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Nov 11,2008
New Boutique, Amai Unmei, A Must Visit
by northwest nola
A friend of mine recently opened up a great boutique on NW 23rd, Amai Unmei . I know I'm partial, but what a cool store! When I found out she was opening up shop right down the street from me, I was excited. But when I walked in to her brand spanking new lair o'fashion, I was even more excited, as I totally got it. This lady is in the fashion business for a reason; because she gets fashion. Not only do the the fashions rock, but the store itself is gorgeous. It is clean and bright. You feel like you can get your shopping done while you're there. I also think it's neat that Allison, the owner/designer, spends a fair amount of time manning the mothership. How cool to walk into a store and actually speak with the designer who made the dress you're about to buy. I spent a good twenty minutes salivating over the rich silky dresses and trendy winter coats, while silently deciding what I'm not going to buy at other stores this month in order to buy one of Allison's dresses. Full disclosu
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Nov 11,2008
Three Monkeys -- Expanded and Even Cooler
by northwest nola
I went by one of my favorite stores today -- Northwest Portland's Three Monkeys. Recently, they expanded their store, combining what was once Three Monkeys (vintage housewares) and Three More Monkeys (clothes) into one giant Three Monkeys store. And I know I'm partial because I already loved this store to begin with, but I love it even more in its newly expanded space. The new space is larger, warm, welcoming and calls to your inner shopper. Maybe it's because there are all sorts of bright and shiny objects to choose from; maybe it's because I like that vintage-y style of decor, but something about the new store is worth at least a look -- especially as the holiday season comes rushing upon us. As far as fashion goes, they just got in a giant selection of holiday dresses, so if you're in the market for one, take a gander at their selection. Since I am a "touch" shopper (I like to touch appealing fabrics and such) I was in a little paradise of sorts trying to find a dress f
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Oct 25,2008
Timely Tonics for Tired Tootsies
by NoPo Ness
Holidays on your feet and the drying effects of winter weather will have your tootsies needing a little TLC. Trying to come up with the perfect way to pamper yourself or that special someone? Look no further, as Portland is a town with a fetish- a foot fetish. From the feet only havens, to luxury spas that are foot-friendly, the at-home soak to the DIY pedicure- if your toes need attention take note we've got the goods for you. Pampering Ashiyu Co
8015 SE 13th Ave
(503) 232-0920 John Condon and his sister Carolyn run this foot spa showroom that doubles as blissful soaking scene. John invented these affordable, cozy and portable Footopia spas that are perfect for one but can accommodate your friends as well. Filled with smooth stones and bubbly hot water- Ashiyu's spas take their inspiration from the soothing hot spring foot baths peppered throughout Japan. Not only can you buy one for your own home but John and Carolyn encourage folks to come in an
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Oct 17,2008
Free People Clothing Boutique Opening First Portland Location
by pearlgirl
Just read this juicy tidbit: Free People Clothing Boutique will open its first location in Portland. Free People is the wholesale line of Urban Outfitters . The brand evolved from juniors into a more mature and contemporary market—and by mature, they mean girls in their mid-20's. In 2002, the brand opened its first boutique, and now has stores nationwide. Read the Free People story and check out their collections of apparel , accessories , shoes and intimates on the website. Oh. You want to know where the boutique will be located? You'll have to visit Willamette Week to find out. Kudos on this, and other, fine retail scoopage!
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Sep 24,2008
Brooklyn Industries Opens First West Coast Location in Portland
by pearlgirl
Upscale clothing design company Brooklyn Industries will open its first west coast retail location—and second store outside of New York City—at 735 NW 23rd Avenue in the Northwest District. Co-founders Lexy Funk and Vahap Avsar were clear on their second pick for an additional location outside of New York, and passionate about expansion to a city full of liveliness and history. "We love the artistic energy and youth culture in Portland. We are passionate about bringing our artistic and community approach to retail to the Portland community," said Lexy Funk, CEO of Brooklyn Industries. The new store will be Brooklyn Industries' first free standing location and will carry its full product line of clothing, bags and accessories for men, women and kids. At 3,000 square feet the location's cube shaped space resembles an art gallery. Brooklyn industries will seek out local artists to exhibit art and build installations within the st
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Aug 20,2008
Wax On. Wax Off. (Hair gone)
by northwest nola
Full disclosure: I am hairy. Like, Chewbacca hairy. Okay. That's an exaggeration, but you get the idea. Everywhere that a lady is not supposed to grow hair, I grow it. Since the seventh grade, i have been bleaching, plucking, tweezing, pulling and waxing pretty much any part of my body that I could reach. Naturally, panic set in when I moved to Portland three years ago and left my beloved and trusted waxer back in the midwest. Who would I be able to trust not to make my pores bleed? Who would make my upper lip turn the least red after viciously pulling off the hot wax that I had become so accustomed to smelling? Who? I tried a few different people out and I had some decent waxes, but it wasn't until karma came my way last spring that I found the Queen of All Waxers -- Ginny Toussaint, at Blooming Moon Spa . Ginny full-on admits that she obsesses over hair removal, carefully examining each and every follicle to make sure each and every hair is gone... and gone for good. Well,
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Jul 31,2008
Shop Talk – The Paper Station
by alex
I'm not a big fan of air travel (too many people in too small a space with too many bumps and mechanical noises!) but I am a big fan of the Portland airport. It's a nice, manageable size, clean and organized, and best of all, they have some great shops where you can easily kill some time if you're early for a flight or waiting for a loved one to arrive.I especially love The Paper Station – as the name implies they have a great selection of greeting cards and other paper products (I found the cutest graduation card there not too long ago). Read more »
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Jun 25,2008
Portland-based Nau apparel back in business
by shooter
This is an interesting story. Horny Toad, which has its sole store in the Pearl, bought Nau, based in NWDA, and is going to operate Nau as a separate subsidiary. Nau was highly praised for its sustainable business practices, eco-friendly fabrics, and philanthropy - 5 percent of profits went to charity. Tight financial and retail markets, and an overly ambitious growth plan killed it.
It's good to see the brand and products won't disappear, and it will have a chance to grow at a more reasonable pace.
Read the story at The Oregonian , KGW , Portland Business Journal , The Portland Mercury , and Ultra .
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Jun 3,2008
End of An Era for Seaplane
by shooter
From Ultra : It’s official. The ink is dry on an agreement for Kate Towers and Holly Stalder to sell Seaplane after 8 years as The Boutique at ground zero of Portland’s independent fashion community. Pioneers in what is now a more evolved boutique scene, Towers and Stalder built the link between local designers and local consumers (which has paid major dividends for designers and the local economy), generously promoting the work of designers too numerous to name both in store and with fashion shows and events. When Towers and Stalder opened Seaplane on SE Belmont in what had been a vintage store (and their employer), there was no shop in Portland carrying a variety of local designers with a modern aesthetic. They began selling modified vintage, added a few designers (Susan Stars was first!), sold accessories, paper goods, and even local music, and grew from there. They’ve carried upwards of 80 designers at a time, most local, a few from up and down the
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May 12,2008
Amai Unmei will open boutique off 23rd Ave
by pearlgirl
According to Marjorie Skinner at the Portland Mercury, Amai Unmei (pronounced ah-mah’-ee oon’-may) will open a boutique at 2275 NW Johnson. If you're unfamiliar with Amai Unmei , here's a little info from Ultra PDX: amai unmei is Portland-based designer Allison Covington’s line of classic, clean-line evening dresses and coats in rich silks: chiffon, charmeuse, brocade. In launching amai unmei last year, Covington was inspired by the Japanese high art of tsutsumi, or wrapping. What results are not von Furstenberg wrap dresses, but looks that definitely reference the notion of wrapping the body as one would a gift. amai unmei is available in Portland at boutiques including Mimi & Lena (1948 NE Broadway), Artemisia (300 SW Stark), and Ella’s Boutique (2529 NE Alberta). To view the current collections, visit the Amai Unmei website.
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