Slow Fashion/Donna and Toots

Can you write about sustainable practice fashion in Portland without bringing up Alberta? Apparently not. From today's Oregonian:

Suzanne Kraft at Donna & Toots on Alberta Street, in Portland, makes classic vintage button-up shirts out of quality fabric like Liberty of London as well as skirts she designs and sews herself. Made to last, they sell for between $58 and $70. 

Alberta Shopping For Fem Claus

Frock 
Frock has evolved since it opened 6 years ago as a vintage boutique on 30th and Alberta. Now on 14th, it sells fun and accessible fashions by almost entirely local crafters. I love their hats, crocheted, sewn, embroidered, you name it, and theirwhimsical and funky jewelry. If your Mrs./ Ms./Miss Claus is into that good old Portland-centric DIY aesthetic, I can’t think of a better place to shop for her. You just can’t go wrong.

Frock

1439 NE Alberta

503 595 0379

www.frockboutique.com

Garnish

Erica Lurie not only designs the fashions at Garnish, a boutique on 15th, but she also makes the jewelry, which is what I would send Mr. Claus shopping for. Made with sterling silver, gold fill, and semi-precious stones, her work is classy andbold. This holiday season, if you donate some gently used clothing item for the Garnish clothing and fund drive ( going on until Dec. 10) you’ll receive 10% off your purchase and Garnish will donate 10% to Hope Dolls, a local nonprofit providing programs and goods to abused and neglected children.

Garnish

1524 NE Alberta

503 282 3200

www.garnishapparel.com



Donna and Toots

This is where you go for that cute scarf or nifty sweater. A nice middle ground between extremes: their more tailored pieces are carefully constructed while also being creative and new.

Donna and Toots

1631 NE Alberta

503 241 5570

www.norfolkandwestern.org/donnaandtoots/blog

Tumbleweed

Owner Kara Larson likes dresses. Her own line is vintage inspired, and she sells brilliantly colored re-dyed vintage slips to go beneath them. Funky, feminine, and fun. You can find jewelery, lingerie, socks, shoes and books at this shop which specializes in “beautiful clothes for everyday. “

Tumbleweed

1812 NE Alberta

503 335 3100

www.tumbleweedboutique.com

SWOON

For shoppers who can’t make up their minds whether they want vintage clothes or vintage books, linens, aprons, cards, photos and furniture. Swoon loves re-use, and they’ll show you why you should too. Good for people who want to be the only one in the room wearing that dress.

Swoon

2734 NE Alberta

503 206 3076

www.swoonfinery.com .

Ask The Storeowner

Q: What do you sell in your shop that holiday shoppers would want to buy?

A: cork's selection of over 600 wines, 100 specialty brewsextra-virgin olive oil from European estates at excellent prices. Also available in bulk. Our high quality olive oil and six-year aged balsamic vinegar gift set is an affordable and a sustainable choice since the bottles can be refilled anytime at either cork location. Cork @ 2901 NE Alberta

A: Guardino Gallery’s Holiday Group Show, "Little Things" where 42 artists were given the challenge to create artwork that would be no larger than 7”X 7”(square/cube). This is the 9th year we have provided holiday shoppers with easily portable, exquisite paintings, clay, glass, resin, encaustic, metal, wood, photography and mixed media. Guardino Gallery @ 2939 NE Alberta

A: Tumbleweed has everything a fashionable girl loves...from organic teeshirts, made in the USA to denim to local hats and scarves made from recycled wool and cashmere. Tumbleweed @ 1812 NE Alberta

A: Grasshopper has toy recycle trucks and dump trucks --actually made from recycled milk jugs! We also sell Plan toys, the leader in the eco friendly toys. Our favorite this season, the eco-doll house. Another favorite, the Playmobil chicken coop. We are also loving games this holiday season... Dominos, Quirkle, Crayolina, Penguloo and lots more so you can spend time with your family. Grasshopper @ 1816 NE Alberta

A: bolt’s array of sewing project books with tons of fun, useful projects—some even for your gift receiver to make you! And don’t forget, a yard of fabric can easily fit in a stocking! Bolt @ 2136 NE Alberta

A: Pie Footwear has eco-friendly shoes, purses and socks galore for both men & women! Vegan options too. Pie Footwear has what your favorite eco-conscious fashionista is looking for this holiday season. When you treat your feet, think Pie Footwear and make your indulgence a responsible one. Pie @ 2916 NE Alberta

A: donna & toots has fun socks for women, men and kids. Stylish hats, scarves and gloves to accessorize our locally made skirts, tops and dresses. Not to mention our cozy coats and sweaters to add warmth and fashion to any cold gray day. donna & toots @ 1631 NE Alberta

A: Green Bean Books offers fantastic holiday picks in new and used children’s books as well as a great selection of grown-up fiction and nonfiction books. Buy whimsical gifts to go with your books such as fake moustaches, miniature journals, and cool shadow puppets. Or if you just need a break from your hectic holiday shopping, smack a fuzzy moustache on your upper lip, snuggle up on the couch by the faux-fire and read a great book at Green Bean Books! Green Bean Books @ 1600 NE Alberta