Olio United launches its Makermade film series. Produced with Andrew Burke, Makermade are short documentaries about the designers, the makers behind the labels. The first film features Portland designer, Heather Treadway, whose work—casual pieces for hanging out, biking—is available in the Olio United online shop.
Originally on NE Alberta IDOM (827 NW 23rd) has moved to a dream space on 23rd, the former Seaplane location (Seaplane is now at 2266 NW Lovejoy). IDOM carries the directional label of the same name designed by owner Modi Soondarotok as well as pieces from Iro, Dolce Vita, Jenny Yuen Handbags, and more
Moxie (2400 E Burnside) is the Eastside go-to spot for the kind of accessibly-priced apparel and accessories—from frocks to bags—that round out the modern wardrobe. Lucky you, Moxie is offering 20% off everything through June 10.
I’m going to keep an eye on Portland-based fashion designer Jessie DeWall whose new line, Heating and Cooling, debuted at the recent STRUT fashion show benefit for Basic Rights Oregon. Perhaps the reason I find the collection so appealing is that she based it on “colors reminiscent of instant photography in the 70’s,” but it’s notable for the excellent keyhole cutouts on top and dress and some of the piecing on the menswear.
DeWall is still in school at the Art Institute. For now, she’s doing custom orders of her spring collection (photos here) as well as the perfect fit jeans she creates.
When the Portland-based fashion designer Gretchen Jones (Moth Love) met widely-published illustrator Jordan Domont, this resulted:
And then Hunt + Gather a screenprinted line of easy-to-wear pieces for him and her. Racer-back tank tunic or very scooped tunic/dress with a sliced geode print for her, for example, and a v-neck sweater for him with a paneled back in an oversized mock ikat print. Very subtle, very good.
Don’t let the pendulum of spring weather get you down. Here’s the perfect little jacket to transition between the 60 degrees of yesterday and the 80 of tomorrow. This dinner jacket is part of a new collection by the pedigreed Jeffrey Monteiro who has done time as design director for Mayle and Derek Lam. Find it at Odessa (410 SW 13th Ave).
My new favorite FB friend is continually posting righteous 80s tunes, resurrected from obscurity through the magic of YouTube.
Just for fun and a little styling inspiration crank this and hit this: No Rules, an 80s-influenced photo editorial by photographer Minh Tran and stylist Rebecca Goldschmidt with looks by Portland-based fashion designers like Erhart and Magali Corzo, with looks from Portland boutiques like Frances May, Stand Up Comedy, and COMPOUND.
Big sale at Olio United (1028 SE Water) if you get in before May 15. The girls are moving and before they do, they’ve put everything on sale including their incredible fixtures by sculptor/woodworker Ben Hull and artist Ryan Hayes.
Last time I was in, they had such great stuff from Pigeon Toe Ceramics plus lots of Emily Katz. Go see.
Do these look Timberland to you? Pleasantly surprised, indeed by these shoes from Timberland Boot Company. See the whole new collection at the Trunk Show, April 25, Saturday from 12-4 at Lizard Lounge (1323 NW Irving). The event features 20% off all Timberland, plus raffles, gift-with-purchase, and more.
Here’s a good starting point for your Pearl District Saturday.
It’s $20 day at SOLE (1033 NW Couch), today, April 25 10-7. All clearance items, including boots, shoes, socks, jeans, tops, and belts are all just $20.
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