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Saturday, December 20, 2014
Kemea Smith, GoLocalPDX Contributor
Prudence- “My style icons are people who hangout by dumpsters and old cat ladies.”
Portland Threads is GoLocalPDX's weekly review of what Portlanders are wearing on the streets.
From Pioneer Courthouse Square, to Northwest 23rd to the Saturday Market, the people of Portland showed off their unique personal styles as well as this year’s trends.
This past year saw people of all ages and professions donning leather studded Dr. Martens, uncommon Goodwill finds, an assortment of Zara jackets, American Apparel basics, gifted treasures, and of course Portland made clothing.
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The strongest looks were those that combined different patterned and thrifted finds, as well as the all black ensembles, because lets face it: black is always chic and effortless.
Each subject had a different approach of telling me their stories and posing for the camera. Some smiled and beamed with happiness like Devonte Hart (now known for the “Free Hugs” during Portland's Ferguson protests), while others looked mysteriously straight in the camera with a semi smile, or shyly looked away.
After scouting the streets of Portland, finding best dressed Portlanders, transplants, and tourists alike, here are the top 11 standouts of 2014.
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Portland Threads is GoLocalPDXs weekly review of what Portlanders are wearing on the streets.
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Devonte
Pre Teen, 12
"It's my 12th birthday! My only wish is to raise money for one of my favorite charities."
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Devonte
Hat and Jacket: Goodwill
Button Ups: Target
Pants: Thrifted
Shoes: Thrifted
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Keren
Ice Cream Production/ Illustrator, 25
"I like amorphous and practical clothing. I would probably never wear short things because I'm a germaphobe."
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Keren
Sunglasses: Red Fox Vintage
Poncho: Buffalo Exchange
Shirt: Buffalo Exchange
Skirt: Topshop
Shoes: Thrifted
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Wesley
Kid, 3 1/2
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Wesley
This little cutie loved smiling for the camera.
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Prudence
Artist, 22
“My style icons are people who hangout by dumpsters and old cat ladies.”
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Prudence
Hat: American Apparel
Glasses: Vintage
Shirt: Pat the Bunny Band Shirt
Flannel: American Apparel
Cut Off Shorts: American Apparel
Jewelry: Handmade and Vintage
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Michael
The Nines Front Office Manager, 31
“Skinny jeans do not belong on dudes.”
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Michael
Suit: Calvin Klein
Watch: Joshua & Sons Watches
Shoes: Calvin Klein
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Kasia
Hair Wrapper/ Traveler, 29
“I’m from Australia and have only been here (in Portland) for four days. I’ve been staying in my friends warehouse. It’s a really cool house because they film wresting there, so I got my dose of American culture.”
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Kasia
Hat and Dress: Found on the side of the road in Canada
Necklaces: Handmade “I keep a sealed picture of my boyfriend inside of it. It’s probably smudged because I always hold it and got it wet a couple of times.”
Sandals: Thailand
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Mikey
Biker Jackets- Forever 21
T-Shirt- Acne Studios
Jeans- Saint Laurent
Chelsea Boots- Tom Ford
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Josephine
Student, 15
"I like shopping at Free People and shops on Northwest 23rd. I often end up getting clothes second hand."
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Josephine
Jacket: From Sister’s Closet
Crop Top: American Apparel
Jeans: American Apparel
Shoes: Buffalo Exchange
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Joseph
Retail, 20
“I like shopping at Animal Traffic and the cute pop up shops and thrift stores.”
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Joseph
Jacket: Roommate’s
Rings: Cargo and Gypsy Chic
Shirt: Buffalo Exchange
Shorts: Buffalo Exchange
Backpack: Marc Jacobs
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Diane
Architectural Designer, 30
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Diane
Jacket: Zara
Purse: Zara
Jeans: Zara
Shoes: Seychelles Footwear
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Angela
Writer
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Angela
Scarf: A Gift
Jacket: Secondhand
Skirt: Goodwill
Boots: Halo
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