Fashion

GIFT GUIDE 2021

10 Tech Gifts for Anyone on Your List

For some, tech improves life. For others, tech is life. Here are our favorite gifts for either camp.

11/18/2021 By Zoe Sayler

FUR-EAKY

Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for You and Your Pet

Tricks and treats, thank you very much.

10/27/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Obsession

Dr. Martens and Blundstones Are Seattle’s Anti-Obsession

Our city’s longtime love affair with a pair of boot brands fits our sustainable psyche.

10/27/2021 By Sophie Grossman

LIFELONG LEARNER

We Needed This: Anna Learns Things Brightens Up the City

How a beading hobby that began with a pair of fruit-shaped earrings became a pandemic success story.

10/25/2021 By Zoe Sayler Photography by AJ Ragasa

FRIGHT NIGHT

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2021

It's been a spooky year.

10/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Booted Out

These Boots Were Made to Upgrade Your Cold-Weather Wardrobe

And that's just what they'll do.

10/08/2021 By Jenni Moore

BAGGAGE CLAIM

9 Reusable Totes (Plus a Robot?) to Carry You Through the Bag Ban

We've been doing this reusable bag thing for a minute, Seattle—but we love a good excuse to stock up.

10/06/2021 By Zoe Sayler

MALL RAT

Lander Street Vintage Revives Seattle Antiquing

The artist formerly known as Pacific Galleries is here to stay.

10/01/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Obsession

Why Are We So Obsessed with Popups?

The limited-time experiences are social media marketing gold—but don’t say they lack substance.

09/20/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Soft Pants Forever

Never Have I Ever: Underdressed for a Night Out

What happens when sweats meet swank.

09/16/2021 By Zoe Sayler

THAT’S OUR CUE

See and Be Seen with Theatrical Fall Fashion

Performers are returning to the stage in Seattle—but they’re not the only ones looking forward to having an audience.

09/06/2021 Photography by Patrick Tak Edited by Zoe Sayler Styled by Morgan Dillon

CAPITOL GAINS

16 of Our Favorite Capitol Hill Shops

From housewares to high-tops, find it all in Seattle's retail paradise.

08/26/2021 By Chelsea Lin, Rosin Saez, and Zoe Sayler

Sick Shades

10 Essential Sunglasses to Add to Your Collection

It's always sunny in Seattle.

08/09/2021 By Jenni Moore

Swim Swag

10 Stylish Swimsuits for Seattle Sunseekers

Yes, there's still time to go swimsuit shopping.

08/04/2021 By Jenni Moore

Skorting the Issue

We Needed This: Girlfriend Collective’s Skort Fits Just Right

Somewhere between hard pants and soft pants lies the perfect summer wardrobe staple.

07/26/2021 By Zoe Sayler

IN WITH THE OLD

Seattle’s Best Vintage Furniture Shops

Vintage is the sustainable way to furnish a home. It’s also an old-fashioned good time.

07/13/2021 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Your Seattle Summer Guide to Outdoor Entertaining Anywhere

From colorful carafes to designer pools to a fancy cooler fit for park cocktails, here’s how to outfit a summer outside.

06/18/2021 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Jane Sherman

Best in the biz

Mud Bay Founder Lars Wulff Has a Pet Theory

His pet supply empire taught Seattle how to treat our four-legged friends right. 

06/04/2021 By Allison Williams Photography by Kyle Johnson

Best in the biz

Tiffany Gwin Lights Up Wallingford at Harold's Lighting

She has bright new ideas for the business her family's been in since the Great Depression.

06/04/2021 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Kyle Johnson

Show some respect

6 Local Mother’s Day Gifts from Seattle Boutiques

Mom deserves more than brunch. Here are some ideas from the folks behind our favorite shops.

04/26/2021 By Chelsea Lin