UPDATE - MARCH 4, 2020 - We have decided to cancel this year’s Style Summit event in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak in Washington. If you purchased a ticket to the event you will receive a refund. Thank you for your understanding and on-going support.
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Join Gossip & Glamour for the 5th Annual Seattle Style Summit at W Bellevue on Friday, April 10, 2020. The event will draw over 200 bloggers and influencers for a high-energy day of insight and inspiration. This year's event will highlight regional talent from Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, B.C. in an effort to cultivate community across markets and spark creative collaborations. The event will include coveted networking opportunities, dynamic panel discussions, brand presentations, and a curated marketplace featuring a mix of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. The day will conclude with an after-party for guests to continue their fashion conversations at the W Bellevue Living Room Bar.
Now in its fifth year, the Gossip & Glamour Style Summit has partnered with W Bellevue as part of the What She Said global event series. Female voices will lead powerful discussions on the business of blogging, changing market trends, brand building, and the digital transformations that will shape the influencer world in the year ahead. Join us for the largest gathering of style bloggers in the region as we share coveted insight from top fashion brands, bloggers, and business experts. Get your ticket now!
PROGRAM
8:30 a.m. - Doors open for check-in
9:00 a.m. - Coffee, Brunch Bites, Networking
9:45 a.m. - Welcome by Sydney Mintle, Founder of Gossip & Glamour
Panel 1: A New Decade of Blogging + Branding with featured panelists Jess Estrada of FreshJess.com (Seattle), Lee Taylor of LegalLee Blonde (Vancouver), Brandy Brown of Marabou Design (Seattle), Dawn Parsons of Party Till Dawn (Seattle), and Kristina McInnis of The Bottled Blonde (Portland). This dynamic panel will discuss proven strategies for blogging success in the decade ahead including how to build a loyal following, strategies for monetization, and secrets to successful brand partnerships.
Brand Presentation: andieanderin talks women’s empowerment and the importance of sharing the stories of influential women from history and today.
Panel 2: The Future of Fashion with featured panelists Madison Phillips of RealSelf, Lili Morton of Armoire, Kayla Gil of Pipe & Row, Kimberly Carney of FashWire, and Retail Expert Janelle Burgess, moderated by Style Writer Amanda Zurita. This panel will discuss how local brands are adapting to changes in the market, the trend of conscious consumerism and what is means for the fashion world, sustainable style in the next decade, and best practices for influencers looking to build better relationships with brands.
Brand Presentation: Boma Jewelry talks Sustainable Fashion and Transparency in the Jewelry Industry
12:00 p.m. - Curated marketplace and brand activations featuring:
Fashion-forward statement nail art by Varnish Seattle
Neckties that celebrate influential women by andieanderin
Size-inclusive fashion by Universal Standard
A curated assortment of k-beauty favorites from K Banana
Ethical & eco-friendly fine jewelry by Boma Jewelry
Meet the team and learn more about fashion rental subscription services by Armoire
Complimentary Strip Lashes by Noir Lash Lounge
Tarot Card Readings by Kat Larson of Inner + Vision Tarot
Plus brand activations by RealSelf, FashWire, SeaTac Airport, TheRealReal, and more
1 p.m. - After-Party at W Bellevue Porch Bar
