Fashion History

A Stitch in Time

A look at three centuries of Portland's fashion scene and its impact on the world.

03/22/2021 By Eden Dawn Illustrations by Sarah Donofrio

Style

From Digital Design, to Handmade Hairpins, to Modeling, Margaret Alba Can Do It All

We talked to the multi-hyphenate designer about her wide-ranging projects.

03/18/2021 Edited by Lola Oyibo

Fashion

Vanishing Higher-Ed Hasn’t Put a Damper on These Portland Fashion Schools

The colleges have closed, but the options for getting a fashion industry education in town abound.

10/04/2020 By Eden Dawn

The Weekenders

Spring Fashion: Dreaming of Style and Adventures

One day we will again pack our bags with locally made looks, from silk jammies to varsity jackets.

04/24/2020 Styled by Eden Dawn Photography by Christopher Dibble

Fashion

Car Krush Merges Classic Cars, Fashion, and All-Around Badassed-ness

The collective of local women and nonbinary folks is hosting a raucous car show/block party this August.

07/24/2019 By Eden Dawn Photography by Holly Andres

SPRING FASHION

Garment District

From glitzy gowns to tailored suits, Portland’s designers can do it all. See for yourself in our biggest all-local fashion feature ever.

03/25/2016 By Eden Dawn Photography by Christopher Dibble

SHOP LOCAL

Meet the Man Selling Portland’s Most Luxurious Suits

In a plush, century-old parlor, Joseph Mueller outfits customers in the finest silk and wool.

03/01/2016 By Eden Dawn

STYLE

Finger Bang’s Wild Nail Art

A new salon revives the art of weird and wonderful manicures.

01/25/2016 By Eden Dawn

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Shining Fashion Tribute: How We Did It

Relive the horror of The Shining this Halloween with a look back at our very DIY October fashion feature.

10/30/2015 By Eden Dawn

STYLE FEATURE

Portland’s Newest Bridge Meets the City’s Sharp Architectural Fashion

Tilikum Crossing serves as a fitting stage for local designers' structured and trussed dresses, suits, and separates.

10/05/2015 By Eden Dawn

CABIN FEVER

Incredible Fall Looks Inspired by Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'

Thirty-five years after The Shining first hit the big screen, we pay homage to Kubrick's masterpiece with woolly sweaters, plaid flannels, and sinister sisters.

09/21/2015 Styled by Eden Dawn Photography by Holly Andres

SPRING FASHION

Fine Print: A Stunning Exploration of Spring Style in Portland

Go bold this spring with vivid prints, from colorful abstracts to delicate florals.

04/02/2015 Edited by Eden Dawn With Sika Stanton

STYLE

Fall Fashion: Into the Woods

Embrace autumn’s chill with rugged styles that blend fashion and function.

09/26/2014 Edited by Eden Dawn

Slideshow

Slide Show: Spring Fashion | Natural Selection

Harbingers of spring arrive in soft-hued florals and pretty pastels, from structured leather jackets to delicately draped silk dresses.

04/01/2014

FASHION FEATURE

Spring Style: Natural Selection

Harbingers of spring arrive in soft-hued florals and pretty pastels, from structured leather jackets to delicately draped silk dresses.

04/01/2014 Edited by Eden Dawn Photography by Brandon Witzel

Slideshow

Slide Show: Behind the Scenes of Our Spring Fashion Shoot

For our spring fashion editorial, the Portland Monthly crew teamed up with floral experts from Solabee and photographer Brandon Witzel for dreamy, pastel pictures.

03/13/2014

Slideshow

Slide Show: The New Workplace Chic

This fall's style sheet includes tailored workwear featuring playful textures, bold colors, and eye-catching prints. We show you how to combine fashion and work like a professional.

10/01/2013

PRET-A-PORTLAND

Tomboy Style

Tis the season to embrace casual, menswear-inspired designs.

07/01/2013 By Eden Dawn

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Fashion and Shopping in the May Issue

Dispatches from the most fashionable reaches of Portland Monthly's, including Portland's winning Project Runway designers and May's hottest local products

05/03/2013 By Allison Jones

PRET-A-PORTLAND

Project Runway Alum: Where Are They Now?

We track down our seven contestants to find out what being on the show has meant to them and if they'd do it again.

04/15/2013 By Eden Dawn