Giovanna Parolari owns one of my favorite stores in town. Not only does she have the perfect mix of designers (choosing from both an international and local crop), but she also arranges it just so. It’s like you’re discovering something incredibly special. Here, we pick her brain about what she’s into right now.

What are your picks of this season from your store?
For the summer:

-Mociun tank dress in tie die
-Selima Optique sunglasses (coming this month)
-pyt jewelry
-local jewelry and bag designer Sara Barner’s rings!!!
-scarves any and all kinds.

Place to eat:
Navarre of course! Also, Clyde Common, Masu East, Helvetia Tavern, Maki

Drink of choice:
Compari and soda. White wine and rosé

Summer music you’re playing at your store:
Wings
Fleetwood Mac tusk
Rihanna
Brightblack
Tu Fawning
Neil Young
Liz Phair
George Harrison
Tito Puente

Travel destination and dream companion:
Brazil, Argentina or Japan, with John, my partner. He’s by far my favorite travel companion, too much fun, too much food and too much wine!

Favorite quote:
“medium”

Items in your wear-every-day outfit:
I’m too moody, except for certain jewels.

What Portland event/concert you’re looking forward to:

River time and driving home afterwards- sitting in the back, nice music, staring out the window at the leaves and light. The windows down, slight breeze, you’re a little smelly, a little burned and the most relaxed you’ve been in awhile. Thinking about food with your friends, trying to keep the feeling around a bit longer… Bocce challenge with friends and food.

Last thing you bought:
Malia Mills bikini for myself
Rag & Bone cardigan and Lova short sleeve cardigan for my beau

Una
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