Daily Find
Neil Silverman and John Tseng have been
outfitting Fremont
for years with trendy, affordable and accessible clothing and accessories from their shops Dream and Bliss. This dynamic duo has turned their two-sided retail empire
into a tripod with the arrival of their newest boutique, Finch & Sparrow. Where Dream caters to a more sophisticated and classic
dresser and Bliss to a trendier, sexier one, Finch & Sparrow targets the 20-
to 30-something woman who likes to look cute, but is on a tighter budget.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 23, 2009
Daily Find
Local tailor Michael Cepress unveils his fall/winter collection of ready-to-wear men's fashion, featuring well-fitting, classic pieces such as button-down shirts and jackets as well as elements that add a bit of flair, including plaids and the versatile, colorful vest.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 21, 2009
Minding the Store
It's a must-see film for the fashion obsessed.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 16, 2009
Daily Find
Seattle handbag designer Angie Bowlds incorporates a signature use of color, pattern and bold imagery in Stitch & Swash, her line of locally handmade leather goods. This fall she's busy fulfilling custom requests for her internationally sought-after totes while putting the finishing touches on fall designs. She's also trying to keep up with the fervent demand for her "Bella's bag," featured in the "Twilight" movie.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 14, 2009
Daily Find
Jewelry designer River Burke launches River Song, the manufacturing studio and
retail space for her River Song line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets made with unique, colorful gems and exquisite attention to small details. Burke will also carry a
tightly edited collection of international designers, including jewelry
from Germany's Daniel Hiller and ceramics from the United Kingdom's
Carol Farrow, as well as souvenirs and gathered objects from her own
travels.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 11, 2009
Daily Find
Billed as Seattle's only eco-friendly fashion show featuring
up-and-coming
and established designers from the Pacific Northwest, the second annual
EcoLavish Fashion Show hits the runway on Oct. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at
the Engine Room in
Georgetown. where everything from the venue and refreshments to the
makeup and,
of course, the fashions have been selected because of their
eco-friendly
nature.
The show's creator, Courtney Russell, launched the event to show that
eco-conscious fashions can be stylish, high-quality garments that work
well in any wardrobe.
By Alexis Constantine | October 7, 2009
Minding the Store
They get it right with accessible and affordable styles, all available at The Bellevue Collection.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 5, 2009
Daily Find
The film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," doesn't premiere until Nov. 20, but fans can soon begin showing their excitement by sporting some new fashion, jewelry and beauty lines inspired by the tale. The new collection from Nordstrom is now available online at http://www.nordstrom.com/ and will appear in stores beginning Oct. 15.
By Alexis Constantine | October 2, 2009
Daily Find
Port Townsend-based jewelry designer Sharon Saindon creates metal
jewelry that calls to mind images from nature: the heavily textured
center of a daisy or the subtle lines of a maple seed. Her unique silver and gold pieces are
the happy marriage of sturdy metals and a decidedly feminine aesthetic.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 4, 2009
Daily Find
Fashion week means different things to different cities. New York
famously hosts a series of runway shows put on by individual designers.
Portland and Seattle invite designers to participate in collaborative
shows. In Bellevue, stores at The Bellevue Collection (Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square)
produce a weeklong fashion extravaganza (now in its fourth year). This
year the event runs from Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 4 and
benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 27, 2009
