[sea] fashion
Hipposchemes [posted on September 18, 2006]
In the business of creating unique handmade art, Hipposchemes makes all of their products from recycled and salvaged materials, from old sweatshirts to discarded street signs. Nothing goes to waste and even the scraps are used to make one of a kind bracelets. The folks at Hipposchemes believe that it is possible to create designs that have a huge impact on culture and little to no impact on the environment. Sustainable style at its best. [Hipposchemes]
Soy Clothing [posted on August 31, 2006]
Promoting the true urban and street lifestyle that is uniquely developing in the Northwest and across the country, Soy Clothing not only sells streetwear but is quite involved in their community. Soy Clothing live and promote the street lifestyle, sponsoring talents from djs to rock bands and even a skate team in 2006. Encouraging solidarity across generations and among a variety of peoples, Soy asserts that "your culture is our culture" so live out loud. [Soy Clothing]
Vintage Chick [posted on August 4, 2006]
Vintage Chick features unique vintage, retro and used men's and women's clothing. The store has a large collection of clothing and accessories that are sure to give your wardrobe that piece of flare it has been missing. Vintage Chick is constantly updating their inventory so every visit will be as unique as your style. [Vintage Chick]
Reputation [posted on August 4, 2006]
Reptation was born out of the need to shop at a fun place that had ever changing, affordable clothes that didn't break student budget. The store has become a popular place among the neighborhood and college fashionistas virtually overnight. Their inventory changes every month and the range of fashion is from East Coast to West Coast, bringing to Seattle the styles found in places such as Melrose in LA or SoHo in NYC. [Reputation]
R.E.Load Baggage [posted on August 4, 2006]
The dedication put into creating the best products possible will be evident every time you sling a R.E.Load™ bag over your shoulder. Roland and Ellie (the R and E in R.E.Load) say: "You'll notice that we don't include any excuses about why our products are made in foreign lands - that's because we make each and every custom bag ourselves, completely from scratch. From start to finish." [R.E.Load Baggage]
Red Light [posted on August 4, 2006]
Seattle's largest vintage clothing store, Red Light carries Victorian through early 80's clothing and accessories. Besides vintage clothing, they also carry the hottest current styles of new clothing for men and women, and costumes for any occassion, which you can buy cheaper than renting! Whether you are a collector, going to a party, updating your wardrobe or looking for that special treasure, you can find it here. [Red Light]
House of Stylz [posted on August 4, 2006]
House of Stylz features all of the hottest urban fashions for men, women, and children. House of Stylez is rooted in a vision of community development and economic empowerment. The owners point the proliferation of hip hop culture in Seattle and beyond, but the note lack of African American's in any type of ownership positions. The resulting strategy is to combine networking events along with fashion shows and invite other business owners and those interested to meet each other and build. [House of Stylz]
Le Frock [posted on August 4, 2006]
Loosely translated, Le Frock means "the dress" or "the clothes" in French. Le Frock is ten years young, loving life in ze vibrant, historic and always eclectic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington and they buy and consign outstanding new and gently used men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Le Frock only sells high quality merchandise making them known for offering a wide range of great finds with incredible style. [Le Frock]
Certified Jean Co. [posted on August 4, 2006]
Certified jeans are made from 100% organic / transitional cotton grown without chemicals in the USA. Numerous studies document that toxic chemicals used in conventional cotton production cause ecological damage and are responsible for the decline and mortality of birds and other wildlife in treated areas. Wearing CERTIFIED jeans protects you from social criticisms because they're the "conscientious jean" made from beneficial fabrics and made in the USA under US labor laws. [Certified Jean Co.]
Buffalo Exchange [posted on June 12, 2006]
The purpose of this great company is to lead the resale fashion industry, provide a livelihood for its employees, a fair return to its owners, and achieve sustainable profitability by being the most beneficial place for its customers to buy, sell, and trade new and recycled clothing. Buffalo Exchange is unique because clothing and accessories are bought, sold and traded directly with store customers. [Buffalo Exchange]
Cutter & Buck [posted on April 11, 2006]
A Seattle-based sportswear company, Cutter & Buck pioneered the use of organic cotton in apparel and were a founding member of SA8000, a social accountability platform. They are the exclusive apparel sponsor for professional golfer Annika Sorenstam, among others in the game, and pride themselves on professional, responsible sportswear for men and women. [Cutter & Buck]
Margaret O'Leary [posted on April 10, 2006]
A strong supporter of breast cancer and children's causes especially in the Bay Area, Margaret O'Leary's bamboo silk and hemp/silk blended knitwear and fashions look good and do good. With boutiques in New York and Seattle as well as San Francisco, her upscale apparel and accessories is available all around the country. Her luxurious knitwear and unique sportswear is as stylish as it is comfortable. [Margaret O'Leary]
Escama [posted on April 2, 2006]
Meaning fish scales in Portuguese, Escama bags are made from recycled aluminum can tabs, giving the appearance similar to the scales of a fish. The bags are handmade by two women’s cooperatives located in economically depressed ‘satellite cities’ of Brasília, Brazil; inside each bag is a card with the name of the artist who crocheted the piece. The bags are available in boutiques and stores from New York to Los Angeles to San Francisco and Seattle, and many place in between. [Escama]
Crossroads Trading Co. [posted on April 2, 2006]
With stores up and down the west coast and as far east as Chicago, Crossroads Trading Co. recycles contemporary fashion from the community and passes the savings along to you. They'll also take your gently used clothes and give you cash for 'em (provided they aren't full of moth balls and someone will still want to wear them after you). [Crossroads Trading Co.]
