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Washington State - Gothic Retail Stores

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Since a good number of BC folks (especially Southern BC folks) take trips down to Bellingham and Seattle, I've compiled a small shopping resource. Below is a growing list of retailers in northern Washington state (Blaine, Bellingham, Seattle, etc.) that sell items of interest to those in the Gothic, punk & fetish communities. If you know of a shop that sells items predominantly in these catagories, please reply to this thread with as much info as possible, and I will add them to the list. Clothing & Footwear: Gothic, Punk, Costume and Vintage

  • Broadway Boutique 113 Broadway East, Seattle. (206) 325-0430 Capitol Hill district. Alternative clothing store with some fetish, gothic and punk fashions: costumes, skirts, fashion corsets, t-shirts and accessories. Good for mix & match pieces.
  • Crypt 1310 East Union St., Seattle. (206) 325-3882 Capitol Hill district. Goth, punk and industrial clothing, and apparently a good helping of fetish gear.
  • Hot Topic Bellis Fair Mall (Bellingham), Everett Mall (Everett) and other locations. The store we love to hate, but a relatively cheap supply of Goth, punk and metal clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories for men and women. Also carries some books, comics and housewares. Great place to find Nightmare Before Christmas stuff!
  • Pretty Parlor 6729 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. (206) 726-7978 Select vintage clothing and accessories for fair prices, perfect for petticoats and other frillies, and pin-up/rockabilly influenced style. Also represents local designers with a retro aesthetic. Some men's and children's items.
  • Magickal Garden Bellis Fair Mall (Bellingham), and Everett Mall (Everett). Goth-friendly Medieval style clothing for men and women (although heavy on the hippie side), as well as some accessories, pagan books, incense, wallhangings, crystals, and more.
  • Metro Clothing Co. 231 Broadway E., Seattle (206) 726-7978 Capitol Hill district. Gorgeous clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women, suitable for anyone from RomantiGoth to CyberGoth. Lip Service, Jeannie Nitro, Serious labels. Lots of PVC and stompy boots.
  • Red Light Vintage Clothing 312 Broadway E., or 4560 University Way Northeast, Seattle "Seattle's largest vintage clothing store". Victorian through early 80's clothing and accessories for men and women. Some new clothing, as well as a great selection of costumes.
  • Trendy Wendy 211 Broadway E., Seattle (206) 322-6642 Capitol Hill district. A decent place to find very affordable mix & match pieces such as socks, fashion corsets, bras, crinolines, etc. Plus sizes available.

Fetish Clothing and BD/SM Gear

  • Broadway Boutique 113 Broadway E., Seattle. (206) 325-0430 Capitol Hill district. Alternative clothing store with some fetish, gothic and punk fashions: costumes, skirts, fashion corsets, t-shirts and accessories. Good for mix & match pieces.
  • Crypt 1310 East Union St., Seattle. (206) 325-3882 Capitol Hill district. Goth, punk and industrial clothing, and apparently a good helping of fetish gear.
  • Fantasy Unlimited 2027 Westlake, Seattle. (206) 622-4669 Club clothes, corsets, leather, and glam fetish attire for men and women, plus toys, magazines, an arcade, and movie theater. Open 24 hours.
  • SNM Underworld 219 Broadway Ave. East, Seattle. (206) 322-5541 or 1-866-547-KINK (5465) BD/SM leather and rubber apparel, custom corsets, medical items, custom dungeon furniture, artwork & more. On the 2nd floor, above Laughing Buddha Tattoo.

Housewares, Decor and Gifts

  • Boars Tusk Armory 429 170th St. South, Spanaway. (253) 797-9704 Gorgeous Medieval weaponry and decor. Hand forged and custom knives and other weapons made by owner.
  • Catalyst Studios 2367 Tacoma Ave. South, Unit 1, Tacoma. deathmerchant@moritorium.com Online sales only. Books, art prints, spooky magnets, and more.
  • Gargoyles Statuary 4550 University Way NE, Seattle. (206) 632-4940 or 1-800-253-9672 Incredible stone statues, figurines and home/garden decor. Gargoyles, fairies, angels, mythical beasts and more. Now selling Amy Brown fantasy figures.