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Seattle. Summer 2012 Boutique Style. Overview. Many carryover styles from Spring trends Many boutiques had only small sale sections More neutrals in Seattle boutiques verses the chain stores Seattle Boutiques are more about single great pieces, verses overall trends
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Seattle Summer 2012 Boutique Style
Overview • Many carryover styles from Spring trends • Many boutiques had only small sale sections • More neutrals in Seattle boutiques verses the chain stores • Seattle Boutiques are more about single great pieces, verses overall trends • Lots of representation of small local designers • Much larger women’s boutique presence in Seattle
Loose Shapes • Shapes on tops and dresses were loose and flowy • Interesting fabric shapes and a lot of asymmetry Show Pony Merge Merge Ian
Unusual Necklines • Many boutiques are offering dresses with unusual necklines • While the silhouettes remain traditional, the detailing at the neck varies greatly Veridis Veridis Merge Nube Green
Boxy Blouses • Blouses were cropped and boxy • Many had wide arm openings without set-in sleeves Horseshoe Horseshoe Show Pony Show Pony
Asymmetrical Hems at a Side Angle • Both tops and dress had this styling detail • Appeared to be an update to the mullet trend of spring Ian Merge Veridis Veridis
The Fun Blazer • Many Seattle boutiques have fun ideas on how to spruce up the everyday work blazer. • Lots of Brass-colored hardware on the garment Spun Collective Veridis Zebra Club
Business in the Front, Party in the Back • Many items had basic fronts, with the details in the back creating the interest point in the garment Show Pony Ian Zebra Club
Watercolor Florals and Splatter Prints • Florals are still popular this season, however they have taken on a more abstract approach • Splatter patterns and animal skin inspired splatter prints Ian Horseshoe Merge Show Pony Betty Lin
Nautical: Blue and Orange • An update to the traditional seasonal nautical theme, instead of traditional red, a very orange red was used. Show Pony Ian Nube Green Nube Green
Brights and Color Blocking • Solid Color blocking has returned to the boutiques for the summer season. • Colors in many shops took a softer approach for the season though, with brights mixed with neutrals Dream Show Pony Dream Show Pony
The Paper Bag Waist and Wide leg Pants • Women’s trouser are taking a turn towards a paper bag waist with looser fitting legs • Though skinny pants are still everywhere, there is also the resurgence of pants with some looseness in the legs Show Pony Horseshoe Betty Lin
The Denim Look • Denim/denim looking tops and bottoms remain a large trend for men this summer • Large sections in men’s areas devoted entirely to denim pants and denim inspired tops Ian Ian Veridis Red Light
Its all about neutrals • Not much color is represented in the men’s sections at Seattle boutiques • Blue is the only color greatly represented in the shops Blackbird Zebra Club Ian Zebra Club
Oh Seattle • It is the 50th anniversary of the World’s Fair, and the Space Needle in Seattle, so there are bits of representation found in the shops Nube Green Ian Blackbird
Good Button Ups • Men’s shirting details included short collars and placket fronts • It was a good mix of stripes and plaids in the stores Veridis Zebra Club Ian
Red White and Blue Plaids • One common color trend in men’s plaids was Red, White, and Blue Blackbird Veridis Red Light
Interesting Details in Men’s Shirting Fun Shoulder Detailing Double faced fabric throughout the garment Veridis Veridis
Cuffed Pants • Men’s pants are taking a vibe from the 50’s and cuffing the hems • This trend appeared in both denim and khakis Blackbird Ian