Les Amis, Fremont

Posted by Amanda Ford in Fancy, Shop

It would be blasphemous of me to continue writing for this website dedicated to extolling all the girly pleasures that city life has to offer and not mention Les Amis. Les Amis is a classic. A standard. And while it may not be as iconic as say the Space Needle or the Fishmongers at Pike Place Market, for Seattle’s fashionistas, Les Amis is an equally significant part of our city.
With its rustic plank floors and exposed, wooden ceiling beams, Les Amis feels more like a cozy country cottage than a chic urban boutique. But it is precisely this use of raw, earthy materials as a backdrop for delicate, girly-girl clothing that makes shopping at Les Amis a rich and exceptionally tactile experience. The store is full of unique pieces like brightly colored wrap tops by Calypso, Burning Torch jackets made with vintage fabrics, Krista Larson’s gauzy, one-size-fits-most skirts, Italian leather purses, and jewelry designed by local artists. A small candle always burns near the cash register filling the shop with a mild scent, sometimes sweet gardenia, sometimes crisp cucumber and grapefruit. You can also always find a wicker basket filled with beautifully hand-dyed silk scarves. Over the years I have given many of these to various girlfriends as gifts.
Beware: I have heard other women complain about the sales staff at Les Amis being rude. I personally have never had this problem. The women who run the shop are certainly aloof, but I have always received ample help when I needed it, even from the most standoffish salesgirl of the bunch.
Les Amis
3420 Evanston AVE N
(206) 632-2877