Machus

They curate some really cool menswear. it’s a little on the pricier side of things but if you’re looking for something original this is the place. Nice folks too.

!! AVENT-​GARDE !! Top 25 online men’s store in the world… and it’s located in Portland! This sheik store peaks my interests in modern style every time I visit. The store maintains its appeal to menswear, but as a woman, I always find comfy sexy shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants! Unique accessories and scents are also available which helps in finding the best gifts for friends. I believe that the prices are fair since the owners support small creative designers from around the world. Don’t miss out on the sale rack, always packed with fantastic threads that are priced at a steal! The service is superb, the owners and employees love their products and are kind and cool to everyone I’ve seen walk through their doors. Machus is, and will always be, my #1 store to visit when I return home to Portland.

By far my favorite clothing store in Portland, Machus offers everything you could want from a high-​end streetwear/​designer label store. One of the only places in Portland that you can find well-​known brands such as APC, Y-​3, Hood by Air, and Publish; yet also offers smaller, more obscure brands such as Lease on Life Society. The customer service is flawless, with the owner, Justin Machus, and Jacob Keller offering impeccable style advice. Will always stop by when I come through Portland.

My kind of store-​everything is black white and grey. Everything is also really expensive so maybe it’s not my perfect store. If I wanted to splurge though, I would go here for high end designer clothing and accessories from harder to find labels (and look for smaller sized things since its a menswear store).

Machus is next level. They kick knowledge in the fashion game as well as offer international high fashion and street brands to the Pacific Northwest market. Although this is a menswear boutique, this spot also satisfies a gender neutral fashion sense but for you smaller sizes get there asap because it sells quick.
Machus represents the new new in culture, art and fashion and Portland and it’s surrounding areas are so lucky to have an outlet like this.
Some brands that they carry :
Machus Private Label, Wilfry, Y3, HBA, John Elliot, Tabor Made, ETC…

A super niche menswear store.
If you are into the goth ninja /​dark streetwear aesthetic and regularly shop at V-​FILES or Wild Style, this is the place to be in PDX.
They stock some hard-​to-​find labels like Arcteryx Veilance. The staff is super attentive and know their stuff.
Highly recommended.

This is the greatest mens modern fashion boutique in Portland. They carry a plethora of brands you could not find anywhere else. Aside from the most excellent selection, The owners (Justin & Juline) offer up the best retail customer service in this town. Their employees are amazing and you can expect a very unpretentious atmosphere. I was introduced to this store a little over a year ago and I’m hooked.

Amazing store. Amazing taste in designers… Just wish they would bother to order xs’s for the ladies inclined to shop here. I bought their signature scent machus several years ago and ran out so quick I had to get another bottle. It’s a magical story of the owners family tradition in retail, I enjoyed the story & it Makes this store and their smell so much more special and DIALED!

I always enjoy checking out what they have for mens gear at Machus. They carry a lot of unique and interesting brands, particularly here in the northwest. The owner is very friendly and helpful. A trip here can be costly, but worth it if you find the right piece. But no tax in PDX is awesome… and they can ship!

A friend who’s a Portland native and close to the couple who owns this shop took me here on my trip to Oregon last Spring. This shop is by far one of the edgiest and stylish boutiques in Portland. I bought some perfume that contained very exotic ingredients including bulls blood (myth or reality, I dare not inquire) given the inspiration was one of the bullfighter, that I still get compliments on when spraying. Let’s just say if Rick Owens was to visit his long lost brother in Portland, he’d find him behind the stylish curtains of this store.

I love this place for a few reasons.
1) Excellent service. My Dad and I came in here over a month ago and the gentleman working, I believe his name is Tim, spent at least an hour with us helping my Dad to find the perfect pair of denim. He was very helpful without being at all pushy and had the best advice in regards to sizing and various brands. Flash forward to today, I go in to buy my Dad a last minute Christmas present. Tim, not only remembers exactly what my Dad got last time we were in but he also remembers my Dads build and size. Tim knew exactly what sweaters and zip ups would fit my Dad. He even remembered which one I had mentioned liking during our last visit. Given that we have only come in ONCE before, I was stunned! This gentlemans attentiveness to his customers is a huge reason why we will continue to shop at this store.
2) The clothing is really great quality. My Dad loves the jeans he got there-​I feel like they are the type of jeans that will last a lifetime and they only ran him about $ 100! He has worn them both numerous times and they look new. And he wants more! I especially like these jeans because they are slim, without being skinny and the denim that he bought doesn’t have a brand, which is really nice for those who don’t necessarily want to flash around that they are wearing G Star, Rag & Bone, etc. Plus, without a brand/​logo, the jeans run less than $ 100.
Anyway, I am blown away by the service at this place… and the clothing is beautiful. We will be back! Thanks Tim, you are awesome!

I wont bust balls as hard as David M did, but I will say I echo his sentiment. Machus has been open for a little over a year now but seems to still be trying to find its voice. Im unclear what lifestyle this store is selling. Are we super modern high end or are we northwestern built tough. Further, the womens section is very confusing to me. There is a small collection of mostly very modern expensive pieces with little to tie it together with.
Was the idea after Local35 to just sell more expensive clothing? I feel the identity of the store needs to be clarified utilitarian or ary-​ultra modern. In both cases the showroom feels very cold and exposed which can be the difficulty when struggling with a modern asthetic. If I could wave a magic wand, I would want more warmth and better selection in the women’s section. As it stands I know to expect the pricetag to be huge but I would love to see the garment actually be worth the price.

You get what you pay for, and if you like quality men’s ware that is wll –made and stylish, this is the one of the best shops in Portland. Super helpful-​staff, well merchandised, great open space, and next to one of the best little sushi/​ramen spots in Portland. Love the vibe of this store.

This is Justin Machus’s second Brick & Mortar Store. My first experience with his retailing skills was Local35 (on SE Hawthorne) which opened in 2003 and closed in 2011 after a successful 8 year run. So maybe this is the next step in this particular retailer’s evolution.
The current Machus was founded with a focus of bringing modern yet classic clothing from a wide assortment of small brands and creative designers into one location. He works very closely with the reps and designers to curate a fairly tight assortment of seasonal merchandise. However, with my somewhat broad 50+ body, I fine the clothing selection to be a little too «tailored». On the other hand, the accessories (Apolis, Porter, etc.), a few well considered sales, and the friendly and stylish keep me coming back.

I was first introduced to Machus through a friend, and I was thoroughly impressed to see what they have to offer. Every time I’ve walked through their doors, I’ve been greeted by a warm and helpful staff. The clothes are of high quality, but that does not mean that they gouge you over their prices. I was fawning over a brand called Rivieras online, and I was deeply disappointed that they charged so much for shipping. I tried other retailers, and couldn’t find the brand anywhere. You couldn’t imagine my surprise when I walked into Machus and saw they carried it. I am an ardent believer of «you get what you pay for,» and Machus is worth every penny.

I’m taking back my first review. Prices have come down, and there’s more product to view. I actually think this place is (in it’s current iteration) actually BETTER than local 35. Mea Culpa — I spoke too soon!

Great store that sells hard to find brands like APC, Saturdays surf and Isaora.
The staff is always helpful and nice and the space is minimal and modern and beautiful. Stop by and check it out for yourself you won’t be disappointed.

equally as wanna-​be as the other store, local 35, and also a knock-​off of most stores in LA (that don’t try nearly as hard). does not even begin to rise above mediocrity.
this is not the only store in portland where you can buy designers like APC.
expand your horizons, portland. there is so much else out there.

This is like one superior artisan cheese store. Ok, they don’t sell cheese nor the store does smell like it. I don’t even know why I made such analogy.
They sell nice, well made, and artisan like clothes and accessories.
And when I say well made, prices comes with it too. ;) Don’t despair, they always run sale. The sought after brands and fabrics they use goes affordable more often than not. Due to the size of the store, the items are limited to the basic colors, classic styles, functional yet modern fit.
To all APC aficionados, they have them. You also must watch out for their Apolis accessories. They are worth the stare.
They don’t disappoint. Trust me. Try visiting them.

Machus is a new minimal clothing store for men and women from Justin Machus of Local 35. Machus is a little higher end, while still maintaining Local 35’s traditions of killer sales and deals for people on their mailing list. Almost all the clothing was neutral, black, brown, navy, grey and white when I stopped in. There is a greater variety in women’s sizes than Local 35, while the mens runs to my narrower body type. There has definitely been thought put into the fibers and textures. There are also some unique jeans lines. There are accessories, and a small selection of shoes. The space matches the store. It’s in one of Portland’s most forward architectural efforts, the Bside6 building, adjacent to Mirakutei. Machus is one of Portland’s best options for fine men’s clothing in the realm of sweaters, shirts, jackets and jeans, and they have women’s clothing too! If you have questions, Justin is a great style consultant.