Seattle - October 01, 2008

The Swede and Lowdown

Minimarket Fall Collection

Witnessing fall fashions parade so tantalizingly out of reach of a revised budget made your heart plummet — at least 600 points.

Diversify your wardrobe with Swedish line Minimarket.

The collaboration of three sisters — Sofie, Jennifer, and Pernilla Elvestedt — yields truly modern creations incorporating beautiful fabrics, arresting lines, and whimsy. It’s skillful Swedish design sans the minimalism.

A high-waisted black mini makes a gorgeous staple piece. Bell sleeves and dramatic pleats take Minimarket’s little black dress far beyond basic. And a subtle lamp pattern on a tailored button-up puts things on a lighter note.

Advisors say this is the market to play.

And what’s not to appreciate?

Available at JJ, 606 East Pine Street (206-329-1105 or jjseattle.com).