Ashleigh Verrier Verrier
Clearly we're not the only ones who love the Seattle native's sophisticated, ladylike designs. After graduating as Parsons Designer of the Year, the Seattle native had her senior thesis collection snapped up by Saks.
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Vince Mira Juanny Cash
Young Vince Mira's star started rising when Can Can owner Chris Snell heard the 15-year-old busking in the market. Recently, his freight train pipes graced Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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William Leaman Bakery Nouveau
The heavenly smell of Bakery Nouveau owner William Leaman's just-baked bread and perfect buttery croissants wafts down California Avenue every morning, making frequent pilgrimages to West Seattle impossible to resist.
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Jennifer Shea Trophy Cupcakes
Jennifer Shea's darling cupcake and vintage party shop breathed new life into both Wallingford Center and the national cupcake craze, drawing legions of fans with scrumptious buttercream confections.
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Jane Park Julep Nail Salon
It's the thoughtful touches that make former Starbucks exec Jane Park's nail parlor stand out: cozy (but unfussy) custom decor, nontoxic polishes, and complimentary neck warmers and chocolates with every treatment.
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