—It's nothing new that workwear and beer have their cultural affinities, but clothing line West Daily and Coalition Brewing Co. are about to take the next step in their relationship. They're going back and forth on the recipe for a "designer's beer" and accompanying capsule collection of the line's pieces, hand-dyed with natural indigo. Once launched, the two will split up: the beer will be at New Seasons and Whole Foods, and the clothing will be at MadeHerePDX, but first they're throwing a party on the rooftop of the Indigo Building (430 SW 13th) on Saturday, March 28.

$30 tickets include "two drink tickets to enjoy a Limited Edition 'Tastemaker' Blueberry Berliner Weisse beer, first access to the hand-dyed workwear-inspired clothing collection, cuisine from a top Portland eatery, and interactive engagement from the creators behind West Daily and Coalition Brewing Co, with proceeds supporting Northwest Children’s Outreach." If all goes well, plans are to make it an annual thing.

—Whatever your thought on the Project Runway franchise and what it can or can't do for emerging designers, let it be known that the reality show is currently casting. You can throw your hat in the ring online, and submissions are due Monday, March 16.

—The new, bigger Löyly location in NE should be up and running by March 8, when they'll be opening with a limited number of services and specials. Also mark your calendar for Sunday, March 15's grand opening, with healthy party favors like cleansing tea, body salts, juice samples, and a raffle.

—Brady Lange's new S/S '15 lookbook is out, and it's full of swimwear, simple layer-friendly separates, and even a wedding look. I hereby pronounce it the "lookbook of the day."