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Style Profile: Dancer and Art Advocate David Rue
Rue is a dancer by profession, but these days he’s the one shining a spotlight on local and international artistic talent
David Rue’s eclectic personal style includes pieces gifted, thrifted (such as the Cole Haan shoes on the right) and tailor-made in Liberia, where he was born.
Local Style Icon Anthony Tippins Shares His Keys to Success
A longtime fixture in the Seattle fashion scene, Anthony Tippins proves that refined elegance is always in style
This article appears in print in the October 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. It’s hard to miss Anthony Tippins, a statuesque former model who manages the downtown Nordstrom’s fragrance department and has offered his freelance services as the region’s go-to fashion show choreographer for nearly 30 years. But it’s Tippins’ ultrarefined demeanor and infectious optimism—despite a hard…
Local Banker and Writer Presents a Stylish Take on the Art of Storytelling
“I’ve always wanted to dress formally and believe that doing so shows respect for my career and clients.”
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but Masoud Torabi would probably say that number is on the low side. The banker and menswear influencer, who has charm to boot, started writing movie scripts at age 5 in his home country…
Local High School Teacher Gets an A+ in Style
Newport High School's Carolyn Marino earns bonus points for style both in and out of the classroom
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Carolyn Marino leads a double life. By day, she shapes young minds as an English teacher at Newport High School in Bellevue; in her off-hours, she updates her lifestyle blog, Hey Pretty Thing, often showcasing a new fashion find. Her personal style takes a…
This Globe-Trotting Seattle Radio Producer Has Serious Style
KUOW-FM producer Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong has built a career on sharing other people’s stories, but her personal style is the real page-turner
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. It’s easy to focus on Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong’s striking ensembles when you first meet her. But you’ll quickly learn there are many layers to this writer turned communicator turned producer. The charming and witty first-generation Ghanaian-American, who was born in Sarasota, Florida, has enjoyed a…
Seattle Style Icon: Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar Blends Tech and Fashion
Tech maven Dona Sarkar rocks a tutu
This article appears in print in the May 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. From above photo: Off-the-shoulder Italian leather jacket: Pinko | Swarovski crystal monarch butterfly clutch: Luly Yang | Gold patent leather peep-toe platform shoes: Luly Yang | Pink tulle skirt: Wheels & Dollbaby The idea of a high-fashion tech worker might seem like an oxymoron, but that’s not the case with Dona Sarkar, who expertly…
Q&A: Kyla Coleman, Winner of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and Washington State Native
She’s no poser
Olympia native Kyla Coleman took home the crown title of America’s Next Top Model on cycle 24 of the hit reality television show hosted by Tyra Banks. While Coleman is not the first winner of the show to hail from the Evergreen State (cycle 23’s winner, India Gants, is from Seattle), her nonchalant yet confident demeanor combined with her insatiable passion for…
Handbag Designer Kacy Yom’s Debut Collection Demonstrates the Art of PNW Luxury
The designer is turning heads with the launch of her Seattle-designed, Italian-made leather pieces
Is there a more sought-after accessory than the perfect handbag? Probably not. As with many wardrobe staples, the search for a bag that fits your daily essentials (just how big can an iPhone get?), while still looking stylish, can take a while. Enter Kacy Yom, the tech worker-turned-boutique owner-turned-handbag designer who just introduced her debut…
Valentine’s Day Date Night Style Tips From Six Seattle Bloggers
Their suggestions are double tap guaranteed.
In city where a new restaurant seemingly opens every week, it’s not hard to find a great spot for date night in Seattle. The other part of the equation, deciding what to wear for the occasion, might elude some of the most well-intentioned Seattleites who might cringe at the idea of trading rain boots for…
