Credit: Kelly O
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Carlisia, designer and founder of MAC Fashion House, “It’s still so new. And innovative and creative.”

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Skwerll, designer, Mad Swerll Designs, “Growing. Changing. Lots of opportunities for starters.”

Tons more after the jump. Keep reading…

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Shawna, model from Portland, Oregon (wearing Natalie Eidolon), “Up and coming. Eclectic. Very different than Portland.”

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Heather (left), designer, Alien Earth Designs, “Unique. Young. Fresh. We’re getting there—this is just the beginning…”

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Lizzy (wearing Twala Intimates), “Independent. Unique. Creative.”

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Noel (center), designer D.N.A. Fashions, “I think Seattle’s scene is WEAK. Well, honestly, unless I’m involved.”

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Monica, model, (wearing Alien Earth), “Energized! And original.”

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“Miko (left), model, “It needs to flourish, because its awesome.” Emily, model, “Developing. And important.”

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Juliette, model, “Being a petite model is really limiting. The Chance Fashion community is really open, and gives me great opportunity. Also, I think Seattle’s scene, in general, is still evolving.”

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Kristen, designer, Citizeness Clothing, “It’s diverse. Still pretty underground and hidden.”

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Jenny, designer, gerfer Handknits, “It’s earthy. A little feisty. Industrial.”

All photos taken at the 5th Annual Chance Fashion “Artist of the Year” Awards Show at Macy’s, January 10th, 2015. More at ChanceFashion.org.

Some bonus photos from the runway show:

Twala Intimates
  • Twala Intimates
Like a Rockstar Menswear
  • Like a Rockstar Menswear
Citizeness Clothing
  • Citizeness Clothing
Paper Dollz Clothing
  • Paper Dollz Clothing
D.N.A., in collaboration with Lastwear Clothing
  • D.N.A., in collaboration with Lastwear Clothing
D.N.A., in collaboration with Lastwear Clothing
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MAC Fashion House
  • MAC Fashion House
MAC Fashion House
  • MAC Fashion House
Seattle Fashion Week 2015 is March 4-8
at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

Kelly O—formerly a Stranger staff photographer, music writer, Drunk of the Week columnist, and more!—finished art school and a soul-crushing internship at a corporate advertising agency in Detroit,...