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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….
Go Treasure Hunting at the Increasingly Popular Sodo Flea Market
Dozens of vendors are setting up shop on the second and last Saturday of every month
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. More than 50 vendors, artisans and craftspeople—including D+K Renewal pictured above—from Seattle to Centralia set up shop on the second and last Saturday of the month at the increasingly popular Sodo Flea Market (2322 Utah Ave. S; 206.496.7005). From its well-curated selection of vendors,…
Street Style Star Nick Wooster Is Launching a New Men’s Shoe Collection at Nordstrom
Our Q&A with the fashion icon
From the moment you meet him, Nick Wooster makes an impression. At Nordstrom’s flagship store in Seattle, the designer and fashion guru was dressed in black and white polka dotted shorts, black tube socks, and a Yohji Yamamoto jacket (“I was in Vancouver B.C. yesterday and picked up this jacket because I forgot the one that paired with these pants,” he…
Meet Macklemore’s T-Shirt Guy
Graphic designer Sam Bledsoe’s eclectic style is catching the attention of hip-hop’s heavy hitters
This article appears in print in the July 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. If there were ever someone who embodies the Seattle “cool kid,” Sam Bledsoe would be it. The graphic designer applies his artistic eye to his work at Seattle-based clothier Tommy Bahama and credits his creative outlook to growing up in the…
Q&A: Former Astronaut Mark Kelly on Luxury Watches, Seattle and Flying Bezos’ Rocket
For Mark Kelly, great style isn’t rocket science.
Astronaut. Pilot. Author. This is how many of us know Mark Kelly. The former NASA commander and U.S. Navy Caption’s dynamic career spans several decades and boasts various accolades including the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and the NASA Exceptional Service Metal. He is also one of only four individuals who have visited…
Up Your Workout Wardrobe With These PNW Products
Wipe the floor in our locally made fashion-forward, fitness-focused studio workout picks
This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. While our fair city is just a short trip away from scenic hikes and water activities, it’s no secret that the popularity of studio fitness classes, from vinyasa yoga to barre to Orangetheory, continues to grow. Luckily, there are plenty of Pacific Northwest–based companies…
Style Picks: The Best of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale
Our style expert finds the best of the Seattle-based company's sale for men and women
With the constant hustle and bustle of our modern-day lives, there is a good possibility that you haven’t yet found new summer fashion staples for what is sure to be a season filled with weekend getaways, music festivals and a couple of good ‘ol fashion backyard barbecues. Those feeling the pressure will be delighted to learn that the…
A New Animal-Inspired Capitol Hill Gallery and Boutique Is a Walk on the Wild Side
Creatura House is the latest project from Kirsten Anderson, who ran pop art gallery Roq La Rue
This article appears in print in the May 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Fans of Kirsten Anderson’s long-running pop art gallery Roq La Rue (which closed in 2016 after 18 years) will find an updated twist at her new exhibit space, Creatura House (Capitol Hill, 705 E Pike), an animal-inspired art gallery and boutique. The shop offers…
Seattle Style Icon: Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar Blends Tech and Fashion
Tech maven Dona Sarkar rocks a tutu
This article appears in print in the May 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. From above photo: Off-the-shoulder Italian leather jacket: Pinko | Swarovski crystal monarch butterfly clutch: Luly Yang | Gold patent leather peep-toe platform shoes: Luly Yang | Pink tulle skirt: Wheels & Dollbaby The idea of a high-fashion tech worker might seem like an oxymoron, but that’s not the case with Dona Sarkar, who expertly…
Barneys New York Seattle Re-Opens With a Fresh, New Look
The interior remodel at the downtown store was worth the wait
Fans of Barneys New York Seattle, the dual level designer department store on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Pike Street, will be glad to know the lights are back on. Shortly after Christmas Day, the company installed street level signs stating it was closed due to “an unfortunate circumstance,” which involved a grease leak…
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