David Wood Clothiers :: Portland

 

David Wood Clothiers, to me, represents the epitome of gentlemanly understated elegance. Classic. New England borrowing heavily from its homeland:  England. And his blog reeks of masculine restraint and decorum. I'm swooning!

Brook There :: Portland

 

I really admire Brook There as an artisinal designer (as she refers to herself) and the creative yet determined ways she incorporates her artistic bents into practical applications...i.e. organic panties and bras. Perfection. She also offers other soft and sophisticated, simple yet hip items such as tops and arm warmers.....and the great sweater in the photo. Her blog is a nice read, too.

Bliss :: Portland

featured brands include perennial favorites such as: steven alan, chan luu, frye, nomadic trading company, 3 dots, velvet, skif, american vintage, woo, 39 sixty-one, butter by nadia, trovata, prairie underground, koch, spiewak, soia and kyo, daftbird, susana monaco, j brand, joe's jeans, paige premium denim, seven for all mankind, adriano goldschmied, citizen's of humanity, mother, only hearts, ilux, david aubrey, hanky panky, epice, ananas, saint grace, sage perfume oils & more.

Bliss Boutique in the Old Port is one of my favorite pit-stops.

Bertini :: Portland

Bertini of Portland brings European style to Maine



European Collection for Women features beautiful pieces from designers such as D. Exterior, Dikton's, Dismero, Gossip, She's So and Sylvia Heise

And let's not forget our guys...

Menswear is designed and handmade in Tuscany, Italy by Mabro. Mabro's "Made to Measure" service is in perfect sync with it's own high sartorial standards. They have an extensive selection of swatches, and create a perfectly tailored piece for you in 3-5 weeks.

Bertini has been providing handmade, custom and unique European clothing for men and women for 14 years. All pieces are held to the highest standards of sartorial quality.

Love this look.