W Bellevue announces What She Said Women in Fashion Event

W Bellevue announces What She Said Women in Fashion Event in Partnership with Bellevue Fashion Week

The event will feature trailblazing women in fashion for an evening of cocktails and conversation led by Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour.

Join W Bellevue in partnership with Bellevue Fashion Week on Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a special What She Said event spotlighting trailblazing women in fashion. The evening will include signature cocktails, an intimate panel discussion led by fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour, a curated shopping marketplace featuring women-owned brands, music by DJ Mixxtress, and immersive photo opportunities produced by The Bellevue Collection. 

Featured panelists include fashion entrepreneur Elisa Yip, founder of the luxury knitwear brand Sskein, Brittany Sierra, founder of The Sustainable Fashion Forum, fashion consultant Lauren Pistoia, and Valerie Madison, founder of Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry. Starting a business is no easy task and these trailblazers will share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, and valuable tips for success. 

“What She Said is an irreverent play on women speaking up and out 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. 

“Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection is all about inspiration and W Bellevue’s What She Said event aligns with our mission to recognize and celebrate local business women in the design and fashion industry,” said Jennifer Leavitt, VP of Marketing at The Bellevue Collection.

A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit the Ada Developers Academy, a local non-profit working to provide no-cost coding classes to women and gender-expansive adults. Tickets go on sale August 20, 2022 via Eventbrite.

Event sponsors include Gossip & Glamour, The Bellevue Collection, Bellevue Fashion Week, and Trophy Cupcakes.

WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2022

WHERE: W Bellevue 10455 NE 5th Pl. Bellevue, WA 98004

TIME: 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. (Doors open at 5:30)

TICKETS: $65 - On sale August 20th

Ticket price includes access to the panel discussion, networking, one complimentary drink, and a special What She Said swag bag.

Featured Speakers:

• Brittany Sierra, The Sustainable Fashion Forum

• Valerie Madison, Valerie Madison Jewelry

• Elisa Yip, Sskein

• Lauren Pistoia, Fashion Consultant

• Sydney Mintle, Gossip & Glamour (Moderator)

Shopping Marketplace Vendors:

• Valerie Madison Jewelry

• Sskein

• Millie Seattle

• Tonya Hawkes

• Akala Clothing

• + more coming soon!

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 traditional PR, lifestyle events, and influencer management. www.gossip-glamour.com

About What She Said

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.