H&M opens first Seattle-area store

H&M is predicting hundreds of people will line up this morning to get their first look at its new Southcenter store, the Swedish retailer's initial foray into the Seattle market. Seattle Times business reporters COURTNEY BLETHEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES COURTNEY BLETHEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES At H&M's new store in Westfield Southcenter, an argyle cardigan sweater can be had for $24.90, a lacy push-up bra for under $20, and a brightly colored tank top for only $5.90. Just don't think of it as cheap chic. Jennifer Uglialoro, a New York-based spokeswoman for H&M, said the most common misperception about the Swedish retailer is that its clothes fall apart after a few wash cycles. "These are quality clothes that hold up," she said, pointing to the stylish black blouse with brass buttons she's wearing. Uglialoro paid $24.90 for it at... [read full story]