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boutiques, cafes, live piano music, and other features to make your shopping
excursion an experience.
Best of all, whether it's your first visit or your 50th, the knowledgeable staff
will help you in any way they can. Prices may be a bit higher than those at other
department stores, but for your money you get the best service available. The
store is packed with shoppers during the half-year sale in June and the anniver-
sary sale in July. You'll also find Nordstrom at area shopping malls. 500 Pine St.
& 206/628-2111. www.nordstrom.com.
DISCOUNT SHOPPING
Nordstrom Rack This is the Nordstrom overflow shop where you'll
find three floors of discontinued lines as well as overstock, all at greatly reduced
prices. Women's fashions make up the bulk of the merchandise here, but there
is also a floor full of men's clothes and shoes, plus plenty of kids' clothes. 1601
Second Ave. & 206/448-8522.
FASHION
In addition to the stores listed below, you'll find quite a few familiar names in
downtown Seattle, including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Barneys New York,
Eddie Bauer, Gap, and MaxMara.
Accessories
Byrnie Utz Hats In the same location since 1934 and boasting the largest
selection of hats in the Northwest, this cramped hat-wearer's heaven looks as if
it hasn't changed in 50 years. There are Borsalino Panama hats, Kangol caps,
and, of course, plenty of Stetsons. 310 Union St. & 206/623-0233.
Men's & Women's Clothing
Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer got his start here in Seattle back in 1922, and today
the chain is one of the country's foremost purveyors of outdoor fashions—
although these days, outdoor fashion is looking quite a bit more urban. 1330 Fifth
Ave. & 206/622-2766. www.eddiebauer.com.
Northwest Pendleton For Northwesterners, and for many other people across
the nation, Pendleton is and always will be the name in classic wool fashions. This
store features tartan plaids and Indian-pattern separates, accessories, shawls, and
blankets. 1313 Fourth Ave. & 800/593-6773 or 206/682-4430. www.nwpendleton.com.
Women's Clothing
Alhambra Alhambra stocks an eclectic collection of women's clothing and
jewelry. There are purses from France, shoes from Italy, and fashions from
Turkey and the U.S. These add up to an eclectic European look that's a little
more refined than what you'll find at Baby and Co. 101 Pine St. & 206/621-9571.
www.alhambranet.com.
Baby and Co. Claiming stores in Seattle and on Mars, this up-to-the-minute
store stocks fashions that can be trendy, outrageous, or out of this world. The
designs are strictly French, so you aren't likely to find these fashions too many
other places in the U.S. Whether you're into earth tones or bright colors, you'll
likely find something you can't live without. 1936 First Ave. & 206/448-4077.
Passport Clothing Company Soft and easygoing is the current style at this
large store near Pike Place Market. Velvet, linen, cotton, rayon, and other natu-
ral fibers are the fabrics of choice here. 123 Pine St. & 206/628-9799.
Ragazzi's Flying Shuttle Fashion becomes art and art becomes fashion at
this chic boutique-cum-gallery on Pioneer Square. Hand-woven fabrics and

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