Friday! The Finerie is Hosting a night of Fashion and Fun!

This Friday, June 8th, The Finerie is hosting a night of Fashion and Fun!
From 4-5pm you will have the opportunity to meet Designer Abbi Ferrin. Then from 5:30-8:30pm will be Art as Fashion II!

Abbi Ferrin clothes will be available at The Finerie all weekend long.

Hope to see you all there! 

Fashion First team 

On the Look Out for New Fashion Footwear!

This past week, Fashion First team member, Maggie Brookes, was on the prowl with Founder and Producer, Joan Kelly, for the hottest and trendiest footwear. The place to be to see the shoe styles soar was Wine, Women and Shoes.

Check out below for some of our best finds!

In the center are a shoe that look like art on your feet.
From our friends at The Finerie! 

If you recognize these shoes, comment below and tell us where you got them. We want a pair of our own! 

THE FINERIE at FASHION FIRST Seattle 2011

Located on First Avenue near the Seattle Art Museum and the Four Seasons Hotel, The Finerie is where distinctive style meets timeless appeal. You’ll find local designers like Heilyke and Madina Vadache alongside curated picks from designers like Sonia Rykiel and For Joseph.

SHOP The Finerie: 1215 First Avenue Seattle, 98101 206.652.4664 www.thefinerie.com @thefinerie



Runway Looks:

1. FRANCO MIRABELLI plaid riding jacket, Red FRANCO MIRABELLI Rusched Tunic, Striped SONIA RYKIEL Merino Wool Skirt, MS WOOD Leather Sash , MARILYN BERG Carved Horn Necklace, Mustard SONIA RYKIEL Patent Leather Bag

2. Snake Embossed YOANA BARASCHI Trench Coat, Pompei Red YOANA BARASCHI Printed Blouse, Black BY SMITH Cuffed Short

3. ELMIDAE Wool Cropped Moscow Jacket, YOANA BARASCHI Print Blouse, MS WOOD Purple Heart Wood Square Earrings and Bangles

4. Fur FOR JOSEPH Vest, YOANA BARASCHI Mock-Turtle, Grey SONIA RYKIEL Wool Cargo Pant, SONIA RYKIEL Gloves and Scarf, MS WOOD Purple Heart Wood Earring

5. Denim CIVIL SOCIETY Zip Hooded Jacket, CIVIL SOCIETY Henley Basic Layered over Long Sleeve Woven, Black CIVIL SOCIETY Denim

6. WYATT ORR Leather Coat, Black CIVIL SOCIETY Hooded Basic, REPORT Tweed Wool Pant

7. Charcoal SONIA RYKIEL Double Breasted Merino Wool Capelet, Camel YOANA BARASCHI Long Sleeve Basic, Mustard SONIA RYKIEL Merino Wool Skirt, Mustard and Brown SONIA RYKIEL Leather Satchel, SONIA RYKIEL Platform Patent Leather Oxfords, MS WOOD Chunky Wood Bracelets and Earrings

8. Mustard SONIA RYKIEL Wool Swing Coat with Silver Hardware, Multicolored BY SMITH Shift with Square Insert Detail, Multicolor SONIA RYKIEL Lucite Stackable Bracelet, MS WOOD Earrings

9. Chestnut ELMIDAE KIEV Swing Coat, Chestnut and Navy ELMIDAE “Sarov” Dress, Navy RAINA Belt, MS WOOD Square Wood Earrings

10. Charcoal MS WOOD Exaggerated Kimono Wool Flouce Tail Jacket, MS WOOD Long Sleeve Silk Asymmetrical Shift Dress with Matching Sash

Shoes by REPORT FOOTWEAR; Models' Feather Hair Extensions by PLUME

THE FINERIE Designer Set - FASHION FIRST Seattle 2011

The Finerie features two stellar local designers, HEILYKE, designed by Heili Aun Nalla, and Madina Vadache’s couture quality designs. Both designer collections are available downtown at The Finerie.



HEILYKE is an original line influenced by Heili's formal training and techniques she learned in Europe, fused with the artistic environment she enjoys in Seattle. Her elegant, well-crafted creations first graced the FASHION FIRST runway as "Best in Show" from Seattle Magazine's Seamless in Seattle set last year.

For Madina Vadache, art and fashion cannot be separated. Whether the piece is a custom-made wedding gown, an architectural blouse, or a hand-painted silk tee shirt, Vadache applies the same level of couture-inspired skill to everything she crafts.

MEET the MODEL: Mandy Moon

This year's celebrity model in the FASHION FIRST Finale set is none other than long-time supporter Mandy Moon. Mandy is a wife and mother, a manager, a philanthropist, and a talented jewelry designer with her own label, Mandy Moon Vintage.

She'll be walking the runway in the one-of-a-kind SEATTLE Magazine dress, designed by Art Institute of Seattle graduate, Rosalyn Librande. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes in this video...and learn more about Mandy in our interview, below.


FF: What Are Some of Your Favorite Local Boutiques?
MM: My favorite local boutiques are Chez Chic with their great variety of easy affordable day and night pieces. The Finerie for their great collection of jewelry, and David Lawrence for their upscale dresses. (all stores also carry Mandy Moon Vintage :)

FF:  What Fall Trends Are You Looking Forward to Wearing?
MM: Fall trends that I look forward to wearing are chunky knits with leather leggings/pants and I may have to invest in a cape this fall. I love all the jewel tones as well that come back in the fall/winter.

FF: How Would You Describe Your Style?
MM: My style is pretty casual with the focus on jewelry, shoes, and bags. Overall I am a big accessory person. It's a major reason why I started my own jewelry line - I love to take a basic black dress or white tee with a blazer and jazz it up with a statement necklace

Mandy with Husband Warren Moon

FF: How Is the Dress Design Process Going for You?
MM: I am loving watching the process from start to finish. I am a creative person and enjoy watching others' creative images/ideas come to life.

FF: Tell Us More About Your Philanthropic Efforts.
MM: Besides Rise N Shine, other organizations that I support are: Hope for Horses (a local non profit that help abused and neglected horses), Seattle Children's Hospital, ASPCA, Seattle Humane Society, Second Harvest, and two of my husband's charities, Sports Dream Foundation (which provides urban youth scholarship funds) and Crescent Moon Foundation.

FF: You Do So Much! Why Was Starting a Jewelry Line Important to You?
MM: I have a 4 year old son who is my first priority. As he is starting to get older and soon will be in school, I wanted to create a business that didn't feel like work. I have always loved vintage costume jewelry and the idea of making a business out of it just kind of fell into my lap after getting complements about the pieces I was making for myself. I started Mandy Moon Vintage a year ago and I am really enjoying building the business. I take special care into creating unique one of a kind pieces that I am proud of and make a woman feel special.

Mandy, center, with friends at Fashion First 2010

FF: What Are You Looking Forward to at FASHION FIRST on September 15?
MM: I am looking forward to the entire evening! I am excited to walk the runway (and a little nervous as I am not big on being the center of attention :) I always enjoy seeing my pieces from my jewelry line coming down the runway as well! I think FASHION FIRST is a great event where everyone has a wonderful time all while supporting an amazing organization, Rise n Shine.

8th Annual FASHION FIRST: the Line Up

FASHION FIRST is dedicated to supporting and promoting independent, locally-owned retail shops and local designers. We are proud to yet again showcase some of the Seattle area's most cutting-edge retailers and designers - all of whom understand the true meaning of community, by coming together to create a great show and raise money for Rise N' Shine. Over 80 looks will grace the runway, showcasing each participant's unique view on Fall 2011 trends - including pieces that haven't even hit the floor yet.

While you have to wait 'til September 15th to see their favorite Fall looks, you don't have to wait to meet these great shops. Head in today to shop pre-fall and summer clearance looks, and support the local businesses that give Seattle that gorgeous, quirky, and stylish mix.

Baby & Co.
1936 1st Avenue, Seattle

One of Seattle's venerable boutiques, Baby&Co showcases fresh, exciting and unique collections that adhere to an “everyday runway” aesthetic. The streets of Paris, Copenhagen and other fashion capitals are the inspiration as Baby's buyers scout the globe for trailblazing designers whose commitment to quality and creativity match their own.

Chez Chic

127 Lake St. S. Kirkland

Located across from downtown Kirkland’s waterfront market, Chez Chic carries contemporary fashions for men and women that are edgy and unique. Great service and a fun atmosphere are the hallmarks of this Eastside purveyor of style.

Heilyke
Available at The Finerie

Designed by Estonian transplant, Heili Aun Nalla, Heilyke is an original line influenced by Heili's formal training and techniques she learned in Europe, fused with the artistic environment she enjoys in Seattle. Her elegant, well-crafted creations first graced the FASHION FIRST runway as "Best in Show" from Seattle Magazine's Seamless in Seattle set last year, and this year Heilyke will be featured with Madina Vadache in a set by The Finerie.

La Ree Boutique
11-103rd Avenue NE, Bellevue

La Ree is a dream come true for the modern girl-who-wants-everything. The shop is located in Bellevue's "Old Main" neighborhood and features expertly edited and diverse apparel, jewelry, handbags and gift items for the designer girl on the go.

Lizzie Parker
317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah

Lizzie Parker combines European trending with casual fabrications for everyday wear. Lizzie knows the demands today's modern woman faces in her daily routine, and is inspired to create uncomplicated fashion for complicated lives: multifaceted looks that can be worn all day, making the sidewalk your catwalk.

Madina Vadache
Available at The Finerie

The Art of Fashion. For Madina Vadache, these two disciplines - art and fashion - cannot be separated. Whether the piece is a custom-made wedding gown, an architectural blouse, or a hand-painted silk tee shirt, Vadache applies the same level of couture-inspired skill to everything she crafts. Showing with Heilyke in a set from The Finerie, Madina Vadache has secured her spot as one of our city's top designers.

Mercer
East: 3046 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE, Sammamish
West: 2670 NE University Village Drive, Seattle

Stop by one of Mercer's two locations to shop from the best in denim on their "denim wall" as well as affordable selections in current looks and accessories like candles, perfume, and jewelry. Conveniently located on the Eastside in Pine Lake Village and on the Westside in Seattle's University Village.

Ragamoffyn's Consignment
132 Park Lane, Kirkland

Ragamoffyn's features a global collection of contemporary and fine designer apparel and accessories at remarkably affordable prices. Some of the designer labels include names like, Prada, Gucci, Moschino, St. John, and many others. Located in the heart of downtown Kirkland, Ragamoffyn's is the winner of the coveted Hanger Award and named the best retail shop north of San Francisco.

Sway and Cake
1631 Sixth Avenue, Seattle

Located in the heart of downtown Seattle shopping, Sway and Cake offers a delicious mix of up-and-coming indie designers with of-the-moment trends. Check out their online extension www.SwayAndCake.com and their style blog for more looks and even sneak peaks at items arriving soon.

The Finerie
1215 First Avenue, Seattle

The Finerie is where distinctive style meets timeless appeal. Located on First Avenue near the Seattle Art Museum, The Finerie carries a sophisticated collection of international designers and exquisite "finery" to round out your wardrobe. From men's and women's attire, to day and evening wear, to casual and to formal to bridal, what you'll find at The Finerie never fails to impress and inspire.

REPORT Footwear

Bellevue Square and online

Inspired by an exhilarating mix of art, architecture, music, and the dynamic urban culture of Seattle, REPORT Footwear creates cutting-edge styles for women who appreciate quality and stylish comfort. REPORT is the trendy-but-functional line for the modern girl, while REPORT Signature offers more sophisticated fashion-forward styles for confident, independent and stylish women. Both are aviliable at the REPORT store in Bellevue Square.

Art Institute of Seattle

Students from the Art Institute of Seattle’s Fashion Design program will create a one-of-a-kind dress using Seattle Magazine issues, to be worn down the runway by our celebrity model.

Seattle Magazine’s Seamless in Seattle

See looks from the 2010 winners of Seattle Magazine’s “Seamless in Seattle” design contest.

FASHION FIRST SUCESS!

The 7th Annual FASHION FIRST was a huge success! We raised over $50,000 for Rise N Shine and showcased the best new Fall trends and merchandise straight from local, independently-owned retailers on both sides of the lake.

Stay tuned to the blog today to see video and photos from each set.  And in the meantime...get shopping! All the looks you saw last night are in stores NOW.

In Seattle:
Asher Anson  - 'urban Seattle' looks for men & women - Ballard Ave near the Admiral theatre
The Finerie - sophisticated finery - 1st Ave near SAM
Sway & Cake - on-trend celebrity style - 6th Ave next to Nordstrom
Clutch - Seattle's only handbag boutique - 4th Ave in the Fairmont Olympic
Zovo Lingerie - you saw it through the scrim :) - University Village


On the Eastside:
DNA 2050 - denim and edgy casual - The Shops at the Bravern
Chez Chic - flirty and hot for women, and men - Lake St. in Kirkland
Ragamoffyn's - designer consignment treasure trove - Park Lane in Kirkland
Lizzie Parker - wearable fashion with an eco sensibility - Gilman Village in Issaquah
La Ree Boutique - designer and contemporary cool - 103rd off Old Main in Bellevue

And...opening today for just TWO DAYS: the Seattle Magazine and FASHION FIRST Shopping Week Out POP UP SHOP at the Bravern.  This shop will be open today and tomorrow, featuring local designers like WYATTORR, from last night's show.

FASHION FIRST: The Line Up

FASHION FIRST is dedicated to supporting and promoting independent, locally-owned retail shops and local designers. We are proud to yet again showcase some of the Seattle area's most cutting-edge retailers and designers - all of whom understand the true meaning of community, by coming together to create a great show and raise money for Rise N' Shine. Over 80 looks will grace the runway, showcasing each participant's unique view on Fall 2010 trends - including pieces that haven't even hit the floor yet.

While you have to wait 'til September 16th to see their favorite Fall looks, you don't have to wait to meet these great shops! Head in today to shop pre-fall and summer clearance looks, and support local business!

La Ree Boutique
11-103rd Avenue NE, Bellevue

La Ree is a dream come true for the modern girl-who-wants-everything. The shop is located in Bellevue's "Old Main" neighborhood and features expertly edited and diverse apparel, jewelry, handbags and gift items for the designer girl on the go.

Lizzie Parker Eco Atelier 
 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 22, Issaquah

Featured in LA fashion week, Daily Candy, WWD, Lucky Magazine, In Style, Seattle Metropolitan, and the CW's Project Green, Lizzie Parker combines European trending with casual fabrications for everyday wear. Her atelier, located in Issaquah's Gilman Village, is a modern dressmaker's shop where Lizzie designs and fabricates each item in store, often providing custom cuts for customers.

The Finerie
1215 First Avenue, Seattle

The Finerie is where distinctive style meets timeless appeal. Located on First Avenue near the Seattle Art Museum, The Finerie carries a sophisticated collection of international designers and exquisite "finery" to round out your wardrobe. From men's and women's attire, to day and evening wear, to casual and to formal to bridal, what you'll find at The Finerie never fails to impress and inspire.

Sway and Cake
1631 Sixth Avenue, Seattle

Located in the heart of downtown Seattle shopping, Sway and Cake offers a delicious mix of up-and-coming indie designers with of-the-moment trends. Check out their online extension www.SwayAndCake.com and their style blog for more looks and even sneak peaks at items arriving soon.








Ragamoffyn's Consignment
132 Park Lane, Kirkland

Ragamoffyn's features a global collection of contemporary and fine designer apparel and accessories at remarkably affordable prices. Some of the designer labels include names like, Prada, Gucci, Moschino, St. John, and many others. Located in the heart of downtown Kirkland, Ragamoffyn's is the winner of the coveted Hanger Award and named the best retail shop north of San Francisco.

Clutch

1212-4th Avenue Seattle

Seattle’s only handbag boutique, Clutch was founded by self-professed handbag addicts Kimberly Arrington and Carrie Arrington. Their sophisticated and stylish boutique located at the Fairmont Olympic in downtown Seattle stocks delicious handbags from independent designers.

Chez Chic

127 Lake St. S. Kirkland

Located across from downtown Kirkland’s waterfront market, Chez Chic carries contemporary fashions for men and women that are edgy and unique. NEW to FASHION FIRST this year.

WyattOrr

Find them online at WyattOrr.com

WyattOrr inspires quiet confidence in those who appreciate innovative and flawlessly detailed garments. Seattle-based designers Liise Wyatt and Karly Orr balance timeless sophistication and urban style to cultivate distinctive designs for men and women.

Asher Anson

2038 NW Market St. Seattle

Located in the midst of Ballard’s Market Street shopping district, Asher Anson carries laid-back styles for both men and women. Every piece is chosen for the young professional who appreciates looking good.  You won't want to miss this celebrity model set, either, as we have a big surprise in store!  NEW to FASHION FIRST.

Zovo Lingerie

4612-26th Ave. NE Seattle

Zovo is the place to dress and pamper the unique beauty that lives within you. Here, you’ll welcomed by a friendly, knowledgeable staff of "fit artists" who specialize in a woman’s lingerie needs. Shop online at ZovoLingerie.com or at the store’s University Village location for
world-class intimate apparel and other indulgences. NEW to FASHION FIRST.

Art Institute of Seattle

Students from the Art Institute of Seattle’s Fashion Design program will create a one-of-a-kind dress using Seattle Magazine issues, to be worn down the runway by our celebrity model, Leigh Canlis.

Seattle Magazine’s Seamless in Seattle

See looks from the 2010 winners of Seattle Magazine’s “Seamless in Seattle” design contest.

DList Magazine is All About Fashion First!

The ladies at Fashion First headquarters have been all abuzz about the August issue of DList Magazine! Have you had a chance to grab a copy? Make sure you read the great articles on Fashion First, The Finerie and designer Abi Farrin.