NEW FACES. TIMELESS STYLE. MODERN REBELS. ALL HEART. NO RULES.

On Saturday night, a group of models tiptoed their way down a three-foot-wide runway at the Covington Aquatic Center. The lights reflected off water, fringe, and wings. Seattle’s Ascend fashion show promised elevation, inspiration, and artistry. What unfolded was something far more complicated.

After 41 years, Eddie Bauer's Bellevue Square flagship closes its doors. New Face Magazine explores the impact on Seattle's fashion identity and the volatile business climate.