The
place for European styled slacks, skirts, dresses, and accessories for
women. Look for designs by Martha Francis Garbed, Lilt in Paris, Comme
des Garcons, and Marithe and Francois Girbaud.
1936 1st Ave
Paperhaus
Shop
for contemporary presentation supplies and storage materials from
award- winning manufacturers such as NAVA, Prat, and Rexite. Unique
binders or photo albums are also available.
2008 1st Ave
Vain
An
innovative one-stop shop for hip consumers who need to mainline
trendiness. Discover a full service salon, beauty supply store,
independent designer boutique, and an artist gallery.
2018 1st Ave
Patagonia
Its roots as purveyor of first- rate gear, rugged wear, and polar fleece comfort began with alpinist and founder Yvon Chouinard.
2100 1st Ave
E.E. Robbins Engagement Rings
It
would be hard to miss the arty neon sign of a bejeweled ring glowing
above this tempting shop in Belltown. The staff is informed and easy
going.
2200 1st Ave
Karan Dannenberg Couture
Offers
original and elegant wear for the sophisticated shopper, but expect the
silk suits and lace-trimmed casual items to be expensive.
2232 1st Ave
Endless Knot
Stocking sizes small to 3X, this popular shop marries elegance with the unusual. Artful designs with a contemporary Asian feel.
2300 1st Ave
Riflessi
Fine handmade objets d’art
and decorative tableware from Italian studios that pride themselves on
preserving artistic integrity, traditional techniques, and using the
best materials available.
2302 1st Ave
Seattle Cellars
The
store stocks an enviable selection of reds, whites, and sparkling wine,
and the layout makes searching by region easy. The staff is proficient
in recommending wines no matter what your budget is.
2505 2nd Ave
Wine tasting: Thu from 5–7pm
Seattle Cellars
Carol McClellan
Visitors
can select the fabric and color for a custom leather dress or jacket.
Joining the hip set may cost you up to $2,700 for a two-piece suit,
while armbands are merely $45.
103 Battery St
Save space in your luggage by asking stores to ship your purchases to your home or office.
Downtown Shops
Pendleton
Thomas Kay founded this popular retail outlet specializing in blankets, and clothes for men and women.
1313 4th Ave
Jeri Rice
Bargain
shoppers may need to wait for the annual sale of women’s clothes in
January. Otherwise, bask in luxurious threads from designers such as
Dusan, Sonia Rykiel, Yves St. Laurent, Clara Cottman, and Gaultier.
Here’s
where to purchase official team jerseys and t-shirts, baseball caps,
and other gift items emblazoned with the Seattle’s winning professional
league team logo.
1800 4th Ave
Coldwater Creek
This spacious home furnishing and clothing store welcomes shoppers with hardwood floors, a stream, and a waterfall.
Every
fashionable young woman who’s flirty and flouncy knows of the designer
who helped create the image of the Warhol crowd’s Edie Sedgewick.
Examine the sale rack before you buy.
This
store offers seasonal collections of all-occasion apparel, footwear,
travel gear, and accessories for men and women. Founded in 1920 in
Seattle, today more than 425 stores exist worldwide.
Supplement your purchases of trendy outerwear with lingerie that’s as sexy as it is elegant and tasteful.
1318 5th Ave
Isadora’s
New,
designer, vintage, and private label, Isadora’s collection of
imaginative clothing and estate jewelry has been a hit for more than 30
years. Lots of incredible and ultra luxe finds.
1915 1st Ave
Peter Miller
A
specialty bookstore that makes you feel sleek and creative. Scout for
anything on architecture, graphic design, landscaping, and art in
general, or Corbu letter stencils, planners, business card holders, and
art-imbibed gift items.