When Ifat Pridan ordered a zip-front frock made of natural Japanese fabric ($580) for her summer collection, little did the owner of Georgetown’s LiLi the First boutique know how on […]
When Ifat Pridan ordered a zip-front frock made of natural Japanese fabric ($580) for her summer collection, little did the owner of Georgetown’s LiLi the First boutique know how on […]
IN THE GARDEN Dior’s Spring-Summer 2020 ready-to-wear line pays homage to Catherine Dior, Christian Dior’s sister who tended the family gardens. Floral motifs, embroidery and raffia accents celebrate nature. Price […]
Since Paris-based Barbara Boccara and Sharon Krief launched ba&sh 16 years ago, the clothier has opened more than 200 locations worldwide, including a new outpost that brings its feisty yet […]
On October 4 and 5, cutting-edge couture takes over DC’s National Building Museum during the annual Smithsonian Craft2Wear show. Sixty-seven artisans from around the U. S. will showcase their handmade, […]
WEARABLE ART In 2006, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee orchestrated its first Craft2Wear Show—and now more than 70 artisans display handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry and accessories at this annual event. Pictured: […]
Posh CityCenterDC is the perfect spot for Tiffany & Co.’s first storefront in the nation’s capital. The 5,000-square-foot, glass-fronted boutique, which opened in March, combines signature Tiffany elements with classical […]
Lafayette 148 New York, a purveyor of high-end, customized women’s apparel and accessories, recently opened its first DC-area store in Tysons Galleria. Though most of its sales happen online, storefronts […]
Passementerie—a catch-all name for the tassels, trim, fringe and pom-poms that dress up drapes and upholstery—is akin to jewelry for the home. So it wasn’t a stretch when New York […]
Dior Men’s Summer 2019 ready-to-wear line draws inspiration from the life and work of Christian Dior. Modern twists on his oeuvre include a vintage-effect calfskin bike jacket ($4,200) with a […]
Though photographed on a romp through Maryland’s Star Bright Farm, this winsome skirt by local couturier Ella Pritsker is intended for dressier affairs. The Italian silk chiffon garment is hand-beaded […]
The National Museum of Women in the Arts celebrates the work of Rodarte from November 10 to February 10, 2019, in its first-ever fashion exhibit. Launched in 2005 by Los […]
Fall Color CH Carolina Herrera’s 2018 Fall/Winter Evening collection ushers in cooler nights with elegance. The flowing Pleated Crepe Skirt in bold red ($795) is topped with the crisp, white […]
New York designer Tanya Taylor’s Spring/Summer collection accentuates the feminine form through original flower prints and a bold use of color. Left to right: the Rhett dress in Moroccan silk […]
Pretty in Pink New York designer Ulla Johnson’s fresh Spring/Summer 2018 collection presents flowing frocks and footwear with attitude. Pictured above, front: the Piper Poncho ($575); the Polline Dress ($565); and […]
Fashion Spring FlingStep out in style with CH Carolina Herrera‘s Taffeta Shirt Dress, shown in purple with a matching bow at the waist. Part of the 2018 Evening collection, it’s […]
Fashion New Direction Known for their iconic red-carpet fashions, Mark Badgley and James Mischka launched Badgley Mischka Home last year. This new furniture-and-accessories line embodies the brand’s signature Hollywood look, […]