una

it's finally here.

2012-01-27T08:13:00.000-08:00

i've been waiting for this!

3D at cinema 21.

a film for pina bausch by wim wenders

2012-01-24T08:09:00.000-08:00

Una is moving!

we will close this thursday the 26th

and re-open the first or second week of February

in our new space at

922 se ankeny

come and say goodbye to us in our

sweet lil' 2802 space

tuesday and wednesday...

fall/winter 2011 clothing is marked down 40-50%

happy new year card.

2011-12-29T15:04:00.001-08:00

thanks cp + kp

jena's holiday lists.

2011-12-19T22:37:00.000-08:00

what i love at una right now:

boessert schorn knits.

upstate capes.

m. quan ceramic bells.

melissa joy manning hoops.

iosselliani bracelets.

japanese ceramics.

a' detacher silk dress.

what i'd gather up around town for others (and maybe a bit for myself!):

from luce:
panettone!!!!
iris hantverk brushes

from alder and co:
knot by shigeki fujishiro
matteo linens

from nationale:
apartamento
savon de marseille

also, making a wish for any painting by my fave:
http://www.yagohortal.com/

giovanna's holiday lists:

2011-12-16T14:37:00.000-08:00

what i love at una right now:

a detacher alpaca jumpsuit.

made her think oxidized silver chain ring.

all for the mountain bronze snake bracelets.

il bisonte roll-up travel bag.

you can put the roll in your suitcase and unfold to the larger carry-on bag

monica castiglioni rings.

risto silk dress.

a detacher shoes. so sexy on!

crea drape sweater.

ninh wysocan oxidized silver necklace.

megan park dress.

album di famiglia puff coat.

what i'd gather up around town for others (and maybe a bit for myself!):

art books

monograph bookwerks

local wine

antica terra pinot noir, cameron clos electrique rouge or carlton cellars roads end.

gifts and goodies from alder & co.

for the cook, plenty by yotam ottolenghi

astier de villatte candles (i'm partial to commune de paris)

leather 2012 planner

everybody likes shoes

repetto and isabel marant at odessa

bless eramhigheel in navy at stand up comedy

dries van noten and vialis at halo

stocking stuffers and books at nationale

maske by phyllis galembo

french apothecary and food items

stop for lunch.

sausages and beer at edelweiss.

cozy

classic boutique hotel pajamas at lille boutique

izzy cashmere vest at souchi

petit bateau at lille boutique

for the kids- toys, books and clothing

grasshopper

pollywog

crystals and rocks from ed's house of gems

for the camper

the rucksack from poler

outdoor wear from the portland outdoor store

treatments

facial at skin by marywynn or et tu

custom charm or intuitive reading by lori pollock

a lil' sauna and steam at loyly

crazy about music

exiled records

mississippi records

then i'd end the day at navarre of course!

loving the chicken with garlic and the endive salad with

roasted saint-marcellin & bacon.

to drink , a glass of white beaujolais.

deliveries.

2011-12-16T13:09:00.001-08:00

il bisonte. new bags and wallets.

japanese ceramics.

socks and tights by hansel from basel & erica tanov.

m. quan bells.

2011-12-15T11:52:00.000-08:00

Clay is a tactile and very responsive material,

it lures you in,

yet can be fickle and impossible to rush with

potholes at each of its states, from wet to dry,

dry to bisque and from bisque to its final fired state.

This can both be insanely frustrating or

it brings beautiful gifts. I hand build, slip cast

and throw on the wheel.

I love earthenware, stoneware and porcelain,

each for their unique qualities.

I make forms and objects in clay, some of which are skulls & bones, malas, wheels, needles, teeth, shells, jewels, bells, guns and keys. I use these as a canvas on which to paint images, symbols and text.

I was a jeweler for twelve years and to this I credit why I like work to hang and why I make pieces that get assembled together. Non-ceramic materials in my work include hemp rope, cotton tassels, felted wool and wood. I like to imagine the work installed outside in trees, similar to when I designed earrings and I would see them in multiples on the ear.

Words are a huge source of inspiration for me, the written word, quotes, lyrics, stories, poems, and teachings. What I read is a springboard on which images arise and from which decisions are carved. Sometimes, what I see in my mind is complete and what follows is just plain execution. When it’s made, I think, “Yep, there it is.” Other times changes occur, happy accidents and sudden flashes of inspiration, crossroads of ideas create layer cakes.

The majority of the last firing I did was a collection of bells. In Japan visitors at shrines ring ‘Suzu’ to announce their presence to the resident deity. Ringing them alerts the gods, divinized heroes and spirits, and also helps to acquire positive power and repel evil. For me, they were made in homage to the present through sound and partly inspired by the following quote.

"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." John Donne

Impermanence and interconnection are ideas I keep returning too. ‘Mono No Aware’ is a Japanese term that translates into ‘the pathos of things’, and refers to the awareness of impermanence. I think of it as “the beautiful sadness of things passing.” In that, no thing or being is excluded.

I draw often, but not solely, from writings, teachings and explanations of Buddhism, which has an extensive visual language. I understand the meanings to be universal to all, independent of religious attachments.

I strive to connect the inner world with the outer world without suppressing that sometimes things just don’t reconcile. There is an Allen Ginsberg poem that plays often in my head and is about everything that lives under the surface swept under the rug, our waste, in sewers and out, our forgotten, our ignored.

A contemporary First Nations artist said to me recently, “Everything we need to know is in the sky.” Sometimes when you look at the sky it can cut right down to the bone. This moment, in the midst of it all, is what I attempt to convey. My hope is that my work serves as both objects of contemplation and as a source of encouragement inspiring reverence. However, a little irreverence and a lot of silliness can go a long way. And don’t forget the rock n’ roll.

Michele Quan is originally from Vancouver, Canada and moved to New York City in 1984 to study graphic design & photography at Parsons School of Design. Twelve years prior to embarking on her current medium of clay, she co-founded the NYC jewelry company Me&Ro. Her mixed media and ceramic work continues a lifelong pursuit to bring visual form to our internal landscape and locate the thread that connects us with the experience of the world we live.

from an article here.

starting to hang these at the shop...wait till you see the garland!!

on rotation.

2011-12-08T23:37:00.000-08:00

i know that kee likes this song too!

made her think.

2011-12-04T15:03:00.000-08:00

ninh wysocan.

2011-12-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

iosselliani.

2011-12-04T08:14:00.000-08:00

boet.

2011-12-03T15:33:00.001-08:00

split shield necklace.

knit cross drape necklace.

mid shield necklace.

chevron fringe necklace.

bow tie shield necklace.

boet necklaces shown in order of largest to smallest.

168. - 295.

tula.

2011-12-03T14:52:00.001-08:00

my photos are not doing the stones justice!

all necklaces are on a chain with friction closure.

$410.-590.

oxidized ss chain, 24k gold bead, 14k gold chain, pink spinel & ethiopian wello opal.

oxidized ss chain, 24k gold bead, 14k white gold chain & australian jelly opal.

oxidized ss chain, 24k gold tube bead & ethiopian wello opal.

oxidized ss chain, pink tourmaline & oregon opal.

oxidized ss chain & oregon opals.

oxidized ss chain & mexican opals.

2011-11-24T11:28:00.000-08:00

thankful.

rodebjer.

2011-11-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

clu.

2011-11-14T19:43:00.000-08:00

mary meyer.

2011-11-14T19:40:00.000-08:00

catherine andre.

2011-11-14T19:36:00.000-08:00

milo.

2011-11-12T16:06:00.000-08:00

hannoh..

2011-11-12T16:03:00.000-08:00

modaspia

2011-11-12T15:33:00.000-08:00

album di famiglia.

2011-11-12T10:36:00.001-08:00

khadi & co.

2011-11-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

complex geometries.

2011-11-10T08:22:00.000-08:00

mociun.

2011-11-10T08:21:00.000-08:00

mercy.

2011-11-10T08:20:00.000-08:00

monica castiglioni.

2011-11-05T16:16:00.000-07:00

ring. zolfo. bronze.

ring. pistilli. bronze.

ring. pistilli. tourmaline and bronze.

ring. fili fusi. bronze.

ring. pistillini. amethyst, garnet and bronze.

ring. pistillini. bronze.

ring. aperti. bronze.

ring. pistillini. bronze.

ring. pistillini. rose quartz and bronze.

ring. aperti. bronze.

both aperti rings right above.

ring. lazzaro. bronze.

ring. manhattan. bronze.

ring. pistilli. moonstone and bronze.

ring. pistilli. bronze.

pistilli rings from above.

ring. pino. bronze.

ring. aperti architetti. bronze.

rings. componibili. shown above, sold separately. bronze.

earring. tondi. jade and bronze.

earring. pistilli. bronze.

soft chain bracelet. sferette. bronze.

necklace. sferette piene. bronze on silk cord.

necklace. sfere. bronze on silk cord.

a détacher.

2011-10-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

a détacher alpaca jumpsuit. jensen conroy necklace.

a détacher wool and leather jacket and alpaca sweater. poles skirt. jensen conroy necklace.

a détacher silk dress. aesa necklace.

a détacher alpaca sweater. coven pant. all for the mountain necklace.

a détacher silk dress.

risto.

2011-10-25T22:05:00.001-07:00

risto silk dress. risto leggings.

risto handknit dress.

risto top. poles pant.

album di famiglia.

2011-10-25T21:56:00.000-07:00

album di famiglia wool blend dress. erin considine necklace.

album di famiglia jumper dress. pariscope studios necklace. herff christiansen

album di famiglia wool blend jumpsuit.

album di famiglia wool blend coat. coven pant.

album di famiglia dress. all for the mountain necklace.

coven.

2011-10-24T08:08:00.001-07:00

coven knit dress with black leather button detail. aesa necklace.

coven sweater. album di famiglia pant.

coven knit dress. jensen conroy necklace.

coven knit dress. all for the mountain necklace.

boessert schorn.

2011-10-24T08:03:00.001-07:00

boessert schorn top. album di famiglia skirt/pant. a detacher belt.

boessert schorn wool jacket. poles skirt. all for the mountain necklace.

boessert schorn top. poles skirt.

boessert schorn dress. erin considine necklace.

osklen.

2011-10-24T08:00:00.001-07:00

osklen sweatshirt cape. coven pant.

osklen double layer dress.

catherine andre.

2011-10-22T07:03:00.001-07:00

complex geometries.

2011-10-20T16:44:00.001-07:00

milo.

2011-10-20T16:41:00.001-07:00

epice.

2011-10-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

herff christiansen.

2011-10-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

clu.

2011-10-19T14:10:00.000-07:00

poles.

2011-10-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

hannoh.

2011-10-19T14:06:00.001-07:00

mercy.

2011-10-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

all for the mountain.

2011-10-06T17:52:00.000-07:00

heart necklace with snake clasp. bronze.

skinny snake bangle. sold as singles. bronze.

luau cuff. bronze.

luau necklace with palace brick clasp. bronze.

moon luau necklace. bronze.

ancient rocket necklace with comet toggle. bronze.

snake at the luau necklace. bronze.

mothership necklace with snake clasp. bronze.

mothership cuff. bronze.

2011-10-02T18:53:00.000-07:00

boessert schorn dress. aesa necklace.

boessert schorn dress. boet necklace.

2011-10-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

catherine andre sweater. a detacher skirt.

a detacher top. hannoh skirt.

a detacher sweater. mercy pant.

clu sweater. a detacher pant. erin considine necklace.

a detacher shoes.

2011-10-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

megan park dress.

2011-10-02T18:46:00.001-07:00

osklen dress. hazel cox necklace. mociun + kranz necklace.

2011-10-02T18:45:00.000-07:00

coven dress.

2011-10-02T18:43:00.000-07:00

hannoh knit and linen cardigan. a detacher pant.

2011-10-02T18:42:00.000-07:00

complex geometries dress. mary meyer leggings.

complex geometries dress. esser vesper necklace.

2011-10-02T18:40:00.000-07:00

mary meyer dress. hazel cox necklace.

2011-10-02T18:37:00.000-07:00

clu sweater. mercy pant. aesa necklace.

bobo choses!

2011-10-01T13:54:00.000-07:00

and more!

kids canvas and leather bags, jumpsuits, leggings, polka dot cords, sweatshirts, tights, onesies...

catherine andre.

2011-09-28T17:32:00.001-07:00

clothing and accessories have arrived.

melissa joy manning hoops!!

2011-09-28T14:06:00.001-07:00

first round of hoop re-orders!!

new york and italy. buying for spring 2012.

2011-09-25T22:03:00.001-07:00

randi from aesa opened up a beautiful new store with electric feathers at 35 crosby.

it was so fun to revisit pieces from all the collections that we have had over the years and to see the special one of a kind pieces made especially for the shop.

amazingly adorable shop lady, emma.

beautiful suzanne in her showroom, W29.

il bisonte factory outside of florence, italy.

(john and renato in the background scheming about which bags they need and what

technical devices will fit in what bags.)

my sweet rep melania and the designer.

shipping dept.

quality control.

cutting room.

all that leather...

the coolest thing...

they took us to a special room where an il bisonte museum will be.

so amazing, every bag made since wanny di filippo (whom i met briefly!) started the

company in the sixties. i wanted to grab so many of them and run! ha.

pretty interesting to see how they have evolved over the years.

thank you to melania and everyone at il bisonte for taking the time.

boessert schorn.

2011-09-23T13:43:00.001-07:00

a detacher.

2011-08-31T17:21:00.000-07:00

doobie- drop waist silk dress and alma- knit head kerchief.

dylan- silk tie neck dress.

talia- herringbone wool top with silk sleeves.

cyress- brown mix sweater.

sara- tight skirt- herringbone wool with silk down the sides.

patchouli- silk jogging pants.

canyon- knit jumpsuit.

carmen- v-neck sweater.

janis- black melton wool jacket with leather detailing.

tess giberson.

2011-08-30T22:14:00.000-07:00

crea.

2011-08-30T22:05:00.000-07:00

shabd.

2011-08-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

megan park.

2011-08-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

v:room.

2011-08-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

in rotation.

2011-08-24T22:52:00.000-07:00

juju.

2011-08-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

JUJU is a small wallpaper studio located in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Founded by Avery Thatcher in 2010, we have taken great care to develop a line of wallpapers that are beautifully crafted, and that have as light of an impact on our natural environment as possible. Every roll is printed by hand, is untrimmed, and in most cases has been made to order. We print with water based inks on creamy, durable, sustainably harvested paper. Primarily inspired by folk art of all kinds, our designs suggest the simplicity of an elegant old-fashioned signature, or the impossibly perfect collection of driftwood and sea glass on the shore. It's the quick gesture that gives our wallpapers their musical expression. We offer bespoke services, and all of our papers are available in custom colors.

G O O D J U J U

photos

website

you can now browse the book, order rolls or posters at una.

tess giberson.

2011-08-09T12:37:00.001-07:00

t-shirt and sweatshirt. limited print. "take up"- collage by petrova giberson.

serial cultura.

2011-08-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

herff christiansen.

2011-08-09T09:21:00.000-07:00

iosselliani f/w 2011.

2011-08-02T17:40:00.000-07:00

2011-08-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

hello all,

i hope this finds you happy, healthy and enjoying the summer so far.

una will be 6 years old on august 4th. can you believe it? i can't.

it's been so fun getting to know you all over the years.*

in celebration and thanks, starting tuesday august 2nd,

all spring/summer clothing will be 50% off.

also, there will be bubbles over the weekend and a drawing for 4 items from the shop:

1- il bisonte backpack

2- aesa necklace

3- pair of sunettes

4- a scent of your choice

to enter, just come in between aug.2- aug.7 and write down your name and email/phone number. (one entry per person)

the winners will be notified after sunday.

take care.

hope to see you soon.

best,

giovanna

*thank you for all your support and kindness. i feel incredibly blessed.

2011-07-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

summer sale. 30% off clothing, scarves and shoes.

kora.

2011-07-09T15:36:00.000-07:00

ceremonial rings. recycled horn and brass.

rae necklace. brass and leather.

spike bangles. recycled aluminum.

spike bangles. recycled horn.

fertility cuff. recycled horn.

quad row cuff. recycled horn and brass.

portrait stud cuff. recycled horn and brass.

azbeg cuff. recycled horn and brass.

double row cuff. recycled horn and brass.

vero cuff. recycled horn.

better late than never.

2011-07-09T15:19:00.000-07:00

tourmaline and beryl studs. oxidized silver.

quartz studs. oxidized silver and gold.

gold-fill bangles.

silver bangles.

etat libre d'orange.

2011-06-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

Perfume is dead, long live perfume!

We emotionally declare the birth of a newly liberated territory: the free state of orange. A land of olfactory liberality, free from every taboo, where insubordination and olfactory eroticism reign supreme. An independent state in the normed world of modern perfumery where the most talented noses, subjected to the demands of brands, must conform their desires to comply to what the majority expects. To obtain a truly original product the author must give free rein to imagination: this is the rule Etat Libre d'Orange and it's associated noses are commited to.

Archives 69

Tangerine, pink berries, CO2, pepper leaf, orchid and prune JE, incense,

camphor, benzoin, patchouli, musk...

Antiheros

lavender, musk, wood...

Charogne

Lily, bergamot, leather, cardamom, ginger, ylang ylang,

jasmine, encens, vanilla...

Eloge du Traitre

Pine, laurel, wormwood, clove, geranium, jasmine, patchouli, leather, musk...

Fat Electrician

Vetyver, chestnut cream, olive leaves, vanilla, opoponax, myrrh...

Je Suis un Homme

Bergamot, orange, lemon, myrtle, cinnamon, clove, cognac accord, leather,

patchouli, animal notes...

Nombril Immense

Patchouli, balm of Peru, vetyver, black pepper absolute, opoponax, bergamot,

seed of carrot, kernels of ambrette absolute...

Vierges et Toreros

Bergamot, nutmeg, pepper, cardamom, ylang ylang, tuberose, leather, animalis,

costus, patchouli, vetyver...

Vraie Blonde

Aldehyde, liquer brandy of champagne, rose, peach of grapevine, white pepper,

myrrh, patchouli...

website.

upstate.

2011-06-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

hand dyed textiles.

100% silk noil

scarf, sarong, wrap and cloak.

mociun + katy krantz.

2011-06-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

aesa.

2011-06-22T08:01:00.000-07:00

abyt neclace- 4" brass pendant set with moonstones on a sterling silver chain.

source necklace- 3.25" brass moveable pendant with freshwater pearl on sterling chain.

bast- 2.25" brass thorns pendant with mabe pearl on oxidized silver chain.

two seas- 2" brass oval pendant set with mabe pearl and sterling oxidized "pearl".

asheru- 4" brass pendant set mabe pearl on oxidized silver chain.

third eye- 2.25" brass pendant with mother-of-pearl and hawkseye on oxidized silver chain.

unut- 2" brass pendant set with one iolite on sterling silver chain.

peek- oval mirror set into 3.5" brass pendant on oxidized silver chain.

nun- brass pendant with labradorite on oxidized silver chain.

ribbon torque choker- 1" wide brass ribbon torque.

cloud ribbon necklace- brass ribbon torque on oxidized silver chain.

antoinette cypher necklace- brass with brass chain and partial chain moonstone.

double pearl ring- oxidized silver and pearl.

pearl prong ring- pearl and 10k yellow gold.

made her think.

2011-06-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

double mesh gauntlet chain ring- rose gold vermeil.

triple knuckle helmut spine pave diamond oxidized silver ring.

gauntlet chain ring- oxidized silver.

double widows peak chain ring- oxidized silver.

double band chain ring with pave diamonds- oxidized silver.

mini metal thorn cuff- rose gold, gunmetal or oxidized brass finish.

metal thorn cuff- oxidized silver, matte gunmetal or rose gold finish.

x-ray stacked helmut ring- rose gold finish.

talon knuckle buster- oxidized silver finish with crystals.

talons n chains bracelet- oxidized silver finish with crystals.

pave hex ring- rose gold finish with black crystals.

meredith's line was one of the first jewelry lines that una carried upon opening.

it's so nice to have it back in the shop. it's edgy and sexy and fun.

those chain rings are too good.

sunettes.

2011-06-14T14:45:00.000-07:00

sunettes from milano.

available in black, matte tortoise, matte grey, turqoise, red,

matte pink, yellow and clear.

special attention always goes to the lens, very high quality CR39, made in italy.