Daily Find
"I sometimes think the Northwest is neglected by designers," says Wolfkill, a Los Angeles transplant. "Women here want to be chic." Her vision is to bring simple luxury by way of modern classics from New York, Los Angeles and Italy. She's done that with a carefully edited boutique for women who want chic, rather than girlie.
By Kathy Schultz | November 13, 2006
Seattle Style File
The tagline of the shop -- original, wearable, usable art -- pretty much sums up the concept of the store. The small, sparely decorated shop has more than 50 artists and designers from the Pacific Northwest, with one Midwestern artist out of Chicago -- which we'll excuse because she makes some really cool handmade shoes under the Mohop label.
By Kathy Schultz | November 3, 2006
Seattle Style File
Owner/esthetician Danielle DeCanti provides a broad array of services, and her upbeat attitude and punky charm are half the reason to visit Helle.
By Geoff Carter | November 1, 2006
Seattle Style File
Long-time friends Garris and White took their friendship and shared love of fashion to the next step by opening a neighborhood boutique that serves the community with eclectic offerings: stylish clothes for young girls and moms, maternity wear, baby clothes, comfy pajamas, sexy lingerie, casual accessories, jewelry and fancy dog collars.
By Kathy Schultz | October 6, 2006
Seattle Style File
The windows of Luly Yang's boutique at the corner of Fourth Avenue and University Street are showstoppers. Pedestrians pause to gape, and drivers do a double take. I've been prodded into motion from honking horns more than once here. The gorgeous gowns and wedding dresses that grace the windows run the gamut from unbelievably elegant to ethereal and fantastic. This month is your opportunity to see these creations come to life.
By Kathy Schultz | September 8, 2006
Seattle Style File
It's a busy season for shops in Seattle. Stores are opening, closing and expanding. Here are some notable happenings.
By Kathy Schultz | September 6, 2006
Convergence Zone
Kathy Schultz Yee-haw! I was excited to mosey on down to Horseshoe's June 15 opening to rustle up some new duds. But seriously, I was delighted at the charming rustic country ambiance of the boutique and the casual, contemporary combination of denim, T's, tops, dresses, jewelry, and fancy belt...
By Kathy Schultz | June 27, 2006
Convergence Zone
nspired by the styles of Alfred Hitchcock's leading ladies, this well-edited shop carries a collection of accessories that pay homage to the poise of Kim Novak in "Vertigo," or the 1950s elegance of Grace Kelly in "Rear Window."
By Kathy Schultz | April 20, 2006
Seattle Style File
Seattle neighborhoods are far from being saturated with great boutiques (there really can't be too many, can there?) But these hot new shops are popping up in unexpected places, filling the fashion gaps in the city. When it comes to stores, more is always better, n'est pas?
By Kathy Schultz | April 17, 2006
Seattle Style File
Since 1934, Byrnie Utz has provided Northwest locals and visitors with well-designed, stylish hats to complete their looks or simply to keep their heads warm. This family-owned and family-operated hat shop, still in the same location where Byrnie Utz first set up shop 72 years ago -- Union Street and Third Avenue -- continues the old-fashioned traditions established by its founder.
By Joann Natalia Aquino | April 11, 2006
