Raw Threads

We stumbled upon Raw Threads while wandering around Ballard. It is about 7 months old and easy to miss since it isn’t at street level. The sales space itself is in an exposed brick 2^nd floor unit. The focus of this boutique is locally designed accessories and clothing as well as independent labels. Some pieces are designed by the owner, Audrise. She also carries items by two sisters that recycle vintage Japanese obi into hair clips, cards, and wallets. The selection for men wasn’t very large, though she said that there will be more later. Audrise also made some of the men’s pants.
The prices might seem steep, but if you consider that you won’t run into every 5^th person in the same mass-​produced article it is on par or even cheaper than some chains (read: Anthropologie and the like). Audrise was super friendly without being ingratiating. She even recommended some products from a nearby Ballard store. This will be my new place to go for unique apparel & necklaces (also fashioned by the owner).