Quote Unquote

Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

You can thank him for the Fremont Troll Chia Pet, and a lot more.

11/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Not Available Online

The Best Seattle Gift Shops for In-Person Shopping

What makes stores special can’t be expressed in html.

11/19/2024 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Carlton Canary

Throne of Lies

Are Malls Dead? Maybe, but Mall Santa Isn’t

Eighty years after a Seattle photographer snapped the first Santa picture, the tradition still feels like magic.

12/04/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Get Your Cheer On

Holiday Events to Get You in the Festive Spirit

Whether you're ready or not.

11/29/2022 By Spencer Brown

BETTER LATE

Where to Find Last-Minute Gifts in Your Neighborhood

Berate yourself later—now's the time to shop.

04/12/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Literary Gates-Keeping

Here’s What Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read This Year

The Microsoft founder's selected reads reflect a predictable thematic overtone.

11/22/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Explainer

A Seattle Shipping Container's Choppy Journey through the Supply Chain

The Lego-like cargo in Seattle’s port endures quite the voyage to and from the Sound.

11/04/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

VENDOR BENDER

5 Seattle-Area Holiday Markets for the Last-Minute Local Shopper

Procrastinators can breathe a sigh of relief—cool local goods are still gathering this year.

12/11/2020 By Zoe Sayler

EXPLAINER

Macy’s Landmark Store Is Closing for Good

The storied retailer at Fourth and Pine shutters in February. Both its iconic star and holiday tradition lose some luster.

11/26/2019 By Ryan Phelan

Retail Wire

A New Wellness Bar Will Popup in Bellevue Square Mall

Canada-based company Saje Natural Wellness hosts a two-month stint just in time for the holiday shopping season.

11/07/2019 By Courtney Cummings

Sales & Events

Wear What When December 17–23

Among this week's fashion events: Sum Style throws a prelaunch soiree and Sassafras celebrates its sixth anniversary in Belltown.

12/17/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik Edited by Rosin Saez

Sales & Events

Wear What When December 10–16

This week: The SoDo Flea Market is back, Tides and Pines hosts a wreath making workshop, and Glassybaby gets its hands dirty with floral design.

12/10/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Sales & Events

11 Holiday Markets You Need to Check Out

It's time to knock out those lists...one local market at a time.

12/07/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Sales & Events

Wear What When November 26–December 2

This week: A Bachelorette alum hosts a fashion show, Seattle Gents takes men's wardrobing to the next level, and the Gates Foundation hosts its annual Giving Marketplace.

11/26/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Sales & Events

Wear What When November 19–25

This week: Glasswing celebrates five years of business, plus more popups and sales to put you in the holiday gift-giving spirit.

11/19/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Sales & Events

Wear What When November 12–18

This week: Ballard hosts its first Night Market, Stumptown Coffee provides the caffeine while local artists provide the goods, and Chophouse Row has a huge, one-day shopping fest.

11/12/2018 By Elizabeth Podlesnik

Shopping Guide 2017

11 Holiday Markets to Check Out This Month

From snake oil to skin care, you can finish off your shopping list at these ephemeral spots.

12/08/2017 By Rosin Saez

Sales & Events

Wear What When: November 21–27

This week: Blue Owl Workshop starts Black Friday early, Glasswing celebrates an anniversary, and Chinatown–International District hosts a holiday festival and market.

11/21/2017 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

Prairie Underground Outfits the Outsiders

Resistance is a part of this company's very fibers.

11/20/2017 By Rosin Saez

100 Best Shops

A Handy Gift-Buying Flowchart

Bestowing the perfect present starts with going to the right shop. Our savvy flowchart helps you find something for the people in your life who fall all along the hipness spectrum.

10/23/2017 By Rosin Saez

Seattle Met

Holiday Shopping

Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

The Best Seattle Gift Shops for In-Person Shopping

Are Malls Dead? Maybe, but Mall Santa Isn’t

Holiday Events to Get You in the Festive Spirit

Where to Find Last-Minute Gifts in Your Neighborhood

Here’s What Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read This Year

A Seattle Shipping Container's Choppy Journey through the Supply Chain

5 Seattle-Area Holiday Markets for the Last-Minute Local Shopper

Macy’s Landmark Store Is Closing for Good

A New Wellness Bar Will Popup in Bellevue Square Mall

Wear What When December 17–23

Wear What When December 10–16

11 Holiday Markets You Need to Check Out

Wear What When November 26–December 2

Wear What When November 19–25

Wear What When November 12–18

11 Holiday Markets to Check Out This Month

Wear What When: November 21–27

Prairie Underground Outfits the Outsiders

A Handy Gift-Buying Flowchart