Ford Evening Book Talk
January 8, 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon welcomes author Turk McCleskey to the Rubenstein Leadership Hall at the Fred W. Smith National Library to discuss his book, “The Road to Black Ned’s Forge: A Story of Race, Sex, and Trade on the Colonial American Frontier,” on January 8. This event is free, however registration is required. Please visit mountvernon.org for more details.
Simon Doonan
Monday, February 9 at 7:00 pm
In The Asylum: True Tales of Madness From a Life in Fashion—an unabashedly hilarious collection of autobiographical essays now out in paperback—Simon Doonan, creative ambassador for Barneys New York, gives us the inside scoop on the kooky, cut-throat—but always fabulous—fashion world.
Brett Johnson Collection Trunk Show Event
Saturday, June 6
10am – 6pm
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.
@BrettJohnsonCo
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
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
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 Magazine, Washington Post, Lucky Magazine, Vanity 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
