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The Met Set: 5 Shop Talk Must-Haves for July

Stylish picks for the summer, from trendy gadgets to Seattle-made sandals.

By Seattle Met Staff July 17, 2017

Torqbar

The Torqbar is, in essence, an artisanal fidget spinner. It’s a toy that effectively captures the craftsman-ethos of Pacific Northwest manufactured products while maintaining an appeal based deep within internet culture. More importantly, the Torqbar by Suquamish-based MD Engineering is likely the premier quality, most expensive, most elevated Fidget spinner money can buy. Coming in materials such as titanium, brass, and tellurium copper, the Torqbar is priced widely across the three figure range. Want it custom? They do that. —Jack Kelly, editorial intern
Photo: Torqbar

Frankie Four Ava Top and Bottom Swimsuit

This summer’s beach crowd is going to be toting all the chic retro vibes. So make sure to come prepared in Seattle-label Frankie Four’s two-piece swim set ($56) sold at Pioneer Square's Velouria. The top pieces only come in black, but do not fret if you’re looking for something with a little more character because the ultra-flattering highwaist bottoms come in an array of colors and patterns. Including sweet polka dots, sexy metallic cheetah print, and (our personal favorite) a far out galaxy design. —Kelli Adams, editorial intern
Photo: Velouria

Ka'iulani by Immortal Perfumes

Smell. Memory. History. This Seattle microperfumery creates scents with a backstory. Perfumer JT Siems blends jojoba, essential, and fragrance oils by hand, pulling inspiration from figures and writers of time past. This tropical homage immortalizes Hawaii's last princess, Victoria Ka'iulani, in notes of Hawaiian sandalwood, tuberose, fern, pink jasmine, and coconut—a perfect, summery aroma ($30). —Rosin Saez, style editor
Photo by Angela Burdine, courtesy Immortal Perfumes.

Amber Glass French Press

Whoa oh, amber is the color of your new coffee tool. This glass french press by Yield Design ($85) can be found at Ballard's Prism, a den of sweet threads and fun home goods. Made of orange-hued, heat-proof borosilicate glass, this French press makes morning rituals coffee-filled and straight-up adorable. —Rosin Saez, style editor
Photo: Prism

The Chocolate Mono Sandal by Luna Sandals

Seattle in the summer means sunset hikes, camping on the beach, and picnics in the forest. Whatever you’ll be doing this July, the go-to shoe is going to be Luna Sandal’s Chocolate Mono ($125). Modeled after traditional Mexican huaraches, their soles are made for all terrain and won’t leave your feet sweaty and uncomfortable at the end of the day. Practicality and fashion don’t always go hand and hand, but Luna accomplished exactly that with their super comfy buffalo hide foot beds and elegant dark brown straps. —Kelli Adams, editorial intern
Photo: Scott Smuin

We did it. Summer in Seattle is in full swing, plans to be outdoors can be set without worry. It was getting to be a Game of Thrones type of bleak for a while there. So before I go and jinx us all back to Winterfell, here are a few items we are crushing on this warm-weathered month.

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