So what do you know about Seattle? Ranked by some as the most literate state of the Union, Seattle can also boast the original "skid row," which has since become Yesler Way!Birthplace of rock legend Jimi Hendrix and "grunge" music, Seattle totes itself as a coffee mecca—hence the appropriateness of Sleepless in Seattle!
Despite the poor rap about rainy days and cloudy skies, Seattle-ites actually purchase more sunglasses per capita than any other US city. Go Seattle!!!
Finally, this northwestern city has inherited a long history of booms and busts, rising out of rushes ranging from timber to gold! So what's on the rise in Seattle during these busted times? New found talent at Seattle Fashion Week.
As a precursor to the event, which will take place in April, on February 26 Seattle Fashion Week hosted its 1st annual Student Fashion Designer Competition, which was sponsored by Comcast, who selected 5 finalists: Lennura Zhataganova, Anna Black, Yomary Muñoz, Rebecca Lynn Sullivan, and Lauren Hendrie.
I have had the joy and privilege of conducting exclusive interviews with four of these talented young designers, which I will be bringing to you over the next few days.
So fashion students around the world, stay tuned to read about these designers' views on design, Seattle's fashion scene, eco-trends, and more!
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