Art and vintage clothes in a new Portland store inspired by a mom The concept of multi-use retail spaces may not be new, but Portland’s recently-opened Golden Rule may be the first to introduce a mom homage. Owner Wynde Dyer started her “social experiment in creativity and commerce” after her mother—a compulsive shopper—passed away and left her with a 17-foot-long U-Haul full of clothes. Instead of calling Goodwill, Dyer decided to peddle the extensive collection of goods in a rotating art space. Photos of Dyer’s mother, Morena Therese Faust, pay tribute to her golden hair and sunny California aura (despite the many tragedies that dogged her life). Shoppers browsing racks of silk dresses and skirts made by Faust herself will find mini-memorials tucked between the racks. With the massive collection spanning the mid-1800s to the mid-’90s, each month the inventory changes depending on the artwork gracing the walls. “I’m trying to stay positive, make lemons out of lemonade, and turn the dark to light,” she explains. With a cache large enough to stock the space for two to three years, Dyer continues to not only update the fashions but also features the work of a different artist every month. September sees mixed-media artist Delphine Bedient take the stage with works channeling her Midwestern roots. “We’ll be choosing clothes that speak to these same things: Lace, browns, a lot of Gunne Sax dresses,” says Dyer. “What we do is lead with art, and let the fashion and furniture follow.” Currently on view is Howard Gillam ‘s psychedelic works, and with that theme the Golden Rule gang created a colorful credenza to place in the front window. You can browse the Golden Rule shop on Etsy , which includes wares from previous months’ installations.

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Two enterprising Swedes hit the streets to launch their spray can nozzle stool This summer sees the full-scale production of “Cap” (the spray-can-nozzle-shaped stool that we previously featured in prototype stage on CH, accompanied by a campaign that literally takes it to the streets, featuring photographs of the stool in various unlikely urban scenarios. The cityscape theme plays on the graffiti roots of the stool and shows how its mega-scale makes a playful design choice for those who like a little pop culture in their decor. Inspired by the significance of street art, DFTS Factory co-founder Andreas Aaltonen emphasizes, “Cap is as much a stamp of belief and identity as it is a piece of furniture.” Aaltonen’s partner Gustaf Kjellin agrees, explaining, “The nozzle is essential to graffiti artists. It’s a tool, a carrier, a way of getting your message across. With “Cap” we want to give people another way to get the message across, that you share our love for this artform, yet convey that feeling in a more permanent way.” The pair’s earnest approach to design carries through in their hard work setting up DFTS Factory to be an alternative to Sweden’s mainstream design companies. Focusing on production based on clever design and thinking and a respect for the environment, they eschew the practice of releasing products based around a traditional seasonal schedule. Instead, the pair only intend to release designs with timing they feel is appropriate in efforts to avoid problems inherent to the design industry, such as overconsumption and overproduction. DFTS Factory plans on releasing more original designs, but also hopes to explore collaborative opportunities offered by other like-minded designers and artists in and around Scandinavia. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait too long to see its next release. Pick up the current release from the DFTS shop for €240.

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