1. Seattle
Summer 2012 Boutique Style

2. 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

3. Ladies

4. Loose Shapes Shapes on tops and dresses were loose and flowy
Interesting fabric shapes and a lot of asymmetry
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Merge
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Ian

5. Unusual Necklines
Many boutiques are offering dresses with unusual necklines
While the silhouettes remain traditional, the detailing at the neck varies greatly
Veridis
Veridis
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Nube Green

6. Boxy Blouses Blouses were cropped and boxy
Many had wide arm openings without set-in sleeves
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Show Pony
Horseshoe
Horseshoe

7. 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
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Veridis
Veridis

8. 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
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Zebra Club
Spun Collective

9. 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
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Zebra Club

10. 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
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Betty Lin
Horseshoe
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Show Pony

11. Nautical: Blue and Orange
An update to the traditional seasonal nautical theme, instead of traditional red, a very orange red was used.
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Ian
Nube Green
Nube Green

12. 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
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Dream
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13. 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
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Horseshoe
Betty Lin

14. Men’s

15. 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
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Red Light

16. 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
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Zebra Club
Ian
Zebra Club

17. 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

18. 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

19. Red White and Blue Plaids
One common color trend in men’s plaids was Red, White, and Blue
Blackbird
Veridis
Red Light

20. Interesting Details in Men’s Shirting
Fun Shoulder Detailing
Double faced fabric throughout the garment
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Veridis

21. 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

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