Spring and Summer merchandise on sale has now been reduced to 50% off and Parke & Ronen swimwear is now 40% off….God Bless America….

JUST ADDED!  Select Modern Amusement pieces now 30%off!!!

If you’re looking for a quirky,original and fun gift for that person who is hard to shop for, you don’t have to look too far from our store!
Across the street there’s Schmancy, part of the Trilogy of Awesome ( Schmancy, Nancy and the newly renovated Fancy) that has the kind of toys that pleases the young and the young at heart.
Started by Kristen Rask in 2004, the store carries one of a kind plushies, collectible vinyl figures, keychains and numbered pieces from local and out of town artists:

Kristen is quite an accomplished plushie toy maker herself (check out her “steamed dumplings” and “fortune cookies“…simply genious! ) and  she just published her first book, “Plush You!”. So, while you’re in the area (after buying amazing things from ian!) make sure to run across the street and check out the wonderful world that is Schmancy!!!
-Butch
Schmancy Toys, 1932 2nd. Ave. , 206.728.8008

 
Everyone here at ian would like to wish everyone in the LGBT community and their supporters  a most wonderful and safe Pride celebration and remember that pride for oneself shouldn’t last a weekend, but all year round…..

 
We’ve heard the rumours; and, if you’ve been to our Downtown location it looks kinda crazy in here with the upstairs closed off and covered with netting. Well I’m officially telling you that there is nothing to worry about. IAN IS NOT CLOSING. Like I’ve said before we are preparing to convert the upstairs into our new GStar store -in -store!!!! We just moved the clothing that was upstairs back down and integrated it all into the main floor. 

We’ve also marked  Engineered Garments, Ever, John Varvatos USA, and Gilded Age  down now to 40% off and Parke & Ronen swimwear to 30% off  yesterday so come by and get a head start before it gets picked through over the weekend!

-Butch

 
You read it right. We want you to claim your summer. Meaning that despite the schizophrenic weather that we’re having , go out and get some color when you can; run through some sprinklers, go to the beach, just have some good old-fashioned summer fun.

To enhance this celebration , we’ve pulled out some of our past-season swimwear at the Downtown store from brands like Modern Amusement, Rogan and LA Sports Club  and marked them down generously to get you inspired. Plus, remember we still have swimwear from this season from Nice Collective and Shipley & Halmos marked down to 40% off! We also have some regular priced trunks from G-Star and Park & Ronen, as well.

So wake yourself up, turn off the television/computer/IPod/whatever and embrace the summer with a vengeance!  Fremont has the Summer Solstice Festival happening this weekend (parade starts at noon on Saturday) so let that kick-start your reclamation process…

Earlier this spring the Fremont shop began carrying Woo and Woo Souvenir by designer Staci Woo.  This northern California born designer’s collection displays colorful print dresses and tops. Woo began her career as an assistant to the acclaimed denim designer, Adriano Goldschmied. 

 While gaining her designing chops, Staci created sling bags for personal use which became a hit among her family and friends.  Two years later she began her fledgling company by finding and reusing vintage materials to create elegant yet accessible pieces which received rave reviews. 

Currently in the Fremont shop we have several pieces that will enhance any summer wardrobe, whether just hanging around Alki or accompanying you on your summer holiday.

-Leon

“Janice” Tunic; $115
100% cotton

Floral Print dress; $195 
100% Tencel

Black smock dress; $167
100% cotton

The clothes are pretty amazing…drop by the Fremont store (maybe whilst partying it up this weekend at the Summer Solstice Festival?) and take a peek at this wonderful collection. -Butch

There’s a line at the Fremont store that definitely deserves mentioning. KILL CITY, an LA based collection established in 2005 by Drew Bernstein draws its inspiration from music: New Wave, Punk and its subgenres.

Fun and colorful, Kill City not only set out to make clothing that is premium quality with its fabrics, washes and construction, but also provide clothing that was affordable and competitively-priced. With rockabilly western shirts to crayon-colored polos and jeans, there’s truly something for everyone.  Both the alt-rock star and the Guitar Hero III weekend warrior will be very pleased…

 

“Top Rock” polo; $49
100% cotton; also available in Black/Grey stripe

“Mod” jean; $115
Cotton/Spandex blend

“Oldham Plaid” western shirt; $65
100% cotton, slim fit

“Junkie” twill jean; $75
skinny-fit; cotton blend ;also available in Black

“Smash It Up” sweater; $59
100% cotton

“Spencer” cardigan; $79
100% cotton; also available in Red/Black stripe

KILL CITY will be sold at the Fremont Store (501 N. 36th St)

-Butch

We are now at 40% off with the earlier Spring pieces that we put on sale; and, we’ve marked down  pieces from Engineered Garments, Ever, John Varvatos USA, Loomstate, Red Dot and Ksubi to 30% off…  Isn’t life grand?

 

It is rare to see a collection that grabs my attention for something in addition to its design, fabrication or anything else “fashion related”; however, I have to tell you about an insipring  line that we carry at the Fremont store.  Created by Alex Breen and his wife,Topo Ranch was isnpired by history after learning that his family once owned a ranch called “El Topo” (Spanish for the prairie dogs that inhabited the area) which they homesteaded after surviving the infamous Donner Party expedition of the 1840s.

Successfully beginning the small operation with tees that they would make and leave in an old wringer washer overnight to create a softer finish, they soon expanded into a full sportswear line of easy and comfortable 100%Organic clothing:

“El Topo” Logo Tee; $39

 ”Saddle Up” Tee; $39

“Padre Rick” shadow plaid short sleeve (also available in blue);$75

“Mullet” polo; $59

“the Gingham” short sleeve with green top-stitching; $75

Although the Breen family eventually lost the ranch to foreclosure during the Great Depression, the Breens add a winged prairie dog logo to all of their merchandise as an homage to El Topo and to serve as inspiration to reclaim the land once again.

Yes, our sale still chugs along and we added a few more pieces yesterday; including jeans from G-Star, KSubi, Loomstate, AG and Gilded Age.  So now would be a great time to stock up on some premium denim! See you soon!