Content 2013

Portland’s most untraditional fashion show grows by leaps and bounds

Since its inception in 2009, Content has become one of Portland’s most original and interactive displays of fashion, art and design. Hosted, as always, at the Ace Hotel, Content brought 28 designers to decorate their own room at the hotel and let visitors wander in and out of each designer’s vision. Some of those visions were more simple than the outrageous, intricate displays of years …

Osmia Organics

The Colorado-based line of skincare products started by a former ER doctor

Just a few months after taking her first soap-making class (and after 10 years of practice as an emergency room physician in Carbondale, CO) Dr Sarah Villafranco decided to pursue the idea of making homemade skincare products—using only organic ingredients whenever possible—and created Osmia Organics. The name “osmia” is a term coined by Villafranco as an antonym to the word “anosmia” (or the loss of …

Clarks Horween Chromexcel

The classic desert boot gets an upgrade with leather from Chicago's famed tannery

A quintessential piece of every man’s wardrobe—or, perhaps should be—Clarks desert boots’ history is as storied as the design is simple. While the classic suede offers the most timeless option, the recent introduction of Horween leather makes a strong case for a more durable boot. For the best results in both style and performance, Clarks tapped the famous Chicago tannery’s Chromexcel leather supply. The glossy …