Local Letters

A Big Seattle Reading List

An alphabetized list of books—recent releases, stone-cold classics—from Washingtonians past and present.

02/18/2025 By Stefan Milne and Seattle Met Staff

Book Review

Ijeoma Oluo's Mediocre Unpacks White Male Supremacy

The writer’s follow up to So You Want to Talk About Race weaves troubled history into current events.

11/30/2020 By Stefan Milne

Elements of Style

Andreya Taylor Is Seattle’s Style Unicorn

Bold patterns, bright, eye-popping colors—the fashion phenom crafts to the rhythm of her own sewing machine.

05/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

Seattle Potters Spin Stylish Ceramics

How do today’s ceramists update one of the world’s most ancient crafts?

02/26/2019 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

Sportswear That Doesn’t Sacrifice Style for Function

Seattle’s long had the leisurely athletic look on lock, but nowadays local outfitters help sportswear feel as sartorial as it is practical.

07/17/2018 By Rosin Saez Photography by Justin Gollmer

Elements of Style

9 Great Carryall Bags for Seattleites On the Move

From canvas totes to all-weather daypacks, haul all your essentials in some of Seattle’s best baggage.

08/21/2017 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

Our Favorite Shoes for Seattle Summer 2017

There’s nothing pedestrian about this footwear. Slip into something new and just for you, like off-white high-tops, suede slip-ons, and blush sneaks.

06/12/2017 By Rosin Saez

The Perfect Thing

Seattle Met's Holiday Gift Guide 2016

Our picks for the lucky people on your gift list.

11/16/2016 By Colleen Williams With Amanda Raschkow Photography by Justin Gollmer

Shoe Time

The Best Sneakers for Late Summer

These kicks for the transition from summer to fall are classic, cool, and comfortable. Bonus: These styles for women and men are easy to find in Seattle.

08/23/2016 By Colleen Williams

Elements of Style

The Hottest Sunglasses for Your Seattle Summer

Keeping the bright at bay never looked so good.

06/21/2016 By Colleen Williams

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77 Elements of a Practical and Stylish Seattle Life

10/14/2011 By Laura Cassidy With Carey Rose, Caitlin Creel, Heather Fink, and Allie Oosta

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Risky Business

Bolstered by new leadership, Seattle Art Museum is in the mood for a fresh coat of paint.

04/21/2010 Edited by Laura Dannen