What She Said
Women in Fashion Event
What She Said shines a light on some of the most creative and outspoken women who are shaping the world today, uniting them together for conversations that are candid and real. Featuring female thought-leaders in a variety of industries including fashion, tech, music, and art, What She Said is a global event series produced by W Hotels.
The latest installment of the What She Said event series took place on October 13, 2022, at W Bellevue in partnership with Gossip & Glamour and Bellevue Fashion Week. This once-a-year event provided a much-needed opportunity for fashion industry professionals, independent business owners, content creators, and local influencers in the city to gather for an evening of insight and inspiration. A portion of the proceeds from event ticket sales was donated to Ada Developers Academy, which provides cost-free coding classes to women and gender-expansive adults. The evening included a dynamic panel discussion, networking opportunities, drinks & light bites, a dessert bar by Trophy Cupcakes, a curated shopping marketplace featuring local women-owned brands, and immersive photo opportunities provided by The Bellevue Collection.
“What She Said is an irreverent play on women speaking up for themselves. It is an ironic juxtaposition to a traditionally degrading phrase that allows women to take ownership of their words and what they say. There is no mistake about it – this is WHAT SHE SAID – not what she agrees with, or what someone else said on her behalf – it’s her thoughts, her opinions, her voice, and her words,” said Cindi Breen, Complex Director of Sales and Marketing for W Bellevue.
Featured panelists
Brittany Sierra, The Sustainable Fashion Forum
Valerie Madison, Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry
Elisa Yip, Sskein
Lauren Pistoia, Fashion Consultant
Sydney Mintle, Gossip & Glamour
Marketplace Vendors
WOMEN’S FASHION
BEAUTY
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
GIFTS
NON-PROFIT PARTNER
DESSERT PARTNER
Regional Connections
In an effort to connect industry professionals in the Pacific Northwest, we are proud to announce that we will have several Portland-based business owners joining us at the What She Said event. Check out their company pages below.
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About Gossip & Glamour
Gossip & Glamour is a Seattle-based marketing and public relations firm that works exclusively with beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. Founded in 2010, Gossip & Glamour has helped hundreds of brands with PR consulting, lifestyle events, and influencer activations.