portland

Situated in Portland's eastside Warehouse District, this cavernous newcomer is a mini department store, carrying clothing for women, kids, and men, as well as housewares. The theme here is environmentally and socially conscious design, and it extends to everything in the shop, from Covet's knit dresses spun from soybean fiber to Form and Fauna’s insanely comfortable flats lined with recycled yoga mats. 1028 SE Water Ave., 503-542-5000, oliounited.com

It would be easy to overlook owner Giovanna Parolari’s tiny and unassuming-from-the-outside spot, but Una, with its expertly edited supply of forward-thinking (but still totally wearable) clothing, shouldn't be missed.

With its emphasis on natural materials and clean lines, this airy home accessories boutique feels like the type of place you’d come across in Stockholm—designery and modern yet really fun.

An unlikely venture from two beloved local designers, this tiny storefront is at once boutique, showroom, and bespoke tailor. Though their stock is inherently disparate (Liza Rietz makes womenswear, while partner John Blasioli produces men’s clothing), the two both offer impeccably crafted styles, rotating in a small range of fresh options each week.

With its mile-high ceilings and chalk white walls, this sprawling Pearl District outpost of a swiftly growing Canadian chainlet has the bones of a stunning, modern loft. Equally impressive is its all-encompassing inventory, which runs the gamut from Oliver Hemming's bright silver teakettles to an endless stream of perfectly cut basics by Michelle Mason, Biba, and Rag & Bone.