Who doesn’t love shopping? Now how about putting your shopping dollars behind causes you can feel good about? That sounds even better, and that’s exactly what you get to do at the Seattle Restored Fashion Market.

Seattle Restored is an organization that brings fresh life to the downtown core with creativity and commerce. They call upon local artists and entrepreneurs to activate empty storefronts with pop-ups and markets to bring people downtown and create vibrant streetscapes. They are especially passionate about creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and other entrepreneurs and artists of colour.

If we’ve already piqued your interest, then hold onto your hats because it gets even better!

Seattle Restored Fashion Market
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Seattle Restored is hosting a Fashion Market on Sunday, October 1st, in their new downtown space, and it’s promising to be full of unique finds, local fashion, and curated pieces that capture the essence of Seattle’s creative scene. Bask in shopping bliss, and enjoy some complimentary refreshments if your feet start to get tired. 

Here are 9 local shops to check out at the market:

FARMER

Handmade clothing and accessories.

Only

Responsibly made women’s clothing and bags.

HER GLOW CANDY SHOP

Unique, affordable accessories and jewelry pieces for all.

Rya Art

Curated vintage and pre-loved jewelry, along with new, hand-made glass jewelry.

Ayo Collections 

Africentric/western design clothing and bracelets.

 

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Amano Seattle

Handmade Latinx-inspired art, jewelry, and accessories.

 

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Ashanti Renee Boutique 

Handmade clothing and accessories.

JAMIL 

Vintage clothing and housewares.

Blanket Door 

Original artwork, apparel, jewelry, accessories, women’s clothing, and oversized clothing.

 

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The best part about this event is that you don’t have to stop here!

Seattle Restored has tons of events, pop-up shops, and art installations around the city. Take a tour and support some local artists!

But in the meantime, don’t forget to RSVP to the Seattle Restored Fashion Market.

 

SEATTLE RESTORED FASHION MARKET

When: Sunday, October 1st from 11 AM to 3 PM

Where: 1501 5th Ave, Downtown Seattle

Cost: Free to attend, but please RSVP