Patricia No was one of the illustrious judges of the Mercury’s last fashion show—she is a contributor to Ultra PDX and her own blog, plus a new one called Either the Drapes Go Or I Do. Here’s her take on 2007:

New Stores: Stand Up Comedy. Trends: Dresses for every day of the week. Emerging Local Designers: Emily Ryan. Runway Moments: Adam Arnold’s salon show at his studio.

Worst Idea: VIP room at PFW (local fashion shouldn’t have a hierarchy while promoting local wearability and commerce. Also, it’s so very 2005 L.A. a la Lindsay Lohan. Very below Portland, indeed.)

Hopes and predictions for the new year: More collaborations!