Seth Aaron Henderson cast in Project Runway airing in January 2010

This dress available at http://annebocciboutique.com





This dress available at http://annebocciboutique.com

For me, the up and coming fashion designers are the most fun to celebrate. Why? Because it's more fun to celebrate the true underdog, emerging designers with hidden, true talent that aren't already overexposed in the press. They're in a few select boutiques, possibly have participated in runway shows, but on the greater fashion scene are still considered secrets. Well, maybe until now.

Seth Aaron Henderson is one of those underdog emerging designers that I have in my boutique. He designs fashion with Bettie Page, Marilyn and rockabilly influences, with feminine silhouettes that are full of custom details. But now, he's not much of a secret anymore, since the word is out that he is in the newest season of Project Runway.

Seth Aaron is cast in Project Runway's season 7, airing a few weeks. What makes him stand out? He is one of the designers at the boutique who personally handcrafts each coat or dress he makes. And often he creates the patterns himself, which nowadays is a truly a lost art. Plus he has a heart of gold, so I hope the show's producers portray his genuine sweet side as well as his zany side in the editing process. He lives just over the bridge in Vancouver, just minutes from Portland, OR, (amazingly, there is another cast member from Portland) so the Project Runway lists his residence as Vancouver, WA and his birthplace as San Diego. But since he's been one of my best loved designers since the day I opened my doors, he's all Portland to us. Best wishes Seth!

Go Seth. We are rooting for you!
xoxo
anne

http://tinyurl.com/4sw8j4
Here is his audition tape.
http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/project-runway-designers/seth-aaron-henderson/

Suzabelle lovers, this is for you! Up to 40% off on coats.

SUZABELLE. The designer's label is classic glamour. Grace Kelly, tailored looks and feminine silhouttes. Here's your chance to save up to 40% on Suzabelle coats at Anne Bocci Boutique. P.S. It's no wonder Suzabelle was named by Forbes Magazine as the designer to watch.

Suzabelle Lark Coat




Wool Jacket with faux leather buttons and luxe satin lining. Decorative epaulets and button tabs at front, detailed satin piping trim.
50% wool, 50% viscose
$276.00

* now 35% OFF $184.00
* Now $184.00 at Anne Bocci Boutique
Please compare prices, this Lark Coat is $276-$292 on other sites

Suzabelle
Greenstreet Coat

Greenstreet is an ultrasoft wool coat with pewter buttons and buckle. Collar ban be worn 3 ways. Luxe satin lining. Decorative contrast creme stitching.
$297 now 35% OFF
$190.00
Suzabelle is now 35% off at Anne Bocci Boutique

Suzabelle Cinema Coat

Monica stopped by the boutique and is looking smart is this chocolate-hued Suzabelle Cinema Coat.
Cinema Coat with bow closure at collar, swoop front pockets, contrast topstitching. Brass buttons and belt links.

Fabric Content: 52% polyester, 48% wool
Color: cocoa
Measures 33" from shoulder
$297 now 35% OFF
$190.00
Lower Price at Anne Bocci Boutique
Please compare prices, on other websites and stores this coat is: $297.00


Suzabelle Windsor Trench Coat

This plaid Windsor coat is smart and comfortable. The neck detail is classic and the brass domed buttons show the designers attention to every little detail.
Think soft Pendleton yet with a designer twist. This Suzabelle wool flannel coat has a luxe satin lining. Deep front patch pockets and fold-over collar.
$292
now 40% OFF
$177.00

Lower Price at Anne Bocci Boutique
Please compare prices: $292.00 on other sites


Holiday SALE going on now through December 25
FREE "Crab Won Ton" appetizer at the Portland's premier

The Benson Hotel.
Simply show your Anne Bocci Boutique receipt now through Christmas Eve in The Benson Hotel's lovely lobby Palm Court .


To see more independent artists, emerging designers, and other designer clothing, jewelry and handbags, why not mosey on over to see my website. Come on, I double-dare you. :)
Anne Bocci Boutique

The best gift of all...

The best gift of all is:

sharing time. loved ones. friends. sipping.
making a toast. clinking glasses. tearing up.
burping. dressing up. staring at the fire.
twinkling lights. dressing down. staying warm.

Remember that spending time with loved ones is the most cherished gift of all.
Happy Holidays.
Love anne

Photo: Anne Bocci Boutique
Art Deco cranberry 100% silk charmeuse dress at Anne Bocci Boutique. Bias cut that flows on the body. Hand sewn in Portland. Designer: Amai Unmei.
Oil Painting: Mark Larsen.

12 days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza http://tinyurl.com/ye3z55k



In collaboration with The Benson Hotel
Why not celebrate the season with your family at Portland's quintessential hotel, The Benson Hotel. Now through Christmas Eve, customers of Anne Bocci Boutique in Multnomah Village, will receive a complimentary Crab Won Ton appetizer just by showing their receipt from Anne Bocci Boutique at The Benson Hotel's Palm Court in their magnificent lobby.

'Tis the Season..
Relax in the Benson's Palm Court after holiday shopping. Their delicious Happy Hour menu is available every night from 4pm to 6pm and 9pm to close. Warm up with a hot buttered rum, enjoy crab dip, oysters or sushi rolls. Take in the lights, the 20 foot tree and the gingerbread display.


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Holiday sharing, SW Portland style

The holidays to me are all about keeping warm, cherishing times with friends and family, sharing food and expressing a sense of gratitude, joy, and abundance.


Claire is so adorable in the Suzabelle Cinema coat and Hat Attack Hat.



Hat Attack Brown Tweed Hat is warm mix of 70% poly, 30% wool with luxuious 100% silk paisley interior.



Introducing the wonderful metal art jewelry from Maureen Brusa Zappellini. She is a master metalsmith, goldsmith, and arts advocate.
See all the pieces by Maureen in the boutique! Each Tree is hand cut and unique with each order, so allow for slight variations in tree image. Sterling silver, with brass inset pierced "tree" and bronze back. Components are bolted together with miniature brass screws and nuts. 16" long.



Plein air oil paintings by Mark David Larsen, Portland artist.
His complete show is opening on December 4, 2009 at Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery.


This estate jewelry would make your Grandma proud, and you oh, so pretty.


Another photo taken of our estate and fine jewelry outside the window of Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery.



Here's the sign posted in the outside the window of my tiny boutique, Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery in SW Portland's Multnomah Village. GO indie artists!


Katja is gorgeous in this Suzabelle Hitchcock dress. When I think of a "magic" dress that virtually every customer adores, I would have to say the Suzabelle Hitchcock dress.



Happy Holidays.

Stay warm.

Hug someone.


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The pretty face of Sarah glowing in new jewelry and more.

The pretty face of Sarah who stops in and slips into on something smashing at Anne Bocci Boutique in SW Portland Oregon's Multnomah Village.







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Photos: anne bocci

Sarah is lovely in the Suzabelle lark military jacket. Suzie Jaberg (Suzabelle) is a designer from Seattle who was named by Forbes Magazine as the "one to watch" and was featured in Portland Fashion Week. Sarah is modeling the Christa Taylor designed white Italian Cotton coat with red silk lining. This coat was showcased in the International FUSE fashion show held at the Portland Art Museum.
All jewelry handcrafted with love by Portland designer, anne bocci. :)

Classic style reincarnated in Suzabelle dresses

Think Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Tippi Hedren: True style icons.
Today, my favorite Seattle designer, Suzie Jaberg, brings back that classic tailoring and feminine silhouettes with her Fall/Winter 2009 Suzabelle Hitchcock and Veronica Day dresses. And I'm so thrilled to carry them in my little boutique in Portland, Oregon.








xo
anne bocci

http://annebocciboutique.com

Portland Fashion Synergy Fashion Show: FUSE

Portland and China to partner in local fashion venture

Read more about Portland Fashion Synergy and its impact in this article by Kristi Turnquist:
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_fashion_industry_says.html


Photo credit: Yin Yi photography
Lovely Megan walking the runway in a Cui Wei designed dress, at the the International FUSE Portland Fashion Show featuring Portland and Chinese emerging designers.

Photo credit: anne bocci
Kerry Shanks looking stunning on the runway.




photo credit: anne bocci

The fabulous Jillian, the zest behind the fabulous FUSE Portland Fashion Synergy.

The first international FUSE Portand Fashion Synergy Show took place at the Portland Art Museum Friday, September 25, 2009.

May Tee founder of Portland Fashion Synergy (PDXFS) and Jillian Rabe, event coordinator, along with their fabulous team put on a show that was fun and well-paced with a sense of whimsy, awe and glamour. Portland-based designers included Emily Katz, MAYTEE, and the men’s line Defyance; and a special collaborative collection will be presented by local designers Adam Andreas, Hillary Day, Janeane Marie, Barbara Seipp, Emily Sunnell, Christa Taylor, Heather Treadway and others.

Featured Chinese designers included Cathaya, Cui Wei and Chong Jian, one of China’s most famous designers.


(PDXFS) collaborates with apparel designers, manufacturers, retailers, educational institutions, students, local businesses, government organizations, the media and the general public to create and support a thriving and sustainable apparel industry in Portland, Oregon. Together, we can establish Portland as a fashion capital with a unique design vision and attitude.

For more of my personal photos of the international show, see the link below.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=156794&id=562999697&l=cac9440cf7

Link on over to this fabulous Oregonian article by Kristi Turnquist:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/portland_fashion_industry_says.html

Mosey on over to the Portland Fashion Synergy site for more information:

http://www.pdxfashionsynergy.com


xo
anne bocci

http://annebocciboutique.com

Suzabelle: Classic tailoring with film noir drama.

The gorgeous Jillian, professional model, videographer, and fashion activist is modeling the new Suzabelle Hitchcock dress at Anne Bocci Boutique in Portland.




Portland vocalist and voice coach, Beth, is looking sweet in the Suzabelle Deco dress.



The Suzabelle Deco dress is $154 at Anne Bocci Boutique.


The sweet Veronica Day dress is oh-so 1940s inspired.


The Noir dress is full of classic slimming waist details and the back is just as sweet with cover buttons and a soft tie.


Monica stopped by the boutique and is looking smart is this chocolate-hued Suzabelle Cinema Coat.


This dramatic Suzabelle Greenstreet coat is high drama.




This plaid Windsor coat is smart and comfortable. The neck detail is classic and the brass domed buttons show the designers attention to every little detail.


Back to school has never been so classic and tailored.
To see more independent artists, emerging designers, and other designer clothing, jewelry and handbags, why not mosey on over to see my website. Come on, I double-dare you. :)
http://annebocciboutique.com