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Portland is a shopper's dream. Whether you're in town for a day or the next decade, there's no end to the stream of gorgeous handcrafted housewares, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and even comic books to discover. This city of dreamers also has some of the best vintage clothing and furniture this side of the Mississippi, and local designers and boutiques have perfected the down-to-earth chic that chain stores can only hope to emulate. Here's your guide to tapping into Rose City's charm firsthand (and taking some of it home with you, too).
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Named for their shared June 7 birthday, Six/Seven is the collaborative space run by clothing designer Liza Rietz and jewelry designer Emily Bixler. Rietz’s rompers, dresses, and jackets are flattering and architectural, while Bixler’s jewelry incorporates crochet, metal and even horsehair for wearable sculptures. Look for their joint line, which mixes both.
Una is a world tour of amazing, original fashion. Stocked with a constantly rotating supply of statement pieces from Europe (look for Swedish brand Rodebjer), Japan, NYC (the flowy linens from Gary Graham are swoon-worthy) and local Portland designers, this is a place to find a high-quality piece you’ll love forever.
No trip to Portland is complete without getting lost in the stacks at the City of Books. While the original location is great, avoid the tourists by hitting this Southeast Portland location, which also has a great selection of new and used books. Bonus: It’s attached to a coffee shop that serves Stumptown and is smack in the middle of a great stretch of shops.
Founded in Eugene, Oregon, in 1981, Will Leather Goods’ supple leather Everyday Tote (which also comes in a Oaxacan blanket version) is definitely the most coveted, cool-girl bag in town. But this family-run business has a lifetime-guaranteed item for everyone, including striking messenger bags and wallets for him and even adorable collars for the family dog.
Betsy + Iya got in the game in 2008 with a line of brass cuff bracelets modeled after the many bridges that join Portland’s east and west sides. The brand has since expanded, and its northwest shop now sells clothing and other lifestyle goods from inside a historic former movie theater. With many pieces priced around $75 or under, it's the perfect way to wear your Portland love on your sleeve.
This trio of shops has great women’s styles, but if you’re looking for Portland-style menswear — think beard, boots and flannel — Animal Traffic is the place to go. The super attentive staff members will help you track down leather shoes from Red Wing, a manly suede jacket from Schott, and a pair of work pants from Topo Designs for that urban lumberjack look Portland gentlemen love so much.
A trip to Flutter is like visiting the home of the bohemian, world-traveling aunt you always wished you had. Specializing in vintage and found objects, it’s easy to lose yourself in a collector-edition book on Bowie before moving on to the luxe candles and perfume, vintage dresses, locally-made jewelry, and the flower shop in back.
Founded as a way to promote just about anything or anyone creative in Portland, Tender Loving Empire has become a mini-empire — and the record label behind some top-tier local bands. Each of the shop’s three locations is littered with true original finds: Score a letterpress card, a cool pocket knife, a onesie with Portland raindrops, or the latest EP from Typhoon.
Appetite is where to pick up those adorable Pendleton wool and leather purses you’ll see the cool kids carry all over Portland. This shop, on uber cool East Burnside, focuses on vintage finds and handmade items, all surrounded by vibrant ferns and succulents (also for sale). There’s a definite Southwest-meets-Northwest vibe, with plenty of opportunity to stock up on cow horns and cactus planters.
Floating World is a collector’s double-whammy: Not only does this shop have an enormous selection of comic books (and that’s saying something in a town famous for them), it’s also home to the Landfill Rescue Unit, a treasure trove of rare vinyl. Join the locals in their favorite place to geek out.
It’s easy to spend a whole afternoon winding your way through the excellent collection of 25 vendors inside this inner Eastside warehouse space. You’ll feel like you walked into a Pinterest board with the assortment mid-century furniture, French countryside antiques, and modern industrial wares on display.
Frances May is an oversized palace of men’s and women’s fashions — with a serious wall of shoes that could claim a store all to itself. With dozens of designers (from Kenzo to Whit to Caron Callahan), this downtown stalwart has an urban edge that many local boutiques can’t claim, and the sale rack of your dreams.
Brush aside any thoughts of dusty tchotchkes and worn-down drudgery: This is a high-class flea market. Held on the last Sunday of every month spring through fall, canopied displays of restored furniture, hip vintage, and handmade goods like ceramics and jewelry join excellent food carts, cute dogs and cuter kids for a day at the market. If you’re in town when it’s on, don’t miss it!
Part gallery space, part ever-changing retail shop, House of Commons curates goods and artworks based around a rotating seasonal theme, so you never quite know what you're going to get. While the brands are often changing (in the past we've spotted items by Objects Without Meaning and Art of Plants), you can count on finding gorgeous clothing, apothecary goods, and homewares.
Semelier (aka salt expert) Mark Bitterman has made artisanal salt a masterpiece, and his airy shops stocking jars of salt spiked with local pinot noir, Japanese smoked salts and slabs of pink Himalayan salt are a wonder to behold. There’s also a huge selection of fancy bitters, single-origin chocolate, and delicate flower arrangements: Everything you need knock out a killer gift for a hostess, or maybe for yourself.
Named for their shared June 7 birthday, Six/Seven is the collaborative space run by clothing designer Liza Rietz and jewelry designer Emily Bixler. Rietz’s rompers, dresses, and jackets are flattering and architectural, while Bixler’s jewelry incorporates crochet, metal and even horsehair for wearable sculptures. Look for their joint line, which mixes both.
Una is a world tour of amazing, original fashion. Stocked with a constantly rotating supply of statement pieces from Europe (look for Swedish brand Rodebjer), Japan, NYC (the flowy linens from Gary Graham are swoon-worthy) and local Portland designers, this is a place to find a high-quality piece you’ll love forever.
No trip to Portland is complete without getting lost in the stacks at the City of Books. While the original location is great, avoid the tourists by hitting this Southeast Portland location, which also has a great selection of new and used books. Bonus: It’s attached to a coffee shop that serves Stumptown and is smack in the middle of a great stretch of shops.
Founded in Eugene, Oregon, in 1981, Will Leather Goods’ supple leather Everyday Tote (which also comes in a Oaxacan blanket version) is definitely the most coveted, cool-girl bag in town. But this family-run business has a lifetime-guaranteed item for everyone, including striking messenger bags and wallets for him and even adorable collars for the family dog.
Betsy + Iya got in the game in 2008 with a line of brass cuff bracelets modeled after the many bridges that join Portland’s east and west sides. The brand has since expanded, and its northwest shop now sells clothing and other lifestyle goods from inside a historic former movie theater. With many pieces priced around $75 or under, it's the perfect way to wear your Portland love on your sleeve.
This trio of shops has great women’s styles, but if you’re looking for Portland-style menswear — think beard, boots and flannel — Animal Traffic is the place to go. The super attentive staff members will help you track down leather shoes from Red Wing, a manly suede jacket from Schott, and a pair of work pants from Topo Designs for that urban lumberjack look Portland gentlemen love so much.
A trip to Flutter is like visiting the home of the bohemian, world-traveling aunt you always wished you had. Specializing in vintage and found objects, it’s easy to lose yourself in a collector-edition book on Bowie before moving on to the luxe candles and perfume, vintage dresses, locally-made jewelry, and the flower shop in back.
Founded as a way to promote just about anything or anyone creative in Portland, Tender Loving Empire has become a mini-empire — and the record label behind some top-tier local bands. Each of the shop’s three locations is littered with true original finds: Score a letterpress card, a cool pocket knife, a onesie with Portland raindrops, or the latest EP from Typhoon.
Appetite is where to pick up those adorable Pendleton wool and leather purses you’ll see the cool kids carry all over Portland. This shop, on uber cool East Burnside, focuses on vintage finds and handmade items, all surrounded by vibrant ferns and succulents (also for sale). There’s a definite Southwest-meets-Northwest vibe, with plenty of opportunity to stock up on cow horns and cactus planters.
Floating World is a collector’s double-whammy: Not only does this shop have an enormous selection of comic books (and that’s saying something in a town famous for them), it’s also home to the Landfill Rescue Unit, a treasure trove of rare vinyl. Join the locals in their favorite place to geek out.
It’s easy to spend a whole afternoon winding your way through the excellent collection of 25 vendors inside this inner Eastside warehouse space. You’ll feel like you walked into a Pinterest board with the assortment mid-century furniture, French countryside antiques, and modern industrial wares on display.
Frances May is an oversized palace of men’s and women’s fashions — with a serious wall of shoes that could claim a store all to itself. With dozens of designers (from Kenzo to Whit to Caron Callahan), this downtown stalwart has an urban edge that many local boutiques can’t claim, and the sale rack of your dreams.
Brush aside any thoughts of dusty tchotchkes and worn-down drudgery: This is a high-class flea market. Held on the last Sunday of every month spring through fall, canopied displays of restored furniture, hip vintage, and handmade goods like ceramics and jewelry join excellent food carts, cute dogs and cuter kids for a day at the market. If you’re in town when it’s on, don’t miss it!
Part gallery space, part ever-changing retail shop, House of Commons curates goods and artworks based around a rotating seasonal theme, so you never quite know what you're going to get. While the brands are often changing (in the past we've spotted items by Objects Without Meaning and Art of Plants), you can count on finding gorgeous clothing, apothecary goods, and homewares.
Semelier (aka salt expert) Mark Bitterman has made artisanal salt a masterpiece, and his airy shops stocking jars of salt spiked with local pinot noir, Japanese smoked salts and slabs of pink Himalayan salt are a wonder to behold. There’s also a huge selection of fancy bitters, single-origin chocolate, and delicate flower arrangements: Everything you need knock out a killer gift for a hostess, or maybe for yourself.