Tag: Oregon

Vanport Outfitters

Totes and rucksacks handmade in Portland from canvas sailcloth

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Not long after learning the art of custom canvas for sailboats and yachts with his dad, Portlander Nick Everett started designing and crafting one-off bags and clothing for friends from the material. When Jordan Saylor of Portland-based menswear boutique Vanport Outfitters. The new brand draws on Americana with a West Coast feeling—durable yet relaxed. The company uses no synthetic materials, and skilled craftsmen hand-make each …

Meredith Dittmar

Intricate clay sculptures explore nature, physics, ancient architecture and more

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Bekväm Clothing

Bows, scallops and Peter Pan collars: Feminine, hand-crafted womenswear and accessories from Oregon

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Bekväm Clothing, named for the Sweedish translation of the word “comfortable,” is meant to be easy to wear, with simple lines and pretty, feminine details. The cuts are classic, yet contemporary; scalloped details and Peter Pan collars dominate its spring lookbook. The garments are crafted with natural materials, relying heavily on organic cotton, linen, silk and hemp. Hannah Elise, a college student and self-taught clothing …