Food & Drink

Michael Cepress is Having a Show

By Seattle Mag June 11, 2013

cepress

One of my most fave local designers, Michael Cepress, is hosting a show on June 21 at the Century Ballroom, featuring both men’s and women’s collections. This is excellent news for those of us ladies who love his menswear so much that we’ve considered having him make us a suit just to get to work with him.

The name of the show is American Dreaming, which Cepress describes as being inspired by “the American counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s—a particularly magical moment in our country’s history that has given me fuel and freedom in the studio for as long as I can remember for it’s spirit of aesthetic liberation, gender-freedom, multiculturalism and embracing time-tested-and-honored craft traditions.”

Cepress has chosen “hand woven ikats from India, multicolored stripes from Sri Lanka paired with traditional American work wear fabrics” for a “swirl” of looks that are a tribute to the vibe of Haight-Ashbury scene. “The women’s wear in particular does this, I think, with its high-necked cotton dresses set beside bold geometric cut caftans and kimonos of layered organza and textured raw silks. In some cases a single garment in the women’s collection is made of over 8 yards of fabric, reminding women that feeling beautiful can certainly be found by way of miles of luxurious cloth on your body.” 

Get your ticket for what promises to be an amazing evening of fashion inspiration. ASAP.

 

Follow Us

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts

Fleece slippers, chocolate figs, and The Book of Love

Who doesn’t want to celebrate love and make someone (anyone!) feel special? So, whether you’re all in or not so much, if you’re looking for gift ideas, here are a few to consider...

The Best Gifts for Travel Lovers 

The Best Gifts for Travel Lovers 

Tinsel, eggnog, mistletoe, and luggage

Travel lovers are the easiest people to buy for. Wrap a gift in old maps and they’ll spend hours deciphering the roadways and important coordinates. Put something inside the wrapping that will satiate their wanderlust, or encourage it, and you might be their next invitee to Paris.

Black Black Friday launches in Seattle

Black Black Friday launches in Seattle

The event is designed to boost Black-owned businesses

An initiative launched in Seattle encourages residents to spend money at Black-owned businesses, starting on Black Friday. Called Black Black Friday, the movement was organized by Laura Clise, founder and CEO of the Intentionalist, an online directory of thousands of small businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, LBGTQ+, families, and differently abled people,…

Costco Goes for the Gold

Costco Goes for the Gold

Have a sudden need for gold bars? Better act fast.

The warehouse retailer known for everything from its popular food court to organic maple syrup and bulk, well, everything, is now in the business of selling gold. That’s right. Costco is peddling one-ounce gold bars online. But you have to be a member to buy them. And they’re not cheap. Shoppers have two options: One…