Power Players

8 of the Most Influential People in Seattle Fashion

The mind behind Nordstrom's Pop-In shops, the keeper of Seattle fashion history, and other style mavens who give our city an underappreciated look.

12/09/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Soft Pants Forever

Never Have I Ever: Underdressed for a Night Out

Why do Seattleites dress so casually, even for nights out? Our style editor discovers the reason behind the Seattle stereotype.

09/16/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Shade Index

The 7 Commandments of Seattle Fashion

The hooded, the ironic, the Blundstones.

09/24/2019 By Mac Hubbard

Elements of Style

Prairie Underground Outfits the Outsiders

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

11/20/2017 By Rosin Saez

Elements of Style

With Muses, Immigrants and Refugees Sew a Fresh Start

The SoDo-based nonprofit prepares individuals for Seattle’s booming garment industry. And helps them stitch together a new future in the process.

07/17/2017 By Rosin Saez

woke up like this

Gorpcore and the Accidental Coolness Behind Seattle Style

How a fashion trend plays off the well-established canon of local fashion.

06/09/2017 By Jack Kelly

Shop Talk's Best Of

The Best of Seattle Style in 2016

Our favorite news from 2016 in Seattle Met's Style section.

12/21/2016 By Colleen Williams

Get Styled

Your Closet Needs to Meet Cuniform

A personal styling duo in Seattle sets out to overhaul your wardrobe and the way you shop.

07/28/2016 By Colleen Williams

Elements of Style

The Hottest Sunglasses for Your Seattle Summer

Keeping the bright at bay never looked so good.

06/21/2016 By Colleen Williams

Unnecessary chicness

Breaking Down the Xs and Os of Russell Wilson's New Fashion Line

Fresh threads or wack ensembles?

04/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Beauty Buys

9 Spring Makeup Essentials

Local makeup artists share their beauty must-haves for this season.

04/26/2016 By Aoife Reilly

Style

Spring Fashion 2016: Lites of Spring

Spring is always a time of renewal, but this year’s loose-fitting, pleated pants and skirts and plaid overcoats offer fresh opportunities for reinvention.

04/01/2016

The Decade in Fashion

Seattle Style Is Global

The decade has seen a spike in opportunities and a citywide brain trust—extending from tech to food and aerospace to sustainability—draw newcomers with good outfits and great bank accounts.

03/04/2016 By Laura Cassidy

Style

Fall Fashion 2015: Forest Floor

Go into the woods with bohemian styles and vintage vibes in fall’s richest textures and sun-filtered hues.

09/30/2015 Styled by Amanda Zurita and Emma Ranniger Photography by Vickie Miao

Blog Spot

Morgan Lillian

Blogger Morgan Gaston on her wardrobe essentials and learning to stand out from the crowd.

09/14/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Style Anniversaries

Fashion First: 12th Year 12th Man Fashion Show

Fashion First hosts its 12th annual show in support of Seattle designers and youth organizations.

08/21/2015 By Agazit Afeworki

Blog Spot

Brittany Streissguth Thinks Seattle Style Is Changing

The blogger behind 'Pumps and Plaid' on her daily essentials and the evolving style of the city she calls home.

08/20/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Blog Spot

Blog Spot: Black White and Brunette

Local blogger Maddie Haisch's love affair with dark hues and modern staples

07/13/2015 By Natalie Lew

Shop It

Traveling Trunk Show: Summer Hats and Jewelry at E. Smith Mercantile and Velouria

The Pioneer Square shops team with e-tailer Garmentory for a moveable shopping event featuring hats from Brookes Boswell Millinery, Psyche jewelry, and special giveaways.

07/06/2015 By Amanda Zurita

Style Blogger

Blog Spot: All Things Kate

Seattle native Kate Retherford celebrates style and body positivity.

06/29/2015 By Christina Tiberio