Clair Vintage + Seaworthy trunk show at Union Rose
September 29, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Now, this might sound a little bit wacky, but we were thinking about it and we came to the conclusion that we would be happy if our entire wardrobe consisted of nothing but Clair Vintage Inspired clothes and Seaworthy jewelry. A bold choice, yes, but each of these local lines gets [...]
Sulu + Hubris trunk shows at Union Rose First Friday
September 2, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT xontributor
It’s not easy going from a being an elementary school teacher in the Bronx to a Portland-based jewelry designer (actually, maybe it is. Sounds like a pretty awesome transition to us).
But that’s exactly what Sue Lieu, the woman behind Sulu designs, did. Judging from how often we’ve seen her artsy [...]
First Friday with Seth Aaron at Anne Bocci Boutique
July 23, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
We’ve got exciting news for all you Project Runway-philes out there. As most of you know, last season Vancouver, Wash.-based designer Seth Aaron Henderson took home the big prize thanks to his daring high-fashion, hard-rock aesthetic and expert trademark tailoring (and we’re already gearing up for PR8 with another local [...]
Designers Holly Stalder + Laura Irwin open Haunt fashion studio
June 30, 2010 by karenvitt
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By Erin Flesch, NEAT contributor
Holly Stalder, a.k.a. one half of the design team that brought Portland’s indie fashion scene to the national stage a decade ago, has a new project up her well-tailored sleeve. Best known as co-founder of the groundbreaking boutique Seaplane, Stalder is now setting up shop alongside local hand-knitwear designer Laura Irwin [...]
First Friday with Nationale, Tolivar + East End shops
March 4, 2010 by karenvitt
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How about following up your busy First Thursday with a neat First Friday?
Nationale has relocated its boutique-slash-gallery to Lower East Burnside, opening yesterday in the same building as Sword + Fern. Also, Tolivar, a new retail shop for handmade clothing, art and jewelry, just opened in the building’s breezeway. These inventive shops, along with others on Burnside’s Lower [...]
Neat DEAL
Free earrings+party at Anne Bocci Boutique
November 3, 2009 by karenvitt
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Anne Bocci Boutique in Multnomah Village offers Neat Sheet readers a sweet deal this week: Shop the boutique between now and Saturday, Nov. 7, and you’ll receive a free pair of sterling silver earrings with any purchase over $35. Just mention The Neat Sheet at the register!
Friday is definitely the best day to shop Anne Bocci [...]

