News Tonight's runway show was way more lively. The models seemed to have a more confident swagger, (in particular, a Macy Gray look-alike) and the overall feel of the night wasn't as frantic. Seattle-based Lizzie Parker's poof of a feathered dress was a welcome, out-of-the-blue fashion statement.

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News Despite all the hype, PFW's opening night was quite lackluster. Yes, the Shipping Yard on Swan Island was seemingly at-capacity and an innovative venue, but in the end, it was an odd, desolate arena for the mix of people and events that took place.
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News Time to get your cozy uniform on—Fall is definitely here, and the cold front isn't having any mercy. But dressing down has a few ups. Like Jeans. Really cute ones. And Olio United (1028 SE Water Ave., 542.5000, oliounited.com), the newish, eco-modern boutique (just under three months old), is hosting an exclusive "Denim Night" featuring...   More

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The New York Times Style Magazine gave Portland some major design love in its Fall 2007 issue, highlighting local sweet spots like the Ace Hotel (1022 SW Stark St., acehotel.com,) Portland glass blowers Esque, represented by the Intelligent Design sh...   More

News Meredith Dittmar, she who makes the ever-so-whimsical sculpture and wall pieces from polymer clay (she is best known around town for her handmade "My Guys"), is having a one-woman show starting this first Thursday at The Compound Gallery. Visit her expressive creations&#8212...   More

News Come to expect some solid collaborations happening at the Ace Cleaners (the stylish Ace Hotel's adjacent event space) in the forthcoming months. First one up is a mélange of art and fashion, with a five-day exhibition featuring the work of 11 prominent Northwest artists and designers commissioned by the Ace to create limited edition Uniqlo t-shirts ...   More

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Both Portland's fashion scene and green fashion have been given the once-over with many a skeptical eye. But it is a highly promising, forthcoming fashion week (celebrating both green and Portland fashion design) that is set to drastically shift the public's naysaying no...   More

News TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29

Adidas Heritage and Korbel present a sweet shopping party unearthing looks from their newest “sleek” collection. The goods are a mix of the iconic adidas silhouette with a feminine spin, slimmer fit and streamlined shape. Check out these funky Stan Smith Sleep Paisley print sneaks in siren red and gra...   More

News Ending the month of August on a high note, two of Portland's burgeoning fashion designers, Liza Rietz and John Blasioli of a broken spoke, have joined creative forces and are having a grand opening soiree in celebration of their combined retail/studio space. Blasioli's distinctively tailored men's designs have been previously seen on Seaplane's racks (not to mention in ...   More

News It's about time the ladies at The English Dept. got their online presence in check theenglishdept.blogspot.com. More local fashion eye candy for our daily perusal is always welcome. Not that owners, Elizabeth and Joy haven't been in the thick of a busy busy summer (having moving to their downtown, mint location at 1124 SW Alder St., and a little something called bridal seas...   More