Soon to be Your New Favorite Raincoat by Prairie Underground!

 The water-resistant version of the Mid Victorian Hoodie! This cozy lined fitted hoodie with Victorian style bodice, two large front pockets, double zipper, slight flare in back, and simple ribbon trim down the front. Mid length version of the Victorian Hoodie, hits just upper thigh. $275

Interview with Davora Lindner of Prairie Underground

We had the pleasure of interviewing Davora Lindner, co-designer and head of marketing at Prairie Underground. With a background as a sculptor, she has earned numerous accolades for her art and recognition for her collaboration with Camilla Eckersley on their wildly popular apparel line: Prairie Underground. We sat down for a quick chat about this innovative brand out of Seattle.

 


As Artists, what makes you tick? Where do you find your inspiration for a new collection? 

We're self-referential in the way we work. Our theme is generally Prairie Underground and what we have produced historically. The collection is created in homage to a time and place in the late 80's but its meant to address the needs of contemporary women. It's common for new styles to be based on a previous ones that we're perfecting or evolving. We reference fashion history and interpret historical silhouettes in contemporary fabrications. Pret-a-Porter designers also inspire what we create.

"Fashion is an applied art and that dialogue is global and evolving. It's our job to offer garments that are novel that also have a broad appeal. We try to think more like inventors than artists." 

 What does your average day look like? 

Responding to email, phone calls, problem solving and fittings. There are quarterly creative periods devoted to sketching, pattern making, colors stories, textile development and photo shoots but we spend a lot of time on the day to day demands of running our company. We're lucky to work with an incredibly talented team of individuals we also consider friends. It's a unique environment and we laugh a lot.

What makes a stylish person? 

Careful planning and self discipline. Important to note that it isn't essential to be stylish.

What has been the biggest obstacle having your own line? 

It's always been decision making. It's daily, of vital importance and generally time sensitive.

All images courtesy of Prairie Underground. Article by: Elizabeth Aley

Beating the Summer Heat!

 On the Streets with Billing Cunningham covered an interesting topic from a fashion point view what survived the heatwave was the all the white toppings. Check out the video here!

 copyright of the New York Times

Here our suggestions: 

 Every Shirt, $150

Thira Tunic, $209

 The Raven Dress is Downi (pictured) and white, $180

 Unite Dress, $190

Prairie Underground: Fall Collection

Prairie Underground Fall available for Pre-Order NOW! 

Separated into three deliveries and will arrive at the end of each month. 

July Delivery:

Heartstrings, $209

Off the Grid, $209

Ionic Blouse, $209

Lyre Tunic, $123

Lucky Strike, $150

August Delivery:

Austen Blouse, $180

The Raven, $176

 The Hunter, $220

Denim Girdle Legging, $150

Prairie Hoodie in Oatmeal, $264

September Delivery:

 

 Long Cloak Hoodie in Galaxy, $264

 Rain Blanket, $264

 

Monarch in Brown (not pictured), $275

Down to Play Down Coat

Down to Play Down Coat by parallelportland featuring wooden jewelry

Prairie Underground black pants
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Wooden jewelry
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Newbury Boot in Black by Rag & Bone at Parallel, Portland
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Down Coat by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen at Parallel, Portland
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Clothes Pin Cashmere Scarf by YARNZ at Parallel, Portland
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Oynx Rutilated Quartz Hoops by By Jones at Parallel, Portland
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Zig Zag Tote by Hansel from Basel at Parallel, Portland
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Prairie Underground Summer Goods Sneak Peek!

All items are available for Pre-Order on our website at
http://www.parallelportland.com/collections/prairie-underground.

The only item not available for Pre-Order is the Drafting Blouse in Natural Stripe. If you are interested in being contacted when this item arrives, please email us at info@parallelportland.com or call the store directly. All Pre-Orders are expected to ship out by the first week of June. -Parallel

Mothette Blouse Taupe $141

Alternate view of Mothette Blouse. Sling bag not available.

Mesh Bobby Tee in Tangerine. Also available in Black. $74

Healthy Tee in Pea Soup. Also available in White. $62

Blanket Hoodie in Taupe back view. $231

Blanket Hoodie Taupe front view

Prairie Hoody Blue Suede $264

Satellite in Natural $163