Must-see shopping in Portland

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    Powell's City of Books

    Powell's is one of the USA's largest independent bookstores, with a whole city block of new and used titles, and a well-attended series of readings.

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    Kiriko Made

    For truly one-of-a-kind gifts that also tick the sustainable box, turn to this atelier and boutique that creates clothing, accessories and home goods from…

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    Laundry

    In a city that's chock-full of great secondhand shopping, Laundry offers something unique. Specializing in premium vintage streetwear and sports apparel,…

  • Paxton Gate

    A warning to the squeamish: a snarling fox, a smiling warthog and a gape-mouthed hippo are just a few of the stuffed animals lining the walls here, but…

  • Tender Loving Empire

    This small gift shop is so Portland it hurts: in addition to selling adorable handmade goods by local 'makers,' it's also an independent record label,…

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    Green Hop

    As homage to the artists who help normalize cannabis culture through their music, this hip-hop-themed dispensary offers strains like Rihanna OG Wappa and…

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    Compound Gallery

    Peddling trendy threads, sneakers, backpacks and collectable toys since 2002, this bi-level retailer and gallery is where streetwear hype and Japanese pop…

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    Next Adventure

    This awesome outdoor store has plenty of sports clothing (including discounted items) and gear for hiking, camping, skiing and whatever else you have in…

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    MadeHere PDX

    This expansive shop in the Pearl sources from more than 280 different suppliers, all based in the Pacific Northwest. Everything is made locally, from…

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    Orox Leather Goods

    A love for leather craft spans four generations at family-owned and operated Orox. Their roots are in Oaxaca, but everything is handmade right in the Old…

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    Thelonius Wines

    A very cute wine shop in the Pearl that doubles as a tasting room, Thelonius was started by an Argentine with a long resume in Pacific Northwest wineries…

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    Ray's Ragtime

    After 30 years in its downtown location this beloved vintage clothing store was on the brink of closing due to rent increases – but it relocated instead…

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    ZimZim

    An 'alternative' gift shop crammed with saucy birthday cards, badass-woman T-shirts and various other treasures (eg 'dumps for Trump' dog-poop bags, Mr…

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    Pairings

    This quirky wine shop pairs its products with rock songs, astrological signs and various moods (as well as more conventional food pairings). Most of the…

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    Community Cycling Center

    You can feel good about shopping at this community bicycle shop, which has a series of programs and classes to help cyclists – especially kids – become…

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    Music Millennium

    This place is a revelation with its extensive collections of everything from classic rock to straight-up classical. Check the listings of live in-store…

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    Union Rose

    Located to the east in the increasingly hip neighborhood of Montavilla, this women's clothing boutique showcases unique, locally designed and handcrafted…

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    Frock Boutique

    One of Alberta St's most whimsical and eclectic clothing stores, Frock Boutique stocks screen-printed T-shirts, sundresses, woolen hats, patterned socks,…

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    Land

    Land sells unique, fun and crafty gifts like tote bags, coffee mugs, greeting cards and prints, plus there's an art gallery upstairs. Famous as the…

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    Halo Shoes

    Gorgeous, high-end designer shoes for both women and men, with knowledgeable service personnel to go along. You'll need a very fat wallet, but you won't…