Daily Find
Sara Larsen is an electrical engineer who works part-time in medical device marketing. The rest of the time, in a feat of left and right brain ambidexterity, she designs and hand makes beautiful leather shoes for women.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 22, 2009
Fall Fashion
Even though I am a diehard fan of the sun, I still get excited when fall starts to emerge and I can begin wearing cozy sweaters again. So I cleared a little space in my closet and explored the city to find this season's most fabulous takes on this fashion staple. Since many shoppers are still keeping their purse strings tight, I looked for items that are under $100.
By Alexis Constantine | September 18, 2009
Seattle-based designer Luly Yang brings her newest designs to the runway for
her annual couture show on Friday, Oct. 9 in the
opulent Spanish Ballroom of the Fairmont Olympic. The fashions of "The Creation" collection were inspired by the works of Renaissance master Michelangelo.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 17, 2009
Fall Fashion
For most women, this is not the year to spend a lot of money on trendy
items that may or may not be in style next fall. Instead, it's the year
to examine what the trends are and figure out how to incorporate them
into our wardrobes in an affordable way with inexpensive pieces. Take a
closer look at five fashion directions that are thriving in local
shops, with plenty of style and all the versatility a Seattle wardrobe
requires.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 13, 2009
Fall Fashion
With pricey designer denim so apropos and Seattle men accustomed to
wearing jeans year-round, a denim lifestyle can quickly consume a big
chunk of one's paycheck. Save some green on jeans this year by choosing
a pair of well-fitting men's denim that local stores are offering up
for $50 or less.
By Michelle LaFrance | September 6, 2009
Daily Find
Leschi-based jewelry designer Irene Wood lists a childhood box of
Crayola crayons as her inspiration for her light, vibrant jewelry. She specializes in uniting
natural stones in well-edited color combinations for her handmade, one-of-a-kind designs. She pairs these stones with silver, gold and
brass settings to create earrings and necklaces
that call to mind natural elements.
By Michelle LaFrance | September 4, 2009
Daily Find
Liise Wyatt and Karly Orr are
two local designers primed to hit the big time. With multiple awards (including
Seamless in Seattle and Project Red Dress in
2008), these New York
Fashion Academy
graduates have teamed up this fall to produce the first collection of the
WyattOrr line for men. The line features jackets and a vest designed for guys in search of subtle style that's "just a little different," says Wyatt.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 3, 2009
Daily Find
Ballard-based designer Beki Wilson has hit the perfect note
with Seattle shoppers since she started designing locally under her label, Out
of Line, in 2006. Now, Wilson is busy readying the launch of
her new line of evening wear, called Jessie David, while her fall Out of Line
collection -- pieces with fresh design embellishments that are easy to wash and wear --
hits stores.
By Michelle LaFrance | September 2, 2009
Minding the Store
The new owner has plans to open 200 more stores in the next 36 months.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 28, 2009
Daily Find
Local artist and teacher
Sondra Simone Segundo has been re-creating traditional art of the Haida tribe
(of which she is a member) on contemporary footwear for three years. But she's
been steeped in the culture of the Haida all her life.
When she's not educating
young people about indigenous cultures, she hand-paints traditional Haida
images on the sides and soles of sneakers, boots, and sandals and on sports
jerseys.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 1, 2009
