From Fisherman’s Daughter to Along the Way: Four stops worth wandering through

Fisherman’s Daughter

Even though it’s only been open for a few months, Fisherman’s Daughter already feels woven into the fabric of the neighborhood.

Co-owners Felicia Barth-Aasen and Steven McBride were inspired by the building itself when naming their boutique. Constructed in the 1910’s, the historic space reminded them of similar structures in coastal towns, like Astoria. They even use their namesake, the fictional “fisherman’s daughter,” as a character to guide their choices when curating.

The cozy store is filled with vintage Levi’s, French workwear, slip dresses and everything in between. They almost exclusively sell items made from natural materials — cotton, wool, leather and silk. Because of this, their assortment threads the needle of being both comfortable and chic. A bowl of chainstitched name tags might sit next to a wicker basket filled with silk scarves. Or, a wool letterman’s jacket hangs side-by-side with a black, lacy slip dress from the 80’s. They also stock modern items like Bramble Scars lip balm, cushy socks and their signature corduroy logo baseball hats.

The pair sources their vintage pieces from all over the country, looking for unique and upcycled items too. Perhaps the most endearing aspect of the shop is that Barth-Aasen and McBride hand wash and mend every single item that they sell — a herculean feat. They firmly believe in displaying vintage pieces with dignity, offering quality items at reasonable prices and merchandising with care and attention.

Fisherman’s Daughter is a true jewelbox for vintage shoppers who care about craftsmanship.

Located at 931 NW 23rd Ave.

Lola & Lolo

Owning a vintage store is not Kristina Juliano’s only job. As a registered nurse and Mom of two, she has her hands full already. On top of it all, she sources some of the coolest vintage clothes and home goods in Portland.

Juliano recently opened a micro shop on NW Lovejoy, in the same building where she had her first-ever studio. Her original space was not ideal. Shoppers had to be buzzed in, walk up a flight of stairs and find her location inside a maze of other offices. Now, her boutique is street-level and tucked below a car park, which makes it easy to spot for anyone coming from the Film Exchange building across the street.

Her petite space feels like stepping into a friend’s opulent walk-in closet. Gauzy grey fabric drapes from the ceiling, vintage homeware treasures nest into lucite shelving, color coordinated racks of silk shirts, hearty leather jackets, tailored blazers and graphic skirts line the walls. It’s intimate, well-edited and reflective of Juliano’s unique point of view. She’s drawn to glamorous, Asian-inspired motifs that harken back to her Filipino upbringing — mahjong tile beaded necklaces are merchandised next to ornate ceramics, gilded salt and pepper shakers sit on a table next to delicately hand-beaded bags. Even the name is a nod to her history, Lola and Lolo being Filipino for “grandma and grandpa.”

The shop is a way for Juliano to express herself when she’s off-duty from nursing. Since her work at the hospital is so procedural, with vintage she feels like she can really play. How special that we can now step into her world.

Located at 1720 NW Lovejoy Street, #115

Rodeo

Sarah Barner and Isabelle Cetas (who own the Belmont Ave consignment shop Deep Lake) knew they wanted to open a sister store on the westside. To them, there was only one place to do it — the Film Exchange Building.

The pale yellow, Spanish-style building is home to many NW neighborhood standbys like Prince Coffee, The Yo Store and Fine Art Fruit. Cetas saw the built-in community and old-world charm of the complex as major draws. She also loved the history of the space, that it used to be the home to Paramount, Warner Brothers and Fox’s local offices. Hence the name! Cetas jokes that, while they didn’t plan for this, “Rodeo” could also be a nod to Southern California. Specifically, LA’s infamous shopping district, Rodeo Drive. In reality, it was just a word both she and Barner felt drawn to.

The store itself was a labor of love between both owners and their respective partners. Brendon Farrell, Barner’s partner, is the architect who planned the layout of the shop. Ben Johnson, Cetas’ partner, built the shelving, cash wrap, cabinetry and all furniture. As for the decor, Cetas and Barner hand-selected everything themselves, including the blown glass light fixtures and soft blue curtains that line the front windows and fitting rooms.

Rodeo has a great mix of luxury and contemporary brands, due to the nature of their stock being almost exclusively consignment. A pair of The Row zip up combat boots sit atop a rack next to a billowy blouse from Doen. They also have modern items in their mix, like Jungmaven basics and Hazeltine candles.

Already, Rodeo has become an essential stop for anyone grabbing a coffee at Prince or buying for blooms at the newly opened, Colibri, next door.Cetas believes the shop will be shaped by just that — the people that come into it, shoppers and sellers alike.

Located at 1923 NW Kearney St.

Along The Way

As luck would have it, Along The Way just opened on the same block as the Vetiver Street office. This store is a trove of vintage designer clothes and shoes. Racks are crammed with treasures, for those willing to sift through. A drapey, ivory silk Armani tank could hang alongside a tweed Chanel mini dress. Louis Vuitton wristlets from the early aughts are encased behind glass with cherry-red YSL wallets and Hermes cuffs. Most, it’s worth noting, at fairly reasonable price points for such elevated designers.

The shop’s owner, Kaylin Allen, has a long history in the luxury goods space. She worked at Nordstrom’s built-in boutiques, like Chanel, for years. Now, her Rolodex of former customers sell their clothes, shoes and bags with her at the shop. Which, it’s worth noting, is not exclusively womenswear. Allen has a large selection of designer items for men, too — everything from Scotch and Soda flannels to Balmain blazers.

It’s rare to see such a wide swath of hues and textures in one storefront. But it feels right, since the colorful assortment mirrors Allen’s personal style. Shoppers can palm through emerald green embossed floral Dries van Noten skirts next to a brick red Alexander McQueen leather trench or a giraffe print Escada tank. No pattern is too bold, no color too bright.

There really is something for everyone at Along The Way.

Located at 2326 NW Irving St.