Jun
6
Sat
Brett Johnson Trunk Show @ Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie
Jun 6 @ 1:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Brett Johnson Collection Trunk Show Event

Saturday, June 6

10am6pm

Neiman Marcus

Mazza Gallerie

5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015

RSVP: dc.rep@135stagency.com

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

The Brett Johnson Collection debuted in 2013 with a line of men’s shoes and apparel. The eponymous menswear collection encapsulates style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle; amalgamating a modern silhouette with traditional handcrafted technique refined tailoring and detailed finishing.

 

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Brett Johnson is the founder and creative director of the Brett Johnson Collection, a distinct brand of menswear which offers premium apparel that exudes style, sophistication, and edge for the global lifestyle. The Collection includes a variety of contemporary polos, t-shirts, shoes and elegantly tailored Italian outerwear. As a designer, Brett has always been passionate about fashion, sports, and entertainment. He has a keen sense of design and performance and credits international travel, music, and architecture as heavy influencers on the unique look and feel within the Brett Johnson Collection.

 

Brett was also an executive producer of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, starring an Academy Award-winning cast that includes actors Oprah, Forest Whitaker, and Robin Williams. Previously, Brett worked with the legendary Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari, one of the most iconic brands in the world.

 

As a scion of a successful media and entertainment empire, Brett hails from a family of innovators and has cultivated many lessons in leadership and brand building.

 

https://brettjohnson.co/

@BrettJohnsonCo

Jun
12
Fri
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Union Market Dock 5
Jun 12 @ 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)

Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS

  • Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
  • Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
  • Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
  • Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
  • To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
    • Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
    • Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
    • Saturday, June 13, 9AM-11AM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 11AM-1PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 1PM-3PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 3PM-5PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 5PM-7PM, $10
    • Saturday, June 13, 7PM-9PM, $10
Jun
13
Sat
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Union Market Dock 5
Jun 13 @ 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

Date: Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th

Location: Dock5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE)

Tickets are on sale now at: www.gilt.com/DCWHS

  • Sip cocktails with your friends during this two-day shopping party, where you’ll find designer clothing and accessories from Gilt’s top brands for women, men, and kids, plus home décor and more – all at up to 80% off retail.
  • Shop hundreds of the most coveted brands, including both up-and-coming designers and the most venerable fashion houses like Zac Posen, Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and more. For the guys, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos, and GANT, just to name a few.
  • Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop!
  • Plus – we’re opening up our exclusive media session on Friday night to Gilt City members. A very limited number of tickets are available for this session, so be sure to snag one quickly!
  • To attend, guests can purchase tickets for the following dates and times:
    • Early Access media session (limited number of tickets available for Gilt City members): Friday, June 12, 7PM-9PM, $25
    • Late Night Entrance: Friday, June 12, 9:30PM-11:30PM, $20
    • Saturday, April 25, 9AM-11AM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 11AM-1PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 1PM-3PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 3PM-5PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 5PM-7PM, $10
    • Saturday, April 25, 7PM-9PM, $10
Jun
17
Wed
Reddz Trading presents a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up @ Reddz Trading
Jun 17 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

On Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM Reddz Trading in Georgetown will present a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up. The leading style and lifestyle blogger will deliver summer party styling tips for weddings, poolside parties, music festivals and more. Known for her classic style with a twist, Abbey has been featured in publications such as Glamour Magazine, Capitol File MagazineWashington PostLucky MagazineVanity Fair and more. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and complimentary hair braiding by neighboring high-end salon Luigi Parasmo.

Reddz Trading Founder Wendy Ezrailson, also known as “Wendy Red, Queen of Green,” has 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. She was a buyer and merchandiser of the famed DC fashion institutions Up Against The Wall and Commander Salamander. With the tough economy, she decided to try a different approach to the clothing business. She founded Reddz Trading, an eco-friendly resale store with locations in Bethesda, MD and Georgetown, DC. Wendy has an innovative approach to fashion and is a supporter of green living. She has been featured in The New York Times, Washingtonian, Bethesda Magazine, among many other publications.

 

WHAT:                Reddz Trading presents a Summer Style Soirée with Cap FABB Style Ambassador

Abbey Brandon of District Dress Up

WHEN:                Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:30PM – 8:30PM

WHERE:              Reddz Trading

1413 Wisconsin Ave.

Washington, DC 20007

SOCIAL:               #ReddzSummer

Reddz Trading: Twitter / Instagram @ReddzTrading

District Dress Up: Twitter @AbbeyBrandon / Instagram @DistrictDressUp

 

Jun
20
Sat
Father’s Day Shinola & Whiskey Tasting @ Shinola
Jun 20 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Father’s Day is around the corner, and in honor of DC dads, this Saturday, June 20Shinola—known for its handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals and pet accessories—is teaming up with Loudon County’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Company to host complimentary, in-store (1534 14th St NW), all-American whiskey tastings from 12pm4pm.
Washingtonians will have the chance to shop utilitarian duds for chic dads, including watches, briefcases, pocket knives, and retro-inspired leather sporting goods.
Jun
25
Thu
Cady’s Alley Design & Art Walk @ Cady's Alley
Jun 25 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Let your imagination run wild in Cady’s Alley on June 25. For one night, the design showrooms of Georgetown’s Design District will extend hours and open their doors for a special evening to explore design and art. A wide assortment of furniture, accessories and artworks will fill the Cady’s Alley corridor and inspire the wildest of creative sides. Participating Showrooms include: Baker Furniture, Calligaris, Circa Lighting, Contemporaria, Design Within Reach, Donghia, Flor, Janus Et Cie, Kafe Leopold, Poggenpohl and Thos Moser and Waterworks with featured artworks by Artist’s Proof.
Specific events and special promotions in each Cady’s Alley showroom include:
 
  • Artist’s ProofCurated pieces from various artists will grace the walls of several showrooms in Cady’s Alley. Live artist appearances and presentations throughout the evening.
  • Baker FurnitureSip, Sit and Savor. Indulge your senses with wine and chocolate pairings tailored our new collections from Thomas Pheasant & Barbara Barry. Save 10% on all Thomas Pheasant Collections.(Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • CalligarisExplore the new collections of Calligaris. Tap into storewide savings of 30% off.
  • Circa LightingEnjoy a glass of Prosecco and enter a drawing to win a table lamp. Blue tag sale will be in effect.  (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • Janus Et CieOutdoor spaces call for outdoor art! Come to JANUS et Cie and see our new Masters Collection while perusing a selection of outdoor sculptures presented by Zenith Gallery
  • Kafe LeopoldDine at Kafe Leopold, an authentic Austrian kafe. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy dinner, coffee or dessert.
  • PoggenpohlExperience the new kitchen collaborations with Porsche Design. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • Thos MoserView the Cumberland Dining Room Collection. Enter your name into a raffle for a Thos Moser accessory. Enjoy 15% savings on our entire seating collection. (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
  • WaterworksNew Collections:  Kitchen Cabinetry, Lighting, Hardware, and Surfaces (Art from Artist’s Proof on display)
Jul
1
Wed
‘Killing Monica’ Book Event with Candace Bushnell @ W Hotel POV
Jul 1 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

W Washington DC, the city’s destination for glamour and the closest hotel to the White House, announces the exclusive Washington launch party for Candace Bushnell in honor of her newest novel, Killing Monica. The evening cocktail event and book signing will stage on the hotel’s POV rooftop on Wednesday, July 1 from 7-9pm. The event, a W DC Happening, is free and open to the public with RSVP. While sipping signature cocktails and taking in the stunning views of Washington landmarks on the newly-renovated rooftop, guests can visit a Bliss Spa Beauty Bar featuring mini manicures and treatments, enjoy a Kendra Scott jewelry preview, and get glammed at a Bluemercury Lipstick Bar.

 

The RSVP to attend the event is http://killingmonica.eventbrite.com. Books will be available onsite for book signing on site for $27.

Jul
13
Mon
Dinner & Discussion w/ ‘In the French Kitchen’ Author Susan Herrmann Loomis @ Bastille
Jul 13 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

WHAT:                 A special dinner with wine and a discussion of her new book, In a French Kitchen with author Susan Herrmann Loomis, hosted by Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux.  The book is a collection of tales from the kitchens of home cooks throughout France capturing the delightful celebration of French life and the cooks who turn even the simplest meals into an occasion. On the eve of Bastille Day, the Chefs Poteaux will serve:

Amuse et Kir

Melon et jambon sale – Virginia made prosciutto, compressed cantaloupe, micro basil, Banyuls vinegar reduction

Poulet roti au romarin et aux citrons confits – Roasted Amish chicken infused with preserved lemon and rosemary, fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, cipoline, piquillo peppers

Salade verte, chèvre chaud – Fresh goat cheese tartine with organic green salad, Dijon and shallot vinaigrette

Tarte aux citrons, fruits rouges, crème Chantilly – Lemon tart, fresh local berries, Chantilly cream

 

WHEN:                 Monday, July 13

                                6:30pm Reception, Meet & Greet

                                7pm Dinner

 

WHERE:               Bastille
606 N Fayette St
Alexandria, VA 22314

 

RSVP:                    Tickets are $69.00 per person, inclusive of dinner and wine, exclusive of tax or gratuity.  Books will be available for purchase for $26.95.  Please call (703) 519-3776 or email reservations@bastillerestaurant.com to reserve seats for this special event.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Susan Herrmann Loomis is a France-based, award-winning journalist, author and cooking school proprietor with nine books to her credit, and a professionally trained chef. Among her books are On Rue Tatin, a narrative about her life in France, with recipes which won the IACP best literary food book for 2002, Loomis contributes to many publications including Cooking Light,Metropolitan Home, France Today, and Gastronomica. She has lived in France for nearly twenty years, operates On Rue Tatin, a cultural and culinary cooking program, from her 15th century home in Louviers, France, where she lives with her two children.

Sep
10
Thu
Shop The Capital Womenswear Pop-Up @ Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel
Sep 10 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sep
17
Thu
Mindy Kaling Signs ‘Why not Me?’ @ 6th & I Synogogue
Sep 17 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

From the author of the beloved New York Times bestselling book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and the creator and star of The Mindy Project comes a collection of essays that are as hilarious and insightful as they are deeply personal.

In Why Not Me?, Kaling shares her ongoing journey to find contentment and excitement in her adult life, whether it’s falling in love at work, seeking new friendships in lonely places, attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, or most important, believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you.

Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to.

 

WHO:                   Mindy Kaling                    

WHAT:                 Book signing                                                     

WHEN:                 7:30 PM, Thursday, September 17th                                        

WHERE:               Sixth & I                                              

                                600 I St. NW, Washington, DC

Ticketed event