About last night. It’s overwhelming sometimes in multi-designer fashion shows with a zillion looks to make sense of it all, but that’s nothing…last night’s Evolution fashion show, the Art Institute’s annual scholarship benefit, featured work by more than 40 (we stopped counting) designers including students, senior collections, alumni, and staff!
If you close your eyes and […]
Debrief: Evolution
The Evolution Will Not Be Televised
“Cherry Skirt” Josh Buck
The Art Institute Fashion Show is both showcase for students, especially graduating seniors who show capsule collections, and fundraiser for the school’s Creative Arts Scholarship Fund. This year, Evolution: The Fine Art of Fashion happens Sunday, June 15 at 7:30 PM at the Portland Art Museum Kridel Grand Ballroom (1219 SW Park […]
Michelle DeCourcy Bids The Pearl Adieu
Michelle DeCourcy, whose unabashedly girly looks have been Westside faves for years, bids farewell to her Pearl boutique (916 NW Flanders) with a closeout sale that features discounts of up to 90% off all merchandise including samples and her latest collection. In an email, DeCourcy notes her ongoing health issues as she closes this chapter […]
End of An Era for Seaplane
The sale of an iconic Portland boutique
Visage Summer Fashion Show
We often think that a good pair of sunglasses trumps every other accessory or clothing item, but sunglasses can’t go it alone. Visage Eyewear (1064 NW Johnson) hosts a fashion show/trunk show featuring looks from Mabel & Zora, Popina, and Olive shoes paired up with their Sama line. The fashion show on June 6 at […]
Hello, Ms. Barner!
Welcome designer Sara Barner who recently moved to Portland from Brooklyn. Trained as a jeweler, she’s moved on to beautiful leather goods including custom-fit sandals…
New Street Style Site For PDX
Check you out! New this month, Portland Street Style, stalking the streets of Portland for more photos of pretty you. So far, you’re looking good Portland.
Remind: Tonight is STRUT
A quick reminder that the STRUT Fashion Show is tonight at the Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell) at 8 PM with the doors opening at 7. Featured designers include Magali Corzo, Amai Unmei, Adam Arnold, Emily Katz, Revivall Clothing, Popina Swimwear, Idom, and UnderU4Men. Don’t miss the great lineup at this fundraiser for Basic Rights […]
