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Many go abroad hoping to find love on foreign soil, a passionate tryst along the Riviera, or a certain kind of kissing atop the Eiffel Tower. For Seattle designer Sabrina Love Rodriguez, the two years she spent in France and Italy did indeed spark a torrid affair, though not with Jean Luc or Giovani, but with soft, supple Italian leather, and the classic handbags crafted from it.
By Aja Pecknold | June 3, 2008
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When I first heard the name of Rocco e Dante, a new line of handbags from local designer and Washington state native Tara Sauvage, it conjured up visions of virile Italian men.
By Natalie Bow | February 15, 2008
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Jackets are apparently the fabric source du jour for budding designers. On a recent episode of "Project Runway," the bratty yet fierce wunderkind Christian Siriano created a fantastically innovative pair of skinny jeans using the sleeves of a denim jacket.
By Natalie Bow | February 4, 2008
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Leather accessories from Ellen Verbeek are hard to come by even in New York, but the tiny Fremont shop Lambs Ear boasts a selection of shoes and bags from the Belgian designer -- a favorite of Parisian boutiques.
By Natalie Bow | September 18, 2007
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Owner Marques Warren hit upon a much needed niche when he opened his Bellevue Square shop filled with upscale men's accessories this past October. If you're ever in a quandary about gift-giving for your man, this is the spot to visit. The shop evokes a masculine, drawing-room vibe filled with objects and accessories he'd be happy to own.
By Kathy Schultz | January 30, 2007