What does it mean that the supermodels are back? Christy Turlington (in a W editorial, some of the shots one part Robert Mapplethorpe’s photos of bodybuilder Lisa Lyon and one part Helmut Newton), Linda Evangelista (absolutely embodying Prada chic for fall), and Naomi Campbell (Yves Saint Laurent shot with a Jeurgen vibe), among others are […]
Kimono
I am wearing this to your next affair, perhaps Sunday’s brunch or cocktails under the stars. Not to be kept under wraps in the home (as we tend to want to make it “robe”), the kimono follows the smoking jacket out into the world. Yes, it has a naive, Poiret-esque cultural tourist quality to it, […]
Go. Fight. Win.
Portland’s new fashion collective launches with a trunk show today at Olio United
Le Train Bleu Gets Warmed Up
In the pantheon of those who have nudged Portland fashion along in the last several years, we can be grateful to visionary (and hardworking) designers, shopkeepers stocking better local designers, boosters, buyers, and retailers like Stand Up Comedy, Una, and Le Train Bleu, whose proprietresses reach beyond the expected to seek out small, distinctive, modern […]
Emily Ryan At Seaplane
Dear Emily,
When I lose faith in the possibility that fashion can surprise, can confound expectation, you make something that in vision and craft extends the garment’s reach from apparel to art. That you’ve chosen to make your textile sculptures to clothe the body is fashion’s gain. May this one-of-a-kind dress find a worthy wearer.
Thanks.
Lisa
P.S. Emily […]
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 […]
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 […]
WWD On Portland Fashion
Women’s Wear Daily did a little piece on Portland fashion and shopping this past week, (May 8, 2008) managing to avoid some of the usual cliches.
Among fun facts about the city’s economy (noting multiple times that Portlanders are willing to spend for apparel and accessories), weather (we all wear hooded jackets because it’s always misty […]
