Infamous minded

Somewhere in galaxy far away from here the true taste-maker still exist, unfortunately traveling at the speed of light to reach them currently is not an option. When you think of fashion these days it’s hard to remember a time when individualism has been more compromised than it is now. Let me put it in laymen’s terms, what people would call swag these days lacks it’s own namesake because everyone is doing it. For instance if everyone rocks a snapback doesn’t that defeat the point of buying a snapback? The crux of style and “swag” is supposed to be the ability to do what’s considered different with confidence. When different becomes the norm it no longer qualifies as stylish and those who subscribe to it are just followers who came late to the party. Portland designer Morgan Jones has seemed to master the art of individuality. Her jewelry line “Infamous Items” embodies what it means to be a true taste-maker. In a day and age where toeing the company line seems to be what’s cool her jewelry does the exact opposite. Maybe it’s the weather maybe not but the Pacific-Northwest has a way of affecting its citizens in strange ways creatively. Using militant and at times morbid design concepts the Grant high school graduate and Portland native is able to capture human emotion through her jewelry. Ms. Jones is able to hand craft jewelry with items that are more synonymous with violence then fashion but it’s that juxtapose in position that makes her line so fresh and unique. When it comes to fashion and design it takes something very different to catch my eye, it’s safe to say she had me at hello. She will be debuting new items from the Assassin Line live on the runway at The Refuge on 116 SE Yamhill 2/10/12 from 8pm-2pm. For more information on the brand log on to Facebook.com/infamousitems #Getinfamous