Fashion Washington Winter 2013

FASHION WASHINGTON
WINTER 2013
Ready to
PARTY
Brighten up for holiday festivities in
jewel-tone gowns, sharp tuxedos, glittery
separates and a host of luxe accessories 10
A local beauty entrepreneur
dishes about getting prettier skin
and rocking bolder lip colors 6
Watch your back, New York —
D.C.’s fashion startups are producing
dresses, shirts and other chic finds 9
A PUBLICATION OF
Want a cozier, glammer home?
Use deep, dark colors (even black!)
on walls, furniture and accessories 14
INSIDE
FashionWashington
HOLIDAY 2013
GENERAL MANAGER
Julie A. Gunderson
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Dan Caccavaro
EDITOR
Jennifer Barger
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Holley Simmons
COPY EDITOR
Morgan Schneider
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Abby Greenawalt, Jason Hornick
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT
MANAGERS
Anne Cynamon, Sheila Daw,
Diane DuBois
BOUTIQUE
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Gayle Pegg
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kristin Kato
ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lauren Bellamy, Jill Madsen
ADVERTISING PRODUCTION
Leigh Nelson, Megan Nunn,
Jamie Richardson
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An invite to a swanky party — whether it’s
the Opera Ball or a friend’s dinner bash — gets
me excited both about a festive time and about
what I’ll wear. Such party preparations, which
might involve shopping for a new cocktail frock or
statement necklace, inspired our holiday soiree
fashion shoot (page 10). We sussed out tuxes for
him, gowns for her and a slew of cool accessories,
then took them on location at District hot spots,
including an artisanal butcher shop and a
carriage house that doubles as a supper club.
The season also means we — and our readers — will be hunting both
for holiday gifts and clothing to fight the chill. Luckily, the area’s run
of new store launches continues. On page 4, we scope out some of these
just-opened boutiques, including a vintage furniture and clothing den
Above: Jonah wears a Suitsupply tie, belt, vest and pants ($65,
$109 and $599 with suit jacket, Suitsupply), an Armani Collezioni
shirt ($235, Neiman Marcus) and a Jack Spade watch ($328, Jack
Spade). On the cover: Kasia wears a MaxMara gown ($1,850,
maxmara.com) and gilded wooden bead necklaces ($630-$730,
Tabandeh). Jonah wears a Suitsupply suit, shirt, bow tie, cufflinks
and pocket square ($469, $99, $45, $65 and $29). All store
information on page 10.
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on H Street NE, a New Zealandbased workout-wear shop in
Bethesda and a milliner in the heart
of Georgetown.
In addition to all those fresh
retailers, D.C. is also home to an
increasingly vibrant fashion startup scene. Assistant editor Holley
Simmons profiles three of these
exciting companies on page 9. They
range from a work-apropos customdress firm to an edgy, indie website
selling little-known labels.
Simmons also chatted with one
of the area’s hottest entrepreneurs,
Bluemercury co-founder Marla
Beck (page 6). Beck, who helms the
growing chain of apothecary/spas,
dishes about her new skin care line
and reveals what color lipstick local
women crave for nights out.
At home, Washington designers
and nesters are favoring darker
hues, which we explore with a
photo-packed story on page 14.
You’ll find all this, plus other
stylish scoops, in this issue.
It’ll also be my last time
producing FW. It’s been a fun and
glamorous five years, and I’ll miss
telling you about D.C.’s fashion and
design scene. Have a great holiday
and a stylish new year!
Jennifer
Barger,
Editor
Bluemercury beauty diva Marla
Beck reveals secrets to healthier,
prettier skin — and it’s not just
about the sunblock PAGE 6
The area’s latest pack of fashion
startups are producing sleek
frocks, preppy shirts and a whole
lot of buzz PAGE 9
Decorating with dark colors
makes your pad both cozy and
sophisticated PAGE 14
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Left: Outside Union Market, Jonah wears Theory pants, shirt
and overcoat plus a Band of Outsiders blazer ($245, $245,
$895 and $2,495, Lost Boys, 1033 31st St. NW; 202-333-0093)
and Gucci loafers ($595, Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie,
5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-966-9700). Below: At the
Wise Owl Club barbershop (2010 18th St. NW; 202-705-9425)
in Adams Morgan, Jonah wears a Jack Spade shirt, sweater,
pants and tie ($175, $265, $225 and $128, Jack Spade, 1250
Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-333-1905) and Salvatore Ferragamo
brown shoes ($640, Neiman Marcus).
PARTY PREPPED
Sometimes, the primping and planning before a big bash is just as enjoyable as the drinking, dancing or dining at the
event that follows. During the holidays, we’ve got more chances to dress — or dandy — up in this winter’s best evening
looks, from fairy-tale worthy gowns to tuxedos Don Draper would love. We shot this story on men's and women’s soiree
style on location in several spaces that have recently received dramatic makeovers. They include Adams Morgan’s new,
old-school barbershop, Wise Owl Club (2010 18th St. NW; 202-705-9425) and Union Market (1309 5th St. NE; 202543-5459), the food bazaar revitalizing the zone north of Massachusetts Avenue NE (NoMa, to those in the know) as
well as the recently transformed Mount Vernon Square carriage house of Anna and Dan Kahoe, the owners of vintage
home boutique GoodWood (1428 U St. NW; 202-986-3640). The Kahoes host frequent open-to-the-public dinners in
their plush digs (ask about the Blagden Alley Supper Club at the store), events worthy of any of these festive ensembles.
TEXT JENNIFER BARGER
PHOTOS KATE WARREN
STYLING CATHY PHILLIPS STARNES
Opposite: At Union Market's Red Apron Butchery, Kasia wears an Allison Parris
dress ($630, allisonparris.com), Kate Spade heels ($798, Kate Spade, 3061 M St.
NW; 202-333-8302), an Alexis Bittar ring ($78, The Shoe Hive, 127 S. Fairfax St.,
Alexandria; 703-548-7105), Liz Dia Opa pink opal cuff and Loren Hope cuff with
amethyst ($98 and $68, Bishop Boutique, 815-B King St., Alexandria; 571-3120042) and Erickson Beamon earrings and necklace ($450 and $1,250, Tabandeh,
Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-244-0777).
CREATIVE DIRECTION ADAM GRIFFITHS
Above: Kasia wears a Lela Rose embroidered dress ($1,695) and Erickson Beamon
pearl, gold vermeil and crystal necklace ($685, Tabandeh) at Cordial Fine Wines &
Spirits in Union Market.
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Top: Moments before the party begins, Kasia takes a breather at the Blagden Alley
Supper Club in a Studio 54-chic Trina Turk black jumpsuit ($278, Zoe Boutique,
130 S. Union St., Alexandria; 571-970-6324), Kate Spade bow necklace ($328, Kate
Spade), Ivanka Trump strappy sandals ($150, Bishop Boutique) and green drop
earrings ($795, Tabandeh).
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Bottom: Upstairs at GoodWood owners' Anna and Dan Kahoe's Blagden Alley
carriage house, Kasia primps in a Tadashi Shoji sequined gown ($448, Carine's
Bridal Atelier, 1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-965-4696), Rada crystal bib necklace
($355, Tabandeh) and a Jane Tran hair ornament/pin ($36, Proper Topper, 1350
Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-842-3055).
Jonah bellies up to the bar cart in a navy
suit, white shirt, velvet bow-tie and cuff links
($699, $99, $45 and $65, Suitsupply, 2828
Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-800-7800;
suitsupply.com). Kasia wears an Amy Matto
sequined top and skirt ($265 and $240,
Proper Topper), Loren Hope deco stone
necklace ($185, Bishop Boutique) and crystal
bangles ($38-$45 each, Proper Topper).
Models: Kasia Gasek for T.H.E. Artist Agency;
Jonah Taylor for T.H.E. Artist Agency
Hair: Kim Reyes for T.H.E. Artist Agency
Makeup: Connie Tsang for T.H.E. Artist
Agency using FACE Atelier Cosmetics
Photo assistants: Travis Vaughn and
Josh Yospyn
Styling assistant: Jasmin Mason
Special thanks: Anna and Dan Kahoe
(GoodWood and Blagden Alley
Supper Club), Union Market, Red Apron
Butchery, Cordial Fine Wines & Spirits
and Wise Owl Club.
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