Lines for stylish, attractive and utilitarian men’s lifestyle-to-gym wear are becoming increasingly common. But for women, the selection is much skimpier, especially if you are looking for versatile pieces that are not overtly sporty. Evelyn Frison and Yehua Yang’s new line Pivotte is designed to address the needs of an athletic, professional woman who travels light and has a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Yang’s credentials are …
Ancient Heritage Dairy
A father-and-son team produces award-winning cheeses in Portland’s first urban creamery
With all the international attention Portland, Oregon has garnered in recent years, it seems to be changing even more each year. That is to say, it’s becoming even more Portland-y. Southeast Portland is rapidly becoming populated with artisanal food industries like local honey producers, salt makers, coffee roasters, breweries and distilleries. The latest to join the movement is Ancient Heritage Dairy. Through the dairy’s tall …
Word of Mouth: Hood River, Oregon
A picturesque mecca for sports enthusiasts and gourmands alike
Just an hour outside Portland lies Hood River, both a convenient getaway and an encapsulation of what makes this area of Oregon so great—fantastic beer and coffee, access to the Columbia River and the slopes of Mount Hood, and a vibrant outdoor scene. During summer, kiteboarders can be seen darting and swooping across the water; in winter, skis and snowboards top every car as outdoor …
Westerlind: Online Shopping for the Outdoors
A stylish new approach to a carefully selected collection of gear from around the world
Since 2007, Swedish entrepreneur and outdoor enthusiast Andrea Westerlind has been seeking out the most effective, timeless wilderness gear from all corners of the globe. A third generation member of a Swedish fashion house, Westerlind began working as a distributor in 2003—at only 23 years old. In 2007, she would launch the now-ubiquitous Fjällräven Kånken backpack in the US and has since dedicated herself entirely …
Lunatik Architek iPhone 6 Case
A striking, shock-absorbing case based on Chicago School architecture
An iPhone 6 is an investment. And no matter how nicely designed the phone itself is, most people will opt for a functional, attractive, case to protect it from everyday drops and dings. Lunatik’s Architek case goes one step farther. The striking cross-hatched pattern is actually a shock-absorbing diagonal grid core that was inspired by Chicago School architecture. Laid over the diagrid core is a …