Our Maker Stories

Dehen 1920, Portland

Dehen 1920, Portland

Founded in 1920, Dehen Knitting Co. became known in the 50s and 60s for their letterman sweaters, varsity jackets, cheerleading uniforms and motorcycle club gear. Dehen 1920 is the latest...

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Bridge & Burn, Portland

Bridge & Burn, Portland

Bridge & Burn do classic Northwest apparel for people who like clean lines, well-crafted and functional pieces. Taking inspiration from everyday life, their look is very much a nod to...

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Wood & Faulk, Portland

Wood & Faulk, Portland

Wood & Faulk got its name from Woodrow Ave and Faulkner St – two roads in Wichita, Kansas, where founder Matt Pierce honed his skills as a designer, builder and...

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Claws Out, Portland

Claws Out, Portland

If you’re into ethically conscious businesses with a pretty edge, then Claws Out is worth a visit. Vegan, toxin-free and fiercely feminist, they support non-profits and aren’t afraid to speak...

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Wolf Ceramics, Portland

Wolf Ceramics, Portland

Looking for a trinket or two to spruce up your digs? For clay-made lovelies that break the mould, look no further.  Wolf Ceramics is the brainchild of Sarah Wolf, a...

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Seaworthy, Portland

Seaworthy, Portland

Love wearable art? Founded by designer Marisa Howard, Seaworthy specialises in minimal and modern accessories inspired by abstract forms in art and nature. Think of these pieces as modern heirlooms...

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Tanner Goods, Portland

Tanner Goods, Portland

Meet Rob, the hands behind leather accessories label Tanner Goods. He applies an ‘empty vessel’ approach to design: As people bring their own memories and experiences to objects, they become...

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OLO Fragrance, Portland

OLO Fragrance, Portland

OLO Fragrance was founded by self-taught perfumer Heather Sielaff. Crafted, hand blended, and bottled to order, each scent is inspired by those joyful moments – the elation of being close...

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Imaginary Authors, Portland

Imaginary Authors, Portland

Along the way, perfume got a bad rap. Artfulness was lost. Scents became cloying and unoriginal. The industry turned its back on the misfits and outcasts. Josh Meyer recognised a...

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Maak Lab, Portland

Maak Lab, Portland

Fancy a fresh fragrance? Check out Maak Lab. They specialise in unisex plant-based scents inspired by the natural beauty of Portland’s backyard. Making the most of local botanicals, ingredients are...

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Seek & Swoon, Portland

Seek & Swoon, Portland

Seek & Swoon was born from a two-month European sabbatical. Owner Jala Smith-Huys wanted to bring the feeling of her favourite places into her own home – and now she’s...

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Fort Knots No Smoke, Brooklyn

Fort Knots No Smoke, Brooklyn

Founded in 2015 by our neighbor Théo Ginsberg, Forty Knots No Smoke is a one-man bag and accessories company built around the buy-it-once, last-a-lifetime mentality. He sources leathers from the...

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