Writing about fashion from the sidelines of the runway doesn’t always give us the full picture of a collection‘s journey--all the drama, trauma, trepidation, and anticipation that goes on behind the scenes in a designer’s debut. But this year we were invited to step out from the audience and onto the runway as a guest model for the New York Fashion Academy’s 5th annual fashion show, Prima La Luce, and we got a whole new perspective from our experience behind the scenes and walking the runway. more ›

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We went to the Sunday night performance, and the show grabs you by the lapels and shakes the entertainment into you. Once it kicks off, the performance never lets up, and only slows down so you can get a close-up of something bizarre or sexy -- probably both. They'd really prefer if you didn't catch you breath. more ›

7:30pm // The Paramount // sold out, but apparently people on Craigslist think it's worth $325 a ticket more ›

What are the secret origins of the Atomic Bombshells? more ›

Seattle may not be the heart of the burlesque revival, but we're definitely an artery. Several talented local troupes help return the word "saucy" to our vocabulary--the Atomic Bombshells, Glitzkrieg, Burning Hearts Burlesque and others. There are regular shows: Burning Hearts' Bed Room Club happens Thursdays at the Fenix Underground, and the Pink Door hosts a show every Saturday night. And when the Bombshells return from the east coast this fall, they'll be back at the Mirabeau Room for weekly performances. more ›

It's too late for us to tell you about the drawing at Three Imaginary Girls for Kuma tickets. We understand that you're mad and we accept that anger. You missed the deadline for entry, and to a certain way of thinking, Seattlest is responsible. We know this is a wound that will never heal, but maybe we can alleviate some of the pain: Tickets are still available to Kuma's CD release party at Chop Suey on Friday. FCS North are opening and are also very very good and Sushirobo and The Atomic Bombshells Burlesque will be performing as well. more ›