Style File

Jeanette Svensk Li Is a Fashion Phenom

The Cute Like Mad designer won this year's Bellevue Collection Independent Designer Runway Show. So who exactly is this style champion from Mercer Island?

12/20/2018 By Rosin Saez

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IDRS 16 Files #8: Be Effortless with Designer Elma Mizha

Man.tis gives an updated look to traditional outerwear.

09/23/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #7: Be Romantic with Designer Milena Natanov

Valentina and Valentia praises femininity.

09/22/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #6: Be Sophisticated with Designer Julie Danforth

Julie Danforth transforms classic moments into glamorous gowns.

09/20/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #5: Be Playful with Designer Lindsay Moen

Dollstreet gives a custom twist to modern swimwear.

09/15/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #4: Be Confident with Designer Devon Yan

Devonation brings designs inspired by Hong Kong to men’s and women’s fashion.

09/12/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #3: Be Handsome with Designer Oscar Milano Mai

Milano MAI redefines menswear.

09/07/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #2: Be Fearless with Designer Gina Moorhead

The designer's label Gina Marie brings a classic look to the modern world.

09/01/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 16 Files #1: Be Bold with Designer Christopher Jones’ Label Like a Rockstar

The Belltown based designer bends the rules of style.

08/25/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

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IDRS 15 Files #8: Varsha Agrawal

The local designer brings luxury fabrics and sleek tailoring to the working woman.

09/23/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #7: What Designer Jeanette Svensk Li Is Crushing On

On travel-inspired designs, luxury must-haves, and why you'll never see her in yoga pants.

09/21/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #6: Behind the Scenes with Designer Phuong Minh Nguyen

The Kirkland-based designer merges Vietnamese style with Northwest design.

09/16/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #5: Behind the Scenes with Designer Sophie Karen

From leather separates to two-toned trench coats, meet the Dawson and Deveraux designer who's restyling classic wardrobe essentials.

09/08/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #4: Iris Klein

The designer brings her Northwest-inspired collection to life with watercolor tones, contrasting textures, and bright inserts.

09/03/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #3: What Designer Victoria Postolit Is Crushing On

On her favorite seafood spot, designer must-haves, and why her daily attire may include a wet suit.

08/28/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #2: Behind the Scenes with Designer Rana Ottaviani

Inside the studio of the Turkish-born Bellevue designer.

08/25/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS 15 Files #1: What Designer Daniel Ressa Is Crushing On

On everyday denim, designer dream buys, and the Olympia folk singer he’d most like to meet

08/19/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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IDRS Files #10: Jenny Fort

Get back to basics with IDRS candidate Jenny Fort and her go-anywhere line of simply chic threads.

09/11/2014 By Emma Ranniger

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IDRS Files #9: Tom Ordonio

He dressed the hottest local songstress, and he can probably tell you the history of the corset. This Seattle designer patches the past to the present with edge, glamor, and signature style.

09/08/2014 By Conor Romack

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IDRS Files #8: Deborah Roberts of Silvae

Illustration lends a highly specialized look to this designer's on-point, on-trend dresses and separates.

08/29/2014 By Laura Cassidy and Kelsey Kaufman