Sneak peak
On my trip to Jaywalk I wandered another block to a new boutique in town with quite an intriguing name: Hitchcock. With a name like that I wasn’t sure exactly what I’d find, but as I tugged at the locked door (they’re closed on Tuesdays) I peered through the windows to find great accessories and what looks like a line of skin care products in the back. Wahoo! I snapped this picture of the bag in the window with hopes to return next week so I can fill you in on what else is inside this mysterious store.
Hitchcock
1123 34th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-838-7173
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A few years ago Della Quimby of Della Q Imports quit her “day job” and started her own business making handbags. She’d been in Vietnam and bought a bag that got so much attention she decided to bring the style to the US. I’m glad she did. I bought this bag from her and learned that she had gone back to the place of her inspiration, Vietnam, and found women to carefully hand embroider each silk bag. She says a lot of women use them for their knitting supplies, while others use them for special occassions. I took mine to a wedding last weekend and it got rave reviews. This small silk bag retails for about $45 and can be found at several Seattle shops.
There’s something special about having a one-of-a-kind item. Beverly Hunnicutt has a knack for sewing custom clothes, but what caught my eye were her fabulous bags. The front of her store is filled with bags made of silk brocade and kimono fabric. The prices are beyond reasonable, starting at just $17.50 for the extra large coin purse. The bag pictured is $37.50.
I refuse to carry around a “manly” briefcase. My laptop deserves something a little more… well, chic. I just bought a Lodis bag from Ballard Home Comforts and I couldn’t be happier. It’s sturdy, it’s leather, and it looks good on my shoulder. Lodis backs their product, so just bring it back into the store if there’s a problem with it. Gotta love that kind of customer service.