Those of us getting pounded with rain this week won’t be going on many picnics right away, but it’ll be nice weather again, and picnic time!! I don’t know if there’s anything better than a nice relaxing meal outside – alone, with a book, or with your sweetie, to me a picnic is something special. So, you should have a special dress…
This Kate Organic picnic dress is made of 100% cotton voile and is on sale now at Olio United for $62!! The only size available is L…
Makool Loves You is another super-fabulous designer from Portland who creates lovely handmade dresses, skirts, jackets & tops from reclaimed material, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, and more. I LOVE this hemp/organic cotton wrap skirt, the perfect silhouette for Spring:
I introduced Olio United a few weeks ago in my article about “Portland’s Independent Spirit,” because of their focus on offering chic clothing, accessories, art and home decor, all of which is completely sustainable and socially responsible. Today, they’ve just launched an online trunk show where everything is marked down 30%. AND if you sign up for their newsletter, you’ll get an immediate coupon for an additional 10% off – for a total of 40% off designers like Feral Childe, Modaspia and Prairie Underground.
Feral Childe
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Modaspia
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Prairie Underground
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Because I’m so in love with Portland, and I didn’t cover everything in my last post about Portland’s Independent Spirit, here are some more local Portland independent designers and boutiques for your shopping (or just viewing) pleasure. (incidentally, if you’re wondering why it’s important to buy from local/independent designers and boutiques, read these two articles: Where you Wear and We are All Worth It).
Idom Designs
First, up is Idom Designs, a local Portland boutique AND designer. This is a relatively new find for me, but I’m so pleased to find another online boutique selling the lovely prints of Aoyama Itchome, along with other small designers and the owners own work.
Modi Soondarotok, owner & designer of Idom Designs, is committed to selling and designing innovate, unique pieces, that are also socially responsible. For her own designs, Modi employs 10 Thai seamstresses who work out of their homes, are paid fair wages, and keep flexible schedules. Here are some of my favorites…
sameunderneath
sameunderneath is another Portland-based eco-friendly and ethical designer with a retail store, but you can find their designs at several places online, including Greenloop:
Emily Katz
Another one of my FAVORITE eco-friendly designers, Emily Katz, is also based in Portland (see? it really is an awesome city for independent design). Emily makes most of her designs in organic cotton; my favorites are the organic cotton fleece pieces. Buy Emily Katz online through her Etsy shop, and at these other online retailers. These pieces aren’t for sale yet, but check out two of my favorites from her S/S ’09 Collection:
know any more independent designers or boutiques from Portland? Where’s your favorite eco-friendly shopping city? Let me know your favorite cities – I’m planning to do more of these “local” designer series!!
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