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Yes to the Dress
Bellevue Collection takes fear out of fashion
By Rob Smith September 8, 2023
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2023 issue of Seattle magazine.
The Bellevue Collection will unveil its fall fashion collection at its 17th annual fashion event Sept. 8 and 9.
“We hope to inspire our guests to be fearless in showing their own style,” says Jennifer Leavitt, vice president of marketing for The Bellevue Collection.
The two-day event — dubbed “Fashion Week” — features trend reports, a style workshop, and interactive experiences. All ticket proceeds from each show (The Trend Takeover Runway Show the first night and The Collective Runway Show Sept. 9) go toward nonprofits KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Treehouse.
The event has raised more than $1.2 million for charity since its inception.
More information is at fashionweekbellevue.com
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