EW Fashion 2009
Fashion for Freethinkers Comfort, practicality and individuality for fall
The Forbidden Shop Cross-pollination in the Whiteaker
Alli Ditson: Allihalla Options for a young generation
Fashion for Eugene Is Mitra Chester on her way to Fashion Week?
Re-DIY Super Stitching to revamp your closet
On the Street
Words and photos by Katie Kalk
Sarah Tibbot, 25, cook/kitchen manager
Spotted: Dog walking
Where she shops: All over, boutiques and thrift stores.
Describes her style as: “Bohemian with a touch of sophistication.”
Benji Lewis, 24, nonprofit consultant
Spotted: Downtown Corvallis
Where he shops: Concerts.
Describes his style as: “I grew up in the ska-punk scene, so most of my T-shirts are bands and stuff. I’m a big fan of comfy. When it’s robe season, I wear a robe because it’s comfy and versatile and cheaper than a parka.”
Brad Stepanek, 52, student
Spotted: Downtown Corvallis
Where he shops: Online, Bi-Mart, specialty shops.
Describes his style as: “I get up in the morning and whatever’s on top of the pile, I put on.” Today it’s a “mesh suit, point armor, leather motorcycle pants and a lovely back guard.”
Chris Garner, 23, student
Spotted: Dog walking
Where he shops: Goodwill and thrift stores. The hat: “My father gave it to me, his father gave it to him.”
Describes his style as: “Midnight Cowboy.”
Rudy Wehrmann, 68, semi-retired industrial salesman
Spotted: On his front lawn
Where he shops: Thrift stores.
Describes his style as: “I was born in Germany, so I normally dress in lederhosen. Today I’m wearing shorts, but most people know me for my lederhosen.”