The Finer Things
After experiencing the first (warm) days of spring in the Pacific Northwest last weekend, we’re feeling inspired to get out and do something this April. Where to start? There are so many sights to see, things to do and new neighborhoods to conquer when the sun is shining…but until we know it’s here to stay, [Read more...]
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Designer Focus | ISABEL MARANT
Isabel Marant is the crème de la crème when it comes to Parisian fashion. She made a name for herself in 1989 with the debut of her accessories line, followed by her women’s ready-to-wear launch in 1994. Since then her brand has become known for its effortless cool, appealing to indie bohemians and chic style-setters [Read more...]
Put some SPRING in your step
Welcome back from the holiday weekend! We hope you’re all as pastel-and-ginghamed-out as we are, and are now enjoying the many chocolate eggs you procured over the weekend. That always helps to make our Monday an easier transition. Gents, this one’s for you. We’re talking shoes and–since we know guys like things delivered very straightforward–we’re just going [Read more...]
The Finer Things
Looking for the perfect outfit to wear to Easter brunch or to an upcoming, semi-formal daytime affair? We took a look around the store and put together several great looks to get you through your approaching springtime events looking stylish, and seasonally fashionable. {We love the detail of the floral embellishments on this whimsical [Read more...]
Spring Escapes: Dress in Style
The constant rain and gloomy forecast that has settled over the Northwest may have many thinking otherwise, but spring is in full swing! At least in the world of fashion, that is. Although it may be a bit premature to break out your new L’Agence Shirred Goddess Dress or vibrant Etro floral print blouse in [Read more...]
Style Stop
We’re starting off our week with Michael, our Portland Men’s Store Lead/Shoe Specialist, and delving into his personal style file… [THE EDIT] To give your fashion advice some context–we’re dying to know –how would you describe your personal style in three words? [MICHAEL] Fun, comfortable, cute. [THE EDIT] Okay we’ll give you that, we love your use [Read more...]
The Finer Things
Wise words… “I like light, color, luminosity. I like things full of color and vibrant” -Oscar de la Renta “I’m human. If I didn’t make mistakes, I’d never learn. You can only go forward by making mistakes.” – Alexander McQueen “I just want to make people more beautiful and happy.” -Alber Elbaz “Fashion is the [Read more...]
How to wear: Printed Denim
If you’ve looked at a fashion blog or magazine–or have shopped for any bottoms lately–you have probably noticed that printed jeans are in! They can look intimidating on the rack, but when mingled with the appropriate counter-parts these powerful pants can work wonders on an outfit. Keep reading for our quick denimology lesson…we provide a few [Read more...]
True Italian Fashion
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA’s Director of Made-to-Measure, Matteo Cavaliere, paid us a visit for our Spring 2012 Zegna Made-to-Measure Event. Not only did Matteo share with us his extensive knowledge of their signature Su Misura process, but also showed off his killer personal style. Looking as though he jumped right off the pages of THE SARTORIALIST, his style rivaled [Read more...]
D-I-Y Geronimo! Balloons
Maybe you heard, on March 10th there was a cosmic coincidence that only happens ONCE a year–the day that MAR.10 spells MARIO–and we decided the celebration in our stores required extra-special decor! We have long been fans of the creative geniuses of Geronimo! balloon-troopers and decided we would do our best to create something similar for our [Read more...]
