Shop Adorn on NBC’s Grimm
If you've been keeping up on your television and more importantly, Portland's cameos in some big name shows, then you know that our rainy city has been the setting for NBC's Grimm. What you may not know, is that the stylists from the show frequented our Portland boutique last fall to outfit their actors. Many of the male characters sported fits from WeSC, Obey, and Bridge & Burn, as well as a few female characters that suited up in Quiksilver Womens. While the wardrobe isn't always the first thing viewers notice when tuning in, we were able to find some screen shots of the Grimm actors repping their duds from Shop Adorn. Season two is set to air this fall, but in the mean time, catch the rest of season one and look for us!
The WeSC Thad Knitted Cardigan
The Obey Coastal Chambray Shirt
The QSW Vintage Dress in Stone
UPDATE: We've since found better screen shots of the QSW dress thanks to a friend generously letting us log into their Hulu account. Enjoy!
Shop Adorn 2.0
If you haven't made it over to the shop yet to see the post-rebuild makeover, then you have no excuse to not check out these beautiful photos that our dear friend Tamara Young snapped inside the store. After having the open sign up for only a week and a half, we already feel at home again thanks to the warm and welcoming support from our customers. With all of the congrats, hugs, high-fives, etc., it's almost been like a birthday week for Shop Adorn. And while we don't condone celebrating for extended periods of time (just kidding, we do), we can't wait to return the favor and throw a party for you. Join us Friday, May 4th for the official grand re-opening, when we'll shower you with love. And free goodies. And best of all, adult beverages and snacks.
Eco Week: Agave Denim
Today we’re featuring a brand that hits close to him. Literally. Agave Denim is actually designed right here in Portland by Jeff Shafer and his wife, Lauren, both of whom draw inspiration from their surrounding areas. Agave is, in fact, described as embodying “West Coast Life.” The folks at Agave stands by their word and promise to produce in a sustainable way and use only the finest materials they can get their hands on. They’re all about making a product in the most authentic and ethical way possible, while manufacturing in the USA.
We love Agave for their incredibly luxurious and soft fabrics and anyone who makes it a point to create comfortable jeans gets an A+ in our books. Another standout quality of Agave is the richness of the colors in their denim. Whether it’s dark indigo or bright red, their jeans have that quality, saturated looking color. But while most other brands of denim require heavy use of chemicals to achieve this richness of color, Agave puts their products through the ozone washing process, eliminating toxic chemicals. They also use an enzyme wash, which is a more environmentally conscious way of stone washing jeans.
“Rather than using pumice stones, organic enzymes (proteins) are used that eat away at the indigo. Jeans finished using enzymes tend to be stronger than those broken down by traditional stone washing, as the fabric is not subjected to the same level of abuse.”-Agave Glossary
Below are some of our current favorites, but be on the lookout for Agave skinnies in a rainbow of colors coming soon to Shop Adorn.
The Chica de Amour in Beach Glass
Eco Week: Amour Vert
One of the new lines we’ve picked up and are so excited about is Amour Vert, an environmentally conscious women’s clothing line based in San Francisco. Their mission is to provide sustainable and Earth friendly products that are incredibly stylish and affordably priced. Eco fashion has come a long way and Amour Vert is a perfect example of why.
At first glance of the line, we were practically giddy with the gorgeous pieces, in particular the silks. But Amour Vert doesn’t use the average silk. They use peace silk, since the silk we’re so familiar with has become unsustainable over the years due to mass production of the natural fiber. The peace silk process is a cruelty-free alternative, which allows the moths to emerge from their cocoons naturally rather than killing the silk worms.
They also use several other eco-friendly fabrics including organic cotton, bamboo, modal, and even recycled plastic bottles, which are crushed and spun into thread to create an ultra soft material. All of their clothing is made in America and done so in a way to create as little waste as possible. Going green never looked so good.
The Alicia Blouse made from 100% peace silk
The Diane Dress also made from 100% peace silk
The Dawn Poncho Top made from a blend of organic cotton and bamboo
The Drew Dress made with luxurious modal fabric
Eco Week: Prairie Underground
Today we’re featuring one of our favorite brands, Prairie Underground. The Seattle based women’s line features sustainably crafted clothing from organic cotton and hemp blends. Known for their long and short hoodies, Prairie is best described as everyday pieces that are both unique and wearable. Think basics with a twist, like an edgy zippered front panel on a pair of skinnies, or flirty ruffles on a sweatshirt pocket. Feminine silhouettes are paired with utilitarian details, which appeals to a wide range of ages and styles. And best of all, the wash and wear fabrics are meant to last forever.
Prairie Underground Resistance Vest in Oyster
Prairie Underground Short Cloak Hoodie in Peacock
The beauties behind the brains of the operation, Davora Lindner and Camilla Eckersley, are a pair of friends who’ve known each other since they were teenagers living in Nebraska. Hence, the Midwest inspired name for the label. With backgrounds in sculpting and fashion design respectively, their talents worked together to create the perfect mix of art meets fashion. The two moved to Seattle in 2004 and launched Prairie Underground, which quickly gained a huge cult following. Since then, tons of women all over the country have become self-proclaimed Prairie junkies.
We’re huge Prairie Underground fanatics at Shop Adorn and are thrilled that what’s great for our wardrobe is also great for the Earth. Check out some of our favorites.
Prairie Underground Prairie Hoodie in Oatmeal
Prairie Underground Denim Girdle Leggings in Graphite
Prairie Underground Draper Jean Dress in Olive Wash
Prairie Underground Long Raincloak in Navy
Prairie Underground Retreat Dress in Peacock
Eco Week: butter LONDON and Scotch Naturals
With Earth Day approaching (Sunday the 22nd to be exact), we couldn’t think of a better time to spotlight some of our eco-friendly brands that are doing great things to help save our planet.
Today we’re featuring two brands of non-toxic nail polishes, butter LONDON and Scotch Naturals. Nail polish isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when discussing environmentally friendly products, since they’re mostly made up of harsh chemicals. But many brands have decided to make “three free” products, meaning they don’t contain formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), three of the most harmful ingredients commonly used in nail polishes. These toxic chemicals have been known to have negative impacts on the environment and people’s health, so brands like butter LONDON and Scotch Naturals decided to put their foot down and come up with safer and more Earth friendly alternatives.
butter LONDON is the trailblazer for non-toxic nail polishes in the US, as it was the first “three free” to be sold in the states. Like its name, the lacquer paints on smooth like butter and has a rich hue that stays put. butter LONDON has gained a huge following not only in the UK but also in America, as the nail polish of choice backstage at the catwalks for various fashion weeks. Arguably the best characteristic of Butter is the names of the lacquers, which are inspired from British slang, history, and tongue-in-cheek expressions. Some favorites:
Yummy Mummy: Brit slang for impossibly slim, beautiful, “stay-at-home mums.”
Rosie Lee: Cockney Rhyming slang for a cup of tea. “Put the kettle on Love, I fancy a Rosie Lee.”
La Moss: Adding the prefix “La” to anyone’s name implies that they are a diva. A Fashionista’s nickname for England’s most famous model.
All of the meanings of the cheeky names can be found in the butter LONDON dictionary. It’s best to read them all aloud in a fake British accent.
Scotch Naturals is also a “three free” company and their polishes are made with a water-based formula that is biodegradable. If that’s not enough, they’re also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, and free of all fragrances. While their polishes are free of harmful ingredients, it’s no coincidence that they’re named after a strong liquor. The “single scotch” colors pack a punch and give your thirsty nails the drink they’ve needed. And honoring the Scottish theme, the colors are appropriately named including Queen of Scots, Flying Scotsman, Velvet Kilt, and Loch Ness Mystery.
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