September 28, 2007

Barneys New York Seattle

The wacky window displays, Barneys Babble, pinhead mannequins, and wondrous sales make us devotees. Then there are the clothes, shoes, and jewelry from designers we love all under one roof.

  Downtown, Fashion, Designer Clothing

February 1, 2007

Mario's Seattle

The Northwest’s best-dressed have shopped here since 1937. Designer labels (Prada, Lanvin, 3.1 Phillip Lim), showstopping shoes, personal shoppers, made-to-measure garments, and concierge service know no bounds.

  Central Waterfront, Fashion, Designer Clothing

April 10, 2009

Birgitta Seattle

Blackbird’s equally dark and edgy sister is like the cool upper classmate in high school whose taste you trust unquestioningly. Let her introduce you to off-the-map designers like Harputs Own, Clu, and Pleasure Principle.

  Adams, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Hipster

November 14, 2008

Totokaelo Seattle

Invariably inventive yet classic clothes rub elbows with cutting-edge designs. Shop new but noteworthy names and perennial faves in a stark but stylish interior. Try on both in the store’s cool sequin-designated dressing rooms.

  Central Waterfront, Fashion, Avant-Garde, E-Commerce

September 10, 2008

Alhambra Seattle

  Downtown, Fashion, Avant-Garde, International Designers

July 5, 2007

A Mano Seattle

Finely crafted European and U.S. footwear (Chie Mihara, N.D.C., Corso Como), indie jewelry, and funky socks in this shoebox-size downtown store give your appendages some love — or at least a helping mano.

  Central Waterfront, Fashion, Indie, International Designers