STYLE + BEAUTY PASSION FOR FASHION LIFE + CULTURE WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CATCHING UP WITH PAST INDEPENDENT DESIGNER RUNWAY SHOW PARTICIPANTS A FRESH PERSPECTIVE FROM RICKIE DE SOLE SEPTEMBER 2022
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September is known as the fashion and style issue in the magazine world, and we are thrilled to participate in the trend. While the Pacific Northwest might be more known for Patagonia, REI, and Crocs, the local designers we feature this month rival that stereotype with their couture, high fashion designs. The pieces these designers have created are truly works of art, and I admire the passion behind their work, and their drive to share their work with the world. Styles are ever changing, and the fashion world continuously brings us a fresh new take on something from generations past or shares an entirely new concept for us to enjoy. I believe that everyone has style, some are just more skilled at expressing it than others. Fashion is a way to connect and even communicate our creativity. And not necessarily just through clothes, but by the music we listen to, interiors we decorate with, how we wear our hair, etc. As you flip through these pages, we hope to inspire you into new ways of sharing your own style.
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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 6 Lifestyle Letter 10 City Scene 14 Business Monthly 18 Local Experiences 20 Giving Back LIFE + CULTURE 24 Must See STYLE + BEAUTY 30 Local Limelight STYLE + BEAUTY 38 Trend Setter LIFE + CULTURE 40 Events 24 38 20 30 FEATURED 20 Clothing Donations Consider Donating Gently Used Items to These Non-profits that Serve a Special Niche 24 Passion for Fashion The Creative Mind Behind Luxury Apparel and Accessory Brand, KateSMensah 30 Where Are They Now? Kirkland Lifestyle Catches up with Past Independent Designer Runway Show Participants 38 A Fresh Perspective Rickie De Sole Brings her Savvy Experience and Elevated Perspective to Nordstrom’s Newly Created Role Photography: Lauren Segal Clothing designed by local designer Paloma Hurtado 8
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6: The "A World Reimagined" booth showcased beads, bangles and Do It Yourself Artwork. 7: Vivian Engel and Riley Lofgren co-created Crafts & Stuffies that included heart stuffies, friendship bracelets and hair clips. city scene
1: Event organizer and entrepreneur, Sanika Datar, hosting our 2nd annual KCF by the Kirkland Marina, along with mom: Seema, sister: Gianna Datar, and friend, co-entrepreneur: Ella. 2: Armaan and Alia Motwani sit next to their "A World Reimagined" booth. 3: Booth owners, Varnika and her cousins, getting ready to display their Candle making workshop. 4: Kids worked at marketing & selling their creations in a fun way as families enjoyed the Kirkland Waterfront. 5: A World Reimagined booth being donated to support the special cause: Feeding the Homeless.
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AT THE BELLEVUE COLLECTIONATTHEBELLEVUE For our signature runway shows, style events, workshops and more visit fashionweekbellevue.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT fashionweekbellevue.comBEYONDTHESHOWS with STYLE WORKSHOPS Beauty Break Sept. 24 Trend Takeover Sept. 29 Fashion Fix Oct. 1 Ticket sales benefit Bellevue LifeSpring The StyleShowsPremierRegion’sRunway&Events OCTOBER 7 Posh Party Trend Show Ticket sales benefi t Treehouse OCTOBER 8 The Collective Runway Show Ticket sales benefit Dress For Success Seattle OCTOBER 13 What She Said x W Bellevue
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1: The audience gathered for speeches commemorating the opening of Feriton Spur Spark. 2: Visitors check out Chainline Station’s outpost at the park, an extension of Chainline Brewing. 3: Speakers, elected officials, and others gather to commemorate the park’s opening. 4: Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet chats with Google’s Ian Goodhew and WA State Rep. Larry Springer. 5: Humans and dogs alike enjoying the day’s opening festivities. 6: Kids enjoy the splash pad within Feriton Spur Park, located on Google’s 6th Street Campus. 7: Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet addresses the crowd during the program. Photography by Mike Nakamura Photography LLC @kirklandlifestyle
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"The City Council on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, approved Resolution R-5548, adopting the Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) 5-Year Roadmap – a commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels of the City in its programs, processes, and practices. The roadmap is a living document that will be regularly reviewed to ensure that it is aligned with the com munity’s expectations." as stated in the City of Kirkland press release.
Kirkland Oktoberfest, September 23rd-25th is 3 days of full-on, fullpour authentic München-style Oktoberfest Biergarten featuring live performances from The S-Bahn Band, Bavarian Beer Garden Band, Bonnie Birch and a special performance by Nite Wave. At the festival you can participate in the World Record Bavarian Handshake, traditional tap ping of the Firkin, interactive games and competitions and the 9th annual Great Kirkland Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races...all at Marina Park.
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Sip on Summer Wines with Jaine Cottage Jaine Cottage, in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, focuses on an exciting lineup of single vineyard white wines and rosés, and features a collection of red wines by Matthews and Tenor. Whether inside the charming cottage, or outside on the large sunny patio, it is the perfect setting to taste wine, and enjoy a summer evening with friends. Open daily from 12:00-7:00, Fridays & Saturdays till 8:00. Reservations are encouraged. Call 425949-2277 or visit Jaine.co Kirkland Oktoberfest with a Northwest Twist!
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Bike Flat Trails with Friends on the Woodinville Wine Ride Enjoy a leisurely paced wine-tasting bike ride on a fully supported 14-mile or 23-mile route. Riders travel along the Sammamish River Trail and low-traffic roads through East King County to explore Woodinville and its surrounding communities. You will find tickets on your rider bib that can be redeemed for three 2 oz. wine pours at the rest stops, and one full pour at the finish line, along with snacks. lifenlight co H E A D S H O T S b y l i f e n l i g h t s t u d i o s MORE INFO: CONTINUED > 15| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/KIRKLANDSEPTEMBER 2022
RION Jewelry Now Open at The Village
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In its sixth year, Amazon’s Artist in Residence program seeks local artists in the Puget Sound region for its 2023 cohort, offering $15,000 grants and 10-weeks of free studio space. As Amazon continues to grow its presence on the Eastside, its commitment to community investment expands this year with 8 new openings for its artist residency program. Image is featuring Anna Mlasowsky with collab orator Ashley Menestrina.
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The Village at Totem Lake recently welcomed RION Jewelry to its lineup. RION offers fine jewelry and luxury piercings, highlighting chic and innovative jew elry from brands including DJULA, Buddha Jewelry, Liven Co, and BVLA. Local jewelry designer, Rion Wickersham and his wife Kat, showcase their celebrated collection while bringing innovative jewelry designers from around the world to The Village. Merging style and quality, Rion specializes in nickel free jewelry for an elevated wearing experience.
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NORTHLIGHT STUDIO: Northlight Studio is a boutique daylight photo/video studio located in Seattle's International District, available for daily and hourly rentals. 802 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA
RAGAMOFFYN'S: Contemporary, fine designer apparel and accessories with remarkably affordable prices. 132 Park Ln Kirkland, WA
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VIA LAGO: For over 16 years, Via Lago has offered the most sought after col lections of clothing, accessories, gifts & jewelry from sought after designers and fashion forward styles. 7 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
SSKEIN: A local luxury brand creating layering essentials made in ultra fine baby alpaca silk. Light weight and warm, the perfect pairing for the in between season. Online, Bellevue, WA
Fall is right around the corner, and this year's newest trends can be found at a few of our favorite boutiques and shops right here around town. Whether you are looking for stylish new looks or a chic atmosphere to enjoy time with friends, we have you covered.
PURPOSE BOUTIQUE: When you shop with Purpose, you’re shopping to change lives! A percentage of every sale is donated to Rescue: Freedom International to fight human trafficking. 11900 NE Village Plaza Suite 180, Kirkland, WA
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Ruby Room is dedicated to instilling confidence in children and teenag ers. They offer Fashion Workshops and a Formal Wear Program uniquely designed to channel personal style as a tool for building confidence. Taking donations for: Womenswear: Formal and cocktail dresses, formal shoes, handbags, jewelry, unused makeup and hair products, and other accessories. Menswear: Tuxedos, suits, sport coats, slacks and dress shirts in youth and smaller adult sizes. Dress shoes, ties, and accessories.
Consider donating gently used items to these non-profits that serve a special niche.
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Ever wondered where to give that prom dress your daughter only used once, the running shoes your child has grown out of, or all those baby items that only got used for a couple months? Well, there’s a non-profit for that! These niche charitable orga nizations make sure your items get into just the hands that need them. When you decide to donate clothes not only can you feel good about someone else in need that can reuse them, you can also feel good about helping the planet - instead of throwing your items in the trash, you can prevent them from ending up in a landfill, where they can take years to fully break down.
2. Eastside Baby Corner Redeeming Soles
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Redeeming Soles provides proper footwear to underprivileged men, women and children. Redeeming Soles has a focus on providing a sense of dig nity through the provision of quality footwear, offering shoes and socks to anyone in need. For individuals who are experiencing homelessness, who spend a significant amount of time on their feet, having improper footwear can be debilitating and demoralizing.
Free The Girls is devoted to coming alongside sex trafficking survivors with a path to true freedom. Their goal for true freedom is measured by eco nomic freedom, restored health, social well-being, education, and opportu nity for a different, hopeful future.
Taking donations for: clothing for children, birth through age 12. Maternity clothing, baby gear, shoes, bottles, toys, diapers (new or opened packages), school supplies and books, blankets, bedding, towels, bicycles, and more.
Taking donations for: new and used footwear at local drop off locations that can be found around the region.
Taking donations for: Both new and gently used bras of all sizes and styles, including sports bras, nursing bras, and camisoles. Go to freethegirls.org for local bra drop-off locations.
Baby Corner helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, or family disruption. Kids are warm, healthy, safe, and better pre pared to fulfill their own potential.
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Kate’s original designs are a fresh take on luxury apparel and are intended to be worn whenever you desire to make a memorable statement upon arrival. Inspired by a fusion of cultures, her pas sion for fashion can be traced back to her origin, Paris, France – the home of couture and style. Design is in the details for Kate, and she strives to incorporate subtle textures and unique color combinations. Kate is also a fashion stylist for K2tstyle and Volee Vie, and a fashion model at Heffner Management. Kirkland Lifestyle caught up with Kate to discover what inspires her and what she’s currently working on.
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Over the past 10 years local fashion designer, Kate S. Mensah, has designed ready-to-wear and accessories for her own brand, KateSMensah.
Kate modeling her latest design: embossed lambskin leather backpack vest.
“Why not make a complete statement by having it all work - a fashion statement and a functional bag. This is how clothing and accessories comes together as one unit,” she says.
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It’s such a wonderful process. I make sure I take my time to really make my designs unique and functional as well as cohesive. What inspires you? I am, and always have been, inspired by women around me. Every year my discovery of women power is evolving. I find them more complex, with so many layers. Best design advice you’ve received? Don’t compromise your creative designs but do learn how to make them easy for production. What advice can you give to aspiring designers? You are born to be a designer - nobody can’t make you one. And if it’s a passion, don’t give up. There will be time when you will need to pause for reflection or for change; take it. But come back to it with passion. It’s your voice, your story, share it!
I am creating a new bag design as well as introducing my project of lifestyle coaching where fashion meets fitness and beyond. I want people to experience fitness, health, and fash ion like never before with my lifestyle services customized especially through my brands: Mensahna, K2tStyle and Kate S. Mensah. Describe the design style of your previous collection. My previous collections were about lux ury apparel and accessories that give strong women the ability to express their bold personal style in their everyday life, without sacrificing functionality and practicality. I incorporated a lot of asymmetrical shapes with unique textures.
What’s been your biggest challenge as a designer? My biggest challenge has been to correctly price my designs. I wasn’t including all the costs that should be included in my designs. What part of the design process do you enjoy most? The creative part! I enjoy the develop ment process -from sketching to prototype.
“There will be time when you will need to pause for reflection or for change; take it. But come back to it with passion. It’s your voice, your story, share it!”
For more information visit katesmensah.com or on Instagram at: @katesmensahdesigns@kate.s.mensah,and@mensahna
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Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection attracts the region’s fashion-forward and luxury shoppers. The annual event includes exclusive runway shows, fall trend reports, beauty demonstrations, and stylish parties. In years past, a favorite attraction for many included the Independent Designer Runway Show, where local designers were given the opportunity to present in a professionally produced runway show. Participating designers applied and were selected based on outstanding fashion sense and dynamic collections. It’s been a couple years since The Bellevue Collection curated an Independent Designer Runway Show, so Kirkland Lifestyle caught up with a few past participants to find out: Where are they now?
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Paloma Hurtado is a Fashion Designer from Mexico city who currently resides in Seattle, WA. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor´s Degree in Fashion Design and a minor in Digital Marketing.
I’m developing a Fashion app called Curationally that connects users with Fashion inspiration and mood boards, working on a one-of-a-kind collection using sustainable materials that I will be selling on my website. ANY EXCITING ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS? Being on the cover of Gray Magazine, and one of my pieces was on the exhibit at Mohai, Seattle Style: Fashion Instagram:Website: palomahurtado.comFunction.@palomahurtad0
DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE. My style has always been focused on the materials and telling a story with them, I believe that fashion is a non-verbal lan guage that narrates who we are and what we want to communicate to the world. My main inspiration these days is the fast-chang ing world we live in and how to adapt to changes through our personal style. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?
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DEVONATION is a independent custom made fashion label, serving people who like adding polished, bold, confidence, fashion forward and one of the kind piece from ready to wear to haute couture in the closet. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE. DEVONATION is about artistry, balance and meticulous detail. With cutting-edge tech niques to create customized self-expression. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? Shortly after the Bellevue Collection Fashion Show, my husband Ric passed unexpectedly. The past three years have been a journey of self discovery and healing. I am currently preparing a collection to show at New York Fashion Week in September and a second art installation for November inspired by classic silhouettes in modern fabrics with my own elevated style. Instagram:Website: DevonYan.com @DEVONATION_ART CONTINUED > 33| CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/KIRKLANDSEPTEMBER 2022
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Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gustave discovered his love for the fashion industry at a young age. Since then, Gustave has pursued his dream and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Apparel & Design from the Tshwane University of Technology. When the oppor tunity was given to Gustave to start his fash ion line, he did not hesitate and started his own couture brand called GUSTAVO APITI COUTURE. In 2013, Gustave immigrated to the states and began working for Luly Yang Couture and Nordstrom. In 2014, he began working on his U.S. debut as an indepen dent designer. In 2016 Gustave officially launched his couture line and showcased his beautiful collection at different runway show around the states. YOUR STYLE. Gustavo Apiti Couture is a fashion brand pinned to the principles of couture and cul ture, incorporating the freedom of custom design and the delicacy of unique diversity into tailored garments and the fluid silhou ettes. We are specialized in bridal couture, bespoke and formal wear for each and every silhouette (men and women). CURRENTLY WORKING are currently working on our ready-towear line that would allow all our customers who do live elsewhere in the United States or abroad to be able to purchase Gustavo Apiti outfits at their location, states or online. EXCITING ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS? Over the past couple years Gustavo Apiti has achieved so many things. I’ve been working with U.S.A celebrities and politi cal leaders; including: Cj Mccollum (NBA Blazers), Evan Turner (NBA Blazers), Rob Schneider (Actor), Jay Inslee (Washington State Governor), and Macklemore (Singer). We have recently won a northwest regional Emmy awards 2021 in partnership with Christopher Barnes and Seattle channel
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Bringing a heightened point of view and elevated per spective, Rickie De Sole is Nordstrom’s latest power hire for their newly created role: Women’s Designer Fashion & Editorial Director. Nordstrom has always appealed to the modern luxury customer, but they’ve been upping the ante by adding covetable new names in luxury to its offering, supporting CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists, and continuing its Nordstrom Space concept which serves as a satellite retail partner to Dover Street Market Paris. With previous experience from fashion power houses such as Vogue Magazine, W Magazine, and Prada – De Sole has a unique perspec tive on modern fashion and knows what speaks to the luxury customer.
2. VALENTINO – No one does color like Pierpaolo Piccoli at Valentino. This fall, it’s all about pink.
1. BOTTEGA VENETA – The New, New Bottega! I am very excited for the arrival of Matthew Blazy as creative director at Bottega Veneta. His debut collection hits stores this fall and it’s a brilliant take on twisted minimalism; classic wardrobe staples reinvented for the modern era.
3. COURREGES – Playing with experimen tal shapes and shiny vinyl fabrics, designer Nicolas de Felice has brought the space age to the modern age at Courreges. It’s the go to brand for the in the know Paris crowd and we are loving it.
4. PIFERI – This fall, we are thrilled to be launching sustainable footwear brand Piferi at Nordstrom. A former Jimmy Choo alum, the brand founder Alfredo Piferi, designs beautiful sculptural heels that are made from 100% vegan leathers. Rickie De Sole, Women's Designer Fashion & Editorial Director at Nordstrom.
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Juanita Friday Market BEACH PM 16th season of the Juanita Friday Market is here from 3-7 pm weekly at Juanita Beach Park! Once again, the fare will consist of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, hand crafted confections, beverages, as well as offer ings from local artisans and crafters. The location at the park provides families a place to come and enjoy the Market and the beach, playground, and other park amenities.
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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. at Redmond Town Center 166TH AVE NE, REDMOND, WA 98052 9:00 AM at Redmond Town Center is an informal weekly gathering of exotic car owners and enthusiasts, and has grown to become the largest weekly car gathering north of Los Angeles. Throughout each season, we host special events including unique prevention cars, new model unveilings, and sessions with automotive company management. The event is free, family-friendly, and outdoors, held every Saturday from 9 am-11am
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The Seahawks will open their 18-week slate of games for the 2022 season by welcoming Russell Wilson back to Se attle on September 12th at Lumen Field. Seattle Seahawks will open their regular season game on Monday Night Foot ball for the first time in franchise his tory, travel to Germany in week 10, and close out the year hosting the defending champion Los Angeles Ram.
Join us every Wednesday at Marina Park along the shore of Lake Washington for the annual Kirkland Wednesday Market from 3-7 pm! Enjoy an array of vendors who offer organic seasonal produce, wines and cheeses, bouquets of flow ers, and many other artisan goods. Support local farms and businesses through September. For more infor mation visit events/kirkland-market/kirklanddowntown.org/
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