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Seattle, WA: Fashion in the Emerald City


Although Seattle's rock bands pioneered the grunge fashion of the early 1990s, the Emerald City's current fashion landscape offers more than plaid shirts and tattered jeans. While Seattle's downtown region is spotted with classy couture shops and chain department stores, the city's Capitol Hill area features funky independent boutiques and specialty shops. Other Seattle districts, such as Ballard and Fremont, have their own unique fashion venues. Seattle, WA's, diverse spectrum of art, culture, and fashion design makes it the perfect place to enroll in a fashion school.

Seattle, WA: A Hotbed of Fashion, Culture, and Couture

Seattle, Washington, has thousands of options for culture and entertainment. In addition to its distinctive fashion scene, Seattle is famous for its opera and theater groups. Seattle has also played a seminal role in many music superstars' careers, including Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam. If public marketplaces strike your fancy, you can investigate the 100-year-old Pike Place Market, which covers nine acres and features work from local artisans. Seattle also hosts hundreds of galleries, museums, and public art festivals.

Living in Seattle: Fast Facts

  • According to the latest U.S. Census, Seattle had a population of 594,210, in 2007
  • In 2007, Seattle median household income was $57,849
  • The community possesses 30 public libraries and 37 performing arts centers
  • Over 70 miles of city-maintained trails exist

Fashion design students who pursue their education in Seattle find abundant inspiration in Washington's Emerald City.


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