Slide Show: Spring Fashion 2013
March 15, 2013

Digital Native
Counter hard-edged geometric designs with soft, ethnic-inspired styles.
Peter Pilotto cotton-blend blazer ($2,395), Mario’s. Graham and Spencer silk dress ($344), Alhambra. Faris brass and bead necklaces ($278 each) and brass earrings ($90), Faris. Mimilamour chain link necklace ($195), Craft and Culture.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

Long Story
Pull tunics and dresses over menswear-inspired flares for a supermodern silhouette.
Raquel Allegra cotton and polyester tank dress ($230), Alhambra. Stella McCartney rayon and linen slacks ($745), Neiman Marcus. Jessie Harris brass cuffs ($106 each), Craft and Culture. Maria Calderara necklace ($398) and rubber bracelets by Seattle’s Urban Archaeology ($60 each), Baby and Co. Brass earrings by Seattle native Faris Du Graf ($90), Faris. Jimmy Choo leather ankle-strap heels ($1,495), Nordstrom.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

One-Man Bands
Classic black-and-white stripes are the new neutral.
Engineered Garments cotton blazer ($395), Jack Straw. Junya Watanabe cotton shirt ($580) and Bellerose cotton pants ($198), Baby and Co.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

All Together Now
An elegant jumble allows for abstract color blocking.
Stella McCartney silk blouse ($770), Nordstrom. High Use cotton blend floral pants ($498), Baby and Co. Satin, nylon, and organic cotton necklace from the Seattle line Neon Zinn by artist Seth Damm ($175), Far 4. Jade Mellor resin ring ($94), Craft and Culture. Dsquared2 leather handbag ($1,625), David Lawrence.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

Runway Every Day
No red carpets in your immediate future? Let the drama of finery inspire even your most mundane Mondays.
Taffeta two-piece gown from Seattle designer Luly Yang ($1,249), Luly Yang. Nicole Romano gemstone earrings ($375), David Lawrence.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

One True Thing
The yin to the mashup trend’s yang? Choosing one pattern—like dots or flowers—and sticking with it.
On him: Indigo-dyed shirt ($240) and shorts ($190) by Seattle’s Maiden Noir, Totokaelo. Bellerose cotton scarf ($98), Baby and Co. Rivieras canvas slip-on loafers ($85), Barneys New York.
On her: 3.1 Phillip Lim wool pullover ($395), Nordstrom. Marimekko cotton blend pants ($199), Pirkko. Ter et Bantine leather, linen, and silk dress ($998), Baby and Co. Issey Miyake bag ($595), Jack Straw. Jade Mellor resin bracelets ($94), Craft and Culture. Beth Orduna turquoise, brass, and silver ring ($690), Alhambra. John Fluevog calf-hair loafers ($275), John Fluevog. Floral crown (prices vary according to order), Marigold and Mint.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge

Not Fade Away
The only thing better than one ombre element is two. Color graduation remains a relevant theme.
Akris Punto cotton jacket ($1,350), Neiman Marcus. MSGM nylon and elastane dress ($745), Nordstrom. Jimmy Choo acrylic mirror clutch ($895), Jimmy Choo. Nicole Romano gemstone earrings ($375), David Lawrence. Locally made nylon-blend tights by BZR ($40), BZR. Prada patent-leather pumps ($620), Mario’s.

Blazer Sharp
The suit jacket is an indispensable layering shape.
On him: Cotton shirt by Seattle’s Maiden Noir ($90), Totokaelo. Givenchy cotton shorts ($545), Nordstrom. Jil Sander cotton blazer ($1,420), Nordstrom. On her: Zadig and Voltaire viscose blazer ($855), Nordstrom. Thakoon Addition silk blouse ($370), Barneys New York. Cotton pants by Closed ($219), My Dressing Room. Jessie Harris faceted-brass and silver branch necklace ($245), Craft and Culture. Locally designed frames by Rivet and Sway ($199), Rivet and Sway.

Nike suede sneakers ($80), Alive and Well. Christian Louboutin mixed-material heels ($1,295), Neiman Marcus.
Photography by Elizabeth Rudge