Hold Everything Cecilia Zanetta and daughter Veronica Franzese combined their love of fashion and design by founding handbag brand Maria Castelli in 2014. The architects, who trace their roots to […]
Hold Everything Cecilia Zanetta and daughter Veronica Franzese combined their love of fashion and design by founding handbag brand Maria Castelli in 2014. The architects, who trace their roots to […]
Wearable Art Smithsonian Craft2Wear showcases cutting-edge couture and one-of-a-kind jewelry from October 5 to 7. More than 60 designers will display their clothing, jewelry and accessory collections—ranging from classic to […]
Indulgences Fashion FLOWER POWER With its floral pattern and pleated hem, CH Carolina Herrera’s Ruffled Devoré Dress marries poise and playfulness. Made from silk and cotton, it’s perfect for a […]
Indulgences Fashion MAXI WITH MOXIE Swing into spring with Versace’s Pleated Chevron Knit Maxi. With a halter neck and partly open back, it exudes breezy, casual style. $1,750; versace.com STONE […]
MOODY BLUES This easy, breezy ensemble from CH Carolina Herrera’s Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection combines a floral-printed silk maxi skirt ($1,285) and a silk navy blouse ($535). Available at the CH […]
DC DEBUT A Moncler boutique has debuted in CityCenterDC, bringing the Italian brand’s toasty down jackets and chic sportswear to Washington. The Crewneck with an animal-print front, made with 60 […]
ALL-AMERICAN STYLE Tuckernuck, an online retailer founded by two DC natives and catering to the prepster set, has opened its first boutique. The Georgetown shop carries “all-American” apparel, accessories and […]
STEP IN TIME Tiffany’s Art Deco Watches, part of the 2016 Blue Book Collection, combine a white-gold band with precious gems. Choose among pink and blue sapphires, diamonds and emeralds. […]
Indulgences Summer Fashion Finds LUXE THREADS Winner of the 2015 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, New York designer Jonathan Simkhai uses rich fabrics to build feminine silhouettes. His Mechanical Macramé Top ($435) and […]
Spring Fashion Finds COMING UP ROSES Part of Dior’s spring 2016 ready-to-wear collection, this embroidered, off-white wool jacket is awash in billowing white cotton roses. Shown with black-patent calfskin slingbacks […]
Indulgences Fashion The CH Carolina Herrera boutique in CityCenterDC heralds the season with a silk-blend, off-the-shoulder top ($315) and cropped trousers with waist-tie detailing ($355). carolinaherrera.com SPRING IN YOUR STEP Kate Spade’s […]
Indulgences Fashion Shades of Gray Steven Alan’s latest men’s collection takes inspiration from humble handmade ceramics and home furnishings. Highlights include the Hans Oversized Sweater ($345), the Oliver Pant ($295) […]
Indulgences FREEFORM STYLE The Confetti Link Crystal Spike Bib Necklace joins colored crystal doublets with gunmetal chains to create a stunning geometric array. Available at Alexis Bittar in CityCenterDC. $375. alexisbittar.com […]
Fall Fashion MADE IN ITALY At seven by nine inches, Fendi’s Peekaboo Mini Python Satchel packs a lot of punch. It comes with a top handle and an adjustable shoulder […]
Fashion Finds NEW TRIFECTA Designed by Los Angeles architect Michael Francis of Queue LLC, Maketto combines a Chinese-Cambodian restaurant, a café serving locally roasted Vigilante Coffee and a menswear boutique […]
Pamper Yourself Spa Day Varnish Lane nail salon in Friendship Heights offers manis and pedis minus the foot baths. Dry treatments with all-natural creams and hot towels avoid possible infections […]