Last update: August 2013
Navigating the style scene is easy when you know where to shop. Here's the inside scoop on Seattle's best designers, boutiques and e-commerce sites. Whether you're a tourist, a local or newbie to the Emerald City we hope you'll discover a hidden gem in our Seattle fashion directory. Happy Shopping!
Queen Anne DispatchThis one-stop-shop located at the top of Queen Anne hill has everything that a girl in the city could possibly want including apparel, accessories, shoes, handbags, cards, stationary, gifts, nail polish and even lingerie! Featured brands include Toms, French Connection, Hanky Panky, butter LONDON, Mavi, Bleulab Denim and more. The staff is friendly and they even offer complimentary gift wrapping to make special occasions completely stress-free. Take advantage of in-store shipping to send gifts anywhere in the world.
Website: www.queenannedispatch.comAddress: 2212 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @QADispatch
The Finerie
Since opening in 2006, The Finerie has been outfitting sophisticated Seattleites in brands like Abi Ferrin, Desigual, Yoana Baraschi and more. Owners Tanya and Michael host regular trunk show and in-store events so be sure to visit the store blog for details.
Address: 1215 First Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @TheFinerie
Shop this friendly downtown boutique to find trendy apparel, accessories, shoes and handbags. Seattle fashion mavens hang out at Sway to shop, dish about their love lives, swap the latest gossip, or simply hang out in what feels like their best friends fabulous closet. Featured brands include Current Elliot, Goddis, Rory Becca, Janessa Leone and more.
Website:
www.swayandcake.comAddress: 1631 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @SwayandCake
Bellevue's La Ree boutique brings high fashion to the Seattle's "eastside". Owner Rachael Nov regularly stocks labels like Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, Jamie Joseph and more. Find outfit inspiration on La Ree's Facebook Fan page. You can also sign up for the mailing list on their wesbite for invites to special events and trunk shows.
Website: www.lareeboutique.comAddress: 11 103rd Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA
Twitter: @LaReeBoutique
Located in Ballard, Horseshoe boutique prides itself on providing clients with "down home" customer service. Owner Jill Andersen regularly stocks women’s apparel and accessories from a variety of contemporary brands including Kensie, Prairie Underground, TART Collections, Grayling Jewelry, Suzabelle, TOMS, and more. Check out the Horseshoe Facebook Fan page for pics of new arrivals.
Website: www.shophorseshoe.comAddress: 5344 Ballard Ave. NW Seattle, WA
Twitter: @ShopHorseshoe
With powder blue walls and St. Bart's decor, Madison Valley's Canopy Blue boutique is a whimsical fashion getaway in the city. The stock list includes Diane von Furstenberg, French Fifty, Generation Love, Linea Pelle, Theory, Rebecca Taylor, Trina Turk and more. Check the website for seasonal featured items.
Website: www.canopyblue.comAddress: 3121 E. Madison St. Suite #103 Seattle
Twitter: @Canopy_Blue
OpalWith 3 locations in the Greater Seattle area there's bound to be an Opal boutique near you. Owner Shannen Wyman, a former Seattle Seahawks cheerleader, chose the name of her store based on her birthstone. Brands carried include Michael Stars, Hale Bob, True Religion and Kazia Digo.
Website: www.opalboutiques.comAddress: Various locations
Twitter: @OpalBoutiques
AlhambraAlhambra has been serving the Seattle market for over two decades providing clients with women's apparel and accessories from brands like Gary Graham, Ulla Johnson, Nicole Miller, New Scotland, Burning Torch and SW3. Located downtown within walking distance of the Pike Place Market Alhambra is easy to visit in person but with the recent addition of their e-commerce boutique you can now shop online too.
Website: alhambrastyle.comAddress: 101 Pine Street, Seattle, WA
Twitter: @AlhambraStyle
Totokaelo derives from
toto caelo, a Latin phrase that means "reaching to the edge of the stars." It's a fitting theme for the store and online community that began in 2003. Rather than paying attention to what others say is "in" owner Jill Wenger believe in building a tightly curated wardrobe that is reflective of personality and lifestyle. Totokaelo stocks designer labels including Jil Sander, R13, Isabel Marant, Rachel Comey and more.
Website: totokaelo.comAddress: 1523 10th Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @Totokaelo
If you dig designer consignment don't miss Belltown's Sell your Sole boutique. Owner Natalia perfectly curates an edited selection of apparel and accessories from designer brands including YSL, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Elie Tahari and more. Sell your Sole proves that you don't have to spend a million to look like one.
Website: www.sellyoursoleconsignment.comAddress: 2121 First Ave. Ste #101 Seattle
Twitter: @SellyourSoleWA
Located in Bellevue at The Bravern, designer boutique David Lawrence carries apparel and accessories for men and women from brands like Versace, Hugo Boss, Herve Leger, DSquared2, Just Cavalli and Diesel Black Gold. Check the stores Facebook fan page for new arrivals, trunk shows and special events.
Website: www.david-lawrence.comAddress: The Bravern/Level 3/Bellevue
Twitter: @DavidLawrenceCo
Located in downtown Seattle, Butch Blum has been wardrobing stylish Seattleites since 1974. Inside the store you'll find sleek visual merchandising to highlight designer brands like Giorgio Armani, Allude, Fabiana Filippi, John Varvatos, Maison Martin Margiela and Moschino. For Spring '14 Butch Blum will launch a capsule collection with Seattle designer Cameron Levin.
Get live updates on the Butch Blum blog.
Website: www.butchblum.comAddress: 1408 Fifth Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @ButchBlum
MariosThe story of Mario's dates back to 1960 when Mario Sr. opened his first menswear store in Portland's Lloyd Center. This is when Mario Jr. began working for his father doing everything from sweeping the floors to selling. Fast forward to 1982 when Mario Jr. opened a Seattle Mario's store on sixth avenue stocking apparel and accessories for men and women. The rest is history and Mario's has been outfitting the stylish residents and local celebs of the Pacific Northwest ever since.
Website: Marios.comAddress: 1513 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA
Twitter: @StyleMarios
Karan Dannenberg Clothier Often referred to as Belltown's hidden gem, Karan Danneberg's namesake boutique has been wardrobing women with apparel and accessories to fit their lifestyle since 1997. Featured brands include Creenstone, Nicole Miller, Sympli, Rock Star Jewelry, Yoana Baraschi and SW3. Check the Facebook fan page for new arrivals and trunk shows.
Website: KaranDannenberg.comAddress: 2232 First Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @KaranDannenberg
Luly Yang CoutureAward winning designer Luly Yang has been creating gorgeous couture gowns for over a decade. In addition to her store on Fourth Avenue, Luly opened a second store in Beijing in 2008. Her client list includes entertainers, politicians and fashion elite from all over the globe. Check Luly's Facebook fan page for events and updates.
Website: Lulyyang.comAddress: 1218 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @LulyYangCouture
Founded by Karen Bonomo in 2003, Mercer offers contemporary apparel and accessories for women from brands like Paige Premium Denim, Cynthia Vincent, J Brand, Monroe, Tart and Citizens of Humanity. With locations in University Village and Sammamish, there's a Mercer store near you and sales girls ready to help you shop for everything you need. Join the VIP loyalty program for special perks and discounts!
Website: Mercerstore.comAddress: Various locations
Twitter: N/A
Show PonyFremont-based boutique Show Pony is both chic and eclectic offering women a wide range of apparel, accessories, jewelry, shoes and gifts. Featured brands include Revival Ink, Prairie Underground, Eric Michael, Daly Bird and Aubrey Summers. In addition to regular merchandise Show Pony also has an in-house consignment boutique for shoppers to pursue the "thrill of the chase".
Website: www.showponyboutique.comAddress: 702 N. 35th St. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @ShowPonySeattle
Originally from Russia, couture designer Madina Vadache moved to America and opened her own store in Bellevue in the 1990’s. Madina Vadache is devoted to celebrating the art of fashion and offers sophisticated women’s apparel in a variety of categories including evening and bridal wear.
Website: www.madinavadache.comTwitter: @MadinaVadache
Vian Hunter House of Fashion NBC Fashion Star and Seattle designer Lisa Hunter uses luxurious fabrics to make beautiful, vintage-inspired clothing for women. Her entire line is made in the U.S.A. and is sold through her boutique, Vian Hunter House of Fashion located in Madison Valley. Stop by to see the collection and meet the designer in person.
Website: http://www.vianhunter.comAddress: 2814 E. Madison St. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @LisaVianHunter
Seattle-based online perfume bar Olivine Atelier lets women shop from a series of scents that are hand-crafted right here in the U.S. Can't decide? Olivine Atelier offers a special package of 2ml fragrance samples to make it easier to pick! Get free shipping on orders of $50 or more and get good karma points too! 5% of every sale goes to Every Mother Counts, a campaign founded by Christy Turlington to end preventable deaths caused by pregnancy and childbirth around the world.
Website: www.shopolivine.comTwitter: @_Olivine
Located in Kirkland, Blue Luna offers women contemporary apparel straight off the runways of Paris, Milan and Barcelona. Featured designers include Cop.Copine, Axara, Save the Queen and Isabel de Pedro. Check the website for Blue Luna Fashion videos and special events.
Website: www.bluelunafashion.comAddress: 127 Lake St. S. Kirkland, WA
Twitter: @BlueLunaFashion
Bag, Borrow or StealWhen Jennifer Hudson wowed Sarah Jessica Parker with her patchwork Louis Vuitton rental in the first Sex & The City movie, Bag Borrow or Steal became a household name. Located in Seattle, the designer handbag, accessory and jewelry rental site brings luxury fashion to the masses. 100% of the items on the site are verified for authenticity and the site regularly stocks on-trend pieces from designers like Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and more.
Website: www.bagborroworsteal.comTwitter: @BagBorrowSteal
Founded in 1999, Seattle-based Blue Nile has grown to become one of the largest online retailers of certified diamonds and fine jewelry. Blue Nile offers high quality diamonds that are certified by the most respected independent diamond grading labs in the world. On their site you'll find engagement and wedding rings, jewelry, gifts and even the ability to design your own custom jewelry. Every order is shipped free, guaranteed and returnable within 30 days. Website: www.bluenile.com
Twitter: @BlueNileDiamond
Baby & Co.
Baby & Co. opened it's doors in 1978 as the brainchild of Baby and Uri Burstyn. Known for carrying fashion forward brands before they hit the mainstream, Baby & Co. stocks brands like Frank and Lu, Yoshi Kondo, Malene Birger, Faliero Sarti, Elemente Clemente, and more. Current owners Jill & Wayne Donnelly use the streets of Paris, Copenhagen and other fashion capitals around the globe to search for trailblazing designers whose commitment to quality and creativity match their own.
Website: www.babyandco.us
Address: 1936 First Ave. Seattle, WA
Twitter: @ShopBabyandCo
Rock Star Jewelry is a Seattle-based company that creates handmade one-of-a-kind precious and semi-precious jewelry. The line, designed by local artisan Martha Driver, has been featured on the cover of Seattle magazine and graced the runway of shows like Project Red Dress, Fashion First, LA Fashion Week, Vancouver Fashion Week and more. The entire line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets are colorful and stunning making them great to give- or receive.
Website: www.rockstarjewelry.comAddress: Check the website for current stockists
Twitter: @RockStarJewelry
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