Willamette Week

Will Lloyd Center Last Another Christmas? A Week Inside a Mall on the Edge

The scent of Cinnabon hangs heavy in the air at Lloyd Center Mall. Giant holiday decorations twinkle as “snow” floats down three stories to the nation’s first ice skating rink inside a mall.

Amazon Warehouse in Troutdale Under Scrutiny

It had a serious injury rate of 26 per 1,000 workers, more than six times the industry average.

Everywhere Space Is Part Consignment Shop, Part Art Gallery

The only thing more experimental than Everywhere Space’s clothes is its business model.

At Downhouse Vintage, Nothing Is Gendered—From the Owners to the Clothing

If you believe your clothes explain you in ways you have trouble articulating, consider letting Downhouse handle your closet.

One of Portland’s Most Unique Vintage Clothing Stores Just Got Bigger—and Possibly Better

It’s been a wild few years for Christopher Yen.

What Is the Most Unnecessary Thing You Spend Money on?

Our favorite Portland looks this week.

Five Truly Feminist Clothing Brands to Support on International Women’s Day

While many are getting away with that, a large and growing percentage of mindful shoppers know that feminism must be intersectional. They know a company should express its values from creation to consumption.

Imelda and Louie’s Celebrates 25 Years of Dressing Portland’s Feet

n 1994, when Chicago transplant Pam Coven first opened her boutique shoe store, Imelda’s, in a 450-square-foot space just off Hawthorne Boulevard on Southeast 37th Avenue, Portland’s attitude toward footwear wasn’t what you might call “sophisticated.”

MadeHere PDX Trusts RYNLY to Ship Local—And They Show Us How

MadeHere PDX supports Portland’s local economy and local businesses. They show us how they use RYNLY, a local startup shipping service that is easy-to-use, efficient, and reliable.

Thee Lucky Bastards Is a New Antique Mall Steeped in Vintage Portland Weirdness

Newly opened curio emporium Thee Lucky Bastards Antiquities & Desirables is a glorious jumble.

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