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FYM FASHION: TAMARA MELLON, JIMMY CHOO FOUNDER AT THE NORDSTROM FLAGSHIP

FYM was on the scene as Fashion Icon & Jimmy Choo Founder, Tamara Mellon made a special appearance this afternoon at the elegant Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Flagship store.

Mellon seemed at ease, radiating stylish-class as she posed for photos (signing handbags and stilettos) for her brand-faithful admirers.

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The Nordstrom Flagship store pulled off quite an event, creating a spotless setting for Jimmy Choo’s Chief Creative Officer, and shoppers alike to convene.

Customers were greeted by a friendly wait-staff serving hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, while a nearby DJ played ambient fashion-forward music.

Much to the delight of the throngs of Jimmy Choo fanatics, Mellon looked stunning while greeting her fans, gracing the Nordstrom floor for over an hour.

We imagine it would be pretty hard saying no to a purchase while the owner of one of the most important designer labels is standing next to you. Cheers to Tamara Mellon and Nordstrom Seattle for pulling off such a well-received event!

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Words/Photos/Graphics: j. Thomas Codling

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March 2

FYM LIFESTYLE: TOMS SHOES ‘ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES’ EVENT AT NORDSTROM SEATTLE

FYM cannot think of another shoe vendor in the fashion industry that delivers such tremendous heart, affordable prices, and modern design as the TOMS SHOES company. Since 2006, the socially conscious and fully sustainable champions have lived on one basic principle- ‘With every pair (of shoes) you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.’

Hundreds of thousands of safe/dry-protected feet later, TOMS continues to grow month by month, stepping up their contribution as their company skyrockets. A portion of the company’s success comes from major distribution by way of high-end fashion retailer Nordstrom (hometown style heroes in Seattle).

In FYM’s experience, Nordstrom seems to carry the largest variety of TOMS classics as well as limited-run hip design staples. Yesterday, the Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Flagship Store participated in the TOMS SHOES ‘One Day Without Shoes’ event.

During high traffic time- the noon hour, Nordstrom employees, friends, family, activists, took off their shoes and began to walk barefoot making their way up to the fourth floor of the downtown Seattle Flagship store.

The march was then led over a skybridge into the Pacific Place Mall where passionate barefooted crusaders followed the escalators down to the city streets.

TOMS SHOES with support from companies like Nordstrom have/will continue making an impact across the world, providing a bare essential to children who desperately need (footwear) something most people take for granted on a daily basis. When you buy a pair of TOMS SHOES it’s really a win-win, A: You the consumer now own an easy-care, stylish pair of modern design, B: You the consumer are no longer consuming, but giving back- putting a pair of shoes on a child who really needs them- One for One.

Cheers to everyone who came out to make this event so special, at the Nordstrom Flagship Store! And if you’re wondering FYM’s favorite TOMS are the red classic canvas, as seen above.

Website: www.toms.com

Words/Graphic/Photos: J. Thomas Codling

April 6

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FYM ON THE LIST: HILARY HAHN & HAUSCHKA

This past Tuesday, May 29th 2012, a wonderful series of events led FYM to the Neptune Theater for an unforgettable, world-class experience. Sitting front-row, we soaked in the brilliant collaboration between two musical powerhouses, Hilary Hahn & Hauschka!

Hahn, a 32 year-old 2x Grammy-winning American violinist, recently partnered with Hauschka (Volker Bertelmann, a German prepared-piano genius), releasing the haunting sonic abstract titled SILFRA.

Our first introduction to the duo occurred earlier Tuesday afternoon, as they performed a spontaneous 15-minute set live at the Nordstrom Flagship store in downtown Seattle (which was announced only one hour prior via Flagship and Hahn’s social media channels).

It was quite the sight, witnessing two brilliant musicians play during the thick of Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Just as interesting was viewing the Seattle shoppers reactions to the unexpected treat. Some people continued browsing the sale, others stayed glued to their mobile phones, but eventually a nice crowd pressed pause on their day, and gathered around the Flagship piano to witness such a striking performance.

That evening, we found ourselves right up front, watching the spine-tingling unspoken connection between the two live at the Neptune. Their stunning improvisations, deconstructed classical norms, leading the audience through a vivid emotional journey. Hilary Hahn & Hauschka are doing something very special with this collaboration, their new record SILFRA can be heard HERE. A very special THANK YOU to both for putting us on the list, it was very nice meeting you, and to Nordstrom for the afternoon surprise performance! Cheers, FYM.

June 1

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FYM EXCLUSIVE: CAMPFIRE OK • SURPRISE SET AT THE SEATTLE NORDSTROM FLAGSHIP

Yesterday, Seattle’s own Campfire OK took over the Nordstrom Flagship house piano, for a surprise off-the-cuff performance! This is the second spontaneous performance FYM has been lucky enough to witness at the Flagship in the past couple months (the first being world-renowned composers Hilary Hahn & Hauschka).

Frontman Mychal Cohen was accompanied by bandmates—Brandon and Andrew for a shopping-stopping three song set experience, during the noon-time lunch hour. (pictured below)

Campfire OK proved to be quite the dynamic performers, switching instrumental roles, sharing flawless harmonies, while showcasing their infectious sonic talents to a stunned group of shoppers.

Expect BIG things from this up-and-coming band from Seattle in Fall 2012—Campfire OK gear up to release the highly anticipated follow-up to 2011’s Strange Like We Are, titled When You Have Arrived. View the new album teaser trailer below:

FYM was all smiles yesterday afternoon when Campfire OK surprised the Flagship (seriously LOVE the tunes they create). One can only hope Nordstrom will continue to this live music theme, making the Flagship store a place where anything is possible! Cheers FYM.

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August 24

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