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Slide Show: Urban Weeds, Portland's Fashion Ambassador

February 15, 2013

David, student, on SW Stark

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I like details and the history and nostalgia of men's fashion. I take pleasure in getting dressed nicely and the ritual of it. I take the time to choose pieces, I like to think of getting dressed as an art form." HIS LOOK hat: foun

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Sahlia, designer, on SE 11th

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I like to invest in well made basics then pile on the accessories to change it up. I like contrast in a look, a little bit of edge with a little bit of femme, or to mix rustic pieces with some that are more polished. My favorite l

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Vanessa, designer, on SW Yamhill

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I wear tights and dresses 6 days a week. I like to be comfortable. I usually have crazy hair." HER LOOK dress: self-made tights: H&M shoes: Target bag: thrifted bicycle: Windsor

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Kent, musician and stylist, on NW Flanders

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I'm inspired by the British Isles, Ivy League, Tom Ford, and the Pacific Northwest." HIS LOOK shirt: APC pants: J.Crew tie: J.Crew belt: J.Crew shoes: Cole Haan backpack: Deena & Ozzy sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Karen, photographer, on SW Stark

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "What I wear has to be comfortable and make me feel awesome." HER LOOK headband: Rraps scarf: Nest sweater: Target top: Anthropologie necklace: Cre8 Beauty pants: J Crew shoes: 9 West bracelet: from Trinidad rings: Sundance,

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Cyan, artist, on N Shaver

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I dress for where I wish I was - like the English countryside." HER LOOK glasses: vintage Bausch + Lomb scarf: naked lady party sweater: naked lady party blazer: stolen from boyfriend bag: naked lady party skirt: found on stre

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Stuart, painter, on SW 3rd

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I like fur coats and I wear a lot of black. My style is rock and roll." HIS LOOK scarf: from Paris jacket liner: London Fog vest: Nautica jean jacket, cut off pins: from friends bands jeans: Banana Republic shoes: Florsheim

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Joanna, production assistant, on SW Alder

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "My wardrobe is small but made up of high-quality pieces that I love and wear to death. I like wool, cotton, and silk. I don't like bright colors. I'm inspired by Scandinavia." HER LOOK shirt: girl. by Band of Outsiders cardigan:

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Emily, designer, on NE Mallory

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "The goal is to dress for yourself, but not ever be embarrassed to leave the house and never try too hard." HER LOOK jumpsuit: Filly Designs, fall 2010 collection top: gift from friend boots: thrifted earrings: thrifted dog: Cho

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Ryan, community school employee, on NE Alberta

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I like to dress like a gentleman. If I'm going to go out of the house, I want to make sure I look respectable." HIS LOOK hat: True glasses: source unknown scarf: American Apparel shirt: American Apparel sweater: American Appar

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Karyn, artist, on NW Quimby

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "My style is simple complexity. Simple being the muted color stories in my clothes while complexity is my spirited jewelry obsession and wildly curly hair." HER LOOK glasses: Hobo necklaces: Twist cardigan: Free People dress: Ant

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Vicki, yoga instructor, on NW Couch

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I like to be comfortable. I mix a little bit of pretty with a little bit of edgy. My style is urban bohemian." HER LOOK dress: Hoss shoes: Steve Madden bag: Hermes watch: Adidas

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Katie, executive assistant, on NW Everett

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "Don't pay full price, be creative, take your time, and dress nice. I try to dress sunny." HER LOOK dress: Matix button-up: Paperboy scarf: World Market jeans: Joe's Jeans shoes: Jeffrey Campbell bracelets: PacSun rings: from

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Owen, student and stylist, on NW Davis

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I'm influenced by workwear, military uniforms, and the proper English gentleman." HIS LOOK shirt: thrifted pants: J.Crew bow tie: J.Crew shoes: Red Wing bag: Thomas Mason

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Julia, comic artist, on N Mississippi

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "I usually always wear at least one thing that's hand made, and almost all my clothes are thrifted." HER LOOK scarf: made by mom cardigan: Urban Outfitters t-shirt: made by Julia belt: thrifted jeans: thrifted shoes: thrifted

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Megan, model, on NW 23rd

FASHION PHILOSOPHY "When it comes to clothes I look for fit and whatever looks good. I love fashion." HER LOOK shawl: boutique in Orange County jacket: Forever 21 jeans: Frankie B belt: vintage bag: Nicole Lee boots: Scheller lipstick: MAC

Photography by Lisa Warninger

Lisa Warninger's nationally acclaimed street-style photo blog Urban Weeds (urbanweedsblog.com) has been catching the eye of big fashion fish outside our little pond since its 2009 inception. The blog averages 100,000 visitors a month and has scored regular mentions in New York Magazine, inspired an online feature from CNN, and netted Warninger gigs shooting for Elle—which she credits largely to Portland’s unique, practical mix of high and low fashion. Here we present some of our favorite frames from the past few years.

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