I am delighted to announce that as our gift to the sartorially gifted (and to encourage all of you to get into the turn-of-a-different century spirit of Ragtime, our box office has been instructed to provide a $10 discount off regularly priced tickets to any performance of of the show to any patron who presents themselves at the window in period appropriate headgear.

Newsboy? Bowler? Top Hat? Fedora? Merry Widow for the ladies? Our hats are off to you, ladies and gentleman of the hat brigade. We bow to your dapper dan-ishness.

(And for those of you who may not currently own a charming headcovering of your own, may we recommend that you check out our down the street neighbor, Bonnet, whose collection of hats is truly spectacular, and very reasonably priced!)

This discount is available only in person at the box office, and you must be wearing your headgear at the time of purchase. Feel free to get creative. You never know. The box office might award you extra points for style!

I originaly designed these tees when I was moving from Tennessee to Idaho, and wanted to make tee shirts for all of my friends. I discovered that 'tie dying' with spray paint looks pretty cool. My bff from highschool has always pushed for me to reproduce these, and now is the time. They, along with my signature sweatshirts are my best sellers of the collection.

Of which she speaks:

Hit up the party from 5-9 pm at the store, and hit the jump for preview images of the forthcoming fall collection.

That dude looks awesome.

Or this jacket on any of the chilly nights to come:

They're both from Lindsey Reif's Reif Haus collection, and until May 31st you can take 15% off her already affordable prices (the dress is $79, the jacket $130 regularly) on her Etsy site.
Check it out!

The owner, Justin, just posted these photos on the Local35 blog. They're his 6 month old APC New Cure jeans compared to a new pair of the same jean. I was diggin' the way they've faded so I thought I'd pass these on.

They've just gotten a lot of new merchandice in from PF Flyers, Modern Amusement, Wrath Arcane, Insight, and In God We Trust so head in there.

That's right, men, $50 and you're nice and tidy for 3-6 weeks, respectfully.

Wax On will be offering the special $50 deal on Sundays only starting this weekend and going through June 21st, which just happens to be Father's Day.

Please note: You must make an appointment to receive this special offer!
So be sure to call ahead and book with Cass at the East Burnside location or Lindsay at the North Williams location. Enjoy! And don't forget to pop a few Tylenol before you go...

I completely understand, they're clean yet creative, stand out on a runway but look wearable. What spoke to me me backstage, though, (a pretty big feat considering how much was going on) was this soft wool topcoat. The detail is simple and beautifully done.

Photo by Minh Tran

I'm really excited about this collection (as well as the other new menswear lines that showed at Forecast, Smith & Bybee, Hunt & Gather, La Merde and jury-selected Adam Andreas) but since John shut down his former label / storefront A Broken Spoke a few months ago, I had no idea where to buy. John's answers, a little more about this colleciton, detail shots and how Young Guns2 figures into everything after the jump.

Avalon Antiques & Vintage Clothes
Unlike most Portland vintage stores, Avalon has a pretty tight focus on formal wear. Owner Simon Cheesman advises trying on suits all over your size range (two sizes above and below your normal jacket size). Look for fit in the shoulders and length—everything else can be tailored. To make it easy, they have a tailor on site every Thursday and Friday. Don't be afraid to ask which suits can be tailored to fit you!

Keep 'Em Flying
What this tiny store on West 21st lacks in volume, it makes up for in quality. Every suit is stylish and in great shape. Employee Alicia Justus suggests coming in regularly, as stock is updated every day. Apparently I just missed out on a YSL jacket and vest, which was sold hours after it hit the floor. Bummer.

Hollywood Vintage
With possibly the largest suit collection in the city, Hollywood Vintage can be a little daunting. According to employee Rodney Bender, suits are arranged by era, so If you're looking for a particular cut, research the period before you shop. Otherwise, you're going to have to do a lot of digging.

...check out the way it's incorporated into one of the Burberry looks and...

...consider the way Shipley and Halmos (availabe at Parallel for $170) handled the print

Comments? Thoughts?

Go check it out!

Jordan Sayler

Trovata at Parallel, $188

A-Z Collection at Stand Up Comedy, $209

Wood Wood at Stand Up Comedy, $280
*this is not a vest, it's a sleeveless cardigan!

Follow the jump to get a peek at what La Merde has cooking for Spring.

My second find is a more suited to strolling than cycling. Still, this Trovata wax-coated trench repels rain and looks very sharp. Get it at Parallel Boutique.
Trovata, $374 at Parallel Boutique

Lastly, Lizard Lounge has three different jackets from Scapegoat. They're as technical as my horrible North Face jacket, but in a slim silhouette that's lot closer to cool. These jackets are on the warm side, worth it if you're going to be biking all winter and still want to keep a measure of style.

Scapegoat, from a selection at Lizard Lounge

colorful argyle socks!

Swims Mobster Foul Weather Galoshes (mobster!)