Style & Shopping

Love Letters

Ballard's Creepiest Curiosity Shop Reminds Us to Be Weird

Fancy stuffed roadkill, glowing uranium dinner plates, and a real human skeleton? This is the place.

10/23/2023 By Allison Williams

G.O.A.T.

These Seattle Brands Make Sweaters Better

Sskein and Paychi Guh use cashmere and alpaca wool to craft knitwear that looks good, feels good, and isn’t so hard on the environment.

10/04/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Brown Bags Ready

Seattle’s First Bloomingdale’s Location Has an Opening Date

A more compact Bloomingdale’s concept, known as Bloomie’s, arrives November 2 at University Village.

10/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Uniformity

The Unlikely Rise and Even Unlikelier Durability of Ebbets Field Flannels

How a mom-and-pop company devoted to retro athletic apparel turned into a fashion staple and local fixture.

07/06/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

PRIDE GUIDE 2023

Support Seattle’s LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

It's always a great time to proudly support Seattle's queer community. Right now it feels especially crucial.

06/05/2023 By Zoe Sayler

OPENING DAY

Seattle Brand Brings Super Soft, Sustainable Basics to Bellevue Square

Consider Proto101 your intro to a better wardrobe.

05/26/2023 By Zoe Sayler

SEATTLE SHOPPING

Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses

Celebrate the AAPI Seattleites who shape our city's retail scene. And maybe buy something cool, too.

05/26/2023 By Zoe Sayler

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

30+ Mom-Owned and Run Local Businesses

These Seattle-area moms have human children—and entrepreneurial ones, too.

05/12/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

EASY BEING GREEN

The Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants, According to a Local Plant Shop Owner

Neil Silverman of Peace Love and Happiness Club shares his top picks for newbies, forgetful waterers, and more.

04/26/2023 By Daniel Sheldon

Habitat

Behind the Scenes at Bar House Hotel, Fremont's Wildest Airbnb

Two years and 4.95 stars later, Ben Verellen shares what he's learned at Bar House Hotel.

03/27/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Fresh Chapters

Marcus Lalario and Ben Kirschner Will Take Over the London Plane Space

The project in Pioneer Square doesn't yet have a confirmed name. But it does have sneakers, streetwear, and pasta by Jason Stratton.

03/14/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Frost Yourself

Seattle's Best Jewelry Stores for Unique Looks

From statement necklaces to shoulder-grazing earrings, these independent boutiques specialize in one-of-a-kind accessories.

03/01/2023 By Chelsea Lin and Seattle Met Staff

SHOP LOCAL

Black-Owned Businesses to Support in the Seattle Area

During Black History Month and all year long.

02/07/2023 By Zoe Sayler

We Needed This

Simply Seattle Is the Best Shop in the City for Local Sports Gear

The folks at Simply Seattle don't just sell Seattle stuff—they're serious Seattle superfans.

02/03/2023 By Zoe Sayler

V-DAY GIFT GUIDE

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Presents that say "I love you" to everyone on your list.

01/20/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Rack It Up

How Nordstrom Rack Elevated Discount Shopping

Celebrating 50 years of tell-your-friends discounts.

01/18/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Love Local, Buy Local

Welcome to The Shops at Seattle Met

The best local shops, all in one place.

01/01/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

TREND CYCLE

How to Recycle Your Clothes

Out with the old, in with the new—and occasionally, a little store credit to boot.

12/28/2022 By Zoe Sayler

RUN THE WORLD

Women-Run Activewear Brands in the Seattle Area

If your New Year's resolution involves supporting local businesses and being more active, we've got the list for you.

12/27/2022 By Zoe Sayler

YEAR IN REVIEW

Our Year in Seattle Style

Some of the biggest Seattle fashion moments of 2022, from the shirt that fought Roe's repeal to the shoe that rallied the Mariners.

12/26/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Seattle Met