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Trunk Show: Subversive Jewelry

Hitchcock welcomes the leaders in eco-lux accessories, and you, on July 16-18

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jul 12, 2010 at 07:00AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Slideshow: Subversive by Justin Giunta; big expensive tangles of metals and minerals

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What: An open house of sorts; a trunk show and celebration of Justin Giunta’s trend-driving Subversive Jewelry line, in which layers and layers of baubles, chains, and unexpected (often upcycled) treasures are handcrafted into heavy metal bling. (See the slideshow here for examples.) While Hitchcock is always a visual party, designer trunk shows like this one mean you can get your hands on twice and three-times as much merchandise – and stuff that hasn’t officially hit stores yet – as is typically in stock. Read: Epic dress-up party potential.

When: July 16-18 during normal business hours

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Tags: Madrona, Jewelry, Trunk Show, Hitchcock

Wedding Wednesday

Trunk Show: Amanda Pearl

Accessorizing your wedding dress? Check in with Seattle-born, NYC-based Amanda Pearl at Far 4 this Friday

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jul 07, 2010 at 07:30AM Speech Bubble 0 Comments

Photo: Courtesy Amanda Pearl

Slideshow: Lightweight luxury by Amanda Pearl (these are gold-lacquered wood beads)

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Where: Far 4

What: A trunk show with one of Seattle’s most celebrated daughters, Amanda Brotman. Brotman’s line, Amanda Pearl, is made up of ribbon-tie necklaces, sleek satin clutches, and coordinating earrings and bracelets that won’t weigh you down. (Check the slideshow here for a look.) While giving an air of luxury and timeless good-taste, the jewelry is (for the most part) made with lightweight materials, thus making your trip down the aisle, and everything afterward, gorgeous and light. Love that.

It’s my firm belief that Brotman, a former dancer and attendee of not a few high-style events, will be a great resource for brides, and moms, and maids (and friends and cousins and roommates), who aren’t sure what kind of accoutrement they want gracing this neckline or the other. A percentage of all purchases will be donated to Seattle Art Museum Shoppers.

In addition to this great shopportunity, you’ll be treated to the amazing sweetness of Suzanne Rosellini of Rosellini Sweets. We like Suzanne’s cakes so much we put five of them in the current issue of Seattle Met Bride & Groom. What’s more: Mini-manis from Mimisan. Say that five times quickly and yours is free (actually, they’re all free).

Speaking of the current issue of Seattle Met Bride & Groom; the brand new issue is on stands now, and at Far 4 for the trunk show – we’re excited to give you one.

When: Friday July 9 from 2 to 7.*c

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Tags: Accessories, Jewelry, Desserts, Trunk Show, Wedding Dress, Wedding Details

Retail News

Introducing …. Flora Femme

Flora and Henri launches a line that is definitely not kids’ stuff

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Mar 25, 2010 at 06:00AM Speech Bubble 3 Comments

Photo: Flora and Henri

Slideshow: Flora and Henri is not just for toddlers anymore (this image: Elena dress by Matta)

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Turns out it pays to say stuff like,“Oh, I need to have this for myself” while looking at a two-year old’s short-sleeved boat-neck sweet-cream colored sweater, because every once in a while it works.

More or less.

Not that I had anything at all to do with it, but I used those words while gazing wistfully at Flora and Henri’s tot-sized high-style pieces last August, and this past Wednesday the locally based line launched Flora Femme, a collection of French-feeling, sweet, easy, wearable women’s looks on Flora, the new big sister (or mom, aunt, friend, whatever) label to the original.

Flora Femme also includes Paul and Joe beauty products; various, assorted, and just plain gorgeous jewelry pieces; and a handful of picnic dresses and swing tops by Matta.

See the slideshow for some of our favorite examples, then visit the still-relatively-new store in the Oddfellows Building for more. The collection is available for pre-order right now – it should be in-stock by the end of April.

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Tags: new, Capitol Hill, Jewelry, Kids' style

Events

Ornamental Objet d’Art

Save the date for Indulge at BAM; Feb 5, 6, 7

Posted by: Laura Cassidy on Jan 29, 2010 at 07:00AM Speech Bubble 2 Comments

Artist: Lemon Park

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Q What looks like abstract surrealist weaponry, feels like a weighty postmodern narrative, and sounds like earth, wind, and fire (not the band, the actual elements)?

A The art pieces at next weekend’s Indulge at Bellevue Arts Museum

Tough to call the work of the 30 North American artists (why yes, there are a handful of locals) included in what BAM calls a “marketplace” jewelry although of course the enamel, metalwork, glass, strung-gems, and other pieces are meant for adornment and accessorizing.

An opening bash on Friday Feb 5 from 6 – 9 gets you a sneak peak and a more exclusive audience with the designers and their wares; on Saturday and Sunday the show is open from 11 to 5; entrance is $10, or $14 for both the jewelry show and BAM exhibits.

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Tags: Locally Made, exhibit, Bellevue Arts Museum, Jewelry,

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