Willamette Week

John Fish Grew Up a Midwestern Skate Punk. How’d He End Up In Portland Making Classic Bespoke Hats?

Fish’s embrace of the greatest generation’s aesthetic might seem at odds with his skate-punk youth. But growing up where he did, in a town that hadn’t any stores beyond Ace Hardware and Shopko, stylistic distinctions weren’t so slavishly followed.

From Housewares to Baby Clothes, Portland’s North of West Has the Magic Touch

The two sisters started the North of West brand and retail store almost four years ago, after seven years running a women’s line, Nell and Mary, and a line of housewares, Make It Good.

811 Burnside Has Become a Hub For Woman Designers

The corner of 8th Avenue and East Burnside has become a busy shopping destination, which can be largely attributed to the shops at 811 East Burnside.

Drink and Shop, or Just Drink, at Wildfang

Just because it’s not a bar doesn’t mean it isn’t a good place to grab a drink.

With Hidden Opulence, Drea Johnson Wants to Help Everyone Realize Their Fashion Dreams

For anyone looking to outsource clothing production in Portland, options are limited. Designers who have an idea for their first apparel collection, or just want to salvage their grandfather’s Army pants, often approach Drea Johnson, owner of Hidden Opulence Design House.

In January, Rodellee Bas Closed Her Vintage Clothing Shop. She’s Never Been Happier.

If you ever spot a woman in a white-lace vintage dress and wide-brimmed hat sipping a latte at a breakfast spot, or maybe having a picnic and reading a novel by the river, it might be Rodellee Bas, owner of Adored Vintage.

Eight Must-Have Munchies For When You’re Stoned and Starving

For the refined palate.

Peterson’s on Morrison Closes Shop

Customers petitioned to save the convenience store, but it closed for business in early January.

Peterson’s on Morrison Closes Shop

Customers petitioned to save the convenience store, but it closed for business in early January.

We Made a Boutique Bingo Board to Help You Understand Portland Fashion

Let the shopping games begin.

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