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Salmon Sisters co-creators Claire Neaton and Emma Laukitis were inspired to start a company that reflects their experiences as commercial fisherwomen. Emma Laukitis © Carmin Dengel
‘Hustlin’ My Hoodies’
How four boutiques sell Alaskan style
By Cheyenne Mathews
8 | July 2019
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laska boutiques have found a fashion niche using images of local flora and fauna to convey the spirit of the state. The summer season is one of the busiest times of year for local boutiques as their style captivates both locals and the surge of tourists looking for that local experience. Alaska Business spoke with four Alaskan artisans who are taking their incredible talent and combining
it with savvy business sense in a way that adds to the local economy and gives tourists and residents alike the opportunity to buy amazing—wearable—works of art.
The Boutiques Sina Sena is the creative genius behind the designs of Crab Terror Island, which has one brick-and-mortar store in Anchorage and a strong online
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