Holiday 2007
Ballard's latest and greatest concept in shopping is Pulp Lab, a small, gallerylike space that hosts limited-run shopping events. At any given time, Pulp Lab may showcase sale items from local boutiques, artwork, clothing and jewelry from independent designers, or any other cool consumable that strikes the proprietors' fancy.
By Marika McElroy Cain | December 11, 2007
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Jewelry junkies will love this sample sale on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. Talented local designers Francesca Letterly and Brandy D'Onofrio (aka F+B Jewelry) are hosting the sale at their studio in the Harbor Lofts. (Attendees should RSVP.)
By Kathy Schultz | May 29, 2007
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Give Mom jewelry that she'll actually wear and will stun her. The cascading chains, liberal use of colored gemstones and finely wrapped gold of Yen Jewelry will give the impression that she's dripping in gold–but in a refined and delicate way.
By Kathy Schultz | May 7, 2007
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Fashion and philanthropy come together at the Thaw fashion show on Thurs., May 3, at Western Bridge.
By Kathy Schultz | April 26, 2007
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Chilly weather be damned; we are ready for spring, and what better way to bring it on than with a spring fashion show featuring wispy dresses, sleeveless tops, colorful prints and feminine skirts? Ballard boutique Velouria will host the show with models sashaying down the runway in all this fair-weather garb on Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m. at the Crocodile Cafe.
By Kathy Schultz | April 17, 2007
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The 100-percent cotton towels feature Price's original linocut block prints of deer, owls, kingfishers, chickadees, bunnies, swallows, roosters, quails and other animals, with a few prints of cupcakes and hearts thrown in for good measure. Images come in colors of forest green, brick, orange, brown, and black printed on white.
By Kathy Schultz | April 12, 2007
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Owner Lisa Clinton opened her shop this month near Verite, the cupcake Mecca. Juniper's Spartan, uncluttered, space has concrete floors, natural wood display shelves, and a sleek black bench seat. The simplicity of the decor reflects Clinton's philosophy about her shop. "Designers who consider the whole process of their creativity rather than the end result create special and more valuable items. I'm drawn to designers whose clothing is going to last through trends and I'm especially interested in those working to tread more lightly on the planet," says Clinton.
By Kathy Schultz | March 22, 2007
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Stop by Polite Society, the sophisticated Belltown boutique, on Saturday, March 24 (noon-6 p.m.) for a spring trunk show of jaunty hats and pretty jewelry. The shop, known for its highly select stable of independent international designers, hosts two Northwest designers, Juliet Roger and Dayna Pinkham, whose goods meet the shop’s high fashion standards.
By Kathy Schultz | March 21, 2007
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Local clothing designer Kim McCormick offers ready-to-wear pieces under her label Kimmi, but also creates one-of-a-kind and custom designs in new and vintage fabric. Her skirts, dresses and tops all have one thing in common – excellent fit. "My grandmother taught me to sew," says McCormick, who started designing full time last October.
By Kathy Schultz | March 20, 2007
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Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Suri Cruise may not be old enough to tie their own shoes, but their good taste in footwear is already making headlines. While they're years away from sporting Jimmy Choos, the paparazzi are already snapping photos of their little feet snugly fitted in shoes by See Kai Run, a local company that produces footwear for babies and children ages six months and up.
By Sarah Jio | February 26, 2007
