We're just short of three weeks away from a super killer pop-up shop at Tillamook Station where 12 superb brands will be selling their goods for a mere 4 hours.
Hovden Formal Farmwear and This is Folklore are two of the super talented designers/creators that will be there.
Hovden is a clothing company that focuses on highly functional Scandinavian work shirts that originated 150 years ago called the Busserull. Simple, ethically and sustainably made in both Europe and the states, this line of shirts is already coveted by a new generation of farmers across the globe as well as lovers of basic but stylish, timeless dressing. The shirts are made with all natural fabrics: linen, cotton and wool and because of the pattern design are practically wasteless. Their most recent production hails from Portland where owner and designer Ingvill Montgomery and her family call home.
Hovden Owner and Mastermind, Ingvill
Ingvill is a native Norwegian with a beautiful accent to prove it, and is proud to call Portland home along with her family (you'll see that it's growing when you meet her!).The Hovden shirt is a literal reproduction from the garment that was-until she and her previous business partner brought it back- long lost.
After her first daughter was born 2 years ago she had the inspiration and need to do a non-baby project...simultaneously she was back in Norway for Christmas and discovered that her Dad had recently acquired " one of these old farm-shirts custom-made for himself. You can't buy them...but they are so nice and there is so much history behind the shirts. I was intrigued... 6 months later, after a lot of work (during the kiddos nap-time) and a successful Kickstarter campaign, Hovden was a little business. And now Hovden is [1] year old!"
What's an exciting fact about you that people may not know? I have my Masters Degree in Wine Business, and worked in the wine industry before I changed tracks. I knew nothing about making clothing or the fashion industry when I started, so it has been a steep, but fun learning curve.
What do you listen to while working and/or creating? Ingvill: I have a 2 year old, so mostly, I like quiet when I work ; )
What's next after Coalesce?
Ingvill: Hovden is going to have a booth at Norsk Hostfest in Minot, ND. Over a 4 day period 80,000 people with Scandinavian roots will come to this festival. These people are familiar with the old work shirts that Hovden is recreating, so it's a good fit.
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John Fish is the adept designer behind This is Folklore. There exists a slight mystery behind the fruitage he presents. He opened his own shop in NE, November 2014 and the pieces he offers for sale certainly speak for themselves with solid craftsmanship and well thought out design, but here's what can be known of him thus far:
John: Having expensive taste and no dough. Forever.
When did you open up shop? November, 2014.
What do you love most about living, designing, creating in Portland?
What's next after Coalesce? Japan
John will be selling hats, leather goods and some antiques at our pop-up shop. Saturday September 19th 12-4pm at Tillamook station. Keep updated here.