NEW pas de calais

Our first Spring delivery arrived today, and we are always excited for new merchandise.

Two Tone Cardi in Black, $315

Back view of Two Tone Cardi

Layered Shirt in Pink, $205

Deep V Top in Khaki (olive green), $225

Tuxedo Shirt in Charcoal, $245

Tie Dye Scarf in Navy, $195

Tie Dye Scarf in Pink, $195

Studded Belt in Beige, $195

Wraparound Belt in Khaki, $185

The website will be update in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in any of the items feel free to call us at the store 971.229.0285 (our temporary phone #) or email us at info@parallelportland. Sizes and quantities are limited.

Pas de Calais

We are so excited to be the first to carry the Japanese line pas de calais to the Northwest. pas de calais is an area in the northern region of France that the designer is inspired by and loves. Adding nostalgic essence to modern casual design, pas de calais creates a contemporary universe of natural materials. The color tones are also based on soft and natural sober shades: ecru, beige, khaki, white, gray, black etc. Through various techniques from traditional dyeing to highly advanced technology, they transform natural materials such as cotton, linen, silk into original textiles which come together in harmony to compose a extremely comfortable and wearable collection.

pas de calais has just shipped and their first delivery will arrive this Thursday. In the meantime, here is a quick look at their Spring 2012 collection:

NEW LINE: Etiquette Clothiers

We are super excited to introduce a new line at Parallel. Etiquette Clothiers starts with the foundation of every woman's wardrobe. They are dedicated to combining the traditions of classic craftsmanship and artisanship with modern design. These socks are probably the softest, most comfortable, and stylish pair of socks you will own.

Abbey Stripe in Vintage Blue Heather, $ 17

Tri Pop in Fire Red, $17

Ribbed Terry in Twisted Brown Ecru, $16

Ribbed Terry in Twisted Grey Black, $16

Needle Stripes in Panna Cotta Ecru, $17

Needle Stripes in Tuxedo Black, $17

Devi Mooris Studio Visit

We were lucky enough to visit Devi Morris at Stustustudio: Cooperative Work space and Gallery
1627 NE Alberta Street #6, Portland, OR 97211; where she gave us a tour of her work space and gallery. We also able to check out her Spring Collection.

The Chemical process she uses to make the silver and oxidized jewelry pieces.

The molds she uses to create her jewelry pieces.

Feel free to contact her personally at www.devimorris.com

Holiday Deliveries

Rag & Bone Holiday 2 Collection:

Hamilton Dress, $2248

Genova Dress, $265

Danby Dress, $380 with Camden Scarf, $148

Hamilton Sweater, $195

Shoreditch Legging, $165

Baxter Sweater, $380

Tart Holiday Collection:

Stacey Dress, $135

Stella Dress, $128

No Shoes In the Office?

This picture is too much. A friend from Japan posted his business meeting on Facebook (not sure why) and I all I can look at are the slippers all the men are wearing. I know they don't allow shoes in the house, but when did they start enforcing slippers at the workplace? Personally, if I could sport slippers at the shop, I totally would!

Rag & Bone Holiday Collection

Admiral Coat, $765

Skinny Plum, $175

Putney Dress, $325

The Nomad Cardi, $165

Kola Trouser, $298

Napoli Dress, $275

Gansevoort Tee, $264

Bexley Top, $185

Curtis Blazer, $475

The Pocket Tee, $99

Adelaide Dress, $235