Style & Shopping

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

2014 Style Predictions

We asked a handful of hip Portlanders what the fashion scene will be like this year. Behold, the future!

01/03/2014 By Eden Dawn

WINNING FINDS

Trophy Case: Best Local Stuff of January 2014

This month's hottest Portland-made goods, from a smart reinvention of the cast-iron skillet to Quin's salty black licorice

01/02/2014

PORTLAND RESTAURANTS

5 Reasons Portland Restaurants Stall

We’ve all seen it: a new restaurant sets an opening date and...nothing happens. What gives?

01/02/2014 By Julia Raymond

INTERVIEW

The Future of Portland Shopping

Tom Cody, developer of Union Way and South Waterfront’s Emery apartments, expounds on place, profit, and how for-profit development can build community.

01/02/2014 By Zach Dundas

BIG PICTURE

Zen and the Art of Typewriter Maintenance

Ace Typewriter, one of America’s last typewriter specialists, keeps hitting return.

01/02/2014 By Christina Cooke

VENTURES

How Chirpify is Cashing in on Twitter

Mobilizing hashtags as instant digital payments, one local company is mashing up social media and marketing.

01/02/2014 By Zach Dundas

REPORT

Portland, Oregon: Cash Magnet

Is Portland changing? Ask the tax man.

01/02/2014 By Marty Patail

FASHION

House of Tayo's Afro-Dandyism

How Stumptown savvy helped launch a Rwandan fashion brand

01/02/2014 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

STYLE

From PDX to Paris: The Rise of a Supermodel

How Portlander Kate Goodling became the freshest face of international fashion.

01/02/2014 By Eden Dawn

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

Grimm Star Marries in Local Gown

Grimm actress Claire Coffee marries in gorgeous vintage gown from Xtabay Bridal Salon.

12/31/2013 By Eden Dawn

HIT LIST

14 Creative Calendars for 2014

Organize your new year with a creative calendar hand-crafted by Portland artists.

12/18/2013 By Tuck Woodstock

HAPPENINGS

Stylish Events December 17–24

The final countdown to Christmas is upon us. Find out all the last minute holiday sales and events to finish off that shopping list.

12/17/2013 By Eden Dawn

HOME & GARDEN

Fieldwork's Luminous Winter Flowers

An ambitious local-first florist rolls out deep greens and brilliant whites for the season.

12/16/2013 By Zach Dundas

RETAIL SCOUT

Introducing: Budd & Finn

A cute new Old Town shop expresses its owner's love of home, eclectic design, rescue animals, and birds. Lots of birds.

12/16/2013 By Ally Bordas

DESIGN

Q&A with Rand Miller, Designer of Digital Worlds

The Spokane-based creator of classic adventure videogames Myst and Riven talks about his company’s return to the genre.

12/12/2013 By Marty Patail

GIFT GUIDE

50 Gifts Under $100

You don't have to break the bank to find gifts for all your loved ones. See 50 of our local (or Portland-ish) favorites under $100.

12/10/2013 By Eden Dawn

LIGHTING

Birth of a Brand: Cedar & Moss

A Schoolhouse Electric veteran launches a refined, Euro-accented lighting line of her own.

12/10/2013 By Zach Dundas

HAPPENINGS

Stylish Events from Dec 10–17

Holiday events keep coming this week. Find out where to get those gifts in our weekly roundup of parties, sales, and shenanigans.

12/09/2013 By Eden Dawn

BREAKING NEWS

PAM to Get Major Fashion Exhibit

The Portland Art Museum gets into the fashion game with an upcoming exhibit dedicated to the Italian greats. That means up close with Versace, Prada, and more.

12/06/2013 By Eden Dawn