WHAT YOU MISSED
Hold the Hermès – DC’s Local Designers Present Collections at Fashion District 2011
On Saturday evening, Eastern Market enigmatically transformed into Bryant Park. Hundreds of D.C.’s edgiest fashion fans, photographers and bloggers put on their hottest heels, hats and hobos (bags, that is) and filled the Capitol Hill area for the Fashion District 2011 Fall/Winter Fashion Show. The event, presented by ReadysetDC, convened eight local designers to celebrate D.C.’s most innovative and influential clothing artists and boutiques. Artaya, Derringer Friday, Durkl, Espion, Ginger Root Design, Hugh & Crye, SaintCHIC and Sika, all showcased their work on the runway.
Other People’s Stories Never Sounded So Good
On Thursday, people crammed into the back room of Busboys and Poets V St location to hear daring souls take the stage and tell stories. Sipping on drinks and eating some of Busboys’ most popular dishes, audience members enjoyed Story League’s “Other People’s Stories: A Break from Narcissism.”
The New Taste of Lima-Tokyo at Zengo
The new Taste of Lima-Tokyo menu at the Richard Sandoval restaurant Zengo has some unique and delicious culinary creations this month. From October 1-31 only, Zengo will be featuring small plates and cocktails mixing the cuisines and cultures of Japan and Peru for a zesty, sweet combination of flavors and cocktails poured with Peru’s very own Piscos.
Ambassador Giulio Terzo di Sant’Agata at the Italian Embassy
The Italian Embassy hosted a cocktail hour for its new art exhibit in which various masterpieces from the last 150 years are on display from now until October 30th. The works were individually chosen, one from each region of Italy, and span several genres, including naturalism, futurism, expressionism, and metaphysical art, an Italian movement which would later inspire the surrealists.
Oktoberfest Takes Over Shirlington Village!
The original Oktoberfest, held in Munich, Germany, is a 16-18 day beer festival visited by 5 million people each year, and has been mimicked by countries around the world since 1810. Capitol City Brewing Co. held its own version of Oktoberfest yesterday in Arlington, Virginia. With the amount of revelers dressed as traditional Germans, it sure felt like the real deal!
Bethesda Boutique Week: Falling For Fashion and So Much More
Aside from the killer exclusive designer discounts at the various boutiques which drew a bevy of shoppers to Bethesda Row, the two highlights of Boutique Week were Designer Day’s Meet and Greet with renowned interior designer, Barclay Butera at the posh interior store Urban Country, and the private screening of director David Swajeski’s documentary.
Anthropologie Brings Bohemian Chic to Downtown DC
At first glance, it just looks like a misspelling. But while anthropology is the study of social and cultural customs, Anthropologie is a fashion phenomenon that captures the essence of humanity’s global social and cultural trends in women’s clothing and home accessories. And finally that phenomenon has a home in downtown DC, right near Metro Center.
Katie Couric Hosts Build Hope Gala for Habitat for Humanity
Last night’s Build Hope gala event for Habitat for Humanity brought out the stars of DC only as host Katie Couric can, including a video welcome from Hilary Clinton, and speakers Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga) and Congressman Brad Miller (D-NC), among others. The event, celebrating World Habitat Day, which is observed on October 3, also recognized Habitat for Humanity’s mission to rebuilding homes for 50,000 Haitian families over the next five years. “It was not possible to visit Haiti without seeing the destruction,” said Congressman Miller. “I have greatly admired the [on-going] work of Habitat.”
Cashmere on M Street: Brooks Brothers Open Their Doors
On the outside of 3077 M Street, it appeared to be a normal Wednesday evening in October. Shoppers were still buzzing in and out of stores, diners were filing into the neighborhood’s restaurants and commuters were fighting the Georgetown traffic. But upon entering the double doors of 3077 M Street, the new Brooks Brothers’ Georgetown location, guests were transported to another world. On Wednesday night, Brooks Brothers and Trust for the National Mall hosted a private launch party to unveil the new storefront. But “store” is the last thing that comes to mind when describing the newly designed space, which feels more like a an Ivy League fraternity house (complete with a pool table in the basement) mixed with an upscale polo club.
Trust for the National Mall and L’Enfant Society Celebrate at Carmine’s One Year Anniversary
More than 25 million tourists visit the National Mall annually, and that naturally leads to a lot of wear and tear. The last renovation was 30 years ago, so with plenty of help and support the delay in repairs will end soon. Tuesday night, the Trust for the National Mall and L’Enfant Society held a charming successful fundraising event at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant in the Penn Quarter neighborhood to support the rebuilding of our country’s most historic national park. DC’s finest came out to enjoy an endless beautiful buffet of Italian cuisine, complimentary wine and beer, and the company of an outstanding favorable group of patrons collectively present for a common cause!
Metro Event Specialists’ Fall Event Brings a New Meaning to Networking
If the thought of attending a weeknight networking event sends a wave of panic through your body as you dread the idea of forced and awkward small talk with your boss’ boss and weak cocktails in a stuffy venue, all while missing your favorite primetime show, chances are you are not alone. In a business-driven city like D.C., professional networking events are as common as Metro delays and frozen yogurt shops. Now try to imagine a networking event designed by–and for–a group of local professionals who plan and execute events for a living. Suddenly the forced and awkward small talk with superiors is replaced by warm and natural conversation with friends, the weak cocktails morph into glasses of champagne, and tasty hors d’oeuvres at a newly renovated sushi hot-spot melt away all preconceived notions of being trapped for the evening in a stuffy venue.
Fall For Dirty Martini, We Dare You!
When the fall arrives, more than just the leaves change their color. Along with the turn in weather and revamped wardrobes, the Dirty Martini menu is in transition as well! Known for its fun, chic, classy, casual atmosphere, Dirty Martini in the Dupont Circle neighborhood has officially introduced its 2011 fall seasonal menus.
