Nestled in the heart of NW Portland for over 5 years now, Lizard Lounge is one of the city’s most stylish shops. We caught up with shop director Bob Davis last week to talk about fashion, retail, and why it’s good business to be involved with the community. LIZARD LOUNGE 1323 NW Irving St. Portland, […]
MAKERS Part 1: ADX from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.
As lovers of craft, we know how lucky we are to live in a builder city. Operating our business in Portland has allowed us to collaborate and exchange ideas with some of the best creators around. For the MAKERS series, we wanted to pay homage to some of Portland’s most innovative crafters, artists, builders, writers, and […]
If you’ve ever used Tumblr, chances are you’ve encountered the work of Anthony Burrill. The British artist gracefully straddles the line of graphic design and fine art, and his inspirational work befits high-brow galleries and small creative offices alike. I was fortunate enough to exchange a few words with Burrill, and he’s truly as kind […]
Shwood Spots - Nurses from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.
Aaron Chapman from the band Nurses met up with us earlier in the summer and showed us around his favorite spot: Unthank Park in Northeast Portland. He shot some hoops with his girlfriend and shared the park’s significance to him and how it helped shape Nurses’ newest album “Dracula”. Head over to Dead Oceans after […]
Here at Shwood we are always looking for artists that push the envelope with their craft. Ripo is a great example of this with his stunning large and small scale works. I first stumbled upon the art of Ripo several years ago during one of those late night/ early morning trips into the depths of the […]
