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)
Sep
10
Thu
Shop The Capital Womenswear Pop-Up @ Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel
Sep 10 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sep
18
Fri
NFL Wives’ Foundation Runway Show @ Bloomingdale's
Sep 18 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Following the first official game of the season, the player’s wives walk in a fashion show in support of the DC NFL team’s Charitable Foundation.

Sep
26
Sat
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair @ Union Market
Sep 26 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Washington City Paper is pleased to announce that the 12th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.

The two-day outdoor exhibition will feature handmade products and wares by more than 150 artists and crafters from around the country. The fair will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Union Market, located at 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, D.C.

One-day admission is $5, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets will be available this summer online at washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards. Additional information on vendors and entertainment will be released closer to the event via the Crafty Bastards mailing list and social media.

Sep
27
Sun
Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair @ Union Market
Sep 27 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Washington City Paper is pleased to announce that the 12th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.

The two-day outdoor exhibition will feature handmade products and wares by more than 150 artists and crafters from around the country. The fair will run daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Union Market, located at 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, D.C.

One-day admission is $5, with a two-day pass available for $10, if purchased in advance. Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free. Crafty Bastards tickets will be available this summer online at washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards. Additional information on vendors and entertainment will be released closer to the event via the Crafty Bastards mailing list and social media.