DURING OUR most recent heat wave, I realized that despite my desire to sweat it all out in cutoffs and an old band tee, I had professional obligations which require a more polished look. As I reached into my closet seeking an effortless A-line dress that would billow off the body to keep me cool and comfortable, I was stopped in my tracks by the Lizz Basinger dress I'd proudly worn nearly every day last summer. Among my favorite Portland-based designers, I can't believe I'd put her dress out of my memory amid the colder winter months. And yet, there it was: waiting for me with the same flattering poetry tucked neatly in the details.
I emailed Basinger right after my sun-imbued epiphany and asked her for the latest info about her company. Along with a fresh look at her current line, she gave me a little background on her company and the many directions she's taking.