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Animal Traffic
Fusing contemporary design elements with a rugged aesthetic, Animal Traffic is a one-stop shop for inspired outdoor gear. The inventory is mostly sourced from American brands and local companies, so shoppers will find Levi and Wrangler jeans next to unique...
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Beam & Anchor
Owned by husband-and-wife duo Jocelyn and Robert Rahm, a painter and furniture reclaimer, respectively, Beam & Anchor stocks a curated selection of Portland-made products. Aiming to support local artisans, the Rahms operate a second-floor studio, where artisans including furniture and...
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Frances May
The most fashion-forward clothing boutique in Portland, Frances May is located in a soaring space in downtown Portland. The shop sells such established designers as Acne, APC, Rachel Comey and Rodebjer, as well as lesser-known labels and some local Portland...
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Hand-Eye Supply
With floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked high with kitchenware and outdoor gear, this boutique could be compared to a bespoke outpost of the Container Store. Beautifully styled with blond-wood, clean lines and shoji screen–like doors separating the office from the retail area,...
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Johan
Inspired by her Scandinavian ancestry, Johan owner Laura Housgard fills her store with minimalist pieces from a mix of local and Swedish designers. The tiny boutique, located on a seemingly random street on the edge of Portland’s downtown area, boasts...
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Kiriko Made
Located in Chinatown, Kiriko Made has built a reputation on its fine craftsmanship and use of vintage boro fabric (Japanese textiles that have been patched together). The owners, Dawn Yanagihara and Katsu Tanaka, visit Japan often to procure the centuries-old...
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MadeHere PDX
A one-stop shop for souvenirs, MadeHere occupies a warehouse-style space and sells only Portland-made products. Opened in 2014, the store was the first of its kind in a city where local artisans and craft wares are valued above big name...
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North of West
Born out of an enthusiasm for collaboration and Portland’s vibrant community of local artisans, North of West stocks more than 30 local brands and offers some of the city’s most beautiful products, from fashion, home goods and ceramics to jewelry...
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Orox Leather
Deriving its name from Oregon and Oaxaca, Orox was founded in 2005 but has a history that goes back four generations. In 1930s Mexico, Felipe Martinez made sandals and equipment for his local baseball team. The skilled craftsman passed his...
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Tender Loving Empire
Adored by locals and Portlandia star Carrie Brownstein, who called it a “dream boutique,” Tender Loving Empire is both a record label and a store. The music side of the business supports mostly indie rock bands and local musicians, whereas...
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Union Way
This small shopping arcade spans the block between Powell’s and the Ace Hotel, and is home to a handful of wonderful stores, including Quin Candy. The nine-shop corridor features a Scandinavian-sleek design aesthetic and counts such retailers as Spruce Apothecary...
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West End Select Shop
After spending a year in Japan, Portland resident Andi Bakos was so taken with the design aesthetic that she was inspired to open a boutique, and, in 2014, West End Select Shop was born. The well-curated store features shoji paper...
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WM Goods
A beautiful corner store in downtown Portland with blond-wood floors, white walls and bronze light fixtures, WM Goods bills itself as a “one-stop shop for rad ladies.” From fashion to cosmetics and stationary, the boutique stocks beautiful pieces that make...
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Portland is not a high fashion or design mecca but it does offer many unique boutiques and made-in-Portland goods (think artisanal chocolates, eco-friendly cosmetics and leatherwear). Portland is particularly famous as a tax-free shopping destination, and as the home of Powell’s City of Books, which claims to be the largest bookstore in the world (it occupies an entire city block) and boasts an incredible trove of titles.