University Village, an outdoor shopping center, is more than your usual strip mall. Pleasant surroundings with fountains, park benches and lovely hanging potted plants make the shopping experience very pleasant. The village area is evenly split between local shops and large retail stores. You'll find The Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch, as well as home outfitters such as Pottery Barn and Eddie Bauer Home. Jewelry stores, pet stores and beauty shops are also found here, along with numerous cafes and restaurants.
Opened as a shoe store in 1901, Nordstrom is now one of the nation's leading fashion retailers, offering fine apparel and accessories for everyone in the family. Nordstrom Rack Downtown Seattle, located in Seattle's Downtown neighborhood, is surely a one stop destination for fashion lovers and shopaholics, with many brand names housed on their shelves. Shoes remain the specialty, with a huge selection that includes unusual sizes. Designer labels like Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein fill the clothing racks. You're sure to find something suitable for every occasion.
Once your eyes grow accustomed to the dimness of this shop, they'll widen at the array of preserved elegance. The specialty here is fine antique jewelry. The estate jewelry ranges from antique engagement rings with all manner of precious stones to original pieces from the Victorian era. A large selection of Art Deco jewelry is a big draw at Isadora's. This store definitely has that special, unique piece to make anyone's eyes sparkle with delight.
Kuhlman is all about the latest in fashion! A small boutique in Belltown, this is the light at the end of the tunnel for the fashion-starved local male population. The store is popular for its hard to find designer names and custom-made clothes. Owner Scott Cullman is an expert with the needle and his custom-made suits are crafted to perfection. The store does offer a small selection for women as well, but keeps the men well in the limelight.
Curious Kidstuff está totalmente equipado para deleitar a niños pequeños de hasta 12 años, con una gran variedad de juguetes a la venta. Cada juguete ensña a los niños a disfrutar de una manera totalmente segura. Esta tienda de juguetes es un acogedor refugio para niños, un lugar mágico repleto de todas las cosas que encuentran entretenidas, desde juguetes educativos hasta casas de muñecas y artesanías. La oruga para los niños de 1 a 2 años es uno de los juguetes más vendidos.
Mario's is a good option if you are looking to buy any type of clothing, from leather jeans and Armani sweaters to trendy tuxes and designer evening gowns. Flaunting an impressive range of brands like Hugo Boss, Prada, Canali, Pucci, Miu Miu and Robert Danes, this store showcases the right apparel to suit all your needs. Other accessories like ties, cuff-links and perfumes are also available.