“Double Happiness” by Lindsay Laricks of HammerPress
As only OFFICE PDX (2204 NE Alberta) could do it, LET HER PRESS celebrates the women of letterpress with an exhibition of work by 10 female US letterpress artists. But that’s not all; for this show, they’ve each created exclusive, limited edition 11 x 17 prints priced perfectly for […]
Let Her Press
Designer Showcase at Holocene
sweater: Richard Schemmerer
What will we be looking for among the more than dozen artisans who’ll be showing at the Designer Showcase at Holocene (1101 SE Morrison) tonight, Tuesday, November 20 from 5-11 PM? Knitwear by Richard Schemmerer, organic printed pillows, bags, and more from Appetite by Erin Albin, and jewelry made from vintage elements by […]
Remind: Moth Love Debuts Saturday
Anna Korte and Gretchen Jones in Anna Korte jewelry and Moth Love by Gretchen Jones. photo: Minh Tran
Quick reminder that Gretchen Jones premieres her new line Moth Love this Saturday night, November 17 at 7 PM at Amalee (909 N Beech) with a special companion collection by jewelry designer Anna Korte. Read our preview here.
I Want To Take You Higher
When you say “funk,” we say Sly, George, or Mr. Brown, or the artist once and always known as.
The word comes up in the rhymily named Junk to Funk Recycled Fashion Show Contest happening this weekend. Here we’ll put the “funk” in quotation marks and the word “fashion” as well. In actuality, Junk to Funk […]
New From Queen Bee: Re-Wool Bags
Rebecca Pearcy of Queen Bee Creations introduces a new line of totes and satchels made of recycled wool, plus studio sale on Sunday
Local35 Four Year Anniversary Party
The Eastside’s independent style beacon, Local35 (3556 SE Hawthorne) kicks out the jams for its fourth anniversary with a party featuring DJ COPY (!!!), Arnold Pander painting all night (and celebrating release of the Pander Bros. new graphic novel Accelerate) Thursday night, November 8 starting at 7 PM. Local35 has built a v. v. good […]
Next Fashion Show: Lille
Perhaps you are feeling melancholy after the hoopla of Fashion Week and thinking, well, is that it? Certainly not. In fact there are shows just around the corner with inspirations and enticements and fashionable flourishes.
First up, Lille Boutique (1007 E Burnside), that East Burnside purveyor of luxe lingerie &c. is holding a private in-store fashion […]
Remind: Sustainability in Practice Panel Discussion
Sustainability in Practice
(location: Lobby, Gerding Theater at the Portland Armory, 128 NW 11th)
Wednesday, October 24, 12:00
sponsor: ultra | ultrapdx.com
A conversation about how local fashion companies are putting sustainability into practice every day. What does sustainability really look like for Portland apparel and accessories companies? What are challenges and successes?
Anna Cohen - designer, Anna Cohen
Larry Olmstead […]
