For Victoria Postolit, each design starts with the fabric. As a young girl, growing up in the former Soviet Union, she listened to her great grandmother's stories of creating fabrics and combining them with hand-crocheted lace and needle point embroidery. After moving to Seattle in 2001 (and working with retail heavyweights like Nordstrom), Victoria created her own line focusing on wearable fabrics and timeless designs. Expect to see flattering silhouettes, clean lines, block colors, and subtle detailing from the talented designer at this year’s Independent Designer Runway Show on September 23.

Favorite style blog? 
I follow Nina Garcia’s blog quite closely and especially love her Pinterest boards and inspirations.

Best Instagram feed?
@Voguemagazine. It is a true staple.

Who does your hair?
It’s my special secret.

What item of clothing or accessory has been in heavy rotation this month?
My favorite Burberry sandals and my wetsuit for scuba diving. I am a woman of many interests. 

What item of clothing or accessory would you buy right now if you could?
I am dying over a new scarf and handbag from Façonnable. 

Favorite coffee shop or café?
Caffe Senso Unico in Seattle. 

Best restaurant you’ve tried lately?
Bis On Main in Bellevue. I really love seafood restaurants in this area so I have a very hard time picking my favorite!

Soundtrack for a Sunday afternoon?
Gotan Project. My daughter dances tango and it gives me inspiration and passion.

Seattleite you’d most like to meet?
Melinda Gates. She is an inspiration to humanity!

Where’s your next travel destination?
Hopkins Village in Belize.