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While grabbing a coffee at Baked & Wired recently, I noticed a clutch of stunningly dressed women queuing up for their caffeine-and-sugar fix.

Handbags from Céline, YSL, and Chanel were peppered in with oldguard types like Michael Kors and Kate Spade. Was I on a Georgetown street or Via Montenapoleone?

DC is no longer a one-industry town, and the fashion has evolved right alongside the arts and dining scenes. From Bethesda to Bloomingdale, Tyson’s to Tenleytown,

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fashion is leaving a big, beautiful mark on the city.

(Pro tip: For spring that mark is taking the form of slip dresses and open shoulders.)

So who gets the credit?

There are the hipster millennials and a certain fashionable First Lady who eschewed Oscar for Alaïa—not to mention the larger forces at play, like the Olivia Pope effect and the democratization of fashion through social media. But however you break it down, it’s now unfashionable to speak ill of DC fashion. @StyleMBA

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District fashion isn’t changing, it’s arrived— with style leaders like Instagram personality Sara Azani, shown here out and about in DC, helping to set the pace.

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SPRING FEVER This season’s attention-grabbing styles take bold and bright to new heights.

8 // Full Frontal 22 // letter From the editor 24 // letter From the Publisher 26 // the list 29 // invited

SCENE 35 // don’t stoP the music No S.O.S. here. Rihanna brings her world tour to the nation’s capital.

36 // in living color Spring comes to life in an exhilarating collection of installations at the Renwick Gallery.

38 // lights, camera, actor!

Christopher Meloni gives us the scoop on everything from his latest role to his favorite suits.

40 // shrub it oFF A historic preservation technique adds a whimsical touch to DC cocktails.

The men behind Echostage and the new Soundcheck are leading the EDM takeover of DC’s live-music scene.

44 // doubling down Eric Ziebold returns to DC’s fine dining scene with one space, two restaurants, and all of our attention.

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IN LIVING COLOR This woven sculpture by Janet Echelman is one of nine installations on display at the Renwick Gallery’s “Wonder” exhibit.

46 // Hear Him roar

59 // HiP-HoP To iT!

In the DC debut of The Lion, Benjamin Scheuer tells his life story, one guitar at a time.

The ‘90s are back (and better than ever) in Guess’s fab collab with A$AP Rocky.

48 // Culinary Cool

60 // iT’s sHowTime!

DC’s most inventive pop-up supper club ups the ante in 2016.

Bold colors, patterns, and textures bring all-the-fun-ofthe-fair flair to spring accessories.

The ultimate handbook to the best of DC’s dining and entertainment.

STYLE

…in exclusive packages. This season, inspired capsule collections make indelible style statements.

68 // Case in PoinT BOSS puts a new face on stealth luxury with its Italianmade briefcase.

62 // BiG CiTy Blues Who knew that blue would once again make it onto eyelids for spring?

70 // BraCe yourself!

Open-work bracelets are spring’s must-have statement piece.

63 // Hu’s THaT Girl 55 // Brava, Prada Ciao, pop! Prada’s powerful new Spring/Summer collection returns to its subversive roots.

58 // ZaC aTTaCk Zac Posen brings his American glamour to Brooks Brothers.

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Georgetown fashionista/ boutique owner Marlene Hu breaks down spring’s ’70s-inspired style.

72 // like moTHer, like dauGHTer With SemSem, Abeer Al Otaiba bridges family, fashion, and philanthropy.

64 // To Have and To Hold

74 // THe Guide

Washingtonians are falling in love with Lorra Rivers’s one-ofa-kind handbags.

The places to go for DC’s finest fashion, jewelry, watches, and more!

image Courtesy of Janet eChelman, inC., Photo by ron blunt

50 // THe Guide

66 // Good THinGs Come…

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FEATURES 78 // Mega Watts The high-voltage star of this spring’s super-movie sequel Divergent: Allegiant, Naomi Watts has been kicking butt on-screen—and off—for 25 years. And winning.

By David Hochman Photography by Warwick Saint

84 // spring Fever Bold! Daring! Distinctive! The season’s boundary-breaking trends are making us high!

Photography by Bonnie Holland

96 // the Bold and the BeautiFul Mesdames et messieurs! The 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva unveils the year’s most exquisite watches from around the globe.

By Roberta Naas

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MEGA WATTS In a revealing exclusive, Naomi Watts talks the Divergent series, tough breaks in her early H’wood days, and how Meryl Streep keeps her going.

Hand-beaded dress, Rodarte (price on request). rodarte.net.

Platinum 9.07-carat Lariat diamond necklace and platinum 2.78-carat River diamond ring, Harry Winston (prices on request). harrywinston.com.

18k white-gold and diamond Amulette de Cartier ring, Cartier ($11,300).

The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-654-5858; cartier.us. 18k white-gold and diamond Comète Spirale ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry ($6,400). Tysons Galleria, 703-8470555; chanel.com

SPACE 101 // shay With Me! Luxury retail and trendy eats are making North End Shaw the hottest new micro-hood.

104 // Mezcal & Murals Guerrilla street artist Yescka brings in the crowds—and authentic Oaxacan flavor!—to Espita Mezcaleria.

This spring, take the “think global, act local” approach to your landscaping, with native plants that offer invaluable environmental benefits—and resale value.

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SELLING LUXURY 2.0 Our experts share their tips and tricks to staging a home for sale. Hint: Keep it neutral.

SPRING 2016

108 // Putting on the Ritz Tom Clancy’s penthouse is Baltimore’s top listing.

110 // Big Wheels

112 // Road tRiP! Hit the road for these nearby luxe vacation destinations.

114 // selling luxuRy 2.0 To get the most out of the market, industry experts have two words of advice: Stage it!

120 // the guide An inn-side look at beautiful living in the District.

UNZIPPED 136 // Cast youR Vote!

Get the intel on the ’hoods that Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul call home.

on the cover: Naomi Watts Photography by Warwick Saint Styling by Jeanann Williams at The Wall Group

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above, from left: Celebrating at Capitol File’s 10th-anniversary party with Aba Kwawu, Max Major, our publisher

Suzy Jacobs, and Nicole Schade; kicking off my favorite event of the year, the Men’s Issue party, with Suzy.

reimagined the mission of Capitol File—and I’m so excited to share the new look. We’ve traded the traditional format for three core sections we think best represent the way we live: Scene, Style, and Space. And like any good makeover, we kept the heart of the book intact—smart, local, interesting stories, just punched up in a more beautiful, approachable, sprightly package. In the spirit of this issue’s fashion theme, we got the scoop on what designer shirts DC native Chris Meloni can’t live without; what jewelry trends Tiny Jewel Box’s head buyer says Washingtonians shouldn’t miss; and which decade is

inspiring spring style in Georgetown. We learned what it’s like to dine at DC’s buzzing Dinner Lab; the story behind the murals at Shaw’s Espita Mezcaleria; and how Arena Stage’s latest star, Benjamin Scheuer, stays humble (hint: It involves his mom and Eddie Redmayne). Through these pages, we’re making reservations, planning our weekends, and booking spring getaways. Flip through, read along, and join us!

We’ll see you out there.

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As I write this, I’m planning for spring while watching the last of the snow from Jonas melt outside. I cannot wait for the pages of this issue to come alive. Spring 2016 means not only a new season to celebrate—a long awaited one, at that—but also a chance to share the fruits of our labors. For two years, we have shouted from the proverbial rooftop just how vastly DC has changed. We’re edgy!

We’re dynamic! New restaurants, hot fashion, renowned entertainment! #DCCool, we say! It was time we as a magazine matched pace with that exciting energy. So while we were hibernating, we

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It seems fitting to start the year off with a resolution. But what is a resolution but merely a change that we want to make in our lives? Well, as you peruse the pages of Capitol File, you will see we have made some visual and contextual changes. The magazine will continue to be bold and beautiful, but will now be more digestible and captivating with an increased hyper-local focus. Our website (capitolfile-magazine. com) will be constantly updated with more rich, daily content. And our monthly e-newsletters will deliver some of our favorite DC stories. Please remember to sign up on our website to receive one in your inbox!

Even our events will have a bit of a change or twist to them, so be on the lookout for your invitation…

As we set out to support all of our changes, I also want to take the time to reflect on how thankful the Capitol File team is for the constant support of our partners and readers. As we have been out and about talking about the editorial changes, we’ve been met with incredible positivity.

You understand that to change is to grow, and your honesty and understanding have been endless. So from everyone on our staff, we look forward to deepening our relationships and continuing to be your DC ambassadors!

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Syzygy Events owner Julie Shanklin and Diageo’s George York and Kevin Gooch helped fête ten years of Capitol File at the magazine’s anniversary party. above: I celebrated Nollaig na mBan with former president of Ireland Mary Robinson over breakfast at University Club.

photography by Dan Swartz (Shanklin); tony J photography (york); alfreDo floreS (robinSon)

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Peter Smathers

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Ambassador Kim Darroch

André Leon Talley

Braden Holtby

Hans Bruland

Sophie Blake

Whitney Bossin Burns

Seng Luangrath

Jennifer Maguire

Meaghan Moynahan

Jay Newton-Small

Kim Elleen

Candace Ourisman

Trina Sams-Manning

Kate Hudson

Rachael Keyl

Austin Branson

Jeremiah Langhorne

Kelly Towles

Jean Paul Achour

JJ Wilson

Ikram Goldman

Aaron Silverman

Jaclyn Berzon

Erika Schrieber

Meredith Goldberg

Amina Rubinacci

Mike Green

Philip Wood

Kimberly McKinley

Desirée Venn Frederic

Madeline Grayson

Victoria Beckham

John Burns

Shannon Wilson

September Rinnier

Anna Chlumsky

Michael Corrigan

Sareh Nouri

Demna Gvasalia

Ashley Arias

Meredith Koop

Sarah von Faber-Castell

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INVITED Charles RandolphWright and Berry Gordy with the cast of Motown: The Musical.

PhotograPhy by CaMEroN WhItMaN PhotograPhy

HITSVILLE, DC Motown: the Musical tells the story of Berry Gordy and Motown Music as we know it.

Motown: The Musical opened at The National Theatre in Washington, DC, on December 1, starring Josh Tower and Allison Semmes in the leading roles of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross. Berry Gordy himself—who joined the stage at curtain call for a few special performances— praised the production, which

was directed by Charles RandolphWright. The show features more than 40 classic hits, such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Gordy, and the whole Motown family fight the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America.

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INVITED / party perks /

ANNIVERSARY ACCENTS THE 10-YEAR FÊTE STAYED FESTIVE WITH HELP FROM EFFEN VODKA’S ICE LUGE, RSVP’S DUMPLING BAR, SPECIALTY TASTINGS AT BASIL HAYDEN’S WHISKEY BAR, AND ESA’S GAMING STATIONS.

Larry Abrams and Ginny Reed

Carla Cartwright and Alethia Nancoo

Capitol File celebrated its 10th anniversary at the House of Sweden with a stunning blackand-white theme designed by Syzygy Events, accented with fresh blooms from Greenworks.

While partygoers enjoyed cocktails, Entertainment Software Association provided gaming stations featuring Star Wars Battlefront, Minecraft, and MarioKart 8. Entertainment throughout the night included performance footage of the Audi S-Model; mentalist Max Major, who stunned guests with his abilities; and a caricature artist sketching guests’ likenesses on Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet.

RSVP Catering offered savory hors d’oeuvres including a dumpling bar, truffle mac and cheese tarts, and tuna-tartare tacos. Treats from Dolci Gelati brought the evening to a sweet finish.

EFFEN Vodka Martini Luge

Wendy Adeler Hall and Valentina Adeler Armour Sarah Von Faber-Castell and Ludo Barras

Artist Betsy Muller sketched guest caricatures on a Microsoft Surface Pro. RSVP Catering antipasto bar accented with Greenworks flowers

Max Major entertains guests.

VIP whiskey tastings by Basil Hayden’s Rich Taylor and Jennifer Haber

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CAPITOL FILE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

David McKnight, George Eatman, Joe Carpenter, and Ed McAllister

Denise Prince and Claire Farver

Amy Porter Stroh, Colman Riddell, Leslie Maysak, and Elizabeth Kaufman

THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

Marilouise Avery, Jonathan Willen, and Betsy Jaeger

The Washington Winter Show, the second oldest antiques show in the US, kicked off its 62nd year with a preview night at the Katzen Arts Center at American University. More than 40 established antique dealers represented this year’s theme, “Through the Eyes of a Child.” Over the course of three days, show attendees participated in appraisals, guided walks, lectures, and special book signings by designers James Farmer and Carey Maloney. The festivities concluded with Jazz Night, a celebratory reception complete with a live jazz band from the Levin School of Music and delicious bites by Bayou Bakery.

Dory Clark, Blair Bourne, and Adelaide Barrett

Malcolm and Gail Matheson with James Lemon

Dee Dee Coughman, Martha Perkins, and Vivian Braunohler

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Robert Marsteller, Brooke Allen, Polly Hahn, and Marilyn Marsteller

Jen Sheridan and Kim Haymanil

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INVITED

Heather Podesta and Anastasia Dellaccio Veronica Toney and Helena Andrews-Dyer

Jonathan Ball and Liz Gartzke

PENNSYLVANIA 6 GRAND OPENING Monique and Luis McSween with Sarah Cannova

Ryan Fenton

Christy Crombie, Dr. John North, and Roger Crombie

Lessimus, omnis eossum ius alis Gina Dakkouni, vendipsapici nihil Jayne Sandman, Jackie Eiswerth, Kate Lynk, and Fendy Mesy

Monica Mason, Brian MacDonnell, and Kimberley Helfgott

Jennie McGihon, Mary Myers, and Kristin McArthur

INTRODUCING INOVA’S WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Inova Women’s Hospital panel

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An intimate crowd gathered at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus for a VIP preview of the new Women’s & Children’s Hospitals. Guests enjoyed cocktails before a Q&A panel discussion on the new hospital’s features and programming. Highlights of the evening included guided tours of the new facilities, which feature private birthing rooms, VIP suites, and a state-of-the-art NICU floor.

Ashley Dabbiere and Alfred Khoury

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL SWARTZ/REVAMP (PENNSYLVANIA 6); RICH KESSLER (INOVA)

More than 150 guests celebrated the grand opening of Pennsylvania 6, with its stunning, London supper club-inspired décor designed by Swatchroom, the design firm helmed by creatives Maggie O’Neill and Warren Weixler. Guests were greeted at the door with handcrafted bourbon and champagne cocktails, while waiters dressed in dapper, suspendered ensembles passed hors d’oeuvres of sliders and shrimp cocktail. Both East and West Coast oysters were made available at Pennsylvania 6’s featured raw bar.

Winnie Walsh Keon, Faith Regan Psillas, Mary Robinson, and Colleen Mudlaff

Toni Walsh Curry, Inez and Marya Moore, Norman Houston, and Timothy Curry

Father Patrick J. Conroy and Amb. David O’Sullivan

NOLLAIG NA MBAN The Irish American Partnership fêted the fourth annual Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas Breakfast Celebration, at The University Club of Washington, DC. The breakfast’s keynote speaker was Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female president, who served 1990–97. Proceeds from the celebration benefited the Mary Robinson Centre, Ireland’s first Presidential Library and Museum, which serves as a reminder of the importance of female leaders in Ireland’s history.

Mark Roche-Garland and Michael Lonergan

Amb. Anne Anderson and Caitríona Perry

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALFREDO FLORES ( NOLLAIG NA MBAN); ALFREDO FLORES (KELLEY PAUL)

Kelley Paul and Elaine Chao

Anushya Ramaswamy and Linda Kivi-Porter

Lola Reinsch, Vicki Doyle, and Gayle Wirschnitzer

KELLEY PAUL AT THE CAPITOL HILL CLUB

Liz Matro and Cheri Ady

The Republican Women’s Federal Forum invited guests to an intimate luncheon at The Capitol Hill Club to meet author Kelley Paul, wife of Senator Rand Paul. Kelley shared insights about her book True and Constant Friends and signed copies for guests following the luncheon.

Barbara Mullarky, Mary Beth Jackson, Katie Brady, and Susan Allen

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DON’T STOP THE MUSIC no s.o.s. here.

RIHANNA brings her world tour to the nation’s capital.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF KRAVITZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR HBO

BY JESSICA GREEN

Find love in the Verizon Center on March 22, as pop icon Rihanna shines bright with her latest album, Anti. Since Rihanna first hit the radio in 2005 with her infectious dance hall hit “Pon de Replay,” the Barbadian native has racked up a collection of Grammy Awards, released some of the best-selling singles of all time, collaborated with Paul McCartney, earned a spot on Forbes’ most powerful list, and been honored by the CDFA for her inimitable style.

Now the star is back with a highly anticipated new album and a 40-show world tour, where—if you pay her what you owe her—concert-goers can expect to hear new tracks and top party anthems like “Umbrella,” “We Found Love,” and “Diamonds,” as well as a special performance by guest Travi$ Scott. Now, shut up and drive—or, take a cab—to Chinatown.

Verizon Center, 202-3977328; verizoncenter. monumentalnetwork.com

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In LIvIng Color Spring comeS to life in an exhilarating group of inStallationS at the renwick gallery.

By Amy moeller

from left:

The Renwick Gallery’s current exhibition includes such stunners as Plexus A1 (2015)

by Gabriel Dawe and 1.8 (2015) by Janet Echelman.

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The newly revamped Renwick Gallery packs a burst of color for spring with its current exhibition, “Wonder.” Inside the sprawling two-story space, nine unique, larger-thanlife installations stake their claim in the gallery that was once the pet project of First Lady Jackie O. (According to the Renwick, she spearheaded the 1962

campaign to save the gallery as part of her plan to restore Lafayette Square.) Aptly evoking the sense of awe from which the exhibit takes its name, the installations alternate between explosions of color and monochromatic displays of ordinary objects in extraordinary forms, such as a 13-foot tower of index cards. After a two-year

renovation, the gallery, part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is like you’ve never seen it—and it certainly proves that you don’t need to go outside to enjoy all the colors of the season. The second floor of “Wonder” closes on May 8, the first floor on July 10. Pennsylvania Ave. at 17th St. NW, 202-633-7970; renwick. americanart.si.edu

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY RON BLUNT, RENWICK GALLERY OF THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM, COURTESY CONDUIT GALLERY (PLEXUS A1); PHOTOGRAPHY BY RON BLUNT, RENWICK GALLERY OF THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM, COURTESY OF JANET ECHELMAN, INC. (1.8)

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ExclusivE!

lights, camera, actor!

Since Alexandria native Christopher Meloni left Law & Order: SVU, fans have awaited his next smash hit, and this spring WGN delivers with Underground, an escape thriller about Underground Railroad revolutionaries. We chatted with Meloni— whose role could only be described sans spoilers as “a secretive man who walks a tightrope between morality and survival”— about the show, his career, and the Hollywood heartthrob’s sense of style.

Christopher Meloni lives in LA with his production designer wife of more than 20 years, but he makes (near annual) returns to the DMV for family time in Georgetown and Caps games at the Verizon Center.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEROD HARRIS/GETTY IMAGES FOR WGN AMERICA. OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WGN AMERICA (UNDERGROUND); BOBBY BANK/WIREIMAGE (LAW & ORDER: SVU); SAEED ADYANI/©NETFLIX/COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION (WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER)

LEADING MAN/STYLE GUY Christopher Meloni GIVES US THE SCOOP ON HIS LATEST ROLE... AND LOOKING GOOD ON AND OFF THE RED CARPET.

“All of A sudden, you stop turning pAges And you stArt wAtching the film roll in your heAd. for me, thAt’s whAt hAppens. thAt’s how i choose.”

— christopher

meloni

What drew you to Underground?

The importance of it was obvious. The writing was very clear, insightful, and exciting. It wasn’t a history lesson, [but] a very personal thrill ride. All aspects of the slavery system are put forth—the plantation owner, the slaves… and in very well etched-out characters.

It’s a great cast— Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, etc.

Had you worked with anyone before?

I hadn’t, with the exception of Reed Diamond, the plantation owner. So, that was new... exciting.

And I wasn’t disappointed. We felt a common cause.

Everybody had read the script with the same heart and brought their own unique talent.

You were so funny in Wet Hot American Summer, you’re still an icon on SVU, and now this. How do you choose roles?

When writing a script,

writers are, through the magic of words, trying to start a film projector in your head. I read something, and all of a sudden, you stop turning pages and you start watching the film roll in your head.

For me, that’s what happens. That’s how I choose.

Are you a TV binger?

Yes. Right now it’s Making a Murderer. [Laughs] It’s frustrating and nervewracking, and I appreciate that flavor in

my entertainment.

How do you stay looking sharp?

I have a Giorgio Armani suit and a Brooks Brothers suit, and they’re on different sides of the spectrum, but I love them equally. I like a good pocket square. I really appreciate jeans and funky boots. I can’t live without Robert Graham shirts. I find them really classy yet whimsical. They break rules a little bit, and I appreciate that!

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Chris of all trades: Meloni’s eclectic career includes (clockwise from left) his new role on Underground, his tenure as Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: SVU, and the hilarious Gene in Wet Hot American Summer.

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A HISTORIC PRESERVATION TECHNIQUE ADDS A WHIMSICAL TOUCH TO DC COCKTAILS.

BY NEVIN MARTELL

As cherry blossoms add a pinkish glow to the Tidal Basin, shrub cocktails blossom on bar menus around DC. Created in the colonial era, the sweet ’n’ tangy sippers made with fruit, vinegar, and sugar were originally a way to preserve produce.

“They’re like lemonade,” says Andrew Cassedy, bartender at the St. Regis (stregiswashingtondc.com), who handcrafts a bounty of the brightly hued beverages. “The combination of the tartness and the sugariness really quenches your thirst.” His favorite is a strawberrybalsamic shrub infused with black peppercorn, which he complements with London dry gin and club soda. The warm weather brings with it a rainbow of shrubtails, including the lavenderand-blackberry gin and tonic at Dino’s Grotto (dinoinshaw.com), the jalapeno-spiked Smokey Pineapple at Quadrant in the Ritz-Carlton (ritzcarlton.com), and the sherry vinegar-strawberry Pippy Longstockings’ Sippycup at SER (ser-restaurant.com).

They’re the perfect way to toast all those sunny days ahead.

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PUCKER UP! SHRUBTAILS ARE THE TRENDY TIPPLE FOR SPRING, AND THEY PACK A TART-AND-SWEET PUNCH.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY SUZANNE MCDONALD/GETTY IMAGES

SHRUB IT OFF

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the Digital UndergroUnd The men behind EchostagE and The new soundchEc are leading The edm Takeover of dC’s live-musiC sCene.

Grammy Award–winning DJ and producer Cedric Gervais pumps up the crowd at Echostage.

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Dance’s influence has long reigned supreme in pop music. But with DJ-producer kings like David Guetta and Skrillex crafting Top Ten hits for stars like Usher and Justin Bieber, EDM—aka electronic dance music—is arguably the most significant seismic shift in pop in the new millennium. Here in DC, Antonis Karagounis and

Pete Kalamoutsos—the duo behind Panorama Productions—are doing their part to keep the all-night party going.

After a Washington renaissance that saw an awakening of the art, fashion, and foodie scenes, music was bound to follow. EDM’s booming and electrified sounds are dominating concerts, from the indie hot-spot 9:30

Club to the cavernous confines of Nationals Park. If these shows have kindled an interest in dance-ready beats, Panorama’s clubs—the 30,000-square-foot Echostage, in Northeast DC, and the new, fullysoundproofed, 4,400-square-foot basement that is Soundcheck, at 14th and K Northwest— have narrowed the focus.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ECHOSTAGE

By Marcus Dowling

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ECHOSTAGE (ECHOSTAGE, kREwEllA); SOUNDCHECk (GERVAIS)

DJ duo Krewella is among the acts to headline at Echostage, which recently upgraded its laser light equipment to enhance the experience (left).

“Echostage will host more than 100 shows this year, and nearly three-quarters will sell out,” says Kalamoutsos. The duo’s production arm, GLOW, handles the straight-up EDM shows, while a partnership with IMP/9:30 Club brings pop and alternative-rock acts to Echostage.

DC’s EDM evolution started picking up steam in 1999, when Athens, Greece-born Karagounis and his George Washington University college friend, Kalamoutsos, began promoting DC’s GLOW parties. DJ-production superstars like Armin Van Buuren and Tiësto

directly link much of their rise to that scene. “We look at the crowds now and say, ‘This is amazing,’” says Kalamoutsos.

Echostage’s spring lineup includes several hotly anticipated events, including Coheed and Cambria on March 2; David Guetta on March 4; Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on March 12; Big Gigantic on April 8; and DJ Snake, Tchami, and Mercer on the Pardon My French Tour on April 23.

It’s time to face the music.

Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202503-2330; echostage.com; Soundcheck, 1420 K St. NW, 202-789-5429; soundcheckdc.com

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DJ-proDuction superstars like armin Van Buuren & tiësto link much of their rise to Dc’s eDm scene.

Cedric Gervais entrances the crowd at Echostage’s new sister venue, Soundcheck.

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Doubling Down

above:

The Maine Lobster French Toast, with persimmon, cucumber, and sesame mousse, falls under the “Indulgence” category on Kinship’s dinner menu.

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As soon as Eric Ziebold departed CityZen, in 2014, DC’s most discerning diners began to await his return. Now the James Beard Award-winning toque is rewarding their loyalty with not one but two concepts, transforming a turn-of-the-century storefront in Shaw into a pair of artfully refined restaurants. “This dual format gives me the ability

to be more spontaneous,” says Ziebold. “I can try new things in a way I could never do before.” Kinship rules the street level, all white walls and modernist lines, and its ever-shifting menu explores the breadth of the American experience—from a sublime lemon-accented roast chicken to French toast coronated with butterpoached lobster. Board the

black-lacquered elevator and you’ll be whisked down to a subterranean space for the ultra-exclusive Métier, which pairs a luxe tasting menu with extraordinary service. “We want you to feel transported,” says Ziebold. “It should be a magical, once-in-alifetime experience.” 1015 7th St. NW, 202-7377700; kinshipdc.com; metierdc.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER CHASE PHOTOGRAPHY

Eric ZiEbold returns to DC’s fine Dining sCene with one spaCe, two restaurants, anD all of our attention. By NeviN Martell

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Scene TheaTer The Lion is built as a series of contemporary folk songs, which Scheuer is turning into an album called Songs from “The Lion.” The seven guitars he plays in the show represent different stages in his life, including a teen-angsty 1972 Les Paul goldtop deluxe (top right).

hear him roar

Like so many fairy-tale success stories, Benjamin Scheuer’s The Lion faced plenty of naysayers as it evolved from a series of coffeeshop gigs into a full-fledged Off-Broadway musical. “People told me it was a terrible idea,” recalls

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the 33-year-old singersongwriter. “A one-person musical where I’m the orchestra and the actors and the writer? And it’s a show about my dead dad and cancer? Like, it’s never going to work.”

But work it does. On a

bare stage outfitted with little more than the seven guitars he plays over the course of the show, Scheuer untangles the damaged threads of his life, from the unexpected death of an emotionally withholding father to his own very real

battle with stage IV Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His tour-de-force performance won him a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance last year.

Still, Scheuer is staying grounded. “I called my mother, and I said, ‘Mom, I

won a Drama Desk.’ And she said, ‘You know that [fellow Eton alum] Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar, right?’ I was like, Yes, mom, thank you.” February 26– April 10 at Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW, 202-4883300; arenastage.org

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY Of BENJAMIN SCHEUER

with the dc debut of The Lion, Benjamin Scheuer tells his life story, one guitar at a time. By Oussama Zahr

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SCENE Dine!

Turning the Tables: Dinner Lab is the ne plus ultra for foodies who want a novel reprieve from the regular restaurant scene.

The latest was hosted by chef James Martin (below) at the culinary incubator Mess Hall DC.

Culinary Cool

Since its birth in the French Quarter apartment of Brian Bordainick in late 2012, DinnerLab, a membershiponly pop-up dining experience, has spread to more than 31 cities across the country. To celebrate its second anniversary in the nation’s capital, the foodie startup unveils a new, tiered membership system and increases its DC presence, serving up southern hospitality with modern flair at one-to-two dinners per month. Its signature format remains the same: Members seated at long tables (think 30-plus diners apiece) are

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treated to a multicourse feast cooked up by a rotating lineup of up-and-coming host chefs in underutilized venues in the most surprising corners of the District (Hill Center’s lawn, Blind Whino). Add in the playful element of surprise—diners learn the location just a day before each event—and, voilà! You have gourmet magic. The interactivity doesn’t stop there: Guests provide immediate feedback via scorecards, rating menu creativity, likelihood of ordering the dish again, and quality of service. dinnerlab.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY J. PHOTOGRAPHY

DC’s most inventive pop-up supper Club ups the ante in 2016. By Laura MuLLen

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HERE’S TO LIVING IT UP FINE SEAFOOD. EXQUISITE WINE. LIVE JAZZ.

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SCENE: THE guidE! capitol file’s inside track to the ultimate dining and entertainment in dc

ameriCa eats taVern a José andrés restaurant inspired by american history at the ritz-carlton tysons corner. 1700 tysons Blvd., Mclean, 703-744-3999; americaeatstavern.com

BaD saint a buzzy, highly acclaimed Filipino favorite. 3226 11th St. NW; badsaintdc.com

BeuChert’s saloon

IT TAKES A VILLAGE Every day, women who are homeless in Washington, DC – often struggling with a mix of mental illness, addiction, violence and abuse, health problems, and unemployment – fnd themselves at the doors of N Street Village.

And every day, the doors to N Street Village have been open, providing hope and hospitality to our city’s most vulnerable women.

At the N Street Village Annual Gala on March 15th, we will celebrate our remarkable history and gather strength to keep our promise that we will be here for the women who arrive at our door tomorrow.

We look forward to celebrating a meaningful evening with you!

a casual farm-to-table restaurant in the eastern market neighborhood of capitol hill. 623 pennsylvania ave. Se, 202-733-1384; beuchertssaloon.com

Boe refined american comfort food in the former oya space.

777 9th St. NW, 202-393-1400

Blue DuCk taVern decadent farm-to-table dishes in the Park hyatt hotel.

24 & M Sts. NW, 202-419-6755; blueducktavern.com

BourBon steak the Four season’s decadent steakhouse. 2800 pennsylvania ave. NW, 202-944-2026; bourbonsteakdc.com

Brasserie BeCk robert Wiedmaier’s

Belgian-inspired, contemporary european-style brasserie in mcPherson square.

1101 K St. NW, 202-408-1717; brasseriebeck.com

Cafe saint ex a contemporary Frenchamerican neighborhood café and bar on 14th street. 1847 14th St. NW, 202-265-7839; saint-ex.com

Chez franCois a romantic French spot in Virginia. 332 Springvale Road, Great falls, 703-759-3800; laubergechezfrancois.com

Clarity Jon krinn’s american bistro in Vienna. 442 Maple ave. e., Vienna, 703-539-8400; clarityvienna.com

the DaBney seasonal fare by chef Jeremiah langhorne in shaw’s Blagden alley. 122 Blagden alley NW, 202-450-1015; thedabney.com

Daikaya dc’s favorite ramen tucked into a tiny chinatown spot.

705 6th St. NW, 202-5891600; daikaya.com

DBGB daniel Boulud’s dc outpost in citycenterdc, serving French-american fare and an acclaimed selection of burgers. 931 H St. NW,

202-695-7660; dbgb.com/dc

Del Campo Victor albisu’s latin-inspired steakhouse in chinatown. 777 i St. NW, 202-289-7377; delcampodc.com

eDDie V’s prime seafooD seafood and steaks in an upscale tysons corner restaurant. 7900 tysons one place, Mclean, 703-442-4523; eddiev.com

eno Wine Bar a trendy wine bar in the heart of georgetown. 2810 pennsylvania ave. NW, 202295-2826; enowinerooms.com

etto gourmet pizza in a casual setting. 1541 14th St. NW, 202-232-0920; ettodc.com

filomena ristorante an award-winning, familyowned italian restaurant in georgetown. 1063 Wisconsin ave. NW, 202-338-8800; filomena.com

the GiBson a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge. 14th St. NW, 202 232-2156; thegibsondc.com

il Canale restaurant classic italian and neapolitan pizza. 1065 31st St. NW,

Better Brunching, SpaniSh Style Boqueria offers one of the best brunches in a city that is pretty fanatical about the pleasures of breakfast at lunchtime. the prix-fxe meal ($39 per person) features limitless Spanish-meets-american tapas—from torrija (caramelized french toast) to Heuvos Benedictinos (poached eggs over an english muffn with Hollandaise and patatas bravas). the catalan cava cocktail packs a punch of campari, and chur-

Purchase tickets at www.NStreetVillageGala.org

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ros and chocolate provide the sweet fnish. 1837 M St. NW, 202-558-9545; boqueriadc.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BOQUERIA (BOQUERIA)

DINE & DRINK

202-337-4444; ilcanale.com

Iron Gate An historic restaurant serving Greek and Italian small plates with local ingredients. 1734 N St. NW, 202-524-5202; irongaterestaurantdc.com

Joe’s seafood, PrIme steak & stone Crab A traditional DC steakhouse, featuring ultra fresh seafood, just blocks from the White House. 750 15th St. NW, 202-489-0140; joes.net

venture, serving up coastal Italian-inspired dishes in a quaint, industrial space. 1340 4th St. NE, 202-608-1330; masseria-dc.com

Eye St. NW, 202-796-1600; pennsylvania6dc.com

PLume at the Jefferson

An old-school Washington steakhouse downtown. 600 13th St. NW, 202-347-1500; mastrosrestaurants.com

DC’s only Forbes five-star restaurant, inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s kitchen gardens at Monticello. 1200 16th St. NW, 202-448-2300; plumedc.com

moCkInGbIrd hILL

rasIka

Sherry drinking galore, by Derek Brown in Shaw. 1843 7th St. NW, 202-316-9396; drinkmoresherry.com

Modern Indian cuisine in an elegant, fine-dining atmosphere. 633 D St. NW, 202-637-1222; rasikarestaurant.com

mastro’s

kaZ sushI bIstro

momofuku

A casual, authentic Japanese restaurant. 1915 I St. NW, 202-530-5500, kazsushi.com

David Chang’s DC outpost, best known for out-of-thisworld ramen and delectable brisket, shrimp, and pork buns. CityCenterDC, 202602-1832; momofuku.com

red hen

osterIa morInI

restaurant eVe

Italian-inspired fare, including housemade pasta, on the water in Navy Yard. 301 Water St. SE, 202-484-0660; osteriamorini.com

An award-winning American fine-dining establishment by chef Cathal Armstrong. 110 S. Pitt St., Alexandria, 703-7060450; restauranteve.com

PearL dIVe

the rIGGsby

A fun local favorite for fresh seafood in a rustic-styled atmosphere. 1612 14th St. NW, 202-319-1612; pearldivedc.com

American fare in a Mad Men-era setting, at Kimpton’s Carlyle Hotel. 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202-7871500; theriggsby.com

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rIPPLe

A raw bar and other American favorites in a 1940s Hollywood glam setting. 1350

Local, seasonal favorites in Cleveland Park, helmed by Marjorie Meek-Bradley. 3417

Le dIPLomate A 14th street corner of France.

2331 Calvert St. NW, 202-3322331; lediplomatedc.com

LuPo Verde Housemade pastas and charcuterie on 14th Street.

1401 T St. NW, 202-827-4752; lupoverdedc.com

maketto A hip restaurant-retail-cafe concept, serving Cambodian and Taiwanese fare. 1351 H St. NE, 202-838-9972; maketto1351.com

masserIa by nICk stefaneLLI Nick Stefanelli’s first solo

Sophisticated Italian and American favorites in the heart of Bloomingdale. 1822 First St. NW, 202-525-3021; theredhendc.com

DINE-N-DASH José Andrés is giving you $20 off tickets for this year’s Dine-NDash! At this year’s event on June 15, 3,000 guests will dine in 30 of DC’s fnest restaurants in two incredible neighborhoods: Penn Quarter and 14th Street.

Visit dinendash.info before March 1 for a code for $20 off!

Sweet Addiction Dc native christina tosi’s famous Milk Bar serves PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSPEHINE ROZMAN (MIlk BAR)

up inventive treats to a cult-like following. the sister bakery to David chang’s momofuku, the sweet shop’s citycenterDc outpost is its only american ancillary to the nYc locale, making it a true Dc gem. Serving up creative concoctions like the compost cookie, crack pie (shown), and cerealmilk ice cream, milk Bar is home to every sweet combination you never knew you needed. 1090 I St. NW, 855-333-6455, ext. 8; milkbarstore.com

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indie-folk favorites Southern-born, Brooklyn-based indie-folk trio The Lone Bellow returns to Dc at the 9:30 Club to promote their latest album, Then Came the Morning.

Singer-songwriters zac Williams, Brian elmquist, and Kanene pipkin combine their folksy, bluesy, southern gospel-inspired sound with thoughtfully written songs to “tell stories of the people we love around us, our own stories, and just stories about the human condition,” says elmquist. March 1 at 7

pm

at the 9:30 Club,

815 V St. NW, 202-265-0930; 930.com

Lisner and Jaleo present Flamenco Festival, a celebration of famenco that is stirringly authentic while challenging the conventions of the form. Featuring Farruquito, Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, Rocío Molina and Qasida. For more information about each performance, and to purchase tickets: www.gwutickets.com

Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-244-7995; rippledc.com

rose’s Luxury One of the best new restaurants in the country and a Capitol Hill favorite worth the certain wait. 717 8th St. SE, 202-580-8889; rosesluxury.com

The sourCe An Asian-inspired, fine-dining eatery by Wolfgang Puck—the dumplings are a must. 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202637-6100; wolfgangpuck.com

730 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 202-994-6800 www.lisner.gwu.edu

One of DC’s largest dedicated concert venues and nightclubs. 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202-5032330; echostage.com

FoLger TheaTre Capitol Hill’s performing arts center. 201 East Capitol St. SE, 202-544-4600; folger.edu

Ford’s TheaTre

An unassuming Laotian favorite in Columbia Heights.

3460 14th St. NW, 202-3875426; thipkhao.com

The historic theater where President Lincoln was assassinated, now specializing in classic plays and great American musicals. 511 Tenth St. NW, 202-347-4833; fordstheatre.org

Bryan Voltaggio’s fine-dining restaurant in the DC suburbs.

228 North Market St., Frederick, 301-696-8658; voltrestaurant.com

WATCH & LISTEN 9:30 CLub State-of-the-art concert venue for renowned punk, hip-hop, and country acts.

815 V Street NW, 202-2650930; 930.com

arena sTage A hub for American theater,

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VoLT March 8-19 at Lisner Auditorium

specializing in the production of new and classic American plays. 1101 Sixth St. SW, 202-554-9066; arenastage.org

howard TheaTre An historic DC gem offering primarily live music in Shaw.

620 T St. NW, 202-803-2899; thehowardtheatre.com

The John F. kennedy CenTer For The perForming arTs An internationally renowned center for theater, opera, ballet, and other traveling talent. 2700 F St. NW, 202-467-4600; kennedy-center.org

Landsburgh TheaTre A 450-seat theater home to Shakespeare Theatre Company. 450 7th St. NW, 202-547-1122; shakespeartheatre.org

Lisner audiTorium A national landmark that hosts artists, celebrities, and world leaders. George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW, 202-994-6800; lisner.gwu.edu

naTionaL TheaTre A 200-year-old cultural center for the performing arts. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202628-6161; thenationaldc.org

sTudio TheaTre Contemporary theater in the 14th Street/Logan Circle neighborhood. 1501 14th St. NW, 202-332-3300; studiotheatre.org

sixTh & i synagogue A non-traditional Jewish synagogue that hosts an array of cultural events in downtown DC. 600 I St. NW, 202-408-3100; sixthandi.org

soundCheCk The new nightclub and concert space from the owners of Echostage. 1420 K St. NW, 202-789-5429; soundcheckdc.com

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FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 2016

The Fillmore Silver Spring’s first-class music, entertainment, and community-use venue with a capacity of 2,000. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, 301-960-9999; fillmoresilverspring.com

The lincoln TheaTre An historic U Street theater that hosts music, comedy, and more. 1215 U St. NW, 202-328-6000; thelincolndc.com

The music cenTer aT sTraThmore A nonprofit multidisciplinary arts center in North Bethesda. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100; strathmore.org

photography CoUrtESy oF ŻaK | BraNICKa gaLLEry, BErLIN (I AM THE MOUTH); CoUrtESy oF thE artISt (EMISSARY IN THE SQUAT OF GODS)

Verizon cenTer Home to the Capitals, the Wizards, and the Mystic, and host to renowned musical acts and other entertainment.

601 F St. NW, 202-628-3200; verizoncenter. monumentalnetwork.com

Warner TheaTer A stunning historic downtown theater for musicians, comedians, and popular theatrical, dance, and TV presentations. 513 13th St. NW, 202-783-4000; warnertheatredc.com

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS DTr moDern Gallery This gallery offers some of the most significant privately-held works by modern and contemporary artists. 2820 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-338-0625; dtrmodern.com

Freer sackler Galleries The Smithsonian museums of Asian art. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, 202-633-1000; asia.si.edu

kreeGer museum More than 300 works from the late David and Carmen Kreeger’s personal collection of Impressionist and American art. 2401 Foxhall Road NW, 202-337-3050, ext. 310; kreegermuseum.org

hemPhill Fine arTs A commercial gallery featuring contemporary art from emerging, mid-career, and established artists. 1515 14th St. NW, #300, 202-2345601; hempfillfinearts.com

hillWooD esTaTe, museum & GarDens The former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post turned museum. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, 202-686-5807;

hillwoodmuseum.org

naTional Gallery oF arT Home to thousands of the most significant works of art from the Renaissance to the present day. 6th and Constitution Ave. NW, 202-737-4215; nga.gov

naTional museum oF Women in The arTs Dedicated to the work of female artists of all nationalities and periods.

1250 New York Ave. NW, 202-783-5000; nmwa.org

naTional PorTraiT Gallery A Smithsonian gallery dedicated to portraits of people who have made significant contributions to American history and culture.

8th St. NW & F St. NW, 202-633-1000; npg.si.edu

neWseum An interactive museum of news and journalism. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-292-6100; newseum.org

The PhilliPs collecTion A museum of modern art in Dupont. 1600 21st St. NW, 202-387-2151; phillipscollection.org

our digitized reality inspired by the complexities of the digital age, “Suspended Animation,” the latest exhibit from the Hirshhorn Museum, questions the conceptions of reality through the digitally generated images of six artists, ed atkins, antoine catala, ian cheng, Josh Kline, Helen marten, and agnieszka polska. immersed in each image, visitors are compelled to explore

BASH IN BLOOM The Bash in Bloom, Chamber Dance Project’s annual benefit, promises to be a fun and festive celebration of dance and live music. The historic Residence of the Ambassador of Colombia will be host to an exhibition of stunning fresh flowers straight from Colombia that will lend a beautiful and vibrant ambiance to the evening.

Enjoy specialty cocktails and savories designed by local Top Chef alumnus, Spike Mendelsohn, and desserts by famed DC bakery, Baked and Wired. The evening features live performances from the Chamber Dance Project and their guest band for the season, Brass Connection.

such modern concepts as the dissolution of privacy, the digitization of identity, and the impact of a hyper-real virtual world on a physical presence. 700 Independence Ave. SW, 202-633-4674; hirshhorn.si.edu

chamberdance.org 202.499.2297

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STYLE OF THE CIT Y

BRAVA, PRADA CIAO, POP! PRADA’S POWERFUL NEW SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION RETURNS TO ITS SUBVERSIVE ROOTS.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PRADA (BACKSTAGE AND RUNWAY); BY VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (MIUCCIA PRADA)

BY LYDIA GORDON

Unlike many designers today, Miuccia Prada, 66, works purely from her own aesthetic, alighting on whichever motifs grab her attention and waiting for the industry to catch up. In her Spring/Summer 2016 collection—one she has declared “post-modest, post-industrialist, and post-Pop”—she reprises rabbits and rockets on charming silk blouses. “I was trying to analyze the concept between honesty, humanity, and simplicity, compared with the necessity of being bold, aggressive, and loud,” she explained backstage at its runway debut.

The women’s ready-towear designs are a return to her roots, reviving Prada tropes: intarsia V-neck wool tanks and starched organza skirts with matching jackets.

Also in organza are graphic frocks in 1920s flapper styles, striped leather blazers, and boxy suede car coats.

And the handbags!

Structured, top-handled

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A backstage peek at the Prada Donna Resort 2016 collection; five looks from Prada’s “post-Pop” Spring/ Summer 2016 collection; Miuccia Prada at the Miu Miu ready-to-wear show in Paris last year.

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Prada’s women’s store enjoys pride of place at the heart of the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. right and below: Backstage glimpses of Prada’s Donna Resort 2016 and Uomo Spring 2016 collections.

“By definition, good taste is horriBle taste.”

—miuccia prada

lady purses; steroidal hardware and chains thick enough for tugboats; and the continuing evolution of the Inside Bag. That “Mrs. Prada,” as industry insiders call her, commands universal respect in fashion is somewhat ironic, given that it was a world she was reluctant to join.

Consider: She is likely the only fashion grandee with a doctorate in political science. Probably the only former Communist Party member with five years of mime training, too.

It was not her ambition to take over Fratelli Prada, the luggage company her grandfather founded in 1913.

Yet, in 1978, she taught herself design, and, seven years later, launched a range of instantly iconic black nylon handbags. Now, Prada boasts more than 600 boutiques in 70 countries, and turns over some $4.65 billion every year.

Still, integration wasn’t easy. From her first full collection, in 1989, Mrs. Prada refused to do things the “correct” way. “By definition, good taste is horrible taste,” she says. “I have a healthy disrespect for [conventional] values.” Prada helped subvert Milan fashion— which then was all “good,” glitzy taste—with elegant, understated stylings and unfussy shows, an attitude that continues to serve her today. Says the designer, “Fashion fosters clichés of beauty, but I want to tear them apart.” Tysons Galleria, 703-245-3438; prada.com

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STYLE

STYLE EXCLUSIVE

ZAC ATTACK ZAC POSEN BRINGS HIS AMERICAN GLAMOUR TO BROO BROTHERS.

Red-carpet watchers know a Zac Posen gown when they see it: the exquisite corsetry, the couture techniques, the formalmeets-fab allure. Which is why some industry insiders were surprised when, last year, Posen was named creative director of Brooks Brothers, the all-American brand known for men’s suiting and preppy-casual womenswear. “Taking sportswear further while respecting the original codes of the house was a challenge, but I love the challenge,” says Posen. “For me, Brooks Brothers needed an evolution, not a revolution.”

For his debut collection, that evolution takes the form of pattern play with black and blush separates, oversize heritage prints, and his characteristic jolts of color. The silhouettes, too, are emblematic of easy dressing. “I think where our Zac Posen collection is more to-the-body, with Brooks Brothers, there’s a celebration of straightforward construction.” The result may be sportswear, but it’s still very much Zac Posen. Says the designer, “It’s creating a collection that has pop... but is still sophisticated!” 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-659-4650; brooksbrothers.com

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“BROOKS BROTHERS NEEDED AN EVOLUTION, NOT A REVOLUTION.” —ZAC POSEN

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BROOKS BROTHERS

BY SAMANTHA YANKS

STYLE collab

Hip-Hop to it!

The ’90s are back (and beTTer Than ever) in Guess’s fab fusion wiTh A$AP Roc .

PhotograPhy by Kimi Selfridge (toP); courteSy of gueSS (clotheS)

by lisa ferrandino

Remix: Guess helps A$AP Rocky (top, far left) recall ’90s hip-hop fashion tropes in a new collection featuring (right, from top) a knit stripe pullover ($79), an oversize denim jacket ($198), and skinny-fit overalls ($188).

As if being one of the world’s most popular hip-hop recording artists weren’t enough, rapper and fashion darling A$AP Rocky has partnered with Paul Marciano to produce Guess Originals x A$AP Rocky, the debut collection from the Guess Originals initiative. The pieces are all vintage-cool with an edge, born from what A$AP calls “a personal collection” of quintessential ’90s fashion influences: oversize denim jackets, overalls, and in-yourface, logo-centric stylings. “It’s taking archival designs and adding a new twist,”

says the 27-year-old hip-hop artist. “I wanted to bring back that feeling and revisit that nostalgic time in hip-hop and urban culture when Guess was a household name.” With a denimheavy focus, the throwback line has something for everyone, from denim trucker jackets for the guys to acid-washed high-rise shorts for the ladies.

Guess even debuts its gue$$ logo (encased in the signature inverted triangle synonymous with the ’90s) as a nod to A$AP—and the past reprised. Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 703-413-1211; guess.com

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Style accessories

It’s showtIme! BOLD COLORS, PATTERNS, AND TEXTURES BRING ALLTHE-FUN-OF-THE-FAIR FLAIR TO SPRING ACCESSORIES.

CIrCus ACt Feel the magic up close with big-top brights and ready-towear designed to amaze.

Pleated top ($1,070) and Dartmouth trousers ($675), Stella McCartney.

Nordstrom, Tysons Corner, 703-761-1121; nordstrom.com. Earrings, Giorgio Armani ($1,195).

Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-6579000; armani.com. De Manta clutch, Alexander McQueen ($1,795). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; saks.com. Fukria loafers, Manolo Blahnik ($785).

Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com

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ProP Styling by Sergio eSteveS for UtoPia; Hair by nikki iannelli for bryan bantry agency; MakeUP by ricky WilSon at cloUtierreMix agency USing Dior; ManicUre by caSanDra laMar USing Dior verniS at factory DoWntoWn; MoDel: eWa bUDka-breWerat of MSa

photography by jeff crawford styling by faye power

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Spellbound striped pumps and expressionist bags come to town.

Hold tHeir gaze witH HigH-flying geometric patterns and eccentric sHapes.

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primary ColorS puncH up tHis season’s palette witH reds, blues, and yellows.

Hoopla! create a sensation witH oH-wow stripes and spikes.

1. Sandal, Prada (price on request). Tysons Galleria, 703-245-3438; prada.com. Flap bag, Furla ($448). Bloomingdale’s, The Shops at Wisconsin Place, 240-744-3700; bloomingdales.com.

Robot rock necklace, Philipp Plein (price on request). philipp-plein.com. 2. Pump, Christian Louboutin ($695). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com. Crossbody bag, Tod’s ($1,795). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. 3. Dariusha sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($795). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com. Suede bag, Marc Jacobs ($833). Relish, 3312 Cady’s Alley NW, 202-333-5343; marcjacobs.com. Chaos cuff, Jennifer Fisher ($1,515). Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys.com.

4. Platform heel, Gucci ($1,100). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-986-8902; gucci.com. Beaded clutch, Giorgio Armani ($2,975). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-6579000; armani.com. Gold and Lucite cuff, Alexis Bittar (price on request). CityCenterDC, 202-842-2804; alexisbittar.com

STYLE TRends

Big City Blues Who kneW that blue Would once again make it onto eyelids for spring? but can you rock this runWay trend on the streets?

Spring is coming: Cue the pop of color! This season, it’s nothing short of electric— blue, that is. Amid the hubbub of last September’s shows, the hue (and all its variants) reigned supreme, from pastel eye masks at Chanel (shown) to smoky shadows at DVF. Marc Jacobs kept it “downtown” in a look created by NARS, with models sporting spots of deep turquoise on the eye’s inner corners. “It’s sophisticated, but she’s living her life, so it’s very real at the same time,” explains Founder and Creative Director François Nars. To re-create, use the label’s Dark Angel Velvet Shadow Stick ($29) all over the eyelid, Solomon Islands Eye Paint ($25) smudged on the inner corners, then dab on Cressida DualIntensity Eyeshadow ($29). At Missoni’s show, makeup artist Lucia Pieroni also went for a cooler vibe with bright swaths of cyan, but suggests keeping the rest of the face clean off the catwalk. Try lining both lashes then smudging with Chanel’s Illusion D’Ombre in Ocean Light ($36). Chanel, Tysons Galleria, 703- 847-0555; chanel.com. NARS, Nordstrom, Tysons Corner Center, 703-7611121; nordstrom.com

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by christina clemente

Hu’s that Girl

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PASCAL LE SEGRETAIN/GETTY IMAGES

GeorGetown fashionista/ boutique owner Marlene Hu breaks down sprinG’s ’70s-inspired style.

The trend: “Soft, feminine, fluid fabrics in relaxed silhouettes in boho prints and tie dye, paired with casual shorts.”

Designers doing it especially well: “Chloé, Valentino, Isabel Marant.”

How to wear it: “Sometimes runway pieces are too dramatic for everyday. A blouse with a runway print is an easy way to get [the] look in real life.”

Best thing about DC’s style scene right now: “People are taking chances. When we opened 11 years ago, some clients couldn’t fathom buying an open-toed shoe! The days of the DC wonk turning her nose up at fashion are numbered.

We live in a world-class city. It’s about time we dressed like one!”

Go-to shops: “Weschler’s Auction house near the FBI building. It’s a treasure trove. Also, pop-ups at places like Union Market—I’m a big fan of Ron Edwards!” Hu’s Wear, 2906 M St. NW, 202-342-2020; husonline.com

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Into the groove: This look from Chloé’s Spring/ Summer 2016 show exemplifies the swing towards ’70s-inspired style, says fashion arbiter Marlene Hu.

STYLE Must-Have

To Have and to Hold Washingtonians are falling in love With Lorra rivers’s one-of-a-kind handbags With an oh-so-modern edge.

By Amy moeller

It’s hard to steal the spotlight from a knockout like actress Kaitlin Doubleday, but that’s exactly what happened during the first season of Empire when her character, Rhonda Lyon, was spotted with an angular clutch

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tucked under her arm. The bag’s designer, Washington native and Howard University alumna Lorra Rivers, recently sat down with Capitol File to tell us what else to expect from her attention-grabbing brand.

What inspires you?

“Scale, proportions, and sculptural aspects are what I enjoy playing with. I’m tactile, so mixing different leathers, showing dimension. I’m inspired by organic shapes and colors.”

What’s your goal? “To not put something out there that’s already been seen.”

Who is the Lorra Rivers woman? “She likes to stand out in the crowd, but in a sophisticated way. She’s not adorning

herself with every trend out there. She is strategic with her [wardrobe], she’s modern, she’s chic.

She has that little edge!”

9103 Woodmore Center Dr., Ste. 305, Lanham; lorrarivers.com

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“The Nikita clutch is the piece that really speaks to who I am as a designer,” says Rivers of the bag shown here, which was featured on Fox’s Empire.

“She has very strong, unusual lines. She is representative of what’s coming down the pike for 2016.”

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STYLE RUNWAY Giorgio Armani’s latest New Normal capsule collection features pristine, textured whites and breezy silhouettes.

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With tastemakers and trendsetters focused on exclusivity, this spring is all about the capsule collection. Three are at the top of the list, and Giorgio Armani (Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-657-9000; armani.com) naturally headlines the season.

The designer takes modernity to the next level with a just-for-spring capsule collection in his New Normal line, offering a reinterpreted look at his own iconic styles. Newer, lightweight

pieces offer a fresher take on spring’s suiting options with checkered blazers, band-collared shirts, and a long flowing skirt in soft color palettes of gray, white, and navy....

It’s all about rock ’n’ roll for après-ski favorite Moncler (moncler.com), as the brand launches an all-black men’s capsule collection celebrating The Rolling Stones’ 50-plus-year history. Our standout picks? Four leather jackets lined with the band’s famed tongueand-lips logo....

Salvatore Ferragamo (CityCenterDC, 202-2896610; ferragamo.com) Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti collabs with Aquazzura designer Edgardo Osorio to harken back to the brand’s celebrated mid-century footwear.

The Edgardo Osorio for Salvatore Ferragamo collection features 11 shoe styles, including rainbow wedges and winged sandals, reinterpreted from iconic Ferragamo designs from the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s.

Oh so retro!

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY DISNEY/EXPRESS/GETTY IMAGES (ROLLING STONES)

LEFT: Black suede heel with rainbow feathers, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,250). FROM TOP: A 1964 photo of the Rolling Stones, who inspired Moncler’s new men’s collection; Jacket, Moncler ($4,065).

STYLE MUST-HAVE

CASE IN POINT BOSS PUTS A NEW FACE ON STEALTH LUXURY WITH ITS ITALIAN-MADE BRIEFCASE.

BOSS has arrived to save the modern DC gent from the twin scourges of messenger bags and black-box briefcases.

The inspiration for the trim, slightly sporty BOSS Signature bag, says one member of the design team, “comes from the urban life of a businessman,” where elegance, craftsmanship, and functionality are mutually inclusive qualities. Each case is handmade by a single Florentine artisan over the course of eight hours.

The stitching on the handles and the painted edges of the leather?

That’s him. The silvery logo embossed on the front? That’s him, too.

The bag’s uniqueness extends to its ocean-blue hue, applied in two layers to give it depth, for the guy who understands that masculinity comes in colors other than black or brown. Add in the practical touches—waterand scratch-resistant skin, laptop padding, pen loops, and smartphone pockets—and the result is the new go-to case for the DC professional. Bravi tutti!

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Signature bag, BOSS ($845).

CityCenterDC, 202-408-9845; hugoboss.com

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STYLE Jewelry

Brace Yourself!

Open-wOrk bracelets are spring’s must-have statement piece.

Say goodbye to big, bold necklaces: With their light construction and peekaboo wrist coverage, open-work bracelets are this season’s trending accent piece among Washington women.

“You’re tired of snowmaggedon, and you want to show some skin again,” says Tiny Jewel Box head buyer Anne

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Ferenz. “It also lends itself to floral, organic motifs that have negative space as well as easy, modern, clean designs.” Practically speaking, the style has been influenced by the rising cost of precious metals—less metal means a better price for the consumer and a new, exciting challenge for the designer. Ferenz points to

Marli New York and Penny Preville, who are putting out covetable stackable and wear-alone versions. “It’s attractive to stylish shoppers,” she says, “because it’s softly sexy and feminine when you see skin through the jewelry… and it’s different!”

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from top:

18k white-gold and 2.74-carat diamond Enchanted Garland earrings ($10,570) and 18k white-gold and 4.59-carat diamond Enchanted Garland cuff ($28,885), Penny Preville; rose-gold and 1.2-carat diamond bracelet, Marli NYC ($9,110).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIEGO UCHITEL, MODEL: GEORGIA FOWLER (PENNY PREVILLE); COURTESY OF MARLI NYC (ROSE-GOLD BRACELET)

“You’re tired of snowmaggedon, and You want to show some skin again.”

—anne ferenz

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STYLE GivinG Back Family matters: SemSem avoids cutesy coordination with modern cuts and eye-catching details.

Salma crop top ($400), snap pants ($950), and girl’s snap dress ($275), SemSem.

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Aside from a stunning sense of style, what inspired you to launch this mod motherdaughter line?

“Supporting women’s rights has always been important to me, but after the birth of my daughter, Samia (‘Sem Sem’ for short), something changed. The profound connection that only a mother and daughter share moved me to create her namesake line with a charitable component: SemSem.” The focus? “Ready-towear clothes for mothers and daughters.”

Tell us about this season’s charity. “For Resort 2016, we have partnered with the Association for the

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Development & Enhancement of Women (ADEW), an Egyptian non-profit that empowers women in impoverished regions. SemSem’s donation helps provide housing and living essentials to victims of domestic violence, and supports at-risk teen girls.

For Spring 2016, we join forces with Women for Women International, which has supported nearly 429,000 of the most socially excluded female survivors of war in the world’s most dangerous places.

While the line’s beneficiaries rotate, the focus on women’s empowerment and children’s well being is unwavering.” semsem.com

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Designer Abeer Al Otaiba and her husband, Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba, attend the 2014 Children’s Ball. above: Aisha short dress, SemSem ($1,800).

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SEMSEM (SAlMA And AiSHA PiECES); BY niCK KHAZAl (Al OTAiBA)

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ameriCan in Paris a carefully curated, traditional french-in-dc boutique with one-of-a-kind pieces. 1225 King St., alexandria, 703-519-8234; anamericaninparisoldtown.com

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SPRING FRESH AT CELADON Along with a refreshed look-refnished foors, fresh paint, updated lighting and fxtures, and a welcoming new lobby space--Celadon Spa in downtown DC has updated its retail collection just in time for Spring.

In addition to their national go-tos, like Eminence Organic Skincare, Kevyn Aucoin makeup, Oribe hair products, Nest home goods, and others, Celadon is looking to increase its locallymade offerings, starting with fun new cosmetic bags by DC brand “Made Me Look,” available exclusively at Celadon.

luxury italian womenswear.

2822 pennsylvania ave. NW, 202-965-2822; arboutique.com

Bottega veneta the height of understated italian style and craftsmanship. tysons Galleria, Mclean, 703443-3138; bottegaveneta.com

Brooks Brothers stylish modern american clothing for men, women, and kids. 3077 M St. NW, 202-2988797; brooksbrothers.com

Canali

Cartier

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add a touch of luxury with fine watches, jewelry, and leather goods. 5471 Wisconsin ave., chevy chase, 301-654-5858; cartier.us

Mixing women’s classic and iconic styles with fashionsavvy trends in old town, alexandria. 805 King St., alexandria, 571-982-3118; duchessm.com

Chanel the local home of the chic Parisian who started it all. tysons Galleria, Mclean, 703-847-0555; chanel.com

Charles sChwartz & sons Jewelers shop fine jewelry at this locally owned retailer. Mazza Gallerie, 202-363-5432; charlesschwartz.com

the Cheeky PuPPy fun accessories for your home and your pup. 1709 connecticut ave. NW, 202-621-8868; thecheekypuppy.com

Dalton BroDy a local go-to for premier gifts and accessories. 3412 idaho ave. NW, 202-244-7197; daltonbrody.com

DaviD yurman

italian made-to-measure menswear. citycenterDc, 202-545-6579; canali.com

fun takes on classic jewelry designs. 1740 international Dr., Mclean, 703-245-3515; davidyurman.com

Carolina herrera

DePanDi

elegant cuts get pops of color in the designer’s jewel box of a boutique. citycenterDc, 995 H St. NW, 202-408-1921; carolinaherrera.com

a locally owned shop for luxury, tailored italian menswear. 5518 Wisconsin ave., chevy chase, 301-718-1901; eduardodepandi.com

ermenegilDo zegna a luxury italian label offering men’s clothing, tailored suits, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. 1776 international Dr., Mclean, 703-714-7332; zegna.com

Filson a hub for high-end, americanmade outdoor clothing and bags. 1534 14th St. NW, 202-759-9570; filson.com

the Frye ComPany all-american boots for days!

1066 Wisconsin ave., 202-337-3793; thefrye company.com/stores

geoFFrey lewis Custom tailors a top, family-owned bespoke clothier for men. 1433 H St. NW, 202-638-6088; geoffreylewisltd.com

georgetown oPtiCian offering an expansive collection of designer eyewear. 1307 Wisconsin ave.

NW, 202-337-8237; georgetownoptician.com

A House of Art With the recent opening of Dior’s CityCenterDC location, Washington welcomed one of its most stunning boutiques to date. Inspired by the fashion house’s fagship boutique on

1180 F St. NW 202-347-3333 celadonspa.com

Avenue Montaigne in Paris, architect Peter Marino designed the two-story interior to include a foor of accessories, handbags, and footwear; a mezzanine level ready-to-wear section; and a private VIP salon on the second foor. The museum-like space features specially commissioned furniture pieces and a cascading foor-to-ceiling video art wall.

CityCenterDC, 202-408-5990; dior.com

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Gucci Luxury Italian leather goods and clothing get a new twist from recently installed creative director Alessandro Michele.

1000 I St. NW, 202-795-7950; gucci.com

LiLjenquist & Beckstead A family-owned luxury jewelry and watch boutique. 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-448-6731; liljenquist beckstead.com

Hermès

Louis vuitton

The ultimate in aspiration, straight from Paris. Bien sur!

CityCenterDC, 202-789-4341; hermes.com

Monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore. 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-654-1101; louisvuitton.com

Hu’s Wear

mazza GaLLerie

Marlene Hu’s carefully curated designer womenswear. 2906 M St. NW, 202-342-2020; husonline.com

One of DC’s shopping, entertainment, and fine-dining epicenters. 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-6114; mazzagallerie.com

HuGo Boss German luxury fashion staples for men. 1517 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-6252677; hugoboss.com

ike BeHar Handcrafted, American-made fine men’s dress shirts. 2900 M St. NW, 202-808-8715; ikebehar.com

kit and ace Cozy-chic essentials of the cashmere variety are now available in North End Shaw.

1921 8th St. NW, #115, 1-844548-6223; kitandace.com

LaB 1270 An interactive, creative retail concept at Union Market. 1270 5th St. NW; unionmarketdc. com/lab1270

mervis diamond imPorters The widest selection of diamonds in the DMV. 1900 Mervis Way, Tysons, 703-4489000; mervisdiamond.com

muLBerry Timeless British luxury, right here in Washington. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-7487300; mulberry.com

neiman marcus Home to haute names like Tom Ford and Alexander McQueen. 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com

PauL stuart The DC outpost of the Manhattan-based luxury

menswear retailer. 906 I St. NW, CityCenterDC, 202-7548866; paulstuart.com

Prada Iconic Italian luxury. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-245-3438; prada.com

raLPH Lauren Classic American, equestrian-inspired apparel for men, women, and children. 1245 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-965-0905; ralphlauren.com

redeem A hip men’s and women’s retailer of independent and international designers. 1810 14th St. NW, 202-332-7447; redeemus.com

TOM FORD BEAUTY ARRIVES AT SHERBER + RAD

refine Boutique

Earlier this year, Sherber + Rad’s downtown offce debuted a boutique installation, as the frst and only DC retailer of Tom Ford Beauty. The full line of cosmetics-including the Spring/Summer 2016 color collection--plus a combination of private blend and signature fragrances join Sherber + Rad’s highly curated selection of cosmetic offerings, including other luxury brands such as La Mer, Eve Lom, 3Lab, and more.

A modern, experiential on-demand shopping concept.

3711 Macomb St. NW, Unit 3A, 240-467-5917; shoprefine.com

saks fiftH avenue Designer clothing, accessories, and home goods.

5555 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 301-657-9343; saksfifthavenue.com

saLvatore ferraGamo Put your best foot forward in classic Italian designs.

CityCenterDC, 1001 H St. NW, 202-289-6610; ferragamo.com

high street fashion It’s been a momentous 12 months for Brett Johnson. The local designer joined Tom Ford and other coveted menswear labels in Neiman Marcus’s Man’s Store last year, before mak-

1101 15th St. NW Suite 100 202-517-7299 sherberandrad.com

ing an acclaimed debut at Men’s New York Fashion Week with his eponymous label’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection. As for now, Johnson’s Spring 2016 collection (shown)—featuring a neutral palette of cream, black, greys, and blues, with a pop of color in his mixed-media orange jackets—has expanded to include the debut of Brett Johnson Collection trousers. 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com

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The ScenT of gold In February, Bulgari launched Goldea, a new scent inspired by the luxe label’s Serpenti jewelry collection, which has been donned by celebrities from Elizabeth Taylor to Naomi Watts. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, the highly anticipated fragrance from master perfumer Alberto Morillas is a foral-oriental scent that blends sparkling orange blossom, citrusy bergamot, ylang ylang, jasmine petals, and base notes of patchouli and Egyptian papyrus. 5555 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 301-657-9343; saksffthavenue.com

MEN’S SPRING SHIRTING MUST-HAVES Nothing says “spring” like luxury menswear brand Ledbury’s collection of warm-weather shirts. Welcome warmer days with colorful checks, tattersalls and subtle patterns on lightweight cotton, chambray and linen blends.

We hear Ledbury will be opening a Georgetown location this spring!

Until then, you can shop the full collection at ledbury.com. ledbury.com 888.233.1942

Shinola Stock up on Detroit-inspired bicycles, watches, bags, and more at the Motor City import’s brick-and-mortar outpost in Washington. 1534 14th St. NW, 202-470-0250; shinola.com

Sterling & Burke ltd.

Luxurious leather luggage, handbags, and accessories.

2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-333-2266; sterlingandburke.com

union Market

i. gorMan JewelerS

Caudalie

Unique baubles in downtown DC. 1133 20th St. NW, 202-7758544; igorman.com

A French-born luxury skincare and cosmetic company.

CityCenterDC, 953 Palmer Alley NW, 202-898-0804; us.caudalie.com

SaSSanoVa

the tailored Man

adeler JewelerS

tiffany & Co. The iconic jeweler’s DMV outpost. The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-657-8777; tiffany.com

tiny Jewel Box

tySonS galleria All the luxury you can shop, in a convenient Tysons Corner

Blue MerCury A locally owned, high-end cosmetics boutique with a full menu of skincare services.

3059 M St. NW, 202-965-1300; bluemercury.com

A luxury, curated consignment shop. 3231 P St. NW, 202-3331598; ella-rue.com

A local leader in bespoke and custom menswear. 5243 Duke St., Alexandria, 703-751-7868; tailoredman.com

1831 14th St. NW, 202-524-9563; barberofhellsbottom.com

Trendy dining and shopping from artisan vendors. 1309 5th St. NE, 301-347-3998; unionmarketdc.com

A locally owned boutique of one-of-a-kind shoes, clothing, and accessories. Bethesda Row, Bethesda, 301-654-7403; sassanova.com

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Washington’s oldest—and now largest—family-owned fine jewelry store. 1147 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-393-2747; tinyjewelbox.com

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location. 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-847-0555; tysonsgalleria.com

Celebrating 40 years of custom jewelry in the DMV. 772 Walker Rd., Great Falls, 703-759-4076; adelerjewelers.com

SPAS & BEAUTY auStin-weSton Center for CoSMetiC Surgery State-of-the-art plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. 1825 Samuel Morse Dr., Reston, 703-8936168; austin-weston.com

BarBer of hell’S BottoM Hot shaves, haircuts, and haute grooming accessories for him.

Celadon Salon and Spa It takes a village, and that village is at Celadon. 1180 F St. NW, 202-347-3333; celadonspa.com

Cultura Skincare and spa services for people of all cultures. 5301 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. 110, 202-237-9292; culturamed.com

dolCe Vita Salon and Spa The premier salon in McLean, Virginia. 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-942-5564; dolcevitasalon.com

dryBar Blowouts in cheery yellow studios, for the woman on the go. 1635 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-719-3809; visit thedrybar.com for other locations

GeorGetown Salon and Spa

the red door Spa at the willard

Second Floor, 202-544-0379; eastsideyogadc.com

Offering everything from facials and haircuts to waxing and electrolysis. 2715 M St. NW, 202-333-8099; georgetown salonspa.com

The full pampering experience in an iconic downtown hotel. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202942-2700; reddoorspas.com

oranGe theory

Karma Beauty lounGe

renu med Spa

pure Barre

“Artful medicine,” with Dr. Philip Schoenfeld. 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1625, 301-652-7368; renudc.com

A proven pilates-meets-ballet toning program for a total body workout. 2130 P St. NW, 202-870-1799; purebarre.com

SherBer+rad

reformation fitneSS

Makeup and hairstyling fit for the stars. 1104 24th St. NW, 202-293-3333; karmaerwingomez.com

national Center for plaStiC SurGery, alex meSBahi, md Leading board-certified plastic surgeon. 7601 Lewinsville Road, Ste. 400, McLean, 703-2878277, mesbahimd.com

one80 Salon Home to Carl Ray, makeup artist to FLOTUS. 1275 K St. NW, Ste. 101, 202-842-9113; one80salon.com

waShinGton Center for dentiStry, peter rinaldi, md One of Washington’s leading dentists. 1430 K St. NW, #800, 202-223-6630; washdent.com

Leading DC dermatologists and the exclusive local carrier of Tom Ford Beauty. 1101 15th St. NW, #100, 202-517-7299; sherberandrad.com

Spa at the ritZCarlton tySonS Corner A serene escape from the city.1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, 703-744 -3924; ritzcarlton.com

toKa Salon & day Spa An array of beauty services, from hair design to nail care and massages. 9867 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-759-5700; tokasalon.com

poliShed of GeorGetown

FITNESS

Rocket-fast waxes and other salon services. 1425 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-333-7877

A rooftop vinyasa flow yoga studio. 518 10th St. NE,

eaSt Side yoGa dC

Intense interval training focused on your heart rate.

425 I St. NW, 202-469-1035; orangetheoryfitness.com

Boutique classes for visitors of all levels. 1218 9th St. NW, 202-813-3647; reformationfitness.com

SolidCore A reformer program on a mission to work your muscles “to failure.” 1821 7th St. NW, 202-780-6077; solidcore.co

SoulCyCle A cult-grown spin studio with four DC locations.

2301 M St. NW, 202-659-7685; soul-cycle.com

SquaSh on fire A fun new approach to an old school sport. 1170 22nd St. NW; sof.advantagebooking.com

ZenGo Small, friendly spin classes in a convenient 14th Street location.

1508 14th St. NW, 202-5881600; zengocycle.com

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Spin On! The indoor cycling (and barre) phenomenon we love in Dupont is growing! Flywheel Sports will open its second DC studio this spring/summer at CityCenterDC. The new, ultra-convenient location will include an expanded stadium (more than 70 bikes to Dupont’s 63), making it the largest Flywheel Sports facility in the country. Flywheel’s winning combination of upbeat music and low lighting—along with its signature digital performance-tracking TorqBoard technology—has made it a runaway success since its 2015

Sweet Sixteen!

Celebrating its 16th anniversary this year, the cosmetics oasis that is Bellacara— founded by beauty junkie and lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Angela Sitilides—is Old Town Alexandria’s go-to shop for high-end beauty and skincare products, featuring such lines as Dermalogica, Smashbox, Bumble & Bumble, Moroccanoil, and more.

Beauty-minded shoppers strolling the Old Town Boutique District need not worry about popping into Bellacara with their pups in tow—fur friends are always welcome!

1000 King St., 703-2999652; bellacara.com

DC debut. CityCenterDC; fywheelsports.com

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“This isn’t the life I imagined. In many ways, it’s far, far better,” says ever-electric H’wood power gal and two-timeOscar-nommed Naomi Watts, here draped in a gown by Delpozo ($28,450). delpozo.com.

18k yellow-gold and white diamond Double rose-cut Dangle earrings, Finn ($2,500). Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys. com. 18k white-gold diamond Bow ring, Tiffany & Co. ($3,800).

The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-657-8777; tiffany.com. 18k white-gold diamond coil ring, Anita Ko ($8,000).

Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com

MEGA WATTS THE HIGH-VOLTAGE, UP-DOWN-AND-DURABLE STAR OF THIS SPRING’S SUPER-MOVIE SEQUEL THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT, NAOMI WATTS HAS BEEN KICKING BUTT ON-SCREEN—AND OFF—FOR 25 YEARS. AND WINNING.

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t is one of those frigid New York City mornings when you can practically breathe icicles and the only sane place to be is by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa. Naomi Watts is undaunted. She and her two young boys—Sasha, 7, and Kai, 6, the little blondies from her 11-year relationship with actor Liev Schreiber—are braving the elements like an intrepid band of Arctic explorers: Parkas with fur collars, wool beanies down around the eyebrows, scarves over turtlenecks over base layers. The trials urbanites must endure for an outing to Whole Foods!

Watts looks relaxed and happy even as a paparazzi photographer trails them back to their Tribeca apartment. The actress has not had much time lately for routine errands.

Between this year and last, her name has appeared on eight different movies, including some of the most acclaimed projects of her career. Birdman, While We’re Young, and St. Vincent were fêted by critics and honored on the awards circuit, and Watts is now a fullfledged sci-fi icon as well.

As the abused wife turned rebellion leader in the popular Divergent series, Watts returns for a second time as the butt-kicking antagonist, Evelyn Eaton, in Allegiant (scheduled for release on March 18). The actress joined the massively popular franchise, based on the YA novels by Veronica Roth, after killing off Kate Winslet’s character in last spring’s Insurgent.

“We needed someone who could play brittle and damaged on the outside and yet carry immense power under the surface, and Naomi delivers that magical mix and makes it look effortless,” says Doug Wick, the series co-producer. “She’s also someone who’s just, you know, great to hang out and gossip with.”

The part is a departure for Watts, who at this stage in her career had not quite pictured herself heading a rat-a-tat army in a dystopian walled-in version of Chicago. “It’s something of a stretch but in terms of character, Evelyn is someone I can appreciate,” Watts says. “She is a survivor and she’s made the most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.”

At 47, Watts gets major points herself for endurance. She struggled for years to find steady footing in Hollywood after a childhood that she describes as “less than consistent.” Born in seaside Shoreham, England, and reared there and in Wales, Watts was 4 when her mom, an antiques dealer and designer, split from her dad, a road manager and sound engineer for Pink Floyd. Peter Watts, whose

Tiered ruffe dress, Proenza Schouler ($3,995). Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys.com

“[My character in Divergent] is soMeone i can appreciate. she has Made the Most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.�

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Embroidered dress, Erdem ($3,140). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com. 18k gold Double-Fan earrings ($2,625) and 18k rose-gold pear and marquis diamond split ring ($3,675), Anita Ko. Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com. 18k rose-gold Juste un Clou diamond ring, Cartier ($4,000). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-654-5858; cartier.us.

18k rose-gold and pale champagne diamond Zipper band, Eva Fehren ($3,465). Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys.com

this page: Embroidered silk dress, Louis Vuitton (price on request).

CityCenterDC, 202-7742519; louisvuitton.com.

White-gold, diamond, and aquamarine Diorama Précieuse earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry ($16,500).

CityCenterDC, 202-4085990; dior.com. 18k white-gold and diamond Comète Spirale ring ($6,400) and 18k white-gold, diamond, and pearl Plume ring ($6,500), Chanel Fine Jewelry.

Tysons Galleria, 703-8470555; chanel.com

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“All you cAn do is hAve fun, push yourself, be with people you love, And stAy in the moment. the rest is bAsicAlly out of your hAnds.”

Hand-beaded dress and t-strap heels, Rodarte (prices on request). rodarte.net. Platinum 9.07-carat Lariat diamond necklace, Harry Winston (price on request). harrywinston.com Styling by Jeanann Williams at The Wall Group Prop and set design by Kerry Reardon at RayBrownPro.com Furniture and props from PrettyProps.com Flowers by L’Atelier Rouge Hair by Chris McMillan for Living Proof at Solo Artists Makeup by Tyron Machhausen at The Wall Group Manicure by Chanel celebrity manicurist Gina Viviano using Chanel Le Vernis

voice and manic laughter can be heard in the background on the album Dark Side of the Moon, died of an apparent heroin overdose when Naomi was just 7. “I wish I could say otherwise but I don’t have any clear memories of my father,” Watts says.

(The rock gene lives on nevertheless. Watts recently posted a shot of herself backstage with David Bowie to mark the singer’s passing in January.)

Watts and her older brother, Ben, a photographer who lives near her in Manhattan, relocated to Australia with their mother and stepdad when Naomi was 14. “Mum was young and did not have much of a plan,” Watts says. “I think there’s a combination of grit and perseverance and tricking yourself into believing things are okay even if you’re not getting the results you want—that’s what I learned from her. Even if you’re being batted around, you keep going. It’s basic human determination.”

Watts caught the acting bug after seeing the movie Fame at a young age, and took drama classes in Australia before heading off to Japan for a modeling stint in her late teens. Success was spotty at first. She landed a part in an Australian romance, For Love Alone, in 1986, but the roles that followed were of the type that now makes for amusing late-night YouTube viewing. When she was around 18, Watts, wearing ’80s hair bows and shoulder pads, shot a Tampax commercial for Australian TV. But even that was a bridge to somewhere. “I was fresh out of school and wasn’t thinking, This is so humiliating,” she says. “I was thinking, Fantastic!

A paycheck. Now I can buy a Mini Cooper and drive myself to auditions rather than taking three buses and a train.”

In one of her acting classes, Watts met another rising talent who would soon burst onto the global stage and help open doors for her. Nicole Kidman was a friend and early mentor and the name above the marquee in Flirting, the 1991 boarding-school romance that was Watts’s first real break in Hollywood. “Nic was incredibly generous in introducing me to people and showing me that an Aussie girl from around the corner can make it big,” Watts says.

But as Kidman continued to soar with blockbusters like Far and Away and Batman Forever, Watts, who was now living full-time in LA, scraped the barrel with gigs like the TV movie Bermuda Triangle and the straight-to-video train wreck Children of the Corn IV. She recalls that period as a time spent “driving 45 minutes deep into the San Fernando Valley to wait as six actors auditioned before me, only to have to sit in two more hours of traffic on the 405 freeway coming home.” None of it made Watts give up. “I would play mental games with myself,” she says. “Rather than dwell on why I didn’t have this role or that opportunity, I would say, ‘Well, I do

have a SAG card and I do have an agent and I am perfectly fine until the right something comes along.’”

That something would be Mulholland Drive.

Even after more than a decade in the business, Watts was an unknown in David Lynch’s 2001 noir mystery. She plays a wide-eyed Midwestern starlet new to LA who puts aside her dreams of fame to help an amnesiac woman figure out her true identity. Major surrealism ensues. There are torrid lesbian scenes, a frightening cowboy, and a miniature elderly couple that comes crawling out of a mysterious box. Moviegoers went “Huh?” but the film became an instant cult classic. Agents started chasing Watts down with scripts. Big directors wanted to meet her. Children of the Corn V would have to wait.

Watts received her first Academy Award nomination two years later as a recovering drug addict struggling to live a normal suburban existence in 21 Grams. She followed that with standout performances in the offbeat comedy I Heart Huckabees and opposite Sean Penn in The Assassination of Richard Nixon. Watts played muse to Hollywood’s most famous gorilla in Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake and earned another Oscar nod for 2012’s The Impossible, based on a true story about a mother swept up by the 2004 tsunami that struck Thailand. Horror fans loved her in the sleeper hit The Ring and its sequel.

“Even if you feel completely connected to the material it often doesn’t go the way you think it will,” Watts says. “It’s no different than anything else in life. You can’t calculate how things will turn out. All you can do is try to have fun, push yourself to do well, be with people you love being with, and stay in the moment. The rest is basically out of your hands.”

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ack inside her warm apartment, Watts is enjoying a rare hiatus from early call times and long days on location. She was up early to meditate, then fixed breakfast for the kids, caught up on phone calls, and may sneak in a workout before turning to a couple scripts her agent wants her to consider. Watts is on the board of the New York Academy of Art and for a decade has been a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for a program helping to raise awareness of AIDS issues. Still, her schedule today is blissfully open.

“My biggest challenge,” she says, “might be figuring out whether to read the boys one of the Narnia books or Harry Potter.”

Watts and Schreiber try as much as possible not to be working at the same time so that one of them can focus on parenthood exclusively. They never married, but they have vowed to keep things as stable as possible for Sasha and Kai. Watts recently

purchased a large-scale painting by British artist Harland Miller. It is part of a series in which he reimagines covers of vintage Penguin books. This one is a made-up volume titled Love Stretch Me No Longer in This Rough World. Those words hit a chord the minute Watts saw the piece in the gallery, she says. Before she and Schreiber got together, Watts dated Heath Ledger for several years. Asked if coupling is harder when both people are well-known, Watts does not hesitate. “Relationships are hard whether you’re famous or not,” she says.

“I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have to work on it. Being an actor doesn’t change anything. I’m sure it’s the same if you’re a doctor or a couple of lawyers. You have high-pressure jobs, lots of hours, stresses that come at you unexpectedly—and you have to figure out how to be present in the midst of it all.”

Watts knows her kids are about to burst through the door and make the day all about mommy time, which is more than fine with her. Her schedule is about to go bonkers again. Watts costars with Schreiber later this year in The Bleeder about the life of heavyweight fighter Chuck Wepner (the film shot in New York so both actors could be at home).

In June, she appears opposite Oliver Platt in the psychological thriller Shut-In. She recently wrapped production on The Book of Henry, a crime drama about a precocious boy who falls for the daughter of the New York City Police Commissioner. Watts plays the boy’s single mom.

She also has another Divergent installment ahead—Ascendant hits theaters in 2017.

Watts is reluctant to say this is the culmination of everything she struggled to achieve on those drives out to the Valley. “This isn’t the life I imagined,” she says. “In many ways, it’s far, far better, and yet I look at what’s possible—I mean, look at Frances McDormand or Helen Mirren or, come on, Meryl Streep—and I go, ‘Okay, there’s still a lot of room to grow and improve.’”

The trick is to do that and still appreciate what you have. When Watts was making King Kong in the early 2000s, she paid a visit to Fay Wray, the legendary star of the original 1933 film. Watts and Peter Jackson and a few others crammed into Wray’s tiny book-lined apartment on New York’s Upper West Side as Wray, who was in her 90s and near the end of her life, told story after story about a career that spanned 57 years.

“Something beautiful happened near the end,” Watts says, her voice growing soft. “She leaned over and whispered in my ear. The specific words are a blur now but the feeling was that she was passing the baton. It wasn’t from her to me specifically but more like her generation making room for a new one. ‘It’s your turn. It’s your moment.’ Since then, I always think, you have to be awake to that.”

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SPRING FEVER Bold! daring! disTincTive!

The season’s BoundaryBreaking Trends are making us high!

PHOTOGRAPHY bY bONNIE HOLLAND STYLING bY LISA LUPO

OUT-OFTHE-BOX BLACK Tough chic mingles wiTh sofTer silhoueTTes all noir long… on left:

Blazer ($228), tank top ($95), trousers ($245), and sandals ($228), Michael Kors. Bloomingdale’s, Tysons Corner, 703-5564600; bloomingdales.com. on right: Dress ($2,950) and ankle boots ($1,750), Céline.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-6579000; saks.com

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GET IN LINE New verticals create a direct relatioNship with style on left:

Jacket ($5,730), shirt ($1,130), skirt ($2,560), and earrings ($370), Prada. Tysons Galleria, 703-245-3438; prada.com. on right: Jacket ($2,590), shirt ($710), sweater ($930), and pants ($800), Prada. see above. Earring, model’s own

MODERN MASH-UP Ker-pow prints and patterns. all together.

You so can…

Printed silk dress ($3,980) and t-strap platform pump ($990), Gucci. The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-9868902; gucci.com opposite page, on left: Vest ($485), shirt ($740), pants ($720), belt ($310) and platforms ($910), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-3505832; barneys.com.

Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($295). Sunglass Hut, 3251 M St. NW, 202965-1012; sunglasshut. com. on right: Blouson jacket, Coach 1941 ($1,200). 3259 M St. NW, 202-333-3005; coach.com.

Trouser, Michael Kors ($245). Bloomingdale’s, Tysons Corner, 703-5564600; bloomingdales.com.

Loafers, Canali (price on request). CityCenterDC, 202-545-6579; canali.com

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RED, WHITE & YOU Old glOry takes On an individual twist. (dOn’t be afraid tO be a herO.) on left:

Jacket (price on request), shorts ($1,725), earrings ($1,125), and sandals ($925), Giorgio Armani. armani.com. Sunglasses, Tommy Hilfger ($150). tommy.com. Bracelet, Ralph Lauren Collection ($595).

1245 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-965-0905; ralphlauren.com. on right: Jacket ($8,450), skirt ($4,650), hairband ($1,450), bracelet ($1,400), gloves ($650), and ankle boots ($1,950), Chanel.

Tysons Galleria, 703-8470555; chanel.com

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CARTE BLANCHE …with deep breaths of black! on left:

Dress, Moncler Gamme Rouge (price on request). moncler.com. on right: Silk brush stroke dress, Dolce & Gabbana ($2,195). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-9669700; neimanmarcus.com

ROCK THE BLOCK Lean and Louche breaks on through to the other side Jacket ($3,305), sweater ($965), pants ($585), and monk shoes ($990), Lanvin. Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com.

Sunglasses, Michael Kors ($165). Sunglass Hut, 3251 M St. NW, 202-965-1012; sunglasshut.com opposite page, on left: 3D

sequin cocktail dress, Tom Ford (price on request). tomford. com. on right: Jacket ($1,098), vest ($498), tank top ($178), and pants ($498), John Varvatos.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com. Earring and necklace, model’s own

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PINKY SWEAR TruTh is, iT’s noT jusT a girl’s hue. on left:

Dress ($10,500) and top and shorts ensemble ($2,290), Dior.

CityCenterDC, 202-4085990; dior.com. Estro sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($745). Barneys New York, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys.com. on right: Jacket ($295), tank top ($95), and scarf ($195), Michael Kors.

Bloomingdale’s, Tysons Corner, 703-556-4600; bloomingdales.com. Pants ($398) and boots ($898), John Varvatos. Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com

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CODE RED Curb your FoMo in the Color oF Spring!

A-line dress ($4,990) and creepers (price on request), Akris. Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com

QUIRKS OF NATURE Petals, blossoms, vines, buds… outward exPressions of self love.

Embroidered dress ($4,995) and Vachetta belt ($250), Michael Kors Collection.

3105 M St. NW, 202-3423103; michaelkors.com.

Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($495).

Sunglass Hut, 3251 M St. NW, 202-965-1012; sunglasshut.com opposite page, on left: Blouson ($2,950), ribbed t-shirt ($2,100), and trousers ($1,300), Hermès.

CityCenterDC, 202-789-4341; hermes.com. Boots, John Varvatos ($898). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com. on right: Jacket ($2,950), t-shirt ($290), trousers ($930), and derby shoes ($1,125), Hermès. see above. Earring, model’s own

Hair and makeup

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The Bold & the Beautiful

MESDAMES ET MESSIEURS! the 2016 Salon InternatIonal de la Haute HorlogerIe IN GeNeVA uNVeIls the yeAr’s most eXQuIsIte wAtches from the INdustry’s swIss mAsters.

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A deft blend of beauty and technology, the playful Cartier Panthères et Colibri Calibre 9915 MC watch ($183,000) offers an artful tableau on its dial: a diamond-adorned panther at rest with a hummingbird nearby. When the winding crown is pressed, the scene comes to life: A baby panther (hidden behind its mother) peeks out as though to chase the golden bird. Fun, yes—but functional too, for the hummingbird’s position on the dial indicates the power reserve of the new 367-part movement.

Enshrining it all is an 18k white-gold case set with 314 brilliant-cut diamonds, while mama panther herself is bejeweled with 270 brilliant-cut diamonds, a pear-shaped emerald eye, and black lacquer spots.

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Vacheron Constantin unveils its new Fabuleux Ornements collection of timepieces. An in-house-made, ultrathin 117-part movement powers each watch in this series celebrating the decorative arts of different cultures. This version ($135,000), based on Chinese embroidery, is crafted in 18k gold and features a jade cloisonné dial with hand-engraved leaves of mother-of-pearl and pink opal surrounded by 145 round-cut diamonds. Just 20 pieces will be made. Radcliffe Jewelers, 1848 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, 410-484-2900; vacheronconstantin.com The complex Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tourbillon 1950 ($135,000) features an in-house-designed and -built 60-second tourbillon escapement and an ultrathin PF 517 movement that houses the world’s lightest tourbillon cage. The gray mother-of-pearl dial has a fine cut at 7 o’clock (a nod to the time, 7:08, when the founder of the brand was born), that offers a view of the tourbillon aperture. parmigiani.ch In honor of the 85th anniversary of the famed Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (with a case that turns over to offer a second dial), the brand unveils a host of new Reversos, including the One Duetto Moon ($11,500). Powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, the watch displays two faces: One side offers the moon phase via a mother-ofpearl lunar disk; the other side is a classic time indication of hours and minutes. Tiny Jewel Box, 1155 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-393-2747; jaeger-lecoultre.com

FOR THE LADIES: STUN THEM WITH substance

For the past few years, premier watch brands attending the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva have given greater face time to the fairer sex when it comes to mechanical-watch offerings (savvy women, of course, also care about what’s under the hood). In response, a host of brands are giving women timepieces with substance, blending state-of-the-art technology with beautiful design to create a complete

package that speaks to both form and function.

In the watch industry over the past half-decade, fans, fanatics, and connoisseurs have witnessed the term métiers d’art take on a life of its own, and this year is no exception. In fact, several brands have gone above and beyond when it comes to designing watch dials as mini canvases—the results are stellar masterpieces that, in another form, could easily grace art-museum walls.

Piaget also looks to the night sky with the new Limelight Stella ($29,700), the brand’s first complication created just for women. Powered by a mechanical movement, it features a diamond-adorned moon-phase indication at 12 o’clock as well as an aperture base and case bedecked in diamonds. But the watch is driven by serious technology: The astronomical moon depiction requires a mere one-day correction after 122 years. Diplomatic Duty Free, 1818 North St. NW, 202-4668524; piaget.com

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This year, Montblanc unveils an all-new collection, the 4810 line, in honor of the altitude (in meters) of the brand’s namesake mountain. The newest, stainlesssteel 4810 TwinFly Chronograph 110 Years Edition ($6,900) is a flyback chronograph, meaning that it allows the wearer to time an event, stop, reset, and restart the chronograph with just one press on the pusher at 4 o’clock.

Complex to build, it is an exceedingly advanced chronograph that allows timing of multiple events at one time.

It is powered by a self-winding movement that also offers dual time indication and 72 hours of power reserve. Just 1,110 pieces will be made. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-734-5101; montblanc.com It is the year of the pilot’s watch at IWC Schaffhausen, and the new, 46mm Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” ($32,400) is a grand salute to the theme.

It is powered by a mechanical movement and offers an annual calendar with day and month displays, a power-reserve indicator, and a small-seconds counter at 9 o’clock. The IWC-manufactured caliber houses high-tech materials, as well as an 18k gold rotor. Just 250 pieces will be made. Tiny Jewel Box, 1155 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-393-2747; iwc.com In a return to ever-classic yellow gold, Audemars Piguet unveils the newest Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ($95,700). A balance of beauty and function, the watch houses a mechanical movement with 374 parts, and offers an astronomical moon indication so precise that it won’t need an adjustment for more than 125 years. Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers, Tysons Corner, McLean, 703-506-6712; audemarspiguet.com

FOR THE GENTLEMEN: GO RETRO ELEGANT!

SIHH 2016 saw a host of innovative timepieces for men that offered masterly design but also emphasized simplicity and refinement. With the move away from the big and bold watches of a decade ago, many brands exhibited either ultrathin or clean, classically sophisticated pieces. But this isn’t your grandfather’s understated wristwear. While some of the sportier watches were made chic with rose and (retro!) yellow

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gold, others have taken on an edgier look—and, equipped with highly crafted calibers that pack a punch, an extra dose of durability.

No matter the style, 2016’s models are about versatility, offering small complications and additional features (calendars, multi-timers, chronographs, and more) geared for the guy whose watch is a consistent partner in both his work and play.

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Baume & Mercier continues the saga of its Clifton collection with the Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar watch in steel ($4,990). A statement in elegance and sophistication, this automatic timepiece combines a chronograph function with perpetual calendar indications of date, month, day or night, and moon phases. Tourneau, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington, 703-414-8463; baume-et-mercier.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MONTBLANC, IWC, AUDEMARS PIGUET, AND BAUME & MERCIER. OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RICHARD MILLE

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Richard Mille unveils the RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat skeletonized watch ($85,000), which houses an all-new movement that is as thin as it gets (3.6mm). For strength, the baseplate and bridges are constructed of Grade 5 titanium, and the metal numerals mounted on titanium rails are filled with LumiNova for extra readability. richardmille.com For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to capitolfile-magazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry.

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SHAY WITH ME! LUXURY RETAIL AND TRENDY EATS ARE MAKING NORTH END SHAW THE NEWEST GO-TO MICRO-HOOD.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL SWARTZ

BY AMY MOELLER

Just like that, the newest “it” neighborhood is born. When The Shay (theshay.com) and Atlantic Plumbing (atlantic plumbingdc.com) opened their mixed-use development doors last fall on U and V Streets, respectively, between 9th and 10th Streets NW, they drew the lines for DC’s newly bustling, onesquare-block micro-neighborhood North End Shaw.

“There’s a huge responsibility and a stewardship when you have that much real estate,” says Robin Mosle, executive vice president of the development firm JBG Companies. After years of studying the surrounding neighborhood and the people in it, JBG carefully curated the list of commercial tenants for the mini-metropolis, discovering along the way, says Mosle, that “independent retailers and American-made are important to CONTINUED...

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North End Shaw turns up the heat with hot spots like Warby Parker, Compass Coffee, Kit & Ace, and Haikan.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WARBY PARKER (WARBY PARKER STORE); COMPASS COFFEE (COFFEE); KIT & ACE (KIT & ACE STORE); DAIKAYA (SOUP)

this generation.”

The first to move in—after the young, trendsetting renters— were high-end brands like Kit & Ace (kitand ace.com), Warby Parker (warbyparker.com), Lettie Gooch (lettiegooch.com), and Frank & Oak (frankandoak.com). And now the buzzy restaurants are en route.

Hipster favorites Compass Coffee (compasscoffee.com) and Glen’s Shaw (of Glen’s Garden Market in Dupont; glensgarden market.com) led the way for a clutch of other oh-so-hot spots, such as Declaration (declaration restaurant.com), from the Teddy and Lincoln team; Hazel (hazel restaurant.com), from Neighborhood Restaurant Group (think Birch & Barley, Red Apron Butcher, and Blue Jacket); and Tasty Burger (tasty burger.com), fresh from Boston. Also on the horizon, Tim Ma, who recently segued from Maple Ave Restaurant, will open Kyirisan (twitter.com/kyirisan), and the partners behind Daikaya deliver Haikan (because, really, what’s a Washington neighborhood without a little ramen?). As if DC’s coolest commercial residents called a meeting and voted to move in, what was once an abandoned corner of 9th and U is now a destination at the corner of modern and luxury.

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“I first saw Yescka’s work on the streets in Oaxaca,” says Espita owner Josh Phillips of the artist, whose murals for the restaurant draw on traditional Mexican motifs. below: Espita’s guacamole clásico.

Mezcal & Murals

Foodies are flocking to sample the mole, sopes, and ceviches of Shaw’s Oaxacan-inspired Espita Mezcaleria. But while the hand-pressed heirloom corn tortilla tacos bring them in—and the extensive mezcal menu keeps them lingering—it’s the colorful interior that transports diners to the southern Mexican region. “When I think of my time in Oaxaca, I think of three things: mezcal, food, and art,” says owner Josh Phillips.

“We had mezcal and food covered, but to recreate my version of Oaxaca, we needed art from Yescka,” a

Oaxacan street artist whose work Phillips had admired during his travels. After a series of emails and one request (to include a version of Yescka’s iconic “Punk Frida”), Yescka arrived in DC with his friend Cesar Chavez, a fellow member of the politicalart collective ASARO. “We really appreciate the symbolism in Yescka’s work, mainly his consistent feeling of fighting violence and corruption with art, so he had creative control,” says Phillips. Two weeks and three murals later, Yescka had left his mark.

Espectacular! 1250 9th St. NW; espitadc.com

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Guerrilla street artist Yes a brinGs in the crowds—and authentic oaxacan flavor!—to espita Mezcaleria.

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Our desserts may be the last indulgence enjoyed at The Capital Grille, but they are the first created. At dawn, our in-house pastry chef begins making from scratch every dessert we offer, from our Coconut Cream Pie to our ice creams and sorbets. Is it ever too early for dessert? We think not.

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Allow your mind to be mentally refreshed while giving your body revitalizing pampering at the Spa at Sanderling. Tempt your culinary palette at the Lifesaving Station or in your guest room. Stroll along the wide empty beaches or ride into town to explore by bicycle. It is the perfect season to explore the barrier island landscape and gorgeous scenery.

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SPACE Garden Native plaNts appeal to local wildlife, which add color aNd activity to a yard, while offeriNg them muchNeeded refuge aNd briNgiNg balaNce to the ecosystem.

This spring, Take The “Think global, acT local” approach To your landscaping, wiTh naTive planTs ThaT offer invaluable environmenTal benefiTs—and resale value. by nevin martell

We’ve long chosen energysaving appliances and electronics throughout our homes, and sustainably sourced ingredients for our kitchens—it’s time to take that same mentality to our yards! Eco-conscious homeowners are giving a big green thumbs up to the many benefits of incorporating native plants into their properties, including reducing pollution, improving the environment, and restoring wildlife habitats.

Conservation landscaping may even help property owners command a higher price on the market.

The Chesapeake Bay watershed is rich with hundreds of regional species—from attentiongrabbing shrubs like winterberry, Virginia sweetspire, and spicebush to breathtakingly beautiful trees such as Carolina poplar and bald cypress.

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non-native options. “You should have less stress from pests, draught and soil issues,” says Peter White, principal landscape architect at Zen Associates. “They just handle the environmental conditions better.”

These native plants appeal to local wildlife, which add color and activity to a yard, while simultaneously offering them much-needed refuge and bringing balance to the ecosystem. Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to red and yellow flowers, so experts recommend planting coral honeysuckle or eastern rosemallow, while a multitude of Instagrammable butterfly species are drawn to flowering plants, such as wild blue indigo and ten-petaled sunflower.

Eco-minded organizations, including the Potomac Conservancy and the US Fish & Wildlife Service, can advise gardeners on what to grow for the best results.

By constructing a rain garden with regional plant species—especially on waterfront properties or those near rivers and streams—homeowners can do their part to help Mother Nature. “It’s a good way to be environmentally sound,” says White. “Water doesn’t

flow into drains or rivers without filtration.”

The best part about these improvements? “If you do it well, landscape design adds value,” says White. So you may be earning a higher resale value alongside all that karmic credit. Sounds like a double win to us.

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Home Grown

Native plants look great and offer balance to our local ecosystem. opposite page: Winterberry (top) and Wild Blue Indigo (bottom) are both indigenous to the DMV, and add a splash of color—and environmental responsibility—to local landscaping.

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SPACE Surreal eState Tom Clancy was born and raised in Baltimore, where he and his wife lived in their customized penthouse home.

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Imagine the books you could write—or just read—in this room.

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View from the top (of Baltimore!): The library features a private balcony overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Tom ClanCy’s custom RitzcaRlton penthouse is BaltimoRe’s top listing.

Perched atop the RitzCarlton Baltimore, Tom Clancy’s 12,000-square-foot penthouse apartment is the most expensive listing on Baltimore’s real-estate market at $12 million. It was very much the brainchild of the late, great espionage author and his wife, who combined four units into one expansive home during a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2009. “[Mr. and Mrs. Clancy] pretty much customized the whole place,” says TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Vice President Shawn Breck. “It’s unlike anything else in The Ritz.”

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library and the padded home theater, the grand entertaining spaces offer a modern feel, with floor-toceiling white. “It’s sort of like being in a cloud,” says Breck. “The white allows the sunlight to transform the space throughout the day.” The waterfront unit features six private terraces with views of the city’s skyline, a home gym, and the security and amenities of The Ritz. There’s also a refrigerated storage room, currently used to store furs, that could be converted into a wine cellar—a novel idea! Shawn Breck, TTR Sotheby’s, 202-641-1200; garrisonbreck.com

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Attention luxury-loving moms, secret service, and the stately! Forget the German- and Japanesemade nexus of Lexus, Mercedes, and Audi; say no to the traditional black SUVs. This year, the Empire (as in British) strikes back with the sine qua non in the category: the all-new Bentley Bentayga. In a city with more tinted Suburbans per capita than any other in the country (we

assume), the crew in Crewe (that’s England) are hand-delivering a limited 608 Bentley SUVs globally to an ab-fab group of VIP customers.

For a mere $297,400. With a zero-to-60 time of four seconds and a top speed of 187 mph, the Bentayga is the world’s fastest, most powerful SUV—and certainly the most luxurious. (The skins of Bentley’s interior leather come from cattle that

graze on the cool hillsides of northern Europe, where insect bites that can cause unsightly marks are unlikely to occur.) “Bentley represents the pursuit of life outside the ordinary,” says Bentley Motors’ Chairman and CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer.

Extraordinary, indeed.

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ELEGANCE HAS NEVER FELT SO EFFORTLESS. Beautifully renovated guest rooms in a setting of exquisite natural beauty.

A luxurious spa, 45 holes of superb golf, dozens of nearby wineries, historic sites and outdoor adventures.

All just forty minutes from Washington, D.C.

44050 WOODRiDGE PARkWAy, LEESBuRG, ViRGiNiA 20176 877.898.3410 LANSDOWNERESORT.COm

SPACE Relax

Road TRip! Radio up, windows down: Hit tHe Road foR one of tHese neaRby luxe vacation destinations.

For such a hardworking town, DC is at the epicenter of ultimate relaxation.

In fact, just a few hours’ drive from the DMV sit some of the East Coast’s most decadent resorts, awaiting your discovery just in time for an indulgent spring-break getaway.

Beach Bound For sand between your toes and an umbrella in your drink—in the most sophisticated way— Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina, is just the place. An expansive renovation means new and updated

accommodations throughout, a revamped artisanal dining program, and a new partnership with Kitty Hawk Kites that allows guests the unique opportunity to take late-night Full Moon Kayak Tours. After sunrise yoga on the deck, head to The Spa, now featuring luxurious Babor products and treatments.

Pro Tip: For unparalleled views, opt for one of the two larger suites in the Beach House, flanked by Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound vistas.

1461 Duck Road, Duck, NC, 866-860-3979; sanderling-resort.com

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Double your pleasure! Premier Beach House suites at Sanderling Resort look out on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound.

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PHOTOGRAPHY bY MICHEL ARNAUD (GREENbRIER STAIRCASE); COURTESY OF THE GREENbRIER (SPRING HOUSE); COURTESY OF GOODSTONE INN & RESTAURANT (PICNIC)

Country Roads Rich with 235 years of history (it’s hosted 26 US presidents!), The Greenbrier Resort claims 10,000 acres in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains. The sprawling, regal estate offers a range of fine-dining options (nine restaurants, five bars and lounges, and 24-hour room service); more than 55 outdoor activities (we recommend off-roading!); designer shopping; championship golf; a massive, world-renowned spa; and a casino—not to mention the nearby natural mineral springs that made it so famous. Pro Tip: For the VIP experience, travel via The Greenbrier’s brand-new business-class Amtrak service from DC, chartered specifically for guests. The 18-seat private car features extra wide leather seats, a refreshment area, and complimentary

baggage service. 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, 844-837-2466; greenbrier.com Wine Country Wind Down Deep in the heart of Virginia’s wine and horse country, Goodstone Inn is a tranquil option just an hour from DC at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The quaint space—only 24 rooms and guesthouses on 265 acres of countryside—is designed to encourage escape, with no detail overlooked. By day, enjoy a hike, gourmet picnic, or massage, and then refuel with a craft cocktail by the fire and a memorable meal at the onsite farm-to-table restaurant. Pro Tip: If you can’t carve out a weekend, it’s worth the drive for dinner alone.

36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, 540-687-3333; goodstone.com

top left and right:

The Greenbrier pays homage to its long history of hosting US presidents with a sumptuous presidential suite, and the resort’s much-admired spring house is a favorite spot for guests strolling its 10,000 acres. left: Goodstone Inn plays up its rustic charm with gourmet picnics and cottage-style rooms.

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When staging a home, selecting an in-the-know retail and design team can greatly increase your ROI, as in this 3,600-square-foot Bethesda home that embraces the trend for indoor living in outdoor spaces.

Selling Luxury 2.0

opposite page: Interiors

In the district, sellers invest significant time and money into staging homes to get the most out of their listing.

In fact, ultra-luxury homes can take up to a year to stage before they hit the market. From flooring to millwork, our panel

explains what it takes.

Let’s talk about luxury staging.

Marika Meyer: Often, it’s the reversal of decoration— reupholstering chairs, simplifying pillows, changing light fixtures,

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changing drapes, removing wallpaper. It’s about neutralizing. But especially at the luxury level, it’s making sure there’s still acute attention to detail. If we’re swapping out pillows, they’re beautiful, custom pillows. If we’re changing

drapes, they’re still custom-made.

What are the first things you recommend to do?

Anthony Wilder: Paint the front door. With the fresh smell of paint anywhere, it’s going to have a good feel when you walk in.

George Bott: Curb appeal is important. [You should remove] overgrown bushes.

AW: When overgrown bushes get taller, the house looks smaller. In many older houses, the bushes are halfway up the window.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN HOWARTH

guru Marika Meyer says that staging should emphasize luxe neutrals, such as custom draperies and pillows. Refinishing the floors, she adds, is a must.

TO HELP THEIR A-LIST CLIENTS GET THE MOST OUT OF THE MARKET, INDUSTRY EXPERTS HAVE TWO WORDS OF ADVICE: STAGE IT! by amy moeller

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGIE SECKINGER (LIVING ROOM); MORGAN HOWARTH (KITCHEN)

Hans Wydler: Lighting is so important, and if the bushes [cover] the window, you’re losing light. We take the screens out of windows for more light!

AW: Our biggest challenge is northfacing rooms.

MM: I’ve talked to clients about adding recessed lighting. If you’re having the house painted, doing patchwork, the cost is [minimal]. Always refinish the floors. It says, “I’m cared for.”

What are some other investments you’ve recommended?

GB: Replacing countertops. Cabinets are a huge investment, so you don’t necessarily want to do that, but if you have an older countertop, replace that.

HW: We talk about the onion: Where do you stop? Sometimes the cabinets actually look pretty good, and with changing hardware and countertops, you can really change the look of the space. But if the cabinets are really old, putting in new counters is good money after bad.

Is it helpful to keep some personality for buyers to see how one lives?

MM: Often clients recognize staging, and ask: “This looks great, but when we come in from a walk, where is this going to go?” So sometimes it’s adding simple millwork in a mudroom… proving livability… Adding shelving or a bench for the concept of function if it’s otherwise missing.

“STAGING IS THE REVERSAL OF DECORATION. IT’S ABOUT NEUTRALIZING, BUT MAKING SURE THERE’S STILL ACUTE ATTENTION TO DETAIL.” —MARIKA

MEYER

OUR PANEL George Bott, AIA, LEED AP, Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., 7913 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John, 301-907-0100; anthonywilder.com Marika Meyer, Marika Meyer Interiors, 202-558-2455; meyerinteriors.com Anthony Wilder, Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., SEE ABOVE

Hans Wydler, Wydler Brothers Real Estate, 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-774-9800; wydlerbrothers.com

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Let there be light!

Swanky upgrades to the lighting scheme are one of the fastest ways to prep a space for sale. Strategies include (from top) eye-catching light fixtures, window treatments that let in sunshine, and recessed lighting.

“Selling a home iS a form of Seduction. You don’t want to Show everY photograph of everYthing becauSe then there’S no reaSon for the perSon to come to the houSe.” —hans

wydler

How do you approach different neighborhoods?

MM: Let the style of architecture play into the staging. For a loft space on U Street, you’re not dropping in rolled-arm sofas. If [a prospective buyer] is looking on Redfin, there’s something about the architecture that is speaking to them, consciously or not. That said, be careful in Old Town or Georgetown, that you don’t play too much into that. If you painted a contemporary house a cool white, it would push it too contemporary, which could be polarizing. On the other hand, if you painted an old Georgetown home in a cool, crisp white, it would modernize it a bit! Are you dealing with extremes?

Bring it back to the middle.

How do you prepare for resale through renovation?

MM: You have to think about what those changes would be—changing out all of the casing and trim work, adding in wide plank flooring. Even if somebody knows they’ll be in a house for two years, at any moment something could happen, and the house would show in a much better way.

HW: If liquidity is a concern, be very conscious of what you’re doing, what your expense ratio is, and what you expect to get out of it.

Sometimes a client knows they’re leaving in a year or two, and our advice is not to do the work, but to create a plan you can articulate [to potential buyers].

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Guiding you home.

From Logan Circle row houses to Adams Morgan lofts, discover DC’s fnest homes and the best agents to guide you there.

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7770 Norfolk a new 17-story condominium development in Woodmont triangle, downtown bethesda. 770 Norfolk ave., Bethesda; live7770.com

The ApArTmeNTs AT CiTyCeNTerDC leased living with some of dc’s finest luxury shopping.

825 and 875 10th St. NW, 888-481-7392; apartmentsat citycenter.com

THE CITY IS OUR STAGE On the threshold of its 50th anniversary, Washington Performing Arts holds its annual Gala and Auction on Saturday, March 5 at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium (1301 Constitution Avenue). Honoring the organization’s President Emeritus, Douglas Wheeler, the event begins at 6:30 pm with cocktails and silent auction, followed at 8:00 by dinner (designed by Chef Nora Pouillon of Chef Nora) and program (emceed by NPR’s Nina Totenberg). Performances include a musical tribute from renowned violinist Midori, special surprise guest appearances, and classic swing from house band Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra, followed by dancing with DJ Neekola.

Apollo h sTreeT a new mixed-use development delivering late 2016. 600 H St. Ne

The DArCy luxury living in the heart of bethesda. 7171 Woodmont ave., Bethesda, 301-7414022; thedarcy.com

elysium fourTeeN new construction in a prime 14th street location. 1925 14th St. NW

The lAureN the only three- and fourbedroom condominiums in downtown bethesda, designed with the most discerning home buyer in mind. 4934 Hampden lane, Bethesda, 301-830-3634; thelaurenresidences.com

QuArry spriNgs one of bethesda’s newest luxury developments. 8101 River Road, Bethesda, 301355-2789; quarrysprings.com

souTh CATheDrAl mANsioNs a harry Wardman design in the heart of Woodley Park. 2900 connecticut ave. NW, 202-459-9944; southcathedralmansions.com

viTA TysoNs CorNer new luxury leasing in tysons corner. 7902 tysons one place, tysons corner, 855-216-0379; livetysons.com

The wArDmAN an historic landmark with modern renovations. 2660 connecticut ave., 202-7512900; wardmantower.com

The wooDley luxury apartments in the heart of historic Woodley Park. 2700 Woodley Road NW, 888-3102947; thewoodleydc.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES The BANks DevelopmeNT Co. family-owned custom homebuilders. 4811 St. elmo ave., Bethesda, 301-6524200; banksdevco.com

ColDwell BANker resiDeNTiAl BrokerAge a leading real-estate brokerage with offices in dc, Maryland, and virginia.

3000 K St. NW, 202-3336100; multiple locations; coldwellbankerhomes.com

CompAss dc’s latest real-estate powerhouse with a focus on technology. Dupont circle office, 1506 19th St. NW, #1, 202-491-1275; multiple locations; compass.com

evers & Co. reAl esTATe real-estate services led by donna evers, a 40-year veteran of the industry.

4400 Jenifer St., NW, 202-364-1700; eversco.com

The fleisher group an exclusive affiliate of christie’s international real estate. long & foster Real estate, inc 5101 Wisconsin ave., 800-853-2285; marcfleisher.com

JoNes & Boer ArChiTeCTs an award-winning residential architecture firm with more than 30 years in the district.

1739 connecticut ave. NW, 202-332-1200; jonesboer.com

New Digs For a limited time, prospective tenants can test drive the Pallas Apartments during a weekend stay. Nestled in the Pike & Rose development of North Bethesda, the apartments are steps away from restaurants such as Summer House Santa Monica and City Perch Kitchen and Bar, and entertainment options like the state-of-the-art iPic movie theater.

The community’s luxury amenities include personal gardens, soundproofed music rooms, resort-like pools and cabanas, room service, and in-room massage. 11550 Old Georgetown

Helen Aberger 202-533-1877.

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Road, North Bethesda, 301-881-4888; pallasapartments.com

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APARTMENTS & CoNdoS

Long & Foster reaLtors

202-299-0014; annsacks.com

MitcheLL goLd + bob WiLLiaMs

A DMV real-estate powerhouse. 730 12th St. NW, 202-737-1727; longandfoster.com

barbara haWthorn interiors, Ltd.

Luxe furniture and home décor with locations in both DC and Virginia. 1526 14th St. NW, 202-332-3433; Tysons Galleria, Tysons, 703-9629310; mgbwhome.com

KVs titLe DC-based titling services.

7550 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 500, Bethesda, 301-6051420; kvstitle.com

ocuLus reaLty District real-estate and property management. 333 Main St., Second Floor, Gaithersburg, 301-563-9021; oculusrealty.com

ttr sotheby’s internationaL reaLty Full-service, high-end real-estate services. 1206 30th St. NW, 202-333-1212; multiple locations; ttrsir.com

Washington Fine ProPerties Luxury residential real-estate services. 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW, #220, 202-9445000; multiple locations; wfp.com

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HOME DÉCOR

More than 30 years of experience in interior design, consulting, and project management. 1950 Valley Wood Road, McLean, 703-241-5588; barbara hawthorninteriors.com

boFFi georgetoWn Modern Italian design for kitchen and bath. Cady’s Alley, 3320 M St. NW, 202-337-7700; boffigeorgetown.com

FarroW & baLL British-born, high-end wallpaper and paint. 5221 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-4796780; farrow-ball.com

herMès The French fashion house offers luxury home décor and furniture. CityCenterDC, 202-789-4341; hermes.com

Jonathan adLer Quirky yet luxe design, décor, and gifts. 1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-965-1416; jonathanadler.com

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MaxaLto

Luxury tile, stone, and plumbing products, with a brand new DC showroom. 1629 14th St. NW,

Modern and contemporary Italian furniture in Georgetown. 3320 M St. NW, 202-337-7700; bebitalia.com

restoration hardWare A luxury-home mecca, from furniture and lighting to textiles and bathware.

1222 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-2771; restoration hardware.com

rooM & board High-end, American-made furniture and home goods.

1840 14th St. NW, 202-7298300; roomandboard.com

DESIGN SERVICES aidan design A boutique design firm specializing in kitchen design and fine cabinetry. 8935 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, 301-320-8735; aidandesign.com

anthony WiLder design & buiLd, inc.

Family-owned, high-end design and construction.

7913 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John, 301-907-0100; anthonywilder.com

SHOP SMALL IN A BIG WAY Tucked into the cozy brick-lined streets of Old Town Alexandria, the Old Town Boutique District features over 30 unique shops showcasing one-of-a-kind items and hard-to-fnd brands. From home décor, fashion, jewelry, beauty, children’s apparel, home, food, wine and gifts, you’ll fnd everything that you desire here. oldtownboutiquedistrict.com

Power House This year, brothers Hans and Steven Wydler announced the launch of their independent real-estate brokerage house, after more than a decade and $1.25 billion in sales with The Long & Foster Companies. “We don’t talk about the wealth of our clients, nor how expensive their homes are,” says Hans of the duo’s consultancy-style approach.

“What we care about is giving them the very best business advice and backing it up with a marketing engine that is second to none.” 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-7749800; wydlerbrothers.com

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Sweet DreamS! This spring, the Four Seasons fnishes the second and fnal part of its $13 million renovation, with special attention paid to “the art of sleep.” The AAA fve-diamond hotel’s makeover began with in-depth research on how people best relax and rack up quality zzz’s. The fndings inspired new room layouts, freshly designed mattresses and bedding, and a “sleep menu” of luxury sleep-aid items, from scented pillow oils to carefully curated, calm-inducing food and beverage items. 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-342-0444; fourseasons.com/washington

#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM DC/METRO REGION A premiere real estate group in the DMV with more than $3.6 billion in sales, veteran realtor Marc Fleisher and his DC team recently ranked 28th out of the top 250 for real estate teams nationwide, based on transaction volume in 2014. “We’re grateful to be ranked as one of the top teams in the country and it’s a success that doesn’t come without the hard work of the entire The Fleisher Group team,” Fleisher said. “This ranking is a testament to the resources, industry connections, passion and experience our team puts into every transaction.”

Marc Fleisher marc@thefeishergroup.com 202-438-4880 mobile 202-364-5200 offce www.thefeishergroup.com

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A leading interior designer with several design collections.

8394 Elway Lane, Warrenton, 540-341-8501; barrydixon.com

Case desiGn/ remodelinG A full-service residential remodeling company with three locations in the DMV. 4701 Sangamore Road, North Plaza, Ste. 40, Bethesda, 202-556-2273; casedesign.com

ivy lane livinG interiors Interior design services by DC’s Alex Deringer and Courtney Cox. 309C Cameron St., Alexandria, 703-5666582; ivylaneliving.com

J. lambeth & Company An independent trade design showroom featuring everything from textiles to furniture to lighting. 1099 14th St. NW, Space 220, 202-646-1774; jlambeth.com

JWs interiors Jennifer Wagner Schmidt’s interior-designer service offers a home-goods subscription, Box of Chic. 703-953-9666; jws-interiors.com

Kelley interior desiGn Residential interior design helmed by Kelley Proxmire.

4519 Wetherill Road, Bethesda, 301-320-2109; kelleyinteriordesign.com

HOTELS & RESORTS

leWis aquateCh

Capella

Outdoor design and build, specializing in landscaping and pools. 14100 Willard Road, Chantilly, 301-8819066, 703-631-2800; lewis-aquatech.com

A five-star hotel in the heart of Georgetown, with a restaurant from DC favorite Frank Ruta.

1050 31st St. NW, 202-6172400; capellahotels.com

mariKa meyer interiors A leading luxury interiordesign firm in DC. 202-558-2455; meyerinteriors.com

mChale landsCape desiGn A design-build firm specializing in landscape architecture, construction, and horticulture. 6212 Leapley Road, Upper Marlboro, 301-599-8300; mchalelandscape.com

embassy suites at the Chevy Chase pavilion Accommodations in the Friendship Heights shopping district. 4300 Military Road NW, 202-362-9300; embassysuitesdcmetro.com

Gaylord national resort A popular wedding, meeting, and convention hotel in National Harbor. 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, 301-965-4000; marriott.com

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the GeorGe

A Chevy Chase-based, full-service fine-home remodeling company. 8555 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, 240-383-1227; wentworthstudio.com

Fun, upscale accommodations just three blocks from the Capitol. 15 E St. NW, 202-3474200; hotelgeorge.com

Zen assoCiates Landscape architects, interior designers, and design and build services.

2321 Distribution Circle, Silver Spring, 800-8346654; zenassociates.com

Goodstone inn & restaurant Cozy, luxurious accommodations in Virginia’s scenic horse country. 36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, 540-6873333; goodstone.com

the Greenbrier Worth the drive: an historic,

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barry dixon, inC.

luxury resort in West Virginia.

300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, 855-4534858; greenbrier.com

escape in Leesburg, Virginia.

44050 Woodridge Pkwy., Leesburg, Va., 703-7294036; lansdowneresort.com

tHe Hay-adamS

mandarin oriental

Historic luxury with unparalleled views of the White House. 800 16th St. NW, 202-638-6600; hayadams.com

Southwest DC’s luxury hotel, offering unique views of the monuments. 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, 202-554-8588; mandarinoriental.com/ Washington

Hotel monaco, alexandria

tHe mayfloWer

A Kimpton property in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. 480 King St., Alexandria, 703-549-6080; monaco-alexandria.com

An historic downtown hotel in the Marriott family. 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-347-3000; marriott.com

tHe ivy

Weekend away: a luxury resort in the Allegheny Mountains. 7696 Sam Snead Hwy., Hot Springs, 800-8381766; omnihotels.com

Decadent design and luxury accommodations in Charm City. 205 E. Biddle St., Baltimore, 410-514-6500; theivybaltimore.com

tHe JefferSon A boutique luxury hotel with the city’s only Forbes five-star restaurant, Plume.

1200 16th St. NW, 202-4482300; jeffersondc.com

Kimpton carlyle Home to The Riggsby restaurant, Kimpton’s newest DC property in Dupont Circle. 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202-234-3200; carlylehoteldc.com

lanSdoWne reSort An AAA Four Diamond Award-winning luxury

omni HomeStead

palomar Hip accommodations—and a killer brunch at the hotel’s restaurant, Urbana—in Dupont Circle. 2121 P St. NW, 202-4481800; hotelpalomar-dc.com

parK Hyatt Luxury in the West End and the home of Blue Duck Tavern. 1201 24th St. NW, 202-789-1234; parkwashington.hyatt.com

tHe ritz-carlton tySonS corner Luxury accommodations and a top-notch spa amidst all the Tysons shopping. 1700 Tysons

Blvd., McLean, 703-5064300; ritzcarlton.com

Salamander reSort and Spa A luxurious equestrian escape just an hour from DC. 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, 540-326-4040; salamanderresort.com

Sofitel French-inspired, five-star accommodations downtown. 806 15th St. NW, 202-730-8800; sofitel.com

St. regiS The birthplace of the Bloody Mary, just two blocks north of the White House. 923 16th St. NW, 202-638-2626; stregiswashingtondc.com

W Hotel A blend of history and exquisite design, with a rooftop bar overlooking the White House and Washington Monument.

515 15th Street NW, 202-6612400; wwashingtondc.com

tHe Watergate The historic hotel, reimagined. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, 202-827-1600; thewatergatehotel.com

Willard intercontinental An iconic downtown hotel just a block from the White House.

1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-628-9100; washington. intercontinental.com

ColleCtible Cartoons Nestled below the Hay-Adams hotel, the restaurant and bar Off the Record—named in honor of the discretion that makes the political world go ’round—has always been a local favorite, but now guests have one more reason to stop by: souvenir coasters. Commissioned by political cartoonist Matt Wuerker, the collector’s items portray cartoon versions of 18 Washington leaders and politicos. The restaurant is keeping it current with the three newest additions to the series: Donald Trump, Ben Carson, and Paul Ryan. 800 16th St. NW, 202-942-7599; hayadams.com

Spring Fling Situated just a block from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro station, one of Harry Wardman’s original properties opens for luxury leasing in March. South Cathedral Mansions, on the corner of Cathedral and Connecticut Avenues NW, offers one-, two-, and threebedroom units with 24-hour concierge and maintenance services, a dog run, a ftness center, and a 60-foot outdoor lap pool. And now that spring is here, residents can take advantage of the property’s generous spaces for outdoor entertaining, including a sundeck, fre pits, a grill station, a grand patio, and lounge areas. 2900 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-459-9944; south cathedralmansions.com

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Healthcare that’s all about her. And her.

Inova Women’s Hospital is the only one in the region built exclusively for women’s medicine. After all, their bodies are diferent, and their care should be, too. But what also makes Inova diferent is our leadership and research in genomic medicine. In the coming months we will ofer a variety of genomic tests for families, including Next Generation Sequencing related to inherited diseases; Pharmacogenomic testing that determines how individuals will react to certain medications; and Somatic Profiling of tumor cells.

That’s preventive medicine,and it’s part of the personalized health care that continues to evolve at the new, expanded Inova Women’s Hospital, now open at our Fairfax Medical Campus.

inova.org/women

Dalia Tomashefski and Alfred Khoury, MD

Make Everything Possible Support the Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine Research Program Dalia Tomashefski had two high-risk pregnancies within two years.

She was diagnosed with a high platelet count. A condition that put Dalia at risk for developing blood clots. The disorder is particularly dangerous for pregnant women. A blood clot located in the placenta may cause problems with fetal development or trigger a miscarriage.

The following day, while Dalia was in labor, the door to her hospital room opened. Into the room walked Dr. Khoury. With grief in his heart, he looked at Dalia and everyone in the room and simply stated, “I need to bring a life into this world.”

Dalia and families who have experienced a high-risk pregnancy know the worry associated with the diagnosis. To the rest, it’s unimaginable.

Everything possible also comes from knowledge discovered through the Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine Research Program.

Dr. Alfred Khoury, his colleagues and the dedicated team of nurses at Inova Women’s Hospital understand. They exert all their knowledge, skills and compassion, everything possible, to relieve the burden of high-risk pregnancy.

The program explores placental disorders, similar to the condition Dalia experienced, to unlock mysteries of the organ vital to the health of the fetus. Applying its genomics expertise and the use of leading-edge fetal imaging technologies, Inova researchers are gathering knowledge about the placenta to better diagnose and treat mothers, like Dalia, and their unborn babies.

“Everyone was caring and nurturing to me and my husband,” says Dalia. “Dr. Khoury addressed my concerns without raising any panic.

His knowledge and caring provided the perfect balance for my personality. We will always admire Dr. Khoury. We love him!”

Dalia’s first pregnancy resulted in a healthy baby boy. Four months later, and a bit of a surprise, Dalia was pregnant again. Anxiety returned. But Dr. Khoury and Inova’s skilled women’s health professionals were there for Dalia throughout the entire pregnancy.

Everything possible comes from dedicated physicians like Dr. Khoury.

“Knowledge is power,” says Dalia. “The more we do to support research, the more Dr. Khoury and others can do to help women and their babies, like me.”

Today, Dalia, her husband, David, have a beautiful, healthy family that includes Ramsey, 8 and Maya, 7.

At Dalia’s final appointment on the day prior to her delivery, Dr. Khoury was unexpectedly called from the room. His mother was gravely ill.

She would pass away later that night. Dalia did not expect to see her trusted doctor in the delivery room the next day.

More women and more families deserve happy stories like Dalia.

Help Inova do everything possible for women with high-risk pregnancies.

Support the Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine Research Program today.

To make a donation or for more information, please contact Katrina Breese, Director, Leadership Giving at 703.776.3679 or katrina.breese@inova.org.

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AFTERNOON TEA AT THE JEFFERSON

Krisha Marcano and Dana Marie Ingraham

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Capitol File hosted an afternoon tea at The Jefferson Hotel, where guests mixed and mingled with the stars of Motown: The Musical. Everyone enjoyed an assortment of tea sandwiches and desserts while sipping on teas and champagne.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL MORIGI/GETTY (ALLO DIOR); JOY ASICO (AFTERNOON TEA AT THE JEFFERSON)

Fashion powerhouse Dior invited guests to the grand opening of its newest boutique in CityCenterDC. The fashionably chic crowd sipped champagne and admired the video art wall by Yoram, which projects rotating floral images. The interior space, including a third-floor VIP lounge, was inspired by Peter Marino and is filled with contemporary art that reflects the brand.

INVITED

Gregory Lee, Ken Fisher, Deb Fischer, and BK Yoon

Sen. Cory Booker and Marie Royce

Chef Daniel Boulud preps on Samsung’s Chef Collection.

CHEF OF STAFF

Debby and Dennis Kelly

Ken Fisher, Maisie Wilhelm, Chef Daniel Boulud, Megan Pollock, Chef Christopher Kostow, Emily Jansen, Jinwoo Lee, and Jini Park

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Jason Jeffreys, Matt Studer, Dan Hewitt, and Julie Kitt

HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH ESA

Kristin Strobel and Jarred Parks

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The Entertainment Software Association celebrated its annual holiday party, spanning three floors at Rock & Roll Hotel, where guests were entertained with interactive gaming stations, such as the high-energy dancing game Just Dance 2016. RSVP Catering provided mini sliders and other delicious bites for guests to enjoy throughout the night.

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Samsung’s US Public Affairs office hosted its “Chef of Staff” event at 101 Constitution to launch their $500,000 partnership with Fisher House Foundation (FHF). The evening featured Samsung Club des Chefs’ Daniel Boulud and Christopher Kostow, who led culinary demonstrations using Samsung’s Chef Collection home appliances, which will be used to outfit Fisher Houses nationwide.

In attendance were politicos Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE).

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TOM FORD & THE MAN’S STORE Capitol File and Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie invited guests to celebrate the newest addition to its Man’s Store’s in-house Tom Ford boutique. Carl Ray, makeup artist to First Lady Michelle Obama, was the special guest and host of the evening. While browsing the new addition, guests enjoyed bites provided by The Capital Grille and a top-shelf whiskey tasting that included chocolate-and-bacon cookies.

Brian Haave and Cathy Brentzel Whiskey and scotch tastings by Rachael Ewing

Ron Crognale and Carl Ray

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BUTTERFLY BASH

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Fair Chance hosted its annual Butterfly Bash at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, co-chaired by Anne Mahlum and Mandy Mills. Radio personality Tommy McFly acted as master of ceremonies for the signature event, which raises funds and honors local leaders who are committed to helping children in Washington, DC, break the cycle of poverty.

Christopher Houser, Sarah O’Neil, and Robby Wildman A full house at Butterfly Bash

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Hon. Mike and Kristi Rogers

Michael Morrell, Rose Thorne, Mary Beth Morrell, and Amb. David Thorne

ONCE A CROOKED MAN RELEASE PARTY CBS News Vice President and DC Bureau Chief Christopher Isham and his wife, Jennifer Maguire Isham, invited guests to a private residence to celebrate David McCallum’s debut novel Once A Crooked Man. McCallum, best known for his roles in television’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS, palled around with the likes of George Stevens and Bob Schieffer, and signed copies of his book.

David McCallum’s Once A Crooked Man

George Stevens, David McCallum, and Bob Schieffer

Josette and Mark Patterson with Barbara Palumbo Jim Rosenheim and Georgia Fleming

Tina Ligelis and Joe Bruno

NOT SO TINY JEWEL BOX One of Washington’s most respected jewelry stores, Tiny Jewel Box celebrated its expansion and grand reopening with a festive gathering with its most valued customers and renowned designers. The private cocktail reception fêted the new space that now spans the entire corner of Connecticut and M Streets.

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Olya Rich and Sara Tosyali

David and Jennifer Gerson

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Paola Domenge and Heather Shaw Menis

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Jessica Mowery, Jacqui Michel, and Maureen Macfadden

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Fariba Jahanbani with Dr. Hossein and Mojdeh Razavi Debra Latiolais and Stuart Allen

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AT CARTIER Cartier at Tysons Galleria hosted a holiday reception to benefit N Street Village, which helps women achieve Lessimus, omnis eossumstability and make ius alis vendipsapici meaningful gains innihil housing, income, employment, mental and physical health, and Lessimus, omnis eossum addiction recovery. Guests enjoyed small bites, ius alis vendipsapici nihil drinks, and music while shopping the boutique.

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DJ Kristian Nairn

Frances Holuba A fire breather greeted guests.

Tim Shirk and Brandon Anderson

NIGHT NOUVEAU

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Long & Foster Leads the Way in Luxury Real Estate in 2015 Long & Foster represents clients on 2015’s most expensive single-family residence sales in the Nation’s Capital, as well as the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of D.C.

In 2015, Long & Foster sold the Washington, D.C., area’s most expensive single-family residence — Fessenden House.

Fessenden House, a 20,000-square-foot estate in Washington, D.C., sold for $18 million in less than six months. Listed in April and under contract by September, the property’s sale marked the highest recorded purchase of a single-family residence in D.C. in 2015. Fessenden House also ranked as the third most expensive single-family home ever sold in the Nation’s Capital, as of January 2016.

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