Furesh Will Open Capitol Hill Costume Studio in January
The costume design studio will offer repairs and custom fabrication for Pacific Northwest cosplayers.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Furesh, a studio specializing in fursuit craftsmanship and costume design, is scheduled to open its first retail storefront on January 7, 2027. The shop will occupy 1209 E Pike in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Why it matters
The opening signals a specialized expansion in the local creative economy, providing a dedicated physical hub for commission-based design, repair, and cleaning services. It marks a shift for the site, which formerly housed the boutique Sergius & Bacchus.
The new retail location occupies the 1209 E Pike storefront in Seattle. This debut follows the 2023 opening of the Sergius & Bacchus boutique at the same address.
The players
Austin Solid
Founder and lead maker of Furesh, overseeing the studio's specialized costume fabrication and design operations.
Miles Jonard
Owner of the new Furesh retail location and an entrepreneur with a background in local retail management.
The details
The facility is currently undergoing interior renovations, including the removal of carpet and wall partitions, to accommodate the specific requirements of a costume design studio. Founder Austin Solid leads the venture, which will utilize collaborative partnerships with area pattern designers and costume fabricators to support its services.
Timeline
January 7, 2027, is the scheduled date for the store's grand opening.
Market Landscape
The entry of Furesh marks a turnover in Capitol Hill commercial real estate following the closure of the Shikorina Bakeshop storefront in early 2026. This development represents a shift toward specialized, commission-based retail models in the district.
Operators in the creative services sector should note the shift in specialized space utilization at 1209 E Pike. Business owners should monitor the reception of this niche storefront to gauge demand for dedicated service hubs within the Pacific Northwest cosplay market.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates how specialized craft studios are increasingly securing fixed retail footprints to centralize repair and design services. Owners can evaluate their own service capacity against the local demand for niche, high-touch artisan offerings.
What happens next
The store is set for its grand opening on January 7, 2027.
Further reading
For more on the retail landscape in the city, see the latest updates in Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHS Capitol Hill Seattle.
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