Shop Vintage Portland

Bonnie and Clyde at Living Room Theaters, In the Heat of the Night at Laurelhurst, Eraserhead at Clinton Street Theater & Rashoman at The Press Club

1967's Bonnie and Clyde is playing at Living Room Theaters.
Fri & Sat 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 9:50
Sun-Thurs 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35
Living Room Theaters is located at 341 S.W. 10th

1967's In the Heat of the Night is playing at the Laurelhurst.
Fri 6:45; Sat & Sun 1:20, 6:45; Mon-Thurs 6:45
The Laurelhurst is located at 2735 E. Burnside

1977's Eraserhead is playing at the Clinton Street Theater.
Fri-Thurs 9:00
The Clinton Street Theater is located at 2522 S.E. Clinton

1950's Rashomon is playing at The Press Club.
Sunday 9:00
The Press Club is located at 2621 S.E. Clinton

Portland Style Council! Val Mathus

May's Portland Style Council Interview is with Val Mathus.
Val has a fun and informative fashion blog called Verite.

-How long have you been collecting vintage clothing for?

I suppose since middle school. One summer my Great Aunt Nean gave me some amazing polyester bell bottoms from the 70’s that had belonged to my Grandma Pearl, and I have been hooked ever since.

-What got you into vintage clothing?

Once I saw how cool vintage clothing could be, I started raiding my Grandmother Zine’s basement since she never throws anything away and thrifting. Moving to Portland was my first introduction to actual vintage stores. I couldn’t believe so many amazing things could be in one place! I also started sewing around the same time, and would use old clothes as my materials. My two loves are intertwined!

-What are your favorite eras of clothing and what do you like about clothing from these eras? 

I will always love the 70’s because of that first pair of bellbottoms and also because my parents came of age in that decade, and I always loved to look at their pictures when I was a kid. I also love the silhouette of the 30’s and 40’s; they seem to flatter my body type best.

-Who are some of your favorite vintage designers?

Vionnet, Dior and Balenciaga

-Who are some of your favorite modern designers?

There are a lot! But I am especially drawn to Zac Posen, Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquire, Karen Walker, and Chanel is always amazing.

-What would be your ultimate vintage find?

Vintage shoes from any era that would actually fit my feet!

-Where do you do the majority of your vintage shopping- garage, estate and rummage sales, thrift stores, vintage stores, online vintage stores or eBay?

All of the above. Vintage stores and estate sales mostly though, I love the thrill of the hunt!

-Who are some of your favorite style icons?

Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Hutton and anyone confident enough to pull of something crazy!

-What are your favorite vintage movies, music and television programs?

I love English period pieces, it seems that the costuming for those productions are always pretty accurate. I also like to watch biographies and biopics to get a good feel for the fashions of the day.

-Do you collect any other types of collectibles or antiques?

My vintage fabric collection seems to get bigger everyday. That’s the one thing I can never resist buying!

*Thanks to Val for answering our Style Council interview questions!

You too could be featured on Shop Vintage Portland's Style Council!

    Just email me- shopvintageportland (at) yahoo.com a photo of yourself wearing vintage clothing or a photo of yourself standing by whatever it is that you collect and answer my Interview Questions.

   *You must live in the Portland, Oregon Metro Area to participate*
   
   *Anyone who is a collector or store owner of any type of cool and interesting vintage stuff can participate- just change the words vintage clothing into whatever it is that you collect- for instance- "How long have you been collecting vintage furniture for?"

    -How long have you owned your store for? (Question for store owners only)
    -How long have you been collecting vintage clothing for?
    -What got you into vintage clothing?
    -What are your favorite eras of clothing?
    -What do you like about clothing from these eras?
    -Who are some of your favorite vintage designers?
    -Who are some of your favorite modern designers?
    -What would be your ultimate vintage find?
    -Where do you do the majority of your vintage shopping- garage, estate and rummage sales, thrift stores, vintage stores, online vintage stores or eBay?
    -Who are some of your favorite style icons?
    -What are your favorite vintage movies, music and television programs?
    -Do you collect any other types of collectibles or antiques?

The Apartment at The Laurelhurst Theater, Lawrence of Arabia at Cinema 21 & The Philadelphia Story at The Press Club

1960's The Apartment is playing at The Laurelhurst Theater.
Nightly 6:40; Sat & Sun 1:20 & 6:40
The Laurelhurst Theater is located at 2735 E. Burnside

1962's Lawrence of Arabia is playing at Cinema 21.
Fri 7:00; Sat & Sun 2:00 & 7:00
Cinema 21 is located at 616 N.W. 21st

1940's The Philadelphia Story is playing at The Press Club on Sunday at 9:00.
The Press Club is located at 2621 S.E. Clinton

Flutter's Second Anniversary Party

Flutter's Second Anniversary Party is this evening from 5-9.
There is going to be live music by Eric Stern, Frocky Jack Morgan clothing being modeled, as well as sweets and drinks to partake in. Plus enjoy 15% off everything all day long!
Flutter is located at 3948 N. Mississippi Ave.

The Historic Union Hotel

This past weekend my husband and I traveled out to North Eastern Oregon to celebrate his birthday.
The first night of our trip we stayed in the wonderfully renovated Historic Union Hotel (326 N. Main Street, 541-562-6135) which is located in Union, Oregon.
We were both impressed by the beautifully decorated lobby, parlor and dining areas. The owners Dave and Rob both collect antique pottery, some of which can be seen on display throughout the hotel.
Dave and Rob were the utmost in gracious hosts and my husband and I really enjoyed our stay in The Clark Gable Room
In the morning we had a pleasant and tasty breakfast downstairs at the Fireside Cafe & Pub
After breakfast we left the hotel and wandered around the historic town of Union.
We were both charmed by all the beautiful old buildings and the kind and friendly local people.

Aggie's in Union, Oregon

328 N. Main
Union, Oregon
541-562-6031

A bright and cheerful store and coffee shop filled with antique and vintage inspired housewares and furniture.

Union, Oregon

Simply Sandy's in Joseph, Oregon

303 & 305 N. Main St.
Joseph, Oregon
541-432-3211

Two houses and several outbuildings filled with antique and vintage inspired housewares and furniture.

Vintage North Eastern Oregon

We continued on our journey to Wallowa Lake State Park where we spent two peaceful nights staying in a yurt. From our yurt site we had spectacular views of the snow covered mountains and could hear the Wallowa River roaring by.
On our way to and from Wallowa Lake we took pictures of fun vintage signs and historic old buildings.
We would both definitely recommend traveling to this gorgeous part of Oregon!

The Cove Drive In

The Cove Fly In

Elgin buildings

Telephone building

Wallowa Lake

Wallowa Lake Lodge and Cabins Sign

Deer Garden sign in Joseph

Close-up of Deer Garden sign

The Hydrant sign in Joseph

Nesbitts/Hells Canyon Roadhouse sign in Imnaha

Close-up of Nesbitt's sign

Fence gate decorated with old horse shoes in Imnaha

The OK Theatre in Enterprise

Range Rider sign in Enterprise

The Oregon Button Society 2008 Button Show and Sale

The Oregon State Button Society is having their annual Button Show and Sale this weekend at the Keizer Renaissance Inn.
Hours are: Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3
Donation of $3-
The Keizer Renaissance Inn is located at 5188 Wittenberg Lane in Keizer, Oregon.