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
Once they got on a roll making hand-knit headwear and machine-knit beanies, they expanded to more fashionable styles including newsboy caps, driver caps, fedoras, derbies and military inspired caps. The team is adamant about good design with interesting details made from quality materials. They use a variety of fabrics including cashmere, acrylic blends and wools. Many hats are unisex, but some are made specifically for women or men. There is often a crossover. "A lot of the guys will pick up the women's hats and vice versa," says Scheuffele.
By Kathy Schultz | September 22, 2006
Seattle Style File
In the context of Eric Akines' new boutique on First Avenue, the term "polite society" refers to the quality and tradition of first rate goods. Indeed, that's what you'll find here among the urban decor of canted steel girders, artsy columns and walls stamped with ants to form repetitive patterns. Akines has amassed a wealth of fashion-forward clothing and accessories for men and women, as well as antique and modern home furnishings from around the world.
By Kathy Schultz | September 20, 2006
Seattle Style File
The trio of owners has transformed the petite boutique for fall. A pair of antlers hangs outside the shop. The exterior and interior walls are now a deep plum color, an oversized gilt framed mirror gives the illusion of spaciousness, a faux raven sits atop a pair of stag horns adorned with necklaces, and a black "crystal" chandelier is squarely centered on the ceiling. While it doesn't replicate the intensity of Norman Bates' taxidermy decor, it certainly gives a nod in that direction with an emphasis on organic and entomologically influenced accessories.
By Kathy Schultz | September 15, 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
Seattle Style File
This utterly fabulous drawstring tote is for girls on the go who need bottomless bags that can effortlessly accommodate everything needed for work and play. Local designer Crystalyn Kokorowski makes this very chic, pleated handbag with glazed fabric.
By Kathy Schultz | September 1, 2006
Seattle Style File
Nestled in between Starbucks and the Moon Lodge Spa in Klahanie Center in Issaquah, Naoko Vaughn's hip and cozy boutique comes as a pleasant surprise to Eastside residents with a downtown sense of style.
By Gina K. Briles | November 16, 2005
