Fall Fashion Issue 2009

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Get an arty edge in sharp jackets, sculpted dresses and slick, angular bags I Want Dandy Love is a battlefield if a woman tries to make over her man’s closet The Lens Crafter Street-cool photographer the Sartorialist captures the globe’s hippest dressers

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FASHION WASHINGTON PUBLISHER

The Shapes of Things to Come

Jenny Abramson GENERAL MANAGER

Julie Gunderson EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

EVERY FEW SEASONS, fashion goes through a major

Dan Caccavaro

silhouette shift. Lately, that’s meant the stylistas crowd-

EDITOR

ing Penn Quarter lounges look like a bunch of “Mad Men”

Jennifer Barger

extras in their cinch-waisted dresses. And this fall, since

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Scott McCarthy

designers creatively plundered the strong shapes of the

ART DIRECTOR

1940s and the 1980s, I’m expecting to update my own

Alyce Jones

wardrobe with some downright theatrical pieces — a jack-

SENIOR EDITOR

et with powerful shoulders, a dress decked with struc-

Betsy Lowther EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

tured ruffles or maybe a funnel-collared coat worthy of

Designers found inspiration in mod sculpture this season.

Ashley Joy Parker

a “Blade Runner” babe.

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

For our cover story in this

Marge Ely

issue of FW, we shot some

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Lawrence Luk

of these sculptural styles

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amid the equally arrest-

Annie Lou Bayly Berman, Chris Richards

ing works of outdoor art at the National Gallery of Art.

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In many ways, this entire edition of FW — our one-year anniversary issue — celebrates getting into shapes. We

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the season’s hip happenings and hot items

first ladylike big name

Ever since First Lady Michelle Obama donned his gossamer white gown on inauguration night, designer Jason Wu hasn’t been hearing “Jason who?” too often. But the New York wunderkind’s graceful, Hitchcock-heroine-on-the-town clothes — waist-enhancing cocktail frocks (shown, $,1610-$2,990), tweedyyet-hip suits, dramatic print blouses — can be hard to score, unless you’ve got closet-raiding privileges at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. In the D.C. area, the only other spot to find Wu wear is Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202966-6114), currently rich in the fall collection, which he says was inspired by vintage fairy-tale books. Catch Wu himself talking about the creative process — and see models strutting in his spring styles — at Neiman’s Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. To attend the event, RSVP by Nov. 3 to 202-274-3911.

the store front

A Dolce Vitae

Anyone who thinks Italian fashion means nothing but wild Cavalli prints or rocker-meetsdominatrix Gucci boots hasn’t witnessed the subtly stylish clothes and accessories of Piazza Sempione. The Milanese women’s wear house known for its swell-fitting trousers and lush-asa-Botticelli-painting prints just opened its first local outpost at The Collection at Chevy Chase (547 1 wisconsin Ave ., che v y cha se; 301- 656 -0581) . A glassy, Euro-plush storefront holds standouts from the fall line, like punky principessa chain necklaces (shown, $400 e ach) and a silk dress in a gold-on-pewter, Klimt-y pattern ($995) . Knitwear is a cozy coup, as in whisper-soft scarves or chunky cardigans suitable for midnight strolls along the Via Veneto — or Wisconsin Avenue.

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The otherworldly topiaries and neon plexiglass cubes in the new Georgetown showroom of botanical skincare line Alchimie Forever (1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 201; 202-530-3930) echo the sci-fi cool of the company’s Geneva medi-spa headquarters. But the vibe is surprisingly welcoming, thanks to Georgetown grad (and daughter of the brand’s doctor founders) Ada Polla, who brought the culty brand to the U.S. five years ago. (It’s now stocked in luxe spots across the country, including nearby Hela Spa and New York’s Henri Bendel.) The space serves as a boutique, minispa and, Polla hopes, a future showcase for emerging artists, just like the original Swiss outpost.

Since the cone-shaped, nori-thin layers of Issey Miyake’s Bouncing Dress (shown) form what amounts to wearable art, it’s no shock that noted collector/clotheshorse Mary Baskett keeps hers displayed above the bed at home. “It makes a dandy sculpture,” she says.

It’s one of 40 edgy garments — Rei Kawakubo’s cocoon-like dress/glove/ hat combo, Miyake’s postmodern kimono — starring in “Contemporary Japanese Fashion: The Mary Baskett Collection,” beginning Oct. 17 at The Textile Museum (2 320 S st. nw; 202- 667-04 41) . On trips to Asia since the 1970s, Baskett fell for “the giants of Japanese fashion,” Kawakubo, Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto, snagging deconstructed gowns, spaceman-gonestylish jumpsuits and wild hats. “I got seduced by the architectural aesthetics,” she says. “These are pieces of a revolution.”

new line

Back to Old-School Your grandfather’s wardrobe staples — thick wool peacoats, dapper jackets, finely tailored shirts cut from hearty oxford cloth (shown, $175) — return to style in Wolf vs. Goat, the new upscale men’s line from Denim Bar cofounder Mauro Farinelli. The casual-cool pieces feature rich details (1920s-era mother-of-pearl buttons sourced from the nowdefunct Iowa Button Company, Savile Row-style tailoring) in a tightly edited collection that will be slowly rolled out this fall in Farinelli’s eponymous Clarendon store (2839 Cl arend on B lvd., Arlington; 703- 647-9856) . “It’s a European, tailored look blended with that of a proper 1930s gentleman,” says Farinelli. “These are clothes for a guy who appreciates quality and heritage — but also isn’t afraid to rock a herringbone-check coat.” dress, collection of mary baskett

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CALL ME OLD-FASHIONED, BUT I’D LOVE SOME POSH LINGERIE FOR MY WEDDING NIGHT. ALL I’VE FOUND SO FAR IS CRYSTALSTUDDED “BRIDE” UNDIES — OR WORSE. STEP AWAY FROM the pink marabou trim. There are lots of lingerie pieces that look modern, sexy and sophisticated — and won’t make you feel like you’re auditioning to be a Playboy Bunny. (Unless you want to. But that’s really for you and your groom to decide.) At Coup de Foudre Lingerie (1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; 202-393-0878), brides-to-be scoop up intricate bra sets from Chantelle (pieces start at $44) and throwback-glam chemises like Simone Perele’s “Marlene” (shown, $190). “Brides love items with traditional detailing, like lace and embroidery,” says boutique owner Valerie Lucas.

At Bloomers (924 King St., Alexandria; 571-312-0852), options include punchy-hued lace bralettes and matching boy shorts from Hanky Panky ($29-$45), with no faux fur trim or raunchy ruffles in sight. Yes, they’re probably a bigger investment than those sparkly undies, but they’ll also get a lot more wear — especially, we suspect, if your new hubby has any say in it.

STYLE ADVICE BY BETSY LOWTHER

I’d love a new perfume, but the choices are overwhelming. How do I find something light, pretty and unlikely to offend my officemates?

Ballet flats have long been my favorite comfy shoe, but now even they are making my feet hurt. Help!

We feel your pain, especially on the days we trek around town in our beloved threeinch Jil Sander wedges. But your best shoe match really depends on your foot type.

“Those people who can run around in fourinch heels probably have a very stable foot and high arch,” says Dr. Marlene Reid of the American Podiatric Medical Association, who dismisses most flats for their lack of cushioning and support. You may have better luck with a cushy-chic line like the new Kenneth Cole 925 Technology collection

(bootie, $195; Kennethcole.com), Chie Mihara or Reid’s pick, the funky John Fluevog.

“Test out a lot of options until you find one that fits well on your foot,” says Reid. Try on as many shoes as possible? Well, if it’s the doctor’s orders ...

In the name of research, I steered myself through the odiferous gauntlet known as the department-store perfume section. But after exiting smelling like Eau de Glade PlugIn, I needed expert reinforcements. “When shopping for perfume, it’s easy to end up with real crap,” says Tania Sanchez, who, with husband Luca Turin, has ranked more than 1,800 scents in the newly updated book, “Perfumes: The Guide” ($18, Penguin), out in October. The pair have sussed out a small list of fragrant favorites (Chanel’s 31 Rue Cambon, Dior’s Diorella, even Tommy Girl). “You want to first find out what real quality smells like, because that gives a standard from which to measure everything else,” Sanchez says. When shopping, she suggests stocking up on samples (try Aedes.com, Luckyscent.com or Theperfumedcourt.com), then wear your finalists for a full day before buying a bottle. I took her advice and stepped timidly back to the perfume counter, ending up with the warmly floral Lola by Marc Jacobs ($65).

And if it doesn’t work out, maybe I can turn the abstract flower cap into a brooch.

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How would you describe your personal style?

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Getting the Full Story Fall pants revive ’80s elements: pleats, dropped crotches and fold-over waists.

So how do you wear them without looking like a New Wave has-been?

into pants, a chick in trousers has conveyed strutting, daring style. Aviatrix Amelia Earhart summoned such sporty glamour in her jodhpurs and scarves that she even, briefly, inspired her own fashion line. In the 1930s, Katharine Hepburn shocked the fashionescenti by donning wide legs on-screen and off. On the Lower East Side in the 1980s, Blondie’s Debbie Harry somehow made punky, highwaisted baggies rock.

The sways and curves of the female form can turn trousers — that most macho of garments — into something both practical and pretty. No wonder that, in an economic climate as shaky as one of Earhart’s biplanes, designers turned their gaze to them. “We wore nothing but dresses for a long time,” says Katherine Power, coauthor of “Who What Wear: Celebrity and Runway Style for Real Life” ($19, Abrams Image). “Menswear-inspired separates just seem so functional now.”

Luckily, fall’s exaggerated, ’40s-gone-’80s shapes — Burberry’s luxuriously full tux trousers, Phillip Lim’s Zen-cool karate pants — suggest anything but Hillary Clinton and her real-estate lady matched suits. Still, donning these new pants without coming across like one of the Go-Go’s requires delicacy. “You don’t want too much volume up top if you’re wearing pleats or a cropped leg,” says Nancy Pearlstein, owner of Georgetown boutique Relish (3312 Cady’s Alley NW; 202-333-5343). That might mean a shrunken leather bomber with slouchy pants or a slim, ribbed sweater tucked into natty, cropped trousers with a fold-over waistband.

A boyfriendly blazer works to tame wilder pieces like the M.C. Hammer-be-damned harem pants, but “only

Reiss wool trousers ($190, Reiss, 1254 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-944-8565); Nanette Lepore silk blouse ($268, Nanette Lepore, 5449 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md.; 301-657-1515); Faryl Robin sandals ($250; Betsy Fisher, 1224 Connecticut Ave NW; 202- 785-1975 or Farylrobin.com)

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You don’t want much volume up top if you’re wearing pleats or a cropped leg.” if you’re on the tall, rangy side,” says Pearlstein. Those with more nerve can try matching volume with volume (maybe Balmain’s skinny-yet-big-shouldered blazer?) as long as any pleating, padding or ruffling stops far from the pants’ waistline.

Worn well — neither so snug that their pleats pull nor so loose that you’re mistaken for a clown — these newmillennial slacks pack a leg-lengthening, androgynous punch. But nothing spoils their dandyish charm faster than a flat, dull shoe. “A cropped pant might hit you in a strange spot, but not if you wear it a with platform pump,” says Power. Pearlstein suggests “wedge heels, to counter some of the volume.”

But the best partner for such girl-meets-boy styles may be confidence. “If you have a good body, pants can be sexier than a dress or a skirt,” says Pearlstein. “They flatter your rear and make you feel comfortable.” And there’s nothing more sensible — or sensual — than that. Jennifer Barger

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What makes your photos so appealing to your blog’s 120,000 daily readers?

The Street as a Runway

Photographer Scott Schuman, aka the Sartorialist, aims his lens at the creative ensembles of ordinary people

the sight of Scott Schuman — quiet but unmissable in a tailored shirt, jaunty scarf, camera at the ready — has become as much a part of the fashion landscape as the packs of platform-heeled editors that traipse between runway shows each season. The Manhattan-based photographer/blogger, who launched his popular Web site Thesartorialist.com in 2005, has earned a devoted fash-pack fan club for his documentary-style shots of inventively dressed people he encounters on the street, from a pixie-haired ingenue in Stockholm clad in a madcap mix of prints to a duo of elderly Milanese barbers in impeccably starched white coats. Catch a colorful compilation of images snapped from New York to New Delhi in his new book, “The Sartorialist” ($25, Penguin). In October, Schuman will turn his lens upon D.C. (see below). b e tsy low ther

A lot of photographers who’ve shot street style in the past focused on people who look different or dramatic. I took a different tack by shooting those who are unique, but not so over-the-top. There’s relatability in my subjects — they’re a range of different ages, styles, income levels. They are all just regular people, but well-dressed in their own ways.

You also don’t like to comment on the photos from the blog or book. Why not?

I like to let each reader create their own little story about who they think the person in the photograph is, and how they might inspire them. To me, a photo might be about one thing, but someone else — because of their background or culture — will see something completely different.

How do you choose your subjects?

For some reason, people see contradiction in personal style as a bad thing, but I think it’s very natural and human. People who haven’t figured out who they are often have a very interesting look. Maybe they’re a little bit of a football player and a little bit goth — that contrast and how they figure out their look is really exciting to me.

I don’t shoot a whole lot of black — it’s become too easy, too boring.”

You seem to be drawn to many different things.

I know a lot of people who tend to set a style for themselves and never budge from it. It gets a little stale after a while. I don’t shoot a whole lot of people dressed in black — I just think it’s become too easy to do, too boring. I prefer to be surprised, to find looks that I might’ve never thought would work.

As you’ve become more popular — shooting for Style.com, GQ or ad campaigns for DKNY — more of your subjects seem to be from the fashion world.

you’re invited FW celebrates its first anniversary with special guest Scott Schuman Oct. 19 with a VIP cocktail party at new Logan Circle restaurant Masa 14. We’ll be inviting 50 lucky readers to join us at the exclusive event; for more information on how to win tickets, see page 12.

When I started going to fashion shows, I would see people who were in the industry but still anonymous to me. I knew who Anna Wintour was, but everyone else was essentially unknown. Sometimes people say, isn’t it cheating to shoot people who are in the fashion business? But I think that’s ridiculous. Just because someone works for a designer or a magazine doesn’t necessarily mean they dress well.

What do you think of the state of the fashion industry today?

In our grandparents’ day, there were a lot fewer choices. The overabundance of items and ideas now might have seemed like a good thing at first, but now I liken it to going to a smorgasbord and trying to make a salad.

There are so many choices that people can never just make a nice, simple, beautiful salad. Excess can create more of a style problem than an answer. Fashion is moving so fast that we’re not really stopping to think about what we really want to be wearing.

photos by scott schuman

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As titles like ‘metrosexual’ are stripped away, it’s not embarrassing for a guy to be into clothes.”

BEYONCÉ’S ONCE-UBIQUITOUS radio hit “Upgrade U” climaxes with the superdiva giving her beau’s wardrobe a complete overhaul. Cartier tie clips, silk-lined blazers, an Hermès briefcase — by the time she’s done rattling off her shopping list, it’s clear Beyoncé has found the perfect man: Someone she can dress up, a living, breathing Ken doll.

Like many pop songs, this is the stuff of fantasy. Sure, plenty of men who fall for fashionistas find their closets transforming, but not without a fight. Or several. And when a guy gets shamed into learning how to pronounce “Alber Elbaz” against his will, bitterness is sure to follow. (“But honey, those skinny A.P.C. jeans give me a wedgie!”) Soon, even the most well-intentioned upgrade feels like a threat, a strike at one’s masculinity, or even worse, one’s individuality.

“Guys are sensitive that someone is trying to change them,” says Will Welch, associate editor at GQ magazine. “It’s insulting.” In other words, nudging your man to replace those pleated Eddie Bauer khakis with Shipley & Halmos’ flat-fronts is smart. Donating his prized Motorhead T-shirt to Goodwill while he’s out of town? Not so much.

While many relationships have capsized on the seas of sartorial asymmetry, wardrobe drama often belies the fact that men are sensitive creatures yearning to be noticed. So how can a style-obsessed woman get her man to refine his look without making him feel like a gawky man-child?

Step one: Forget the term “metrosexual.” Michael Williams, of bloke fashion blog A Continuous Lean (Acontinuouslean.com), cringes every time he hears the M-word, an annoying neologism he thinks keeps men from cultivating a slicker look. “Guys need to see fashion as an extension of their taste and intelligence,” he says. “As titles like ‘metrosexual’ are stripped away, it’s not embarrassing for guys to be into clothes.”

The Witch And Your Wardrobe If your woman tries an extreme makeover on your closet, urge her to go gently

To help your man on the path to style enlightenment, Williams suggests stoking the embers of good old-fashioned brand loyalty. “For a lot of guys who are into fashion, it’s an extension of being into brands,” he says. “My generation grew up in the ’80s, and brands were a way to identify yourself.” For Williams, that means rediscovering classic American labels like Woolrich, Filson and Brooks Brothers — or even Levi’s and Nike.

Making associations between clothes and personal interests can also help a man find his inner Daniel Craig. Knowing her partner was a bona fide anglophile, Susanna Montezemolo, 34, a D.C. lobbyist, helped husband Mark kick his crew neck T-shirt addiction by introducing him to British designers Ben Sherman and Oliver Spencer. Mark Montezemolo, 40, a management consultant, likens his fashion awakening to “getting into a new sport,” but he’s quick to credit his wife. “I needed all the help I could get!”

Critics said the same of President Obama in July after the POTUS donned his now-notorious All-Star Game outfit. Frumpy jeans! Dorky sneakers! How could Michelle allow it? In buttoneddown D.C., it’s easy to forget that women have much more style freedom than men. GQ’s Welch cuts the prez some slack. “There’s something awesome about dad jeans. He looks comfortable.”

For guys not leading the free world, curating a new wardrobe requires one crucial ingredient: affirmation. At Logan Circle boutique Redeem (1734 14th St. NW; 202-332-7447), owner Lori Parkerson often deals with male clients drawn to bolder items — Wrath Arcane concept vests, Religion waistcoats — who still need a push to know they can pull them off. Her advice to women encountering similar situations in their relationships?

“Be encouraging,” Parkerson says. “It’s always about positive feedback. Men really want to hear one thing: ‘You look good.’” CHRIS RICHARDS

ILLUSTR ATION BY MICHAEL C. WITTE

What’s in Store

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calendar of advertiser and editorial fashion selections september 09 September 17-19 — ALL ACCESS: Fashion at Tysons Galleria. A 3-day fashion and trend event featuring ICONS of the fashion industry, including former supermodel and Youth AIDS Ambassador Frederique van der Wal and Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn. 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA – 703.827.7700 www.tysonsgalleria.com September 18-19 — Nordstrom Beauty on Location. Newest makeup, skincare and fragrance must-haves for fall, plus the opportunity to meet with industry experts who will provide personalized skincare and makeup plans. Dulles Town Center – 571.434.4000 www.nordstrom.com September 18-20 — The Old Town Boutique District is celebrating its anniversary by giving away $5,200 in gift cards from participating merchants during its Second Annual Scavenger Hunt. First place will receive $2,600 in gift cards. Twenty-six second place winners will each receive a $100 gift card. www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com September 22 — Neiman Marcus. FW Senior Editor Betsy Lowther shows the newest fall trends and the best ways to wear them from 6-8pm. 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC – 202.966.9700 www.neimanmarcus.com September 25 — Fashion Fights Poverty 5th Anniversary Benefit. Popular event highlights the designs of emerging and established eco and/or ethical fashion designers, and will also mark the debut of an inaugural scholarship competition created for Washington-area high school students. The Mayflower Hotel 6-10pm. Tickets $75-$150. 1127 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC – 202.756.4837 www.fashionfightspoverty.org

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September 25-27 — Periwinkle is having an anniversary sale featuring a special creation from Charm City Cakes; discounts, gift certificate drawings and more all weekend. 1557 Potomac Greens Drive, Alexandria, VA – 703.519.5242 www.periwinkleshop.com September 25-27 — Wink will feature the fall and winter collections of designer Jodi Arnold, who will discuss styling, production and her distinct design voice. 3109 M Street, Washington, DC – www.shopwinkdc.com September 26 — Bellacara, Hair Consultations with Bumble & Bumble – 11am-1pm. 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.299.9652 www.bellacara.com Month of September — Red Barn Mercantile. Create and Save: Custom Furniture Sale. Save 25% on custom benchmade furniture. 113 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.838.0355 www.redbarnmercantile.com

Oct. 2-4 — Apple Seed. Kick-Off Fall Sale Event. 10% off your entire purchase, exclusively for FW readers. Don’t miss out on new fall maternity styles from Citizens, Paige, Michael Stars, Olian, Ripe, Japanese Weekend and many more. Excludes sale items and Bugaboo strollers. 115 South Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.535.5446 www.appleseedboutique.com October 3 — Bellacara. Dermalogica SkinBar Launch and Micro-Zone Facials 11am-3pm. 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.299.9652 ww.bellacara.com October 3 — Nordstrom Beauty on Location. Westfield Montgomery Mall – 301.365.4111 www.nordstrom.com October 10 — Bellacara. Mini-Facials with Rilastil Skin Care, 11am-3pm. 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.299.9652 www.bellacara.com October 10 — Cosmetics Trend Show, highlighting the newest makeup, skincare and fragrance essentials.

To purchase a ticket, visit your favorite cosmetics counter. Westfield Annapolis Mall – 410.573.1121 www.nordstrom.com October 15 — Mystique Jewelers. Two-Year Anniversary Cocktail Reception for award-winning jewelry designer Alberta Parada, 4-8pm. 211 The Strand Waterfront, Old Town Alexandria, VA – 703.836.1401 www.mystiquejewelers.com October 15-17 — Chas. Schwartz & Son. Michael Beaudry appearance and trunk show. See the entire collection from the renowned couture jeweler. Mazza Gallerie, Floor Two, Washington, DC – 202.363.5432 www.chasschwartz.com October 16 — Tales of The Christmas Attic. Shop after hours from 8:30-10:30pm. Tarot card reading free with a $25 purchase. Every hour, Alexandria’s Colonial Tours will lead tours of The Christmas Attic and introduce guests to the ghosts living in the building. Hot cider and treats for all. 125 S. Union Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.548.2829 www.christmasattic.com October 16 — Bellacara. Makeovers with Paula Dorf Cosmetics, 11am-6pm. 1000 King Street, Alexandria, VA – 703.299.9652 www.bellacara.com October 16-17 — Nordstrom Beauty on Location. Towson Town Center – 410.296.2111 www.nordstrom.com October 23-24 — Nordstrom Beauty on Location. The Mall in Columbia – 410.715.2222 www.nordstrom.com October 23 - November 1 — Receive a 20% discount on purchases at nearly 500 area retailers including Zelaya Shoes, Ginger and Denim Bar when carrying an exclusive shopping card, which can be purchased for $50, and all proceeds from card sales go to the Children’s National Medical Center. www.careforkidscard.com

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previous page: I.M. Pei’s glass pyramids add edge to the national gallery of art’s plaza. sharpen your shape with michael kors’ origami dress and neon pink belt ($1,795 and $225, Nordstrom, tysons corner center; 703-7611121), worn with an elsa peretti sterling silver bone cuff bracelet ($725, Tiffany & Co., 5481 wisconsin Ave., chevy chase; 301-6578777) and christian louboutin’s lady paige pumps ($995, saks fifth avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., chevy chase; 301-657-9000).

Cheval Rouge Alexander Calder’s bright abstract stabile — meant to reflect the form of a powerful thoroughbred — was crafted from sheet metal with the help of skilled metalworkers.

Alexander Calder, “Cheval Rouge” (Red Horse), 1974. © 2009 Calder Foundation, New York / artists rights society (ARS), New York

left: show animal instincts in calvin klein’s muted leopard print coat ($380, macy’s, 1201 G St. NW; 202-628-6661), worn over repeat’s cashmere cardigan and slim pants ($330 and $110, saks jandel, 5510 wisconsin ave., chevy chase; 301-652-2250); a carved agate statement ring from d.c. designer manuela costa ($175, manuandyou. com) finishes the look. below: folds of pierced wool lend an abstract feel to a marni bag ($1,105, net-a-porter.com).

igh fashion and high art often mesh into what amount to wearable masterpieces. Think Elsa Schiaparelli’s deco-era ball gown decked with a Salvador Dali lobster, Yves Saint Laurent’s now-iconic Mondrian-print shift circa 1965 or Dolce & Gabbana’s paint-splatter sheaths, spotted on the best-dressed set just last year.

This season, designers seem to have found a muse in modern, outsized sculpture, the sort of eye-popping works that dot the grounds and garden at the National Gallery of Art. Whether it’s a three-dimensional ruffle swirling along the front of Fendi’s spirited wool frock or an asymmetrical pleat cutting across an Oscar de la Renta day dress, exaggerated details (funnel collars, exposed zippers, intense draping) star on some of the season’s sharpest pieces. Add to that angular, larger-than-life shoulders and geometric silhouettes that seem stolen from Picasso’s canvases, and it’s clear the new art cool is all about form, not frivolity.

“For fall, designers seem to have taken classic pieces and given them a major twist,” says Rhoda Norris, a buyer for Saks Jandel, which has stocked its Chevy Chase store with sculptural separates this season: zip-front Lanvin jersey dresses with playful ruching, dramatic Stella McCartney sweaters with wide dolman sleeves, Yves Saint Laurent leather bowler bags with abstract bows.

The force behind this renewed fashion-as-sculpture movement? In the current economy, style setters lust for standout investment pieces that have the same show-stopping, long-lasting appeal as a work by, say, Damien Hirst or Jeff Koons. “Times are tough, and as a result, the styles are strong,” says Michael Kors, whose gallery-worthy fall collection includes items like neon pink cocktail sheaths and meticulously constructed bubble skirts in black leather.

“This is not the time to be flowy and romantic.” b e tsy low ther

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ralph lauren's vivian wrap ($2,998, ralph lauren, 5471 wisconsin Ave., chevy chase; 301-718-4223) adds a twist to his wool sheath ($1,598, saks fifth avenue), along with frank gehry's flux cuff and torque open bangle ($925 and $575) and diamond round earrings ($37,100, all tiffany & Co.). prada's black cut-out bootie ($690, neiman marcus, tysons galleria; 703-761-1600) anchors the look.

Aurora Mark di Suvero's towering "Aurora" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whose name comes from a poem about New York City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; balances eight tons of steel on its giant limbs.

Mark di Suvero, "Aurora," 1992-1993.

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textured ruffles flourish on angelo tarlazzi's jacket and pencil skirt ($1,730 and $420, special order from neiman marcus, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-966-9700). add bite with bulgari's serpente bracelet and ring in pink gold, diamond and onyx ($34,000 and $5,700, bulgari, 5481A Wisconsin Ave., chevy chase; 301-986-8610) and dramatic diamond hoops ($2,200, Fink's jewelers, dulles town center, dulles; 571-434-6540).

Four-Sided Pyramid

A terraced. geometric stone structure by Sol LeWitt invokes both the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia and early New York City skyscrapers. sol lewitt, "four-sided pyramid," 1997. © 2009 the lewitt estate / artists rights society (ARS), New York

About the Cover

Suzanne wears Fendi's ruffle-front wool shift dress ($1,010) and Alexis Bittar's oversized Lucite bangles ($195 each, all from Neiman Marcus, Tysons Galleria) with diamond earrings ($19,500, Fink's Jewelers). The frock's flirty shape mirrors artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen's pop-art "Typewriter Eraser, Scale X" (1999), a monument to Oldenburg's memory of his father's office. All works shot on location on the grounds of the National Gallery of Art, whose 6.1-acre sculpture garden — a leafy showcase for important post-World War II works — was unveiled in 1999. The garden, currently open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8:30 p.m. on Fridays), also plays host to Friday night jazz concerts during the summer and an ice rink in winter. 7th and Constitution Avenues NW, 202-737-4215; Nga.gov shot on location, the national gallery of art | special thanks to deborah ziska and larissa trociuk | digital tech: jim osen | styling assistant: beverly nazaroff | photo assistant: lajuan bennett | Hair and makeup: Kathy Aragon/T.H.E. Artist Agency | model: Wilhelmina Models | all artworks featured with permission

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scene stealers the best of who, what and wear at the capital’s poshest parties

Urban Chic Blog Launch georgetown, july 22, 2009

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sive co-host of TLC’s “What Not to Wear” — stepped into Urban Chic, she was on a mission. While roaming the room greeting guests, London couldn’t help doing a bit of styling — a necklace removed here, a sweater adjusted there. “I try desperately to put on psychological blinders, but I just can’t,” said London, clad in a constructed khaki shift by Doo.Ri. The makeover maven was in town to oversee her new venture, Style for Hire, a personal-shopping service that will make its national launch in Washington this fall.

Why start with D.C.? “In this new political climate, Washington needs a little update,” London says. “We have a new president. Now we need a new look.”

What They Wore

Arienne Thompson newspaper editor

Tracy Long blogger

Lauren Yalich public relations pro

Treva Lindsey doctoral candidate

Carla Ligon-Miller makeup artist

The party also celebrated Urban Chic’s new blog, Living Chic (Theurbanchicblog.wordpress.com), and resident blogger Tracy Long, who dressed up in a one-shouldered Thread Social dress and nude Brian Atwood heels. But even ultra-hip attendees like makeup artist Carla Ligon-Miller — in a Karen Millen denim dress and pink belt — admitted to being nervous around London. “It’s nervewracking,” said LigonMiller. “You just want to go up to her and say, ‘Okay, what’s wrong with my outfit?’” B e tsy Low ther

Hirshhorn After Hours national mall, July 24, 2009

Since its debut two years ago, the Hirshhorn

Museum’s seasonal After Hours series — which opens the modern art museum and its courtyard for evenings of cocktails, music and mingling — has earned a rep as one of the city’s best-dressed fetes. “We always put it together for this event,” said Sheldon Scott, the hyper-fashionable manager of 14th Street hotspot Marvin, clad in skinny pants, a vintage tuxedo shirt and his signature oversized glasses. Art and fashion will mesh again at another After Hours installment Oct. 23. And on Oct. 8, “Project Runway” mentor Tim Gunn moderates a panel on the works of his former professor, artist Anne Truitt, who will be honored in a retrospective from Oct. 8-Jan. 10, 2010.

What They Wore

Tanya Hardy makeup artist

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Kamal Preet lawyer

Josh Brekenfeld Hill staffer

Andrew Richards banking exec

Jessica Lee recruiting manager

A crowd of 2,000 showed up in a mix of artsy ensembles, cocktail dresses and even a bouffant lavender wig. “You don’t normally see style like this in D.C.,” said Hill staffer Josh Brekenfeld, who sported a skinny tie from G-Star. “Everyone is dressed to the nines.” Daring looks eclipsed designer names. “I won’t tell you where I bought my dress,” said Jessica Lee, a standout in an edgy mini dress with ombre chiffon draping. Gentle pleading ensued. “Okay, you win,” she relented. “It’s from Forever 21. That’s my style secret!” B .L .

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