Your Guide to Small Business Saturday 2022 | Culture

Akala — A brand focusing on sustainable, size-inclusive, and U.S.-made fashion. 

Armoire* — In addition to Armoire’s wardrobe subscription services, you also can shop an edited assortment of merchandise online.

Arkëras* — Arkëras’ products provide an alternative to the traditional patient gown and make for ideal gifts for someone experiencing health occasions including labor and delivery, elective surgery, cancer treatment, and more.

Chunks — Known for its quirky and colorful accessories including acetate hair clips and sunglasses, Chunks was launched in the spring of 2019 by Tiffany Ju.

Farinaz Taghavi — Farinaz specializes in tailored shirts for women made from fine European fabrics.

FELLER — With the Seattle area facing rainy weather an average 150 days out of the year, a raincoat has become must-have wardrobe staple for local shoppers. FELLER offers waterproof raincoats in a variety of modern designs including trench coats, fitted coats, jackets, and parkas. 

Flora & Henri* — Flora & Henri’s namesake label features beautifully designed products for women and kids including cozy sweaters, dresses, scarves, and even swimwear.

Girlfriend Collective — Girlfriend Collective makes size-inclusive activewear out of recycled materials like old fishing nets and water bottles.

Gustavo Apiti — This brand is known for its eye-catching bespoke garments for women (and men) including custom suits, dresses, and fashion-forward face masks. 

JUNGMAVEN — JUNGMAVEN makes ethical fashion for men and women with hemp. It also has a standout home goods section. 

Luly Yang — Although she’s best known for her bridal collections and couture gowns, Seattle designer Luly Yang also produces a stunning range of ready-to-wear apparel and accessories. 

Maiden Noir — This clothing brand has a stylish selection and has lots of good gift ideas in its LIFE collection.

Not Monday — Designed for women, by women, Not Monday makes luxurious wardrobe staples thoughtfully crafted from premium fabrics to give you a Sunday morning vibe every day of the week.

Over & Over* — Founded by retail veterans Vivian Miller-Rahl and Barb Gauld, Over & Over offers gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces out of vintage kimonos.

Paychi Guh* — Paychi Guh believes cashmere should be an everyday indulgence. Its collection includes sheer cashmere sweaters, textured scarves, cashmere tanks, beanies, and more. 

Prairie Underground — All Prairie Underground clothing is made in Seattle and ethically produced with sustainability in mind. The brand also has a top-notch home goods selection featuring reclaimed fabrics. Check out new arrivals here.

Rabecca Onassis Boutique — Fashion maven Frilancy Hoyle owns this fashion-forward women’s boutique with both a brick-and-mortar location and an online shopping site.

Rollick* — This Seattle-based online boutique features apparel and accessories for women, plus jewelry, gifts, handbags, and outerwear.

Rossario George — Specializing in ready-to-wear clothing for women, the Rossario George Collection features dresses, jumpsuits, blouses, and blazers. It also carries a limited selection of makeup and home goods. 

Sairen — This Seattle fashion brand stocks a mix of merchandise including clothing, jewelry, stationery, home goods, and gifts for kids. Sairen is on a mission to bring handmade, design-driven products sourced from Japan and the U.S. to the local market.

Sarah Alexandra — Sarah Alexandra shirts are tailor-made from fine Italian fabrics and seek to give women a flattering fit perfect for everyday wear. 

SCHAI — Designed by Korean-American designer Suk Chai, SCHAI is self-described as an “untailored alternative luxury.”

Sskein* — Founded in Seattle by designer Elisa Yip, Sskein is a line of sustainable luxury knitwear for women encompassing cozy cardigans, bodysuits, jumpsuits, and additional accessories. 

Stone Crow Designs* — You may have seen Jennifer Charkow’s rock-and-roll-inspired designs on Season of 18 Project Runway or around town at Sassafras boutique in Belltown. This season, Charkow has an eye-popping assortment of scarves, unisex t-shirts, and leggings.

Sway & Cake — The in-house label of products from Seattle boutique Sway & Cake now includes kimonos and jumpsuits.

The Cura Co.* — Designed by founder Kiko Eisner-Waters, the entire Cura Co. apparel collection is ethically produced in small batches to offer a slow fashion alternative to disposable clothing out in the market. 

Transcend — Transcend’s size-inclusive, sustainable women’s fashion specializes in tops, skirts, and dresses and has a 0-20 size range. 

Tomboy X — This cool local brand was founded by two self-proclaimed tomboys, Fran Dunaway and her wife, Naomi Gonzalez. The line features everything from unisex t-shirts to underwear, bras, pajama sets, and loungewear.

Union Bay — Established in 1981, Union Bay believes in the freedom of youth and making clothing prolonging the youth within. Union Bay’s offerings include apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids.

You Look Great — After launching a radio show, Carla Marie and Anthony wanted a fun catchphrase their audience could pick up on. They landed on “You Look Great,” and now you can wear that affirmation on new merchandise available for purchase.

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Menswear

Ably — Brothers Raj and Akhil spent 40 years in search of a better way to make clothing without leaving behind a heavy environmental footprint. They finally invented Filium, a technology used in their brand, Ably, that makes natural fabrics repel liquids and reduce the amount of energy needed for the laundering process. 

Casual Industrees — Casual Industrees is a lifestyle apparel company based in Seattle. The collection includes apparel and accessories for men and women, plus hardgoods and poster prints. 

Coal Headwear — Coal began in 2002 with the mission to create better-fitting headwear. The collection has expanded since then and now includes apparel, accessories, and face masks.

Division Road — Division Road is a luxury menswear boutique carrying footwear, apparel, outerwear, and accessories.

Ebbet Fields Flannels — Ebbet Fields makes athletic clothing inspired by history. Products are manufactured in the states and each item is limited edition and handcrafted. 

Freeman — Based in Seattle, Freeman makes high-quality men’s clothing, outerwear, and accessories. The collection includes Feller’s signature raincoats, plus sweatshirts, flannels, and more.

Good Man Brand* — Co-founded by former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, Good Man Brand offers a full assortment of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men. Good Man brand donates 3 percent of every purchase to the Why Not You Foundation, which is committed to fostering the future generation of leaders.

Guillermo Bravo* — Guillermo Bravo is a genderless line of sneakers and apparel, designed by Luis Velez. The current collection includes coats, trousers, and button-down shirts.

Hammer & Awl — Seattle-based boutique Hammer & Awl specializes in modern equipment for the “modern man” in addition to apparel, accessories, outerwear, jewelry, and leather goods.

Jack Straw — Jack Straw is a specialty boutique based in Seattle endeavoring to make clothes beautiful without forsaking comfort. 

LIKELIHOOD — LIKELIHOOD combines a passion for footwear, men’s fashion, and Seattle culture in its goods.

Metamorphic Gear — Inspired by a need to upcycle used outdoor gear, Lindsay Lawrence created Metamorphic, a line created from upcycled sails, tarps, and climbing rope.

Petty Snacks — Petty Snacks makes streetwear featuring cartoon characters with an abiding love of weed.

Proto 101 — Proto101 is on a mission to design apparel using thoughtfully engineered fabrics and designs offering alternatives to disposable “fast” fashion designs. Designers and founders Liyin & Rafael start by sourcing sustainable fabrics and making garments in timeless silhouettes.

Roanoke — Roanoke describes itself as “men’s fashion separates tailored to meet the needs of the contemporary tech professionals’.

Samborghini — When he’s not designing merch for artists like Billie Eilish and Migos, designer Sam Bledsoe makes his own line of graphic-design-driven apparel.

Zumiez* — Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer known for its apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods.

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Kids

Beet World* — Beet World creates timeless clothing for kids in soft cotton fabrics perfect for everyday wear. The collection includes girls’ dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and hair accessories. 

Bootyland Kids* — Known for its unique selection of creative clothing and toys for kids, Bootyland also stocks books, games, and everything else you need for a kid-friendly home.

For & Littles — For Love & Littles is a Seattle-based childrenswear boutique carrying clothing and toys for modern little ones. A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to women struggling with infertility. 

Froglegs Culinary Academy* — FrogLegs Cooking School is an engaging and interactive school allowing children and adults a hands-on approach to cooking. Gift cards are available in addition to the gifts and toys available in the retail section of the University Village location.

Kate Quinn Organics — For more than a decade, Kate Quinn Organics has been making baby clothes out of bamboo and organic cotton. In 2018, the company made the decision to abandon its wholesale business and focus entirely on its direct-to-consumer business, making its childrenswear line more affordable and accessible to all.

Meme Kids — Meme makes fashion-forward clothing for babies and kids. Its collection includes overalls, beanies, jackets, and jumpsuits in bold prints.

Petite Moss — Petite Moss is a Seattle-based children’s fashion and lifestyle brand made from 100 percent organic pima cotton. Don’t miss the cashmere silk cardigans and Peter Pan collar shirts.  

Village Maternity — This University Village shop is a second-generation, woman-owned business with more than 35 years of service under its belt. It stocks hundreds of brands and focus on local, environmentally conscious brands.

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Fitness & Outdoor

Brooks Running* — Brooks Running believes every day with a run is a gift that brings you closer to your best self. Check out the 100-plus year history of the brand here. 

Filson — Established in 1897, Filson is the leading outfitter and manufacturer of goods for outdoor enthusiasts. The luggage selection is pretty incredible, too.

Eddie Bauer* — Local outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is celebrating a century of business this year. To mark the occasion, it’s announced some cool collabs worth checking out.

K2 Sports — K2 was born on Vashon Island in 1962. Renamed K2 Sports in 2003, the company is on a mission to make high-quality products for snow sport enthusiasts.

Oiselle — Oiselle is a Seattle-based athletic apparel company for women who love to run. Founded in 2007, Oiselle’s mission is to make great products, improve the sport, and build sisterhood. Their flagship store is located in University Village.

Outdoor Research — Founder Ron Gregg built Outdoor Research on the simple idea that life is an adventure. Its assortment of goods includes apparel and accessories for men and women, plus headwear, handwear, and gear.

REI — Founded in 1938 by a group of climbing friends, REI sells premier-quality gear for outdoor adventures. Every year since 2015, REI has closed its stores on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, in order to give employees an opportunity to #OptOutside with friends and family.

Tommy Bahama — Tommy Bahama specializes in relaxed, casual clothing for men and women. It also carries a wide assortment of beach gear and home goods.

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