Global Street Style

Street Style is one of my favorite displays of public art. It’s fun, stylish and it gives people an intimate view of a given city not from a catwalk but from the candid viewpoint of the sidewalk. Here’s a list of my favorite street style websites.

1) Copenhagen Street Style- www.copenhagenstreetstyle.dk

This site has great street style pictures including stylish shots of models, students and even art gallery openings.

2) Tokyo Style Arena- www.style-arena.jp  If you love the fast pace of Japanese fashion you will love this site. The colors are bright and the fashion is way ahead of the curve. 

3) Glam Canyon: London- www.glamcanyon.blogspot.com

You’ll find lots of gems on this site including leotards, denim shorts and black tights and a healthy handful of drunken pub shots. There’s also a great assortment of legit street shots you won’t find anywhere else. This site just might become your guilty pleasure past time.


4) Berlin- www.stilinberlin.blogspot.com

StilinBerlin explores the style of Berlin from a celebratory standpoint. The pictures on the site aim to capture the spirit of the city and document fashion trends. Each picture on the site also has a list of key items in the shot.

5) Garance Dore Paris- www.garancedore.fr

The best thing about this site is the mix of street style pictures and amazing fashion illustrations. I think this is one of my new favorite sites!

6) Buenos Aires- www.onthecornerstreetstyle.blogspot.com

The great thing about this site is that it’s inclusive of everyone who calls Buenos Aires home, from the little old ladies at the market, to the artists in the street and the colorful passersby.

7) Playlust- www.playlust.net/wp/

This style site out of Zurich is great because it focuses on music, fashion and art. Press passes at all the hottest fashion events in Zurich means exclusive pictures and behind-the-scenes shots.


8) Face Hunter- http://facehunter.blogspot.com/

The self-described concept behind this site is “A man out and about in London and beyond… Eye candy for the style hungry”. The site has hundreds (maybe thousands) of pictures of global street style from cities including London, Madrid, LA, Jakarta, Helsinki, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Copenhagen and more.

9) Style Clicker- http://www.styleclicker.net/

Style Clicker is all about Munich street style from a male point of view. There are also images from London, Italy and other fashion-forward European cities. I love the picture captions and comments.

10) Toronto Street Fashion - www.torontostreetfashion.com

Canadian style comes full circle at Toronto Street Fashion.com. The photos are great and the site is easy to navigate. This site also has great pictures and coverage from Toronto Fashion Week.

Looking for Seattle Street Style? Check out the "Needle Plus Thread Blogspot" by Style Scout Kam Martin by clicking here.  "I wanted to collect all the little bits from those around me and show that regardless of what you hear about Seattle... we do have style," says Kam. 

If you love global street style you should also check out Lookbook.nu which is an amazing site that has various viewing options for optimal searching. 

Theoutnet.com goes LIVE

Finding great deals on designer duds just got a lot easier because TheOutnet.com just went LIVE! As the sister-site of Net-A-Porter.com, TheOutnet.com features designer apparel, accessories and shoes at amazingly low prices. We’re talking Zac Posen dresses at 50% off, Marc Jacob tops at 70% off, and Christian Louboutin shoes at up to 60% off! (I think I’m in love!) There’s also a full selection of “IT” bags including a black leather Jimmy Choo marked at 40% off and a hot pink patent leather Chloe clutch at 50% off. Deals on accessories include Bottega Veneta sunglasses at 40% off, Michael Kors scarves for 50% off and Viktor & Rolf silk belts marked at 60% off.



In addition to the already insanely low prices Theoutnet.com also has limited-time “Pop Up” and “Going,Going,Gone” sales that give fashion fiends a way to snatch up designer labels at shockingly low prices. “Pop-Up” sales feature a group of items from a brand or theme and are only on sale for a limited amount of time (usually up to 72 hours). “Going, Going, Gone” sales allow you to choose the price you want to pay for a particular item. The sale begins at the featured item's original price and then drops continuously throughout the sale until the stock sells out or the sale ends (as indicated by the timer).



Another great feature of the site is the “Dress Me” feature which lets users select an occasion from a series of themes including “Vacation Planner”, “Chic Essentials”, “Working Wardrobe”, “Fashion Trends” or “Social Events” and then offers up instant outfit solutions. Users can then shop results by designer, category or color story.



With over 200+ designers and brands (and new merchandise added each week) the Outnet.com is a hip and exciting way for even the most frugal fashionista to enjoy fabulous designer fashion. Check out the site now by clicking here.

Seattle Fashion Week Begins Today!

Attention Seattle Fashionistas: You may have seen the fabulous write up about Seattle Fashion Week (above) in last weekend's Seattle Times newspaper but if not, here's a newsflash: Seattle Fashion Week begins today!

Here are the Seattle Fashion Week Highlights:

Thursday April 16-
Independent Designer Showcase sponsored by Vitamin Water 10 at Fremont Studios featuring New York Fashion Academy grad, JME of Salvation Ware (known for her Eco-friendly fashion), Alfred Lape of Lavsh, Naomi B, Emeka Arms of Live from the Coast, Heart on my Sleeve, and the winners of the Student Fashion Design Competition. Tickets are $20 at the door, cash only.

Friday April 17-
Urban Fashion Show at Fremont Studios featuring United Colors of Benneton, EQPT, Strut Boutique and Ducati. Tickets are $25 at the door, cash only.

Saturday April 18th-
Seattle Fashion Week ’09 Couture Fashion Show at Fremont Studios featuring Blayne Walsh (Project Runway Season 5), Logan Neitzel and Wai-Ching, known for her Eco-friendly Couture Bridal Gowns. Tickets start at $40 at the door, cash only.

Seattle Fashion week sponsors include Comcast, Gene Juarez, Verizon Wireless, Ducati Seattle, D List Magazine, Fremont Studios, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Red Bull, Fuze, Aston Martin, Dress for Success, MAC Cosmetics, Pearl Vodka, Kiss 106.1FM, Global Vortex Radio, Peroni, Y.E.S., Vitamin Water 10, Whisper Entertainment, Whe Productions, Gobo Foto, J Promotions and Events.

Dress for Success - Girls Gone Glam Event

Join Dress for Success for a glamorous evening of shopping and fundraising as they gather for the “Girls Gone Glam” event on Thursday, April 23rd at the Purely Paige, Zavida Gemstones, Abaloria Jewelry, America Jane Mercantile, Lemon Meringue, Sweet Petula and Blackbird Tees. “It’s the perfect girls night out,” says Monique Smith, Program Manager for Dress for Success Seattle, “Sipping, tasting and shopping!” Admission is $10 and includes a complimentary raffle ticket for guests to enter to win great prizes including airfare from American Airlines and vouchers for free hotel stays! All event proceeds benefit Dress for Success Seattle (including 10% of the proceeds from the sale of merchandise during the evening). Full event details are listed below. Sponsors for the evening include Alexis Hotel, Hotel Monaco, Hotel Vintage Park, Library Bistro & Bookstore.

Location: Alexis Hotel, 1007 1st Ave. (1st and Madison), Downtown Seattle, WA
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5 to 7 pm
Admission: $10
Information and RSVP: brandyn.hull@kimptonhotels.com

Silhouettes of Style Raises $100,000

The Act Two Guild is happy to report that the first annual Silhouettes of Style 2009 Fashion Show & Luncheon Event, held April 3rd to benefit Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE), raised over $100,000! The fashion show, directed by TCM’s Terri Morgan, featured Spring 09 Collections from David Lawrence, Mercer, 7 For All Mankind, Martin + Osa, Eileen Fisher, Louie Permelia, and Voletta Couture. “On behalf of The Bellevue Collection, we were honored and thrilled to sponsor the fashion show for the Act Two Guild,” said Jennifer Leavitt, owner and operator of The Bellevue Collection. “The addition of PACE is such a gift to our community that we look for opportunities like this to demonstrate our support for their mission. It was a perfect match for our brand and gave us the opportunity to showcase some of our best fashion stores to a dynamic group of PACE supporters.” Fashion and Compassion go hand in hand!

To view photos of the event go to www.mikenakamuraphotography.com and use the password Act2.

Photo: Mike Nakamura

Art + Fashion at 7 for All Mankind

Come be the first to view the Spring 2009 collection by 7 for All Mankind at Bellevue Square on Saturday April 18th from 2-5pm and catch at sneak peek at exclusive artwork created by NADA (The New Art Dealers Alliance). NADA is a non-profit collective of artists working with contemporary art. Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries will be served!

Project Runway Casting in Seattle!

Seattle Fashion Designers: Start prepping your portfolios and making your audition tapes because Project Runway is casting for Season 7 right now! Invite-only calls will be held in Atlanta, Chicago, LA, New York and Seattle! Applications are due April 24th so if you have what it takes- don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! For full details and to download an application click here.