Andrew Hoge
Stylish Boots for the Rainy Season
These boots are functional and fashionable
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. It’s the time of year when overcast skies and brisk winds force otherwise well-heeled women to trade in their sandals and stilettos for more practical—and waterproof—footwear. This season’s rain boots come with a welcome pop of color, bringing a little sunshine to your otherwise…
Exclusive: Feral, New Leather Goods Company, Makes Luxury Bags for the Modern Woman
The Seattle-based company draws design inspiration from ‘90s-era fashion while designing for the 21st century customer
The return of ‘90s style feels particularly in fashion here in the Pacific Northwest, home of the grunge craze, Singles and where minimalist fashion has long been commonplace. The comeback look can be seen everywhere in the city, from our obsession with the dad shoe (which street style star Nick Wooster recently called out in…
The Chef in the Hat’s Latest Project? Perfume
The Chef in the Hat adds the role of perfumer to his résumé
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. You might expect to find an award-winning chef experimenting with new ingredients, but Thierry Rautureau, chef and owner of Loulay and Luc, is applying his skills to a new medium: custom fragrances. In July, he launched his new line, Chef in the Hat (the…
5 Beauty Products to Get You Through Fall
From bath soaks to eye serums, these must-haves will keep your skin soft this season
There’s nothing quite like autumn in the Pacific Northwest. Between the watercolor-esque backdrop of changing leaves and an array of festive events to attend, we fall into natural habits that protect us from the season’s chilly air. And while most of us don’t question our impulse for pilling on cozy layers, slipping into our rain…
This Globe-Trotting Seattle Radio Producer Has Serious Style
KUOW-FM producer Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong has built a career on sharing other people’s stories, but her personal style is the real page-turner
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. It’s easy to focus on Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong’s striking ensembles when you first meet her. But you’ll quickly learn there are many layers to this writer turned communicator turned producer. The charming and witty first-generation Ghanaian-American, who was born in Sarasota, Florida, has enjoyed a…
A New Boutique in Old Bellevue Appeals to PNW Sensibilities Without Sacrificing Style
Smith & Main opened in June
Whether you are window shopping at the mall or pinning outfit inspiration on Pinterest, there are obvious signs of change in the fashion industry aimed at making a designer’s latest collection relatable to the ever-evolving consumer. Phrases du jour range from “boho chic” and “vintage glam” to “street smart” and “rocker vibe.” And while these labels…
First Look: New University Village Pop-Up K-Ba-nana
Our exclusive first look at the new store offering coveted Korean beauty and skincare essentials
If you have spent any time on Instagram recently or perused through the beauty aisle at your go-to store, it’s hard to ignore the popularity of Korean beauty and skincare products. Fans of the K-beauty phenomena (an umbrella term used to reference the vast import of products out of South Korea) rave about the benefits…
A Seattle Company Is Making Wearable Collagen and It’s Impossibly Soft
Collagen you can wear? Buki’s new apparel collection promotes wellness benefits that are skin deep
Seattle has shown a knack as of late for successfully bringing together two seemingly opposing ideas. In recent memory, fine dining establishment Canlis collaborated with Shake Shack on a pop-up event and Amazon infused mobile technology into the traditional brick-and-mortar store concept that is redefining how we restock our fridge. So it should not come as a surprise that Seattle-based Buki, a self-described tech…
11 Cruelty-Free Style Products You Can Find in Seattle Shops
A dynamic group of local retailers offer a range of vegan, eco-friendly products, with no knock to style or allure
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Decoding the label: Vegan: Made without animal ingredients.Cruelty-free: Not tested on animals.Nontoxic: No toxic chemicals in the product.PETA-Approved Vegan: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) stamp of approval means a product has passed the organization’s strict vegan guidelines. 1. Foldover mini bag….
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