Nov
20
Fri
Art Soiree’s ManneqArt Show @ Ritz Carlton
Nov 20 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Art comes to life at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown this Friday, November 20th as ManneqArt Show presents the extravagant world of wearable art.
Ensembles made of circuit boards, silk flowering vines and glossy magazine pages are the norm in this one of a kind show where innovation reigns. Celebrating the inventive and artistic fashion, ManneqART Show blurs the boundaries of art and fashion bringing to life over 30 incredible creations of designers from around the nation who have taken on the challenge of creating 3-D wearable art pieces from most unconventional materials – metals, paper, spray foam and even melted plastic bags.
Friday, November 20th 2015 | 8pm-12am
The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington DC
Tickets: $15 early bird $25 day of http://manneqart.eventbrite.com
benefiting ManneqART 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and education organization with a mission to INSPIRE CREATIVITY and REWARD EXCELLENCE in the field of WEARABLE ART. 
Timeline:
8:00pm – Doors Open
8:30pm-10:30pm – Interactive Presentation of 30 unique costumes
10:30pm – Mix & Mingle w/ models & artists
Music by DJ Playin’fields aka Enea Diotaiuti – Music Producer & EDM DJ, who is widely known as a pioneer of Deep House and House Music in the Washington DC area.
Nov
21
Sat
Dewdrop’s DecorSwap #HouseCrush @ Keller Willaims Arlington location
Nov 21 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Dewdrop, known as an organizer of clothing swaps in the Washington, DC area, is excited to announce their first-ever home décor swap. Please join Dewdrop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. at the Keller Williams Arlington location by Courthouse Metro.

Dewdrop asks attendees to bring your pre-loved, stylish home décor items to swap with fellow design lovers. All items have to fit in a blue Ikea bag. All items remaining from the swap will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington.

There will be a complimentary cocktail hour which includes Dewdrop’s signature drink with appetizers, vendors such as Rodan + Fields, Stella & Dot, Jamberry, and more, and “mini-presentations” on home decorating and home buying on a budget.

For tickets and more information, kindly visit http://housecrush.eventbrite.com

Dec
20
Sun
Passport to Style @ Embassy Row Hotel
Dec 20 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What: DC’s first pop-up storefront shopping experience for the local fashion & beauty brands with a cause. Come shop the Urban Sweetheart brand and check out our latest fashions beyond the online space.

What to expect at Passport to Style:

  • 18+ vendors confirmed
  • Pet pictures with Santa benefiting the Washington Humane Society
  • Social Photo Booth
  • Event photographers
  • DJ
  • Cocktail and brunch available at the Station Kitchen (Restaurant)
  • Attendees can donate new and used clothes to the “holiday clothing drive”
When: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
  
Where: Embassy Row Hotel: 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  
RSVP: (REQUIRED FOR ENTRY): https://dcpopupstorefront.eventbrite.com
Feb
3
Wed
DC Fashion Incubator: NEW/NEXT @ W Washington DC
Feb 3 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
You’re invited to experience fashion’s NEW/NEXT at W Washington DC with DCFI.
Sip on specialty cocktails while you shop pop-ups and see a live runway show.

Wednesday, February 3rd 2016
Pop-Up Shop 4 PM – 9 PM
Runway show begins at 6 PM

RSVP: info@dcfashionfoundation.org

The Living Room
W Washington DC
515 15th street NW

Learn more at dcfashionfoundation.org 

$10 specialty cocktails

Feb
6
Sat
Old Town Boutique Warehouse Sale @ Westin Alexandria
Feb 6 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS
What: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques

Feb
9
Tue
FGI DC Spring Fashion Trends @ Warner Theatre
Feb 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

On Tuesday, February 9 2016 at 7p.m. The Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, DC, Inc. (FGIDC) will host a spring fashion trends and photo exhibit at Warner Theatre.

FGIDC will present the Fashion Group International’s curated trend presentation followed by an exhibit featuring fashion trends interpreted through the lens of top DC photographers. Attendees will find unique inspiration and a comprehensive presentation for the season’s trends as presented on the runways at New York Fashion Week, including athleisure, layering and relaxed fits. The photographs will be up for silent auction and will benefit FGIDC’s upcoming outreach initiatives.

Tickets cost $25 for FGI members and $35 for non-members. For more information, RSVP, and purchase tickets, please visit www.fgidc.org.

Feb
19
Fri
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Dock 5 at Union Market
Feb 19 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

    Dates: Friday, February 19, Saturday, February 20th

    Location: Dock5 at Union Market; 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Tickets on sale now at: https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb16

    • The most indulgent party of the season returns, complete with cocktails and hundreds of the hottest brands for women, men, kids and the home—all at up to 80% off retail.
    • Women can look forward to on-trend must-haves from ISSA, Temperley London, Maje, Sandro, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Lanvin, Prada and Valentino.
    • For men, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos and GANT.
    • This sale will spotlight spring dresses for every occasion. Check out racks of little back dresses and Oscar-worthy gowns. You can also score dresses under $100 from your favorite designers.
    • As you explore the racks, sip on cocktails and prosecco. You can also enjoy several flavor combinations of popchips and Luna Bars.
    • Leave your bag and jacket at home, skip the coat-check line and head straight through the FastPass entrance to navigate the constantly replenished racks.
    • Guests can purchase tickets to shop at https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb1
Feb
20
Sat
Gilt City Warehouse Sale @ Dock 5 at Union Market
Feb 20 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • About the Gilt City Warehouse Sale:

    Dates: Friday, February 19, Saturday, February 20th

    Location: Dock5 at Union Market; 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

    Tickets on sale now at: https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb16

    • The most indulgent party of the season returns, complete with cocktails and hundreds of the hottest brands for women, men, kids and the home—all at up to 80% off retail.
    • Women can look forward to on-trend must-haves from ISSA, Temperley London, Maje, Sandro, Derek Lam, Helmut Lang, Lanvin, Prada and Valentino.
    • For men, think Tom Ford, Paul Smith, John Varvatos and GANT.
    • This sale will spotlight spring dresses for every occasion. Check out racks of little back dresses and Oscar-worthy gowns. You can also score dresses under $100 from your favorite designers.
    • As you explore the racks, sip on cocktails and prosecco. You can also enjoy several flavor combinations of popchips and Luna Bars.
    • Leave your bag and jacket at home, skip the coat-check line and head straight through the FastPass entrance to navigate the constantly replenished racks.
    • Guests can purchase tickets to shop at https://www.giltcity.com/dc/gcwarehousefeb1
Apr
14
Thu
Hecht Warehouse Fashion Event @ Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City
Apr 14 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Event:             The Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City will host a Fashion Show on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in conjunction with local D.C. fashion designers and retailers Rosies and RockersMichelle C. GibsonMila and FireCarrie RockwellAnkara StreetsElite FitzBrown and Williams ClothiersBeyond The Velvet Rope and Deborah Mdurvwa. The free event, executed by On Tap Production, will include a runway show, complimentary food and drinks, entertainment and live music.

 

When:             Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

Where:           1401 New York Avenue NE, Washington, D.C., 20002

 

Cost:              Free and Open to the Public | Please RSVP HERE

 

Information:  To learn more about the Hecht Warehouse, visit http://www.hechtwarehouse.com/ or follow on Facebook and Twitter.

 

ABOUT THE HECHT WAREHOUSE AT IVY CITY

 

The Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City embodies the cultural evolution of D.C.’s historic Warehouse District. The revitalized residential building is a restoration of the former Hecht Company Warehouse, featuring original details throughout the amenity spaces and apartment homes. Brand new additions to the neighborhood include fitness, shopping, and dining retailers, including Nike, Planet Fitness, and MOM’s Organic Market. Residences feature historic glass blocks, exposed brick, and industrial finishes refined and restored to reflect the rejuvenation of the iconic Ivy City building.

 

 

May
24
Tue
Donna Karan at Smithsonian @ National Museum of the American Indian Rasmuson Theater
May 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

The renowned designer, Donna Karan is going to be in Washington, D.C.  on Tuesday, May 24th7:00 pm – 8:15 pm for a ‘Conversation with Donna Karan’ at the Smithsonian to promote her memoir, My Journey. She’ll discuss her amazing 40 year career in fashion, as well as, the deeply personal experiences that lead to the creation of her philanthropic Urban Zen lifestyle brand and the Urban Zen Foundation.

Next month Ms. Karan will receive the CFDA’s Eleanor Lambert Founders Award in New York as an acknowledgement of her undeniable contribution to the fashion landscape, from successfully taking over the reins of the sportswear company, Anne Klein, after the death of its founder to her signature 7 easy pieces in 1985 that changed the way that women around the world dress, dressing former First Lady, Hillary Clinton, President Clinton, Barbra Streisand, Demi Moore, Jeremy Irons and more, to her current philanthropic projects in Haiti – this is a can’t miss opportunity to hear from one of the fashion world’s true icons.