Style & Shopping

Local Stars on Over- and Underdressing in Portland

Does the city have a style? Artists and designers talk navigating our confusing relationship to fashion.

04/30/2025 By Matthew Trueherz Photography by Aaron Lee

Made to Measure

Making a Bespoke Trucker Jacket with Graziano & Gutiérrez

With heirloom Mexican textiles, the local designer makes workwear-inspired clothes for Joe Jonas, the Blazers, and our own humble editor.

03/25/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

No Regerts

And the Most Commonly Removed Tattoos in Portland Are...

A professional tattoo remover explains the limits of erasing body art, from finger mustaches to microbladed eyebrows.

02/08/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Popular Hairstyles

‘Sparkling’—It’s a Hairstyle—Goes Mainstream

As fairy hair popularity soars in Portland, its practitioners have a showdown. Sort of.

09/12/2023 By Rachel Saslow Photography by Thomas Teal

Retail Therapy

8 New-and-Improved Portland Shopping Spots We're Digging Right Now

Superette on NW 23rd, Makerspace in Sellwood, outdoor pop-up events and more.

10/13/2022 By Julia Silverman

Fashion

Clothing Brand Koryphae Brings Sustainability to Portland’s Fashion NXT

Designer Daniela Caine’s contemporary women’s line merges hand-loomed linens with simple silhouettes.

10/05/2022 By Dalila Brent

Retail Therapy

10 Portland Stores on Our Radar Screens Right Now

New boutiques, old favorites in new spaces, and more

08/11/2022 By Julia Silverman

Summer

5 Oregon-Made Sunscreens for the Dog Days of Summer

Plus advice from an OHSU dermatologist on what to look for when choosing sun protection

07/21/2022 By Julia Silverman

beauty

The Scion of Dean’s Hair Salon Starts a New Product Line

Ella Dean boasts four different hair products using fruit and vegetable oils.

07/15/2022 By Dalila Brent

Style and Shopping

5 Portland Stores Where You Can Find Your Perfect Summer Swimsuit

Including two that will custom-make a suit for you from sustainable fabrics

06/23/2022 By Margaret Seiler and Julia Silverman

Fragrance

Locally Made Perfumes for All Your Olfactory Dreams

Whether you want to smell like patchouli, citrus, cedar, or ylang ylang, Portland’s scent-makers have it covered.

06/14/2022 By Fiona McCann Photography by Michael Novak

Weddings

With Pandemic Do-Over Celebrations, Oregon's Summer Wedding Season Is Busier Than Ever

Sequel weddings, vow renewals, or happily-ever-after parties: those who got married with just a few guests or over Zoom are seeking a second event.

06/08/2022 By Julia Silverman

Out and About

The Portland Garment Factory Is Back in Style

The zero-waste clothing and soft good production company officially debuts its new home in Southeast Portland.

06/06/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Style

Craft Work: Portland Clothing Line Maya Meyer

Designer Maya Dahlgreen dropped her day job for a flowy new fashion line with vintage fabrics including bedsheets and shower curtains.

03/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Interior Design

Tiffany Thompson is Ready to Remix Your Space

The Portland-based interior designer talks Discovery+ show, her favorite local shops, and gives budget friendly remodeling tips

02/14/2022 By Dalila Brent

Style

Vintage Fashion Fans Will Swoon Over This Under-the-Radar Portland Museum

Petticoats! Opera capes! Bustles! Go-go boots!

02/11/2022 By Julia Silverman

Culture

Where to Get Braids in the Portland Area

From box braids to knotless to faux locs and beyond, give this list of stylists a try.

02/03/2022 By Dalila Brent

Shopping

Close Out Your Holiday Shopping at These Gorge-ous New Shops

Visit Hood River and White Salmon for wintry vibes and last-minute gifts.

12/18/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Style

A New Ethical Fashion Festival in PDX Aims To 'Put People First'

Sustainability and ethics never looked so good.

11/26/2021 By Karly Quadros

Shopping

Portland Monthly's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

When you shop local you’re giving the gift of Portland and giving a gift to Portland at the same time.

11/23/2021 By Gabriel Granillo Photography by Michael Novak