What are you doing tonight? Because the Seattlest News Team is going to be drinking and schmoozing. Because it's Election Night, and that's what you do. But where to do it? Below is a list of who is partying, and where. And, for your reading pleasure (and because you scrappy lot need it), we're also included tips on what to wear to fit in and make sure you don't get cut off by 7:30. more ›

What's on your calendar tonight? If you're looking for a reason to wear your summer finest, we've got just the thing. more ›

Seattle Central Community College is charged with the grim task of cutting $4 million dollars in programs, administration and services by July 1st, per Washington State's 2012-2013 fiscal year budget. The school’s administration is analyzing the nine most expensive departments and crunching numbers to decide which programs will make the cut. Last week the SCCC’s internationally renown Apparel Design Program learned it was one of the departments up for elimination. more ›

There's been a lot of chatter about what Seattle's next "big" neighborhood will be. Seattle Magazine is cheering for underdogs like White Center and West Seattle, while foodies are lauding South Lake Union (thanks, T-Doug) as the next hot spot. And yet, no one seems to be in Belltown's corner--except, it seems, Seattle's burgeoning fashion community. more ›

Many, many Seattleites were disappointed by April's record low temperatures-- dismal days meant the postponing of spring fashion. But this week, whether the weather likes it or not, it's time to step out. Because it Fashion Week begins tomorrow...kind of. more ›

A quick tip: nothing takes an outfit from natty to no-thanks more quickly than an ill-fitting garment. As such, there are two options: get it right the first time, or get thee to a tailor. Either way, you can get it at Kuhlman. more ›

If the dragging winter weather has you feeling green around the gills, it's time to pack it in and look toward spring. Skip to the Oddfellows Building on Wednesday for a refreshing breeze of locally-crafted goodness, with NuBe Green's launch of their new line, NUBE Seattle. more ›

Sometimes it can be hard to be a fashionista (what's the male equivalent, fashionisto?) in Seattle. While we certainly have our own trends and passion, our density simply cannot always compete with the likes of New York and Paris. That's why when Hermès announces it's launching a multi-city, international festival, Festival des Mètiers (The Festival of Crafts), we're allowed to yelp and squeal like kids in a candy store. Or, kids in a Trophy Cupcakes store, since it's right there. more ›

As reported in The Dress Code last week, there are occasionally fashion shows and things that resemble fashion shows in Seattle. Last Thursday was one such event, which single-handedly proved why, perhaps, the city would be better suited to stick with things it's good at, like pub crawls on bicycles and being surly. more ›

Let me begin by letting you all know, darling readers, that I have been pushing for a resurgence in fanny packs for some time. And I haven't been alone. Can you forgive the fanny? more ›

Located next to the building that used to house the Lusty Lady, Deli's bright interior lights illuminate rows of wire racks, wicker bread baskets, fruit-stands and pastry cases. But they're not displaying sweet treats or cold cuts - they're stocked with neatly-folded denims, t-shirts, accessories, and shoes. more ›

So, plenty of people are going to be talking about what the President said, how polished John Boehner's leather-face was, and how smirky Biden looked, but I'd like to take a moment to discuss what I like to discuss: more ›

Pun(c)tuation creative director Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes wants you to know one thing: the first rule of Pun(c)tuation is that you're going to have to talk about Pun(c)tuation. more ›

In fashion, we tend to look ahead more often than we reflect. As 2010 comes to a close, the Dress Code gets introspective and stuff and counts down our favorite "goods", "bads" and "uglies" of the year. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

Let's begin with a riddle. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

One of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (formerly known as New York Fashion Week), concluded last week, so this week’s Dress Code brings you the good, bad and ugly fresh from the Big Apple. And this issue we’re stepping out from backstage and onto the other side of the lens to feature this epic fashion experience from the perspective of local fashion photographer, Danielle Bortone-Holt of Brick House Photography. more ›

Welcome to the Dress Code, where we celebrate, critique, commend and (on occasion) condemn fashion trends, shows, designers, boutiques, events and everything in between. From the couturiers and costumers to the retail clothiers and quirky DIY crafters, fashion--good and bad--is everywhere. The Dress Code is where we wear our hearts on our sleeves and write about it all. more ›

Can you tell us about your experience trying out for ANTM and how it felt getting the call back? more ›

Seattle Fashion Week kicks off its 2010 three-day event tonight at the Wamu Theater, featuring local and emerging designers. Friday's show will have more of a retailer emphasis, and will showcase local and national retailers such as United Colors of Benetton, Ducati, Strut Boutique, bebe and 7. The finale show on Saturday,"Established and International Designers", will include a major score in SFW history: Vera Wang, and a fun celebrity guest model, Apolo Ohno, in all his sole patch pride and glory. Another designer to watch in the finale show is Banchong Douangphrachanh, whose work was featured in Lady Gaga's "Pokerface" video. It's not too late to get your tickets. more ›

We were completely late to the game for Seattle Sweden Week - which ran May 2 through May 9 - but we did manage to make it to one of the week’s closing programs. The Arctic Summer: Nordic Fashion Show was held at Ballard’s Nordic Heritage Museum on Saturday, presented by the Nordic Heritage Museum Arctic Circle and Swedish Women's Educational Association (SWEA). The show exhibited recent work of designers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands; ranging from toddler and children's clothing to men's and women's upscale day wear. more ›

EBay recently launched FashionVault, a safe home for auction-aholics to purchase designer goods. Sure, we understand - there's a lot of money to be made in Jimmy Choos. But you're the site people associate with Beanie Babies, quasi-famous celebrity autographs, and things that are shaped like Jesus. In short...there's still some eBay stank to be found lingering, Balenciaga or no. Case in point? One of their highest tiered categories is Reenactment Attire. Sorry eBay, but this is not making you any cooler. more ›

Burlesque has captivated audiences since the mid 19th century for reasons beyond the obvious… Yes, we all love boobies, but there’s a story in the strip, a spell in the shimmy and a secret in the sparkle of a rhinestone. more ›

What do you look for when you're prowling the streets? What is fashion forward to you--to 21 Arrondissement? Originality...standing out. This can be done for $0. That's the best part. It's not what you're wearing, but HOW you wear it. more ›

Fashionistas, alert! Neodandi House of Couture, which opened its doors this August in Pioneer Square, will be hosting their debut fashion event Saturday, December 5. Off The Wall: A Neodandi Fashion Opera, a tribute to Michael Jackson’s life and unique style, promises "an eclectic evening of Michael Jackson inspired music, dancing and fashion collections for men and women, chronicling the famous entertainer’s career." more ›

Seattle’s vintage clothing and boutique stores are some of the best places to find pieces done by local artists. We stumbled upon these slips while browsing the racks of the fifties-femme shop Pretty Parlor on Capitol Hill, and brought one up to the counter along with a simple question: "Who made this?" more ›