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We Were There: Independent Designer Showcase

1independent designer showcaseCongratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.2independent designer showcaseCongratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.3independent designer showcaseMy favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.4independent designer showcaseMy favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.5independent designer showcaseA look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.6independent designer showcaseA look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.7independent […]

1independent designer showcase
Congratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.
Congratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.
2independent designer showcase
Congratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.
Congratulating Carole McClellan at Bellevue Fashion Week.
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My favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.
My favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.
4independent designer showcase
My favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.
My favorite Carole McClellan look. The unfinished leather skirt is pleated.
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A look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.
A look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.
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A look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.
A look from Ampersand as Apostrophe.
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A look from Lisa Hunter of Vian Hunter, the line and Madison Park shop of the same name. I should note: it wasn't clear to everyone there on Wednesday night (I know because I fielded a few questions) that both Lizzie Parker and Lisa Hunter were not part of the competition element of the Independent Designer Showcase. Their collections book-ended the contestants' collections but they were not eligible to win.
A look from Lisa Hunter of Vian Hunter, the line and Madison Park shop of the same name. I should note: it wasn’t clear to everyone there on Wednesday night (I know because I fielded a few questions) that both Lizzie Parker and Lisa Hunter were not part of the competition element of the Independent Designer Showcase. Their collections book-ended the contestants’ collections but they were not eligible to win.
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A big name visiting fashion exec asked Issaquah designer Lizzie Parker if she could wear this dress later in the week.
A big name visiting fashion exec asked Issaquah designer Lizzie Parker if she could wear this dress later in the week.
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A big name visiting fashion exec asked Issaquah designer Lizzie Parker if she could wear this dress later in the week.
A big name visiting fashion exec asked Issaquah designer Lizzie Parker if she could wear this dress later in the week.
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Men's leather pants and snug, light sweaters from Built for Man.
Men’s leather pants and snug, light sweaters from Built for Man.
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Men's leather pants and snug, light sweaters from Built for Man.
Men’s leather pants and snug, light sweaters from Built for Man.
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Kate Mensah's perfect little black dress.
Kate Mensah’s perfect little black dress.
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Kate Mensah's perfect little black dress.
Kate Mensah’s perfect little black dress.
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A look from Lisa Hunter of Vian Hunter, the line and Madison Park shop of the same name. I should note: it wasn't clear to everyone there on Wednesday night (I know because I fielded a few questions) that both Lizzie Parker and Lisa Hunter were not part of the competition element of the Independent Designer Showcase. Their collections book-ended the contestants' collections but they were not eligible to win.
A look from Lisa Hunter of Vian Hunter, the line and Madison Park shop of the same name. I should note: it wasn’t clear to everyone there on Wednesday night (I know because I fielded a few questions) that both Lizzie Parker and Lisa Hunter were not part of the competition element of the Independent Designer Showcase. Their collections book-ended the contestants’ collections but they were not eligible to win.

Bellevue Fashion Week ’12 kicked off with a fantastic local designer showcase. Meet the winner and see some of the standout looks.