Club Pilates Opens In Corvallis, Bringing New Fitness Destination And Career Opportunities To The Community (Photo) - 07/08/26

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) — July 8, 2026. A new fitness destination is coming to Corvallis, offering residents a fresh way to build strength, improve mobility, and connect with others. Club Pilates, the world's largest Pilates brand, is preparing to open its newest studio in Corvallis on July 20 at 1339 NW 9th Street, Suite 190. A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on August 27.
 

The new studio will introduce a modern approach to Pilates, centered on low-impact, full-body workouts designed for all fitness levels, from beginners to experienced athletes.
 

More than just a fitness studio, Club Pilates Corvallis aims to create a welcoming community space where people can build strength, improve balance, and enhance overall well-being through accessible, high-quality instruction.
 

"Pilates is for 'every body,'" said studio owner and OSU graduate, Lora Cross. "Our goal is to make this powerful form of movement approachable and inclusive, whether someone is just starting or continuing a lifelong fitness journey."
 

Club Pilates Corvallis will offer a variety of Reformer-based group classes that blend traditional Pilates techniques with modern equipment and programming.
 

Cross added that, in addition to serving members, the new Corvallis location is actively hiring and welcoming individuals interested in turning their passion for fitness into a career. Pilates instructors are in high demand. "It's a great career choice, and we help facilitate all the training and provide tuition options," she added.

Aspiring instructors can enroll in a comprehensive 450-hour Pilates Teacher Training program that includes in-studio learning, online coursework, observation, practice teaching, and mentorship.
 

Community members interested in joining the Club Pilates Corvallis community, whether as a member or a future instructor, can learn more by contacting the studio directly at corvallis@clubpilates.com or by visiting Club Pilates Corvallis | Reformer Pilates Studio. Membership inquiries, information about free introductory classes, and enrollment in upcoming Teacher Training programs are now available. Free introductory classes and studio tours will be held July 16-19, with a special VIP member-only event on July 15.

ShirtzenPantz Opens Third Portland Store In Downtown Core, Featuring World’s Largest Pants, Custom Art Installation And Denim Throne (Photo) - 06/15/26

(PORTLAND, Ore) June 15, 2026. — Shirtzenpantz, the viral thrift brand created by twin brothers Ethan and Owen Gail, is expanding with a third Portland location. Now open in Portland’s West End District (800 SW Washington St) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, the space brings together sustainability, art, and the twins’ signature dose of offbeat creativity.
 

The new store builds on the success of the brand’s Hillsdale store (6343 SW Capitol Highway) and St. Johns store (7400 N Lombard St.), both known for turning secondhand shopping into a memorable experience.
 

Inside the SW Washington Street store, customers will find the “world’s largest pair of pants,” measuring 9 feet wide and 20 feet long. The oversized installation reflects the brand’s playful approach to promoting thrift shopping. If that doesn’t impress you, check out the jeans with 500 layers of starch.
 

The space is also anchored by a custom art installation designed by artist Mike Bennett, featuring a canoe surrounded by river rock and fish made of reclaimed wood. This Pacific Northwest-inspired centerpiece reinforces ShirtzenPantz’s commitment to reuse and sustainability.
 

A final touch is the Denim Throne, created by the twins’ grandmother, Juanita Gail Hall.
 

ShirtzenPantz has amassed more than 448,000 Instagram followers by blending the twins’ unique personalities, humor, and unconventional ideas into viral moments and creating retail spaces that draw both locals and visitors.
 

“We didn’t set out to open three stores this quickly, but the community has really shown up for us,” said Owen Gail. “Each location has its own personality, and downtown Portland felt like the right next step. It gives us a chance to reach more people and make thrifting part of their everyday routine.”
 

“We like to do things that make people stop, laugh and think,” added Ethan Gail. “If something like giant pants gets people in the door and considering secondhand clothing, that’s a win.”
 

The twins launched Shirtzenpantz after early success selling clothing online and quickly built a following through viral content, including their widely viewed “Christosphere” videos, where they kicked a regular rock for 200 days until it turned into a perfect sphere. Their stores are known for interactive elements such as “Clothing Heaven,” where items are $5, and themed spaces like “Grandma’s Secret Salmon Room,” accessible through a “magic wardrobe.”
 

Shirtzenpantz was recently named Best Thrift Store in the Portland area by readers of The Oregonian/OregonLive.
 

With the addition of the downtown location, Shirtzenpantz continues to expand its footprint while promoting secondhand shopping as a fun, accessible, and environmentally responsible choice.

About Shirtzenpantz: Ethan and Owen Gail are native Oregonians who graduated from Wilsonville High School in 2020. Owen is a graduate of Brandeis University (including a year at Oxford) with a degree in business and economics. Ethan graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in manufacturing engineering.

After achieving major success selling clothing online, they opened their first brick-and-mortar store at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, 6343 SW Capitol Highway. They later expanded to a second location on N. Lombard. There, you can find “Clothing Heaven,” where everything is $5, and discover the mystery of Grandma’s “Secret Salmon Room,” accessible through a “magic wardrobe.”
 

Last year, Shirtzenpantz was named one the Best Thrift Store in the Portland area by The Oregonian/OregonLive readers. Their brand is built on offbeat, wildly creative ideas: turning an irregular rock (“Christosphere”) round by kicking it for months, serving ice cream and cookies to customers, hosting poetry contests, and featuring their 87-year-old grandmother, “Grandma Shirtzenpantz,” Juanita Gail Hall, who hems, repairs, and bedazzles pieces each Wednesday at the Capitol Highway location.