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OKO and the Thurman Street Studios
There are things that you wear out of function and practicality, and there are things you wear that walk the line between clothing and fine art, and most of the superbly talented people ensconced at...
View ArticleSt. Louis Now Has "Hipsters"—AND THEY ARE THE WORRRRRRST!!!
If you love to cringe, for the love of all that's holy, PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO. Here a St. Louis news station discovers that "hipsters" have descended upon their city—so of course they have to do a...
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Open Call: The FASHIONxt Emerging Designers' Competition
Yo to aspiring apparel designers looking to break into the local scene: FASHIONxt is bringing back its Emerging Designers' Competition after a brief hiatus last year! (They're calling it "Up/NXT,"...
View ArticleLevi's, Bikes, and Some Pretty Darn Good Local Music
Levi's is pimping their new bike-friendly Commuter line with a national tour of free local music showcases paired with also-free bike tune-ups/simple repairs/washing/valet, and tailoring, and the...
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Garnish Pre-Fall '13
The new lookbook for Garnish's pre-fall collection has dropped, "inspired by city dwelling and a bit of urban grit," according to designer Erica Lurie. Click over to MOD for more images from the...
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Reif Summer Turbans Hit the Road
It's a big week for new lookbooks, apparently, and up next is Reif, who took an unusual approach, sending her pieces on the road with a couple wandering artists, Victoria Foraker and Carla Richmond to...
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Orox Leather Co. Officially Debuts Tonight
If you're going to be out and about doing First Thursday viewings, venture outside of the Pearl to check out Orox Leather Co., a fourth-generation family run leatherworking business that's celebrating...
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Local Love at the Red Light
All summer, the Red Light Clothing Exchange is running a series of $1 sidewalk sales, each benefiting a different local charity. This Sunday is next up, and all the money earned will be going to the...
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First Friday: The E Burnside Lineup
Seems like just last week it was July's First Friday, but here we are again. As is usual in the warmer months, things will be lively on lower E Burnside, with drinks flowing, art openings, and...
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ExIT Shoes
Jeff Mandel, the IT expert-turned-shoemaker, has a new home for his ExIT Shoes business, and it's pretty darn romantic: He is now ensconced on the second floor of Union Station.There he's continuing to...
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Photos from the Third Annual Alley 33
After a brief rain scare, Saturday night's Alley 33 outdoor fashion show went off without a hitch—I even managed to stumble through my emceeing duties without too much calamity. If you missed it,...
View ArticleFantasy Role Playing Meets High Fashion: This Must Be the Only Fantasy
Today The Creators Project debuted the third film collaboration between Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy—who always come off as down to earth and slightly awkward despite being two of the most...
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Three More for Union Way's Retail Ranks: Self Edge, Spruce Apothecary, and...
Downtown's new food/retail indoor/outdoor mini mall (can I call it that?), Union Way, is rapidly announcing the operational status of a stream of new arrivals: Steven Alan led the way on the retail...
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Fashion's Night Out Becomes "Fall Into Fashion"
It was announced in February that the international retail festivities founded by Anna Wintour in the wake of the economic crash, Fashion's Night Out, would not be happening this year. Portland's been...
View ArticleMojave: A Mid-Range Option for the West Side
In this week's Sold Out column, I look at Mojave, among the rapid burst of new retail going into the West End section of downtown right now. Until recently, even women who patronize indie boutiques...
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Bridge & Burn Fall '13 (I Know)
It's mid-August now, which means it's time for everyone to talk about "the weather we'll be having soon enough" and throwing "summer's not over 'til we say it is!"-themed parties.* Well you know what?...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Coco Chanel
Few would argue with the contention that Chanel is the biggest name in fashion—the brand itself seems more than aware, with truly arrogant pricing (even for high fashion) and a too-good-for-it attitude...
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"I Am the Teen Dream": Solestruck Shoots Latest with Miliken Gardner
Solestruck just released their latest lookbook, "I Am the Teen Dream," a collaboration with Portland-born, New York-based photographer Miliken Gardner, a series that features model Kira King in various...
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Nayariva
Woven goods from the Amazon rainforest are headed for the Pearl District, and if you guessed they're fair trade? You are right. Head over to MOD for more info on the colorful products coming to...
View ArticleIt Rears Its Head Again: Project Runway Casting Is On
Oh, it's that time again: Project Runway is looking for its next star, with applications to throw yourselves into the lions' den participate due by September 9. And even though I have what the...
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