 GREG GILBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
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Downtown shopping
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When you're really serious about shopping — we're talking school clothes, the perfect gown — there's only one place to go: downtown, ground zero for Seattle shopping. This is where you'll find all the major chains: The Gap, Old Navy, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, etc. Here are just a few of the standouts:
Alhambra
Sophisticated fashion from contemporary and international designers in an exotic setting. Plus loads of beautiful jewelry.
Anthropologie (Downtown)
Apparel, accessories and stuff for your home, all in the key of "hip and urban."
Banana Republic (Downtown)
The national retailer's spacious store at Fifth and Pike sells women's apparel, accessories, jewelry and shoes.
Barneys New York
Barneys is a little slice of Manhattan in our laid-back 'burg, a favorite stop for trendy denim, designer shoes and luxe cosmetics.
Butch Blum (Downtown)
Butch Blum is one of the city's leading clothiers. Customers can flip through sample books to find the perfect pattern for made-to-order shirts and suits.
Byrnie Utz Hats
Since 1934, Byrnie Utz Hats has provided Northwest locals and visitors with well-designed, stylish hats to complete their looks or simply to keep their heads warm. It claims to have the largest selection of hats on the West Coast.
Clutch
This clean Fourth Avenue space, located just a few doors down from Luly Yang Couture, is well stocked -- but not overflowing -- with a dreamy selection of handbags from the likes of Alexis Hudson, Botkier and Kooba.
David Lawrence (Downtown)
Outfitting the men and women of the Northwest from the office to the nightclub, David Lawrence specializes in high-profile, sexy designer gear from Dolce & Gabbana, King Baby, Versace, Rock & Republic and many more.
Encanto Barcelona
Encanto Barcelona is a stylish, modern place to shop for value-oriented (read affordable) clothing for young men and women.
Free People (Downtown)
Housed in the former Powder Room space at 101 Stewart St., the colorful Free People boutique is filled with boho-flavored dolman-sleeved tops, superskinny bottoms and the best selection of stylish headbands you've ever seen.
H&M (Downtown)
The Swedish retailer known around the world for trendy, affordable fashion for men and women inhabits the former Kenneth Cole space at Fifth and Pike.
Jack Straw Filaments
Owner John Richards calls his shop a "sanctuary from retail." Browse the modern space for classic, well-made menswear from Comme des Garcons, Issey Miyake and exclusive brands from Europe, where Richards does most of his buying.
John Fluevog Shoes
They say you can't be all things to all people, but genius Vancouver, British Columbia, shoe designer John Fluevog blows that wide open.
Levi's Store
Levi's are often overlooked in favor of expensive designer denim, but if you're in the market for classic American jeans, tees, jackets and sweaters for men and women, this Sixth Avenue shop should not be missed.
Lululemon Athletica (Pacific Place)
Women's apparel at Lululemon Athletica is centered around yoga-ready attire such as Lycra and organic cotton cropped pants and shorts, tanks with built-in bras, long- and short-sleeved T-shirts and other Downward Dog-friendly fashions.
Macy's
This department store is a major destination for many downtown shoppers especially during the holidays.
A Mano
A Mano promises to fill the big shoes left by Ped, which occupied the space until September of 2006. Owner Nealy Blau intends to bring handmade shoes from Italy (hence the name A Mano, by hand), and other small European designers you won't find elsewhere.
Mario's of Seattle
If you love Prada, Jimmy Choo and Jil Sander and have limitless funds, you'll love this elegant designer haven downtown.
Nancy Meyer Fine Lingerie
An intimate boudoir for real ladies who won't settle for anything less than the highest-quality European lingerie, whether it's a barely-there lace thong or a cozy flannel nightgown.
Niketown
It's a local company, sort of (its headquarters are surrounded by Beaverton, Ore.), its logo is the Swoosh and its catchphrase is: "Just do it." This downtown store is where you'll find the shoes that started the phenomenon.
Nordstrom (Downtown)
Handbags, shoes and lipsticks come in every color imaginable at the flagship store to the chain that sets the standard for customer service.
Nordstrom Rack (Downtown)
Name-brand coats and jackets can be shockingly cheap and the shoes are particularly fun.
Powder Room
There are two rules here: It's got to be ultra-trendy and it's got to be cheap. Find great first-date outfits that are so inexpensive it's alright if they never make it to a second date.
Riveted
With more than 20 denim lines in 65 styles, this store is sure to draw those with bucks to burn on the hottest, best-fitting denim.
Sandylew
Sandylew is a refreshing addition to the downtown shopping scene. Displaying an urbane eye for style, owner Sandy Lew, a local metal artist and jeweler, offers unique clothing and accessories for women of all ages.
Sephora (Downtown)
A dazzling boutique of jewel-toned makeup, high-end skin-care lines, bath and body products, and delicious fragrances.
Sway & Cake (Downtown)
Owner Tamara Donaghy tripled the space of her sexy girl trendy boutique and now offers even more spendy, racy and cutting-edge fashions.
Totokaelo
Owner Jill Wegner (of Fremont's Impulse) created this high-end boutique as a home for items from the premier collections of designers like Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons, Whyred, Stella McCartney and Y's by Yohji Yamamoto.
Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is known for affordable street fashion and graphic T-shirts for young men and women, as well as quirky furniture, accessories and gifts.
Westlake Center
Find numerous chain and specialty shops — Fireworks, Express and Hot Topic, to name a few — in this mall.
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