal fashion show 'Engaged' comes at the perfect time to celebrate (and plan) weddings for all Oregonians.

05/19/2014 By Eden Dawn

FASHION SHOW REVIEW

Portland Garment Factory Returns to the Runway

Open Season comes to a close with the triumphant return of Portland Garment Factory with a collection of chic fall womenswear.

05/19/2014 By Eden Dawn

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Open Season: Portland Garment Factory

05/19/2014

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35 Summer Shoes for Sunny Days

05/16/2014

STAYCATION

Portland's 10 Best Airbnb Rentals

As the couchsurfing website plants its roots in Portland, we reveal Portland's best Airbnb rentals to stash your guests.

05/15/2014 By Nicole Cordier

FASHION SHOW REVIEW

Open Season Introduces a (Mag)Big World

Hawthorne boutique Mag-Big shows a thirty piece collection at Mississippi Studios with cool summer dresses for all.

05/14/2014 By Eden Dawn

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Open Season: MagBig

05/14/2014

FASHION SHOW REVIEW

Open Season's First Night Brings Textile Wonders

The first night of the three-day fashion extravaganza celebrated print and texture galore.

05/13/2014 By Eden Dawn

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Open Season: Alexa Stark and Crazy Wind

05/13/2014

HOME & ARCHITECTURE

The Irvington Home Tour Opens Up Portland's Largest Historic Neighborhood

The leafy bastion in Northeast Portland showcases some of the city's finest classic residential architecture.

05/13/2014 By Zach Dundas

EDITOR'S NOTE

What's So Bad About Urban Density?

As Portlanders fret over the city's current upward growth spurt, some perspective from across the Pacific eases one writer's angst.

05/12/2014 By Randy Gragg

HAPPENINGS

Three Days of Local Fashion Fun

Kick off the tenth year of Open Season fashion shows with three days of killer shows from some of our top local designers.

05/09/2014 By Eden Dawn

DESIGN SLIDE SHOW

Schoolhouse Electric's Crafty Spring Line

The acclaimed local/national design powerhouse hits nostalgic, hand-hewn notes for the season.

05/08/2014 By Zach Dundas

HAPPENINGS

Betsy & Iya Invite YOU to an Epic Expansion Party

The beloved Portland-based accessory line will celebrate their huge shop expansion with free drinks, food, prizes, and one-of-a-kind deals.

05/07/2014 By Eden Dawn