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AT HOME WITH THE BARTHS
Alex and Mary Barth’s marriage is a mixture of international business, pleasure, and, of course, style. We visit the glamorous couple at home in Potomac, Md., as they model autumn’s most luxurious looks.
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Michael M. Clements spends three wintry days in the cultural heart of Japan discovering that tradition and modernity exists tenuously as one in the city of zen.
ON THE COVER Mary Barth in an Adam by Adam Lippes raw silk cocktail dress ($495) from DNA 2050; MNA necklace ($69), silver studded bracelets ($29), and grey wallet/clutch ($39) by Mango; and Gucci heels with Swarovski crystals. (Photo by Yvonne Taylor; hair by Susy Young from Jouvence Salon; make-up by Lauretta J. McCoy) ABOVE LEFT Alex Barth in a costume tuxedo shirt ($350) and Adam by Adam Lippes trousers ($345) by DNA 2050, and a Cartier watch ($18,600). Mary Barth in a Christian Dior evening gown with hand stitched crystals ($14,301), Cartier earrings ($15,500), and Libre Noeud Cartier watch ($51,600). (Photo by Yvonne Taylor; hair by Susy Young from Jouvence Salon; make-up by Lauretta J. McCoy) TOP RIGHT The ultra-stylish Pepper Watkins wears Ralph Lauren (Photo by Joseph Allen). BOTTOM RIGHT A young Geisha in training in the Gion district of Kyoto.
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hen I sat down to write, I began thinking about what role fashion plays in this city, and I realized how much personal style Washingtonians possess. Not just clothing, but the elements of real style: intelligence, individuality, creativity, and charisma. Personal style is visible in everything we do, especially how we project ourselves to the world, and how we treat others. Clothing is a means to express our priorities and unique tastes, and in Washington, increasingly, the operative word on the fashion scene has been “unique,” as the city develops architecturally and demographically in so many different directions. This issue celebrates the many facets of stylish Washington, from U Street to K Street to M Street and beyond. In order to show as much great local style as possible, we showcase eight sartorial situations (balls and galas, business, cocktail, urban hipster, etc.), then identify a few exemplars with unique aplomb. Two of them, Alex and Mary Barth, were photographed in their new Potomac home. (Mary graces our cover and Alex and Mary jointly share their personal style with us in a special profile by contributor and stylist Karin Tanabe.) We also searched for some of our most creative young residents, then photographed them in their own attire at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where Richard Avedon’s portraits provided a fitting backdrop. And, what better to cap off the fabulous features than ten pages of fashion parties? Join us on the runway at the BloomingdalesWashington Ballet fashion show, at Fashion Fights Poverty, and the District Sample Sale, to name a few. For the past year, we’ve been dutifully setting aside the most exciting items we’ve come across in order to bring them to you this month in our annual gift guide – page after colorful page bursting with inspiration for the upcoming holidays. We suggest you circle what you wish for, and then leave the page open on the coffee table. On the social and philanthropic fronts, October is one of the busiest months of the year, with special parties nearly every night of the week, and huge annual fundraisers on the weekends. Among them were the CharityWorks Dream Ball, the Capital Hospice Gala, Teatro Goldoni’s Masquerade Ball, Capital for Children’s Casino Night, and the Dare to Dream Gala. We also celebrated Septime Webre’s 10th anniversary at Robert and Aimee Lehrman’s art-filled Kalorama home,
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the opening of the breathtaking Sant Ocean Hall at the Museum of Natural History, the publication of Alexandra de Borchgrave’s book of poetry, and a shower marking the imminent arrival of the latest addition to D.C.’s first family. Opera legend Denyce Graves writes about the importance of the character of Carmen in her life on the eve of her reprisal of the role in the eponymously named opera at the Kennedy Center. Our Embassy Row feature takes us to the historic Cleveland Park estate of Twin Oaks, built by National Geographic Society founder Gardiner Green Hubbard and currently maintained as an historic landmark by the government of Taiwan. Following a theme, our travel feature is a wintertime escape to the ancient city of Kyoto, where centuries of tradition co-exist with the frenzied pace of modern life. While the political and economic scenes are front and center these days, there’s a lot more happening this month as well, so mark your calendars for these WL-sponsored events: the Sibley Hospital Hope and Progress Gala (Nov. 1), Washington National Opera’s opening of Lucrezia Borgia (Nov. 1), Fight for Children’s Fight Night (Nov. 6), the Friends of St. Jude Blues Ball (Nov. 15), the Starlight MidAtlantic Taste of the Stars Gala (Nov. 22), the Children’s National Medical Center Festival of Heroes (Nov. 22), Washington National Opera’s Petite Messe Solennelle Dinner (Nov. 22), and the Capital City Ball (Nov. 22).
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photography ranging from food and full-scale interior architecture to corporate and advertising lifestyle. He captures the elegance of Taiwan’s Twin Oaks estate in Embassy Row. 6 Sassoon Creative Director ALLISON LYLE’s cutting expertise and styling techniques regularly impress her local clientele. Trained at Sassoon Salon in Miami, her skills have been honed in London, Florida, and Washington. She lends her styling advise to readers in our Beauty section. NP LAURETTA J MCCOY is a mainstay of the fashion, film, and television industry who demonstrates her skills as a makeup artist and wardrobe stylist while working with such celebrities as Taylor Momsen, Alicia Keys, Liya Kebede, and Lauren Holly. She lent her expertise to our photo shoot with Mary and Alex Barth. 7 CAROLA MYERS is the founder and creative artist for Carola Myers Makeup & Hair Artists. Her clients include film and TV productions, magazines, fashion and special events for a high profile clientele including celebrities, politicians, and royalty. She contributed her beauty expertise for our Style Guide fashion shoot. 8 ANTON PAPICH Part of the awardwinning duo Anton+Prehn, Papich has a passion for creating sensuous images that envelop
viewers’ senses. He contributes to our Beauty Trends this month. 9 KIM STEELE is a Washington-area makeup artist and stylist represented by T.H.E. Artist Agency. Steele’s signature style is to make sure her clients are not only recognizable, but red-carpetworthy at the same time. She contributes this month to our Beauty Trends. 10 Style writer KARIN TANABE blogs weekly for the Huffington Post style section on politics and fashion. The Washington native’s work has appeared in several publications across the nation. She lends her insight into the growth of the Washington area for our Style Guide. 11 Photographer YVONNE TAYLOR was born in Washington and remains one of the region’s top fashion photographers. Her work has graced the pages of Allure, Glamour, Italian Vogue, and Elle among other publications. She captured Mary and Alex Barth for our fall fashion shoot. 12 SHIN WEN-KUO was born in Taiwan and grew up in Texas. Now living in Washington, she works in technology and consulting “to feed her writing habit.” In Embassy Row, she recounts the history of the Twin Oaks estate and its role in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Correction: In the October 2008 issue, Rep. from Taiwan Jason Yuan’s wife was misidentified. Her name is Maggie Yuan.
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he development boom has made Washington a hotbed of contemporary architecture, and Christy Schlesinger is one of its rising stars. She and her father, award-winning architect Frank Schlesinger, have designed everything from schools to the loft Cady’s Alley where this photograph was taken. WHAT IS WASHINGTON’S MOST ARCHITECTURALLY UP-AND-COMING NEIGHBORHOOD? The one I find most interesting is NoMa (just north of Union Station). Once an industrial area, this tabula rasa in the heart of the city shows great promise for modern innovative design. YOU AND YOUR FATHER WORK TOGETHER – IS THERE A GENERATION GAP?
My father imbued in me the classic, simple tastes of timeless architecture. So, I don’t feel a gap, just a strong foundation from which I’ve developed my own style – athough we do at times butt heads on my tendency to overwork the smallest detail. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE VIEW IN WASHINGTON?
Driving down 13th Street, there is a moment right as you approach Cardozo High School where the street dives down and suddenly you get this amazing view of the whole city.
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Notable in November Editor’s Pick PICTURE PERFECT The week photographers have been waiting for is here. FOTOWEEK D C rolls into town November 15-22, extending invitations to photographers, local galleries, and interested hobbyists alike. Our picks for the week:“How to Photograph Anyone” lecture by Clay Blackmore on Nov. 18 and the opening of “Women by Women: A Juried Exhibition of the Women Photojournalists of Washington” on Nov. 20. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.fotoweekdc.org.
DC-Ology WHO DOESN’T HAVE A FASHION BLOG? What’s the new litmus test for the happenings in Washington? Blogs. And for those looking for style, fashion bloggers have Capitol chic covered. – Karin Tanabe WWW FASHIONISSPINACH COM
With a focus on personal style, Ms. Spinach covers both local and international fashion finds. WWW PROJECTBELTWAY COM
Blue-eyed Project Beltway blogger Rachel Cothran keeps her fashion radar on the local beat, writing about style inside the beltway. WWW RIGHTEOUSRESTYLE COM
Eco-fashion has arrived and Maria Fyodorova’s blog, Righteous (re)Style, is making sure Washington knows how to be both glamorous and green. WWW STOREADORE COM
Local ladies Meredith Barnett and Cristina Miller’s extensive guide to neighborhoodbased shopping covers bustling metropolises from coast-to-coast. WWW KSTREETKATE COM
Former Miss D.C. Kate Michael documents the coming and goings of her post-pageant life, as well as local events and her fashionable pals. WWW PANDAHEAD BLOGSPOT COM
Beginning as a Washington street style blog, Pandahead is now a magazine, urging readers to find their inner hipster.
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A photo in the Youth Competition by Maddy Krogh, a 13-year-old 8th-grader at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, Md.
Sweet Treats D.C.’S FROZEN DELIGHT The weather may be cold, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy an icey snack. DOLCI GELATI, headed by local pastry chef Gianluigi Dellaccio, has been distributed around Washington for years at eateries including Café Milano and Primi Piatti. It’s now available in pints at over 20 locations throughout the area. Dolci Gelati, 202-257-5323, www.dolcigelati.net.
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Fashion Fusion DEKKA SHOWDOWN It wouldn’t be the Style Issue without mentioning DCAFAM’s (D.C. Area Fashion Art Music) DEKKA,Washington’s first fashion/ art/music showroom, which continues to host events aimed at generating buzz about the upand-coming fashion scene. DEKKA, 1338 U St. NW, 2nd floor, 202-986-1370.
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Hot Ticket A TASTE OF ITALY The new exhibit at the NATIONAL GALLERY brings more than art to Washington. “Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples” displays over 150 antiquities and other works. To complement the art, the café will transform into Garden Café: Italia through early 2009, where guests can dine on cuisine by Italian Chef Arturo Iengo of Ristorante Pascalucci in Benevento, Italy, and Chef Fabio Salvatore of Café Milano. National Gallery of Art, 401 Constitution Ave. NW, 202-842-6511, www.nga.gov.
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Years since the first Fashion Week, held in New York in 1943. (AllWomensTalk.com)
1,016 The number of diamonds on the Leiber “Precious Rose” handbag, valued at $92,000. (Forbes)
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Dollars spent on women’s shoes between October 2004 and October 2005. (The NPD Group)
Christen Kobke, The Forum at Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background, 1841; oil on canvas. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
Foodies Only SOUND BITES • After its Halloween blow-out, LIMA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE closed its doors but will reopen on November 11 after undergoing major renovations. Dubbed “Evolution Week,” LIMA will be adding two new wings, décor, and furnishings to the dining room and lounge. A late night menu and onpremise store will also be introduced. Lima Restaurant & Lounge, 1401 K St. NW, 202-789-2800.
A late-night treat at Hudson is the perfect way to finish a night out on the town.
NEW IN TOWN • SEA PEARL RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE fuses signature California style with a mixture of seasonal, eclectic cuisine and, of course, seafood, into its menu. Sea Pearl Restaurant and Lounge, 8191 Strawberry Lane, Suite 2, Falls Church, Va., 703-372-5161; www. seapearlrestaurant.com.
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• Seeing as it’s the social season, many people might wonder where to find a great late-night spot to relax after midweek events. HUDSON RESTAURANT, now in its second year, is a great spot to grab some post-performance drinks or a sweet dessert. Hudson Restaurant, 2030 M St. NW, 202-872-8700. • JACKSON’S ROASTING & CARVING CO owned by Stephanie Reiser, is a hearty sandwich shop offering not only breakfast and lunch, but also fresh in-house roasted and carved meats. Jackson’s Roasting & Carving Co., 933 North Quincy St ., Arlington, Va., 703-312-1073.
Chef Art Smith in his new restaurant at Capitol Hill.
GET A LITTLE ART AND SOUL One of the new additions to the Washington restaurant scene brings a familiar name. Chef Art Smith, most famous for his job as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, best-selling cookbook, and appearances on “Top Chef ” and “Iron Chef America,” has landed in D.C. with his new restaurant ART AND SOUL at The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel. The contemporary eatery combines Smith’s Southern heritage with Executive Chef Ryan Morgan’s Chesapeake Bay background, creating sumptuous menu items like Chesapeake Bay Fry, hoecakes, and an array of entrées. Art and Soul, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW, 202-393-7777, www. artandsouldc.com.
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NOVEMBER SIBLEY HOSPITAL CELEBRATION OF HOPE AND PROGRESS GALA
Sheila Johnson chairs one of the premier medical fundraising events of the Washington season, which includes a cocktail reception, seated SPONSORED dinner, and silent auction. Four Seasons Hotel; 6 p.m.; $400; black-tie; contact Anita Brown, 202-364-7696, abrown@sibley.org
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Washington National Opera benefactors join the cast of Lucrezia Borgia following the opening night performance. The Kennedy Center SPONSORED Opera House and the Organization of American States; 7 p.m., performance; 10 p.m., dinner; $500; black-tie; contact 202-295-2449
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A night of live boxing and entertainment to benefit Fight for Children’s programs for D.C. kids. This year’s chairmen are Fred SPONSORED Schaufeld and Joseph E. Robert. Washington Hilton & Towers; 6:30 p.m., cocktails
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Princess Yasmine,H.I.M. Prince Reza and Empress Farah Pahlavi at the 2007 Sibley Hospital Celebration of Hope and Progress (Photo by Tony Powell)
and dinner; 9:30 p.m., professional boxing; $1,000; black-tie; contact Liz Warnecki, 202-772-0416, liz.warnecki@fightforchildren.org
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The evening includes silent and live auctions and entertainment for over 800 women. Men from the Fight Night event join them later. Proceeds aid women and children affected by abuse, poverty, and homelessness. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.; 7 p.m.; $500; cocktail; contact 202-725-5604 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS ANNUAL FALL BENEFIT
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black-tie; contact Abbey Smith, 202-266-2815, asmith@nmwa.org
This year’s event honors Lynda Carter, best known for her role as Wonder Woman in the eponymously named 1970s hit TV show. Carter will perform her renowned cabaret act in the Museum’s Great Hall. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing. National Museum of Women in the Arts; 7 p.m.;
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The late George Carlin will be celebrated with a star-studded tribute when he is posthumously presented with the coveted Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The program will air on PBS stations nationwide this fall and will include a number of noted comedic personalities in what is sure to be a bittersweet evening. The Kennedy Center; 8 p.m.; black-tie; $50-$120; contact 202416-8333, marktwainprize@kennedy-center.org THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON AWARDS
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Emceed by actor and former award recipient Henry Winkler, this dinner dance honors outstanding learning-disabled achievers, and helps support the K-12 coeducational day school for students with learning disabilities. Washington Hilton &
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Towers; 6 p.m.; cocktail; $200; $1,000,VIP ticket; tables range from $6,000 to $25,000; contact Marty Cathcart, 202-454-2259, martycathcart@ labschool.org EVOLUTION OF LIMA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AND LAUNCH OF THE NOVEMBER STYLE ISSUE
Celebrate the evolution of Lima Restaurant and Lounge and the launch of Washington Life’s November Style Issue with many of the SPONSORED trendsetters and style mavens featured in this issue. Come early for the experimental Latin cuisine, and stay late for the dancing. Lima Restaurant and Lounge, 1401 K St. NW; 6 p.m.; cocktail; contact rsvp@washingtonlife.com
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This annual blues festival raises money for a great cause and includes live music, silent auctions, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. City Tavern Club; SPONSORED 8 p.m.; creative cocktail, no jeans; $85, members; $95, non-members; $100, VIP members; $110, VIP non-members; contact Joy Dzurovcik, 703-351-5171, joy.dzurovcik@stjude.org
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STARLIGHT CHILDRENS FOUNDATION MIDATLANTIC TASTE OF THE STARS GALA
Master of Ceremonies Tucker Carlson will preside over this top event featuring live and silent auctions, a gourmet dinner, wines from around the SPONSORED world, dancing, and a cigar bar. Funds raised will allow Starlight Mid-Atlantic to assist local families dealing with the severe impact of a childhood illness. The Four Seasons Hotel; 6:30 p.m.; black-tie; $650; contact Cara Martin, 202-293STAR, cara.martin@starlight-midatlantic.org
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The event honors community heroes who change the lives of children on a daily basis. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. North Bethesda Marriott SPONSORED Hotel and Conference Center; 6:30 p.m.; cocktail; contact Danielle Beyda, 301-565-8522, dbeyda@cnmc.org
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WNO’S PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE DINNER
The Washington National Opera hosts a dinner with the conductor and soloists from Rossini’s witty 19th century opera, Petite Messe SPONSORED Solennelle, immediately following the closing night performance. The Kennedy Center; 7 p.m.; black-tie; contact Tim Baird, 202-295-2431
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CAPITAL CITY BALL
This lively party will include a Las Vegas-style casino plus a silent auction, 11-piece band, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. SPONSORED The event benefits the Polaris Project, the award-winning group that fights
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human trafficking and modern day slavery. The Washington Club; 8 p.m.; black-tie; $100 before November 1; $120 after November 1; contact info@ CapitalCityBall.org THE NATIONAL DEBUTANTE COTILLION
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Washington’s oldest deb ball celebrates its 59th annual season with the presentation of very proper young ladies from around the world. Washington Hilton & Towers; white-tie; $175; contact Elizabeth Stuart, Andi Madera or Suzanne Tallia, 301-652-1899, studieprice@aol.com (email preferred)
SHOPPING EVENTS THROUGH NOVEMBER SYLENE “LOOK GOOD DO GOOD FEEL GOOD SALE”
Benefits Family Forward. 4407 South Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-654-4200 NOVEMBER - SASSANOVA FRAGMENTS TRUNK SHOW
Featuring designs from Mizuki, Emily and Ashley, Miguel Ases, Manak, Suzanne Kalan and more, plus champagne and sweets, lots of diamonds and great gifts, 11am-5pm; 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400 NOVEMBER - KEITH LIPERT GALLERY EXCLUSIVE FASHION EVENT
Featuring a collection of hand made coats and wraps by Sabina Fay Braxton, and a chance to meet Sabina; 2922 M St. NW, 202-965-9736 N OV E M B E R - S A K S JA N D E L “INAUGURAL EVENING GOWN EVENT”
Featuring designs from Carlos Miele, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, and more; 10am-6pm; 5510 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md. 301-652-2250 NOVEMBER & HAYLEY STAAR TRUNK SHOW AT WINK
Hayley Staar’s dresses can be transformed into endless styles, and they’re also reversible! Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Wink, 3109 M Street, NW, 202-338-9465 DECEMBER TH AND TH TINY JEWEL BOX SHOPPING EVENT
View spectacular jewelry and meet select designers; Tiny Jewel Box, 1147 Connecticut Ave, NW. www.tinyjewelbox.com; 202-393-2747
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Aimee Lehrman and Septime Webre cavort with the “ballet valets” at a party to celebrate Webre’s tenth anniversary as director of the Washington Ballet.
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Jorge Adeler and Valentina Adeler
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CHARITYWORKS DREAM BALL National Building Museum PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON
ON A MISSION Washington philanthropists joined forces for the evening’s patriotic “wish upon a star” themed-event to celebrate raising more than $2 million for Charityworks’ 2008 beneficiary, Fisher House, in the past year. FULL SALUTE With the help of event co-chairs George and Marilyn Pedersen as well as host sponsor CSC (represented by Michael Laphen), CharityWorks realized its goal to fund a new Fisher House on the grounds of Veterans Medical Center. It will be a “home away from home” for families of military men and women receiving medical care at the Center. PATRIOTS Ken and Tammy Fisher, Jean Marie and Raul Fernandez, Walter Havenstein, Leah and Jacques Gansler, and Terry and Robin Lineberger.
Satsuko Young and Leah Gansler
Mark Lowham and Dr. Joseph Ruzzo
Jean Marie Fernandez
Doug and Laura Gansler
Marcelle and Simon Cooper
Jack Davies and Jack Evans
Glen Ackerman and Ernesto Santalla
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STARLIGHT MIDATLANTIC WINE DINNER Chef Michel Richard with Maître d’ Jean-Jacques Retourné
Michel Richard Citronelle PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
UNCORKED For the second year in a row, the Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic’s Wine Dinner featured world-class vintages alongside chef Michel Richard’s award-winning nouvelle cuisine, to benefit seriously ill-children and their families. BON APPÉTIT The parade of delicacies began with a 96-point Krug Brut Grande Cuvée, followed by a seven course feast that included roast duck paired with a 1986 Château Margaux, a paté en croute with truffle sauce accompanied by a rare 2005 Kongsgaard Chardonnay, and finished with a crème brulée paired with a 98 point Baumard – Quarts de Chaume 2005.
Curtis and Amanda Polk Dian Petrillo, Co-Chair Rick Genderson, and Carl Petrillo
Robin and Rob Wilder
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Louis Webre, Septime Webre, and Philip Webre
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Elizabeth Gaither and Ron De Jesus
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CELEBRATING SEPTIME Robert and Aimee Lehrman Residence PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
EN POINTE Fêting Septime Webre’s 10th anniversary as
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PARTYTIME Jaw-drop factors included: (1) tutu-clad male “ballet valets” doing a sidewalk pas de quatre while parking cars; (2) the hosts’ most impressive modern art collection; (3) icy mojitos and a Havana-style feast in two separate tents to honor Webre’s Cuban roots; and (4) the irresistible sounds of Sin Miedo, his fave Latin band, that kept dancers, trustees and other elasticallyinclined guests mambo- rhumba- and salsa-ing well into the not-so-silent night. THE CAST Kay Kendall, Bill and Dorothy McSweeny, Aldie Chapin, Bitsey Folger, Ize e Folger, Carol Feld and Winston Bao Lord.
Robert and Aimee Lehrman
Sona Kharatian and Jonathan Jordan
Aurora Dicki and Andile Ndlovu
Rhona Friedman, Reid Dunavant, Lorraine Tuohey, and Katherine Doyle
Conrad Cafritz, Carol Schwartz and Robert Haft
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Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough and Anne Clough
Roger and Vicki Sant and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Marcelle Leahy and Sen. Patrick Leahy WL EXCLUSIVE
SANT OCEAN HALL OPENS Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
DIVING IN The opening of a spectacular new exhibit showcasing the ocean as a vast ecosystem that is essential to all planetary life.
Russell and Aileen Train
CRUISING ON Two hundred pals toasted Roger and Vicki Sant for their $15 million endowment at the VIP-only pre-party before floating off to sample an Occasions Caterer’s “sustainable seafood” buffet that included bronzini, barramundi and other exotic fruits de mer. An additional 1,000 guests swarmed in later to view the giant squid carcass and “Phoenix,” a replica of a North Atlantic right whale, that dominate the 23,000-square-foot hall. THE CREW Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Adrienne Mars, Tim Wirth, Philippe Cousteau, Jaylee Mead, Leslie Hayes, Adm. James Watkins, Edward Lu wak, Brent Glass and Cathryn Keller.
Wolcott Henry
Robert D. Ballard
John Mallory and Kelly Carnes Carter Roberts and Cristián Samper
Faux giant jellyfish in the Main Hall
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Arleen and Robert Kogod
Dan and Shari Plummer
Peter Buck and Paula Apsell
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LIFE of the PARTY Valentina Adeler Armour with Jane and Scott Pelley
Jorge Adeler
Caroline Richar, Megan Diesselhorst and Carrie Ray
Melissa Pohlman and Matt vanden Berg Paige Bishop and Philippe Cousteau
Hassan Massali and Shahin Mafi
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CAPITAL HOSPICE PASSION FOR CARING GALA National Building Museum PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
THE EVENT A stunning transformation of a cavernous space
Annie Totah, Josh Rosenthal, and Nicole Totah
for a smashing gala that raised $750,000 to provide hospice care for people unable to afford it and to support advanced training for physicians in Palliative Medicine. THE SCENE Wendy Adeler-Hall and Argentine Ambassador Hector Timerman and his wife Annabelle Sielecki greeted guests as Latin libations and passionate tango music livened up the scene prior to the awards ceremony emceed by 60 Minutes II correspondent Sco Pelley. Hospice advocates Marilynn and Ed Bersoff were honored along with Newsweek’s Eleanor Cli , who helped raise public awareness in her book, Two Weeks of Life, which chronicled her late husband’s hospice experience.
Marlene Davis and Argentine Ambassador Hector Timerman
Suzanne and Robert Seidman * PH OTO BY A BBY GR E EN WA LT
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Chris Ahn and Erica King
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | STOCKING STUFFERS
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J. MENDEL red fox muff handbag ($2,100); Available through Saks Jandel, 5510 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-652-2250.
SKIN facial firming therapy ($105); Georgetown Skin, 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 230, 202298-7546, www. georgetownskin.com.
ACCESSORIES AND BEYOND leather bracelet ($30-$62); Wink, 3109 M St. NW, 202-338-9465.
MARC JACOBS Daisy perfume ($55); South Moon Under, 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Suite R440, Arlington, Va., 703-807-4083.
HERBAN ESSENTIALS lemon towelettes ($16); Renu Med Spa, 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1625, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-652-7368.
MMK Passport panty camisole and panty set ($67); Available through Neiman Marcus, 2255 International Dr., McLean, Va., 703-288-1940, www. neimanmarcus.com.
GIRL32 texting gloves ($20); CUSP, 3030 M St. NW, 202625-0893, www.cusp.com.
VERSACE eyewear in black ($345); Versace, 2001 International Dr., McLean, Va.,703-448-5554.
TODD REED, INC. 18k gold and sterling silver bracelet with rose cut diamonds, sawn diamond octahedrons and raw diamond cubes ($24,000); Habatat Galleries, 8020 Towers Crescent Dr., Suite 125, McLean,Va.,703-989-7110.
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BEATLES GIFT SET 120G iPod, 13 original Beatles CDs, guitar pick, and custom box ($795); Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700.
THOMAS PINK Bill Amberg Studio leather cufflink box ($250); Thomas Pink,The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-223-5390.
BULGARI 18-karat gold cufflinks with diamonds ($3,150); Bulgari, 5481 Wisconsin Ave. #A1, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8610. ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA diplomat leather briefcase ($2,350); Ermenegildo Zegna, 1776-M International Dr., McLean,Va, 571-730-1900.
VINEYARD VINES navy embroidered Chilmark corduroy pants with Santa mermaids ($145); Vineyard Vines, 1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-8463.
MACALLAN 55year-old scotch in a Lalique decanter ($14,000); Available to order from Calvert Woodley Fine Wine & Spirits, 4339 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-966-4400.
EXCITATIONS private Texas Hold ‘em tournament ($3,400); Excitations, 877-839-2483, www. excitations.com.
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ORVIS initial cutting board ($89); Orvis, 7000 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301-652-3562.
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | FOR HER MYLA London Collection Etta chemise ($565); Dascha Boudoir Boutique, 1029 31st St. NW, 202-333-0013. REVIVE Peau Magnifique ($1,500); Saks Fifth Avenue, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW #114, 202-363-2059.
ADELER custom earrings with 12.5mm Tahitian black pearls with over 5 ct round brilliant diamonds in 18 ky white gold ($10,900); Adeler Jewelers,772 Walker Rd. #E, Great Falls, Va., 703-759-4076.
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TIFFANY & CO. gemstone rings ($1,350 each); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-657-8777.
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PAMPILLONA platinum pink tourmaline and diamond earrings ($13,500); Pampillonia Jewelers, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-6305, www.pampillonia.com.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 32 mm Charms watch set in white gold and diamonds ($16,000); Van Cleef & Arpels, 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-654-5449.
KOOBA Mandy clutch in black with gold zipper ($365); Urban Chic, 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-338-5398, www.urbanchiconline.com. REVILLON white horizontal mink with lynx hood ($13,000); Miller’s Furs, 6900 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-656-3877.
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TIBI Pippa green and black satin high heels ($350); Sassanova, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400.
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | CORPORATE CARTIER Roman numerals desk clock ($1,600); Cartier, 5471 Wisconsin Ave. #B, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-654-5858.
SONOS music player ($999); Myer Emco AudioVideo, 2241 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-342-9200.
AREAWARE Tobias Wong limited edition 14-karat gold remote control light switch ($250); RCKNDY Sweet Décor, 1515 U St. NW, 202-332-5639.
MONT BLANC Starwalker rubber ballpoint pen ($445); Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 8011 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, Va., 703-883-1400.
CORPORATE
Gifts
Show your appreciation to those at work SCATOLA DEL TEMPO 3RTM AG metal watch winder ($9,500); Liljenquist & Beckstead,1798-M Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr., McLean,Va.,703-448-6731.
TINY JEWEL BOX découpage eagle and flag box ($1,900); Tiny Jewel Box, 1147 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-393-2747.
SUSAN WARD découpage 19-inch globe plate ($605); Keith Lipert Gallery, 2922 M St. NW, 202-965-9736.
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W H ER E DIST I NGUISH ED M EETS DEL ICIOUS.
Now more than ever The Willard Room at the Willard InterContinental ÂŽ is the place to dine in Washington. Enjoy tableside service of exquisite French-inspired cuisine in an intimate setting with an extensive selection of wines from our wine cellar. For breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner, The Willard Room will provide an exceptional meal and unforgettable memories.
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GORE DEAN 100 percent organic Turkish cotton towel collection ($250); Gore Dean, 3214 O St. NW, 202-625-9199, www.goredean.com.
DOM PERIGNON rose guitar case that includes six bottles ($150,000); To order, call Dom Perignon USA, 212-251-8247. BEOLAB6000 Active loudspeakers ($3,700); Bang & Olufsen, 1604 14th St. NW, 202-232-4833.
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HOME Luxurious additions to any living space
LIGNE ROSET Facett armchair ($2,090); Ligne Roset, 3306 M St. NW, 202-333-6390, www.lignerosetdc.com.
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VENINI BOLLE blown glasses ($1,360$2,480); Contemporaria, 3303 Cady’s Alley NW, 202-338-0193.
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BLISSLIVING HOME Jenna pillow ($75); RCKNDY Sweet Décor, 1515 U St. NW, 202-332-5639.
THOMAS PHEASANT COLLECTION Paris chaise longue ($6,020); Baker Georgetown, 3330 M St. NW, 202-342-7080.
STRAY DOG DESIGNS French armoire made from recycled products ($3,625); 423-756-7337, www. straydogdesigns.com.
KEITH LIPERT GALLERY Presenting the exquisite creations of Sabina Fay Braxton Join us for an exclusive fashion event featuring a collection of hand made coats and wraps, and meet Sabina Fay Braxton. November 13-17 Keith Lipert G allery 2922 M Street, N W Georgetown 202.965.9736 www.keithlipertgallery.com For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Known for her exhuberant textile techniques, Sabina Fay Braxton creates fabrics for renowned couturiers, interior designers and discriminating private clients. British by origin, she spent her childhood traveling the globe. The memories of these experiences inspire her fabrics with encrustations of precious metals, dustings of metallic powders and washings of delicate inks. Discovered by Christian Lacroix, she has worked in couture for over twenty years, and is currently among the most sought after textile designers in the world.
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David Ignatius and Alexandra deBorchgrave at a reception hosted by Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki to celebrate deBorchgrave’s recent book of poetry, “Heavenly Order.” (Photo by Jim Brantley)
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DE BORCHGRAVE POETRY FÊTE Japanese Embassy Residence PHOTOS BY JAMES R BRANTLEY
Yoriko Fujisak, Alexandra de Borchgrave, and Japanese Amb. Ichiro Fujisaki
HIGH HONOR: Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki and his wife Yorkio hosted a reception honoring Alexandra de Borchgrave’s Heavenly Orders, a collection of inspirational poems influenced by Buddhist teachings and paired with Japanese art. ART & SOUL The evening included heartfelt personal tributes, a stirring recitation by the author, an exquisite musical interlude by Yoko Nishi on her 13-string koto, (Japan’s national instrument), plus saki, sushi and other traditional Japanese fare enjoyed by Arnaud de Borchgrave, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Buffy Cafritz, Ann Jordan, Bri y Cudlip, John Damgard, Bob Kimmi , Bill and Ann Nitze, Julian Raby, and Bill and Lynda Webster.
Finlay and Willee Lewis John Gore, Donna McLarty, and Toni Gore
Ann Jordan, Sedi Flugelman, and Wilma Bernstein
Belgian Amb. Dominicus Struye de Swielande and Moroccan Amb. Aziz Mekouar
Frank and Marcia Carlucci
Yoko Nishi plays the koto.
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Alexandra de Borchgrave’s poems were inspired by art work at the Freer and Sackler galleries.
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A sea of tranquility lies deep and still In the core of the human soul; Where the soundless depth of the treasure of life Is found in small fragments made whole.
The search for harmony through a tide of faith Leads a tide of faith waves of flaws; To see humility in a grain of sand Resides at the crux of the cause.
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The purity of love carries crests of light To create peace for all mankind; For in the hidden shoals of wisdom and strenght Dwell the keys to hearts that are kind.
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POLLYWOOD | PERFORMING ARTS Leonard Downie with dancer
Vance Wilson, Conrad Cafritz, and Richard Marriott
Itzhak Perlman and Alisa Weilerstein Stu Bloch, Adrenne Arsht, and Julia Chang Bloch
NATIONAL SYMPHONY BALL Kennedy Center Terrace PHOTOS BY JAMES R BRANTLEY
SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION Drinks, dinner and dancing under a great tent following a stellar seasonal opening performance in the Concert Hall. (Supremo violinist Itzhak Perlman played Mozart when he wasn’t conducting works by Tchaikovsky, Strauss and Ravel.) Whatever charge the crowd got from Bolero’s finale soon translated to the dance floor, where gala-clad patrons moved con molto brio to the rhythms of a lively salsa band. Nary a word was heard of bankruptcies or bailouts throughout the night — which raised a cool $2 million for the NSO. SEEN A orney General Michael Mukasey, HUD Secretary Steve Preston, British Ambassador Sir Nigel and Lady Sheinwald, Jordanian Ambassador Prince Zaid al-Hussein, and ball chairwoman Adrienne Arsht.
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Hungarian designer Barbara Leber and Andrea Somogyi wore Leber’s designs.
James Wolfensohn and Ann Jordan Ludmilla Cafritz and Nancy Marriott
Julia Connors (in Ungaro) and Carol Lascaris (wearing Marchesa)
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Washington-born and internationally-acclaimed mezzo soprano Denyce Graves returns to the Kennedy Center November 8-16 to reprise the character of Carmen, the hedonistic gypsy who’s tragic love affair with the jealous Don José forms the plot of Georges Bizet’s eponymous opera. Graves reflects on her return to Washington, her feelings about the fiery heroine’s character, and her unique passion for this classic operatic work.
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’ve had the great privilege to perform in some of the world’s prestigious opera houses, and I’m often asked, “Where is your favorite place to sing?” My answer is always the same: “The Washington National Opera.” Now, it’s true that Washington is my hometown; I began singing here in churches and later in the Duke Ellington Performing Arts School, so I am a bit biased. But there is no place that is as warm and accepting as Washington – it touches me in my very center. Washington has given me so much, and each homecoming is more delicious than the last. I have been engaged many times by WNO in such roles as Maddalena in Rigoletto, Delilah in Samson and Delilah, Nicklausse in The Tales of Hoffmann, and most recently as Judith in Bluebeard’s Castle. But like my hometown, it is the role of Carmen that I return to again and again. I love Carmen and the fact she lives completely in her own skin. How many of us can say that? She is playful with life and enjoys the gift of being a woman. She uses her intellect, charm, craftiness, sense of humor and sexuality as weapons, if need be. She has so much fun with all of it and never, ever apologizes. She is freedom itself. But much as I love singing Carmen, I am also frustrated telling her story musically: We never see Carmen alone to peer into who she really is. She has the fun music – the “Habanera” is with the chorus, the “Seguidilla” (or the “Quesadilla,” as I call it) is with Don José. She is always surrounded by frenzy, conflict and chaos; it is part of what makes her so exciting. Carmen is all of these things, but not only. I would love to have
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a serious contemplative aria to sing with great sustained high notes and lush lines, because she is deeper than what is sometimes illustrated in her music. I’ve always wondered what music Bizet must have thrown away – the “Habanera,” her big number with chorus was his fourth choice for that piece. Would the other arias have shown another part of her that we’ll never know? Each time I play her, Above: Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves (Photo: I search for something Devon Cass) Right: new, some truth for Graves as Carmen in myself, and I always the “Habanera” scene. discover a fresh detail: (Photo by P. Switzer courtesy of Opera a new voice in the Colorado) orchestration, a new color, new meaning in my lines. That, coupled with my vocal responsibility, always makes the role challenging, exciting, and engaging. I am never bored (which, is the second question that I am often asked). When it comes down to her most essential characteristics, Carmen is courageous and fatalistic, and she takes the state of her life into her own hands, all the more so when circumstances challenge her to rise up in ways she didn’t expect. By the end of the opera she’s actually demanding to be killed, to repay
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her Gypsy debt. She creates her own destiny, and to inhabit her as I do provides me with awesome perspective. Carmen has come to me by no coincidence. She’s been a gift to me the whole of my life – my professional and private lives – and filtering her through the lens of my experience has created a stronger woman in me.
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Style Ambassadors Eclectic wardrobes typify Washington’s diplomatic nomads BY GAIL SCOTT
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oreign diplomats and their spouses bring a unique style to Washington that is often more of a mélange from their nomadic life abroad than typical of their homeland.These citizens of the world may add to their wardrobes in Washington and New York, but cherish what they found during former postings and visits to London, Paris, Moscow, Beijing, New Delhi or Kabul. Shamim Jawad is well known for elegant, colorful Afghan fashions that sparkle, shine, and sometimes even jingle– reminding us of her country’s long history as an important trade route. Iceland’s petite Åsa Baldvinsdóttir loves purple and probably wears the most avant-garde clothing with short skirts and tights topped with hip Icelandic jewelry. Lebanon’s Nicole Chedid is proud of her gowns by Elie Saab, the top Lebanese designer responsible for the Above: Chan Hengluscious red dress Halle Berry Chee. Right Yoriko Fujisaki wore to accept her Oscar. Italian-born Maria Felice Mekouar has a great talent for picking gorgeous colors and mixing fashion elements from all over the world. I’ve never seen this champion golfer on the links at the Chevy Chase Club, but she probably looks fabulous there, too. She and her well-dressed husband, Aziz, always look the part and represent Morocco with great style. Fashionable Rima Al-Sabah, wife of Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah (also a rather natty dresser) loves couture shopping in Chevy
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Chase and New York for wardrobe favorites from Ungaro, Cavalli, Dior, Lanvin and Vera Wang. She’s famed for high, high heels from Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. “I like classic designs with an edge; clothes that are stylish,” she notes. “I love picking out Hermès ties for my husband but my boys are happiest in jeans and college-logo T-shirts.” One diplomatic wife who never wears make-up is Yoriko Fujisaki, the pretty wife of the Japanese ambassador. “I am just like a glass … with many different facets,” she says of her frequent transformations from traditional and ceremonial Japanese clothing to modern garb. “I don’t think I look as good in Western clothes, but I do love my vintage dresses from Japanese designers Issey Miyake, Hanae Mori and Jun Ashida.” She begins each morning in slacks or jeans and sneakers to walk their dog, Skipper. The rest of the day’s outfits depend on her schedule. “It takes me longer [30 minutes] to wear a kimono,” she says, adding that she studied Japanese dancing to get used to wearing one. “Now, I can do anything, except maybe ride a horse, in my kimono!” Her husband thinks his off-the-rack suits look better than tailored clothes; he wears European
and Japanese ties that his wife and daughters buy for him and keeps some at his embassy just so he can change them during the day. For over a decade, Singapore’s delicatelooking envoy, Chan Heng-Chee, has gracefully moved through diplomatic life, often getting her way whether she’s wearing a tailored Maxa Mara suit or one of her beloved cheongsams (gibao in Chinese). She chooses silks and wools herself for these custom-made short or long dresses that generally feature a Mandarin collar as well as a slit. She usually wears suits to work and especially to black-tie events if there’s dancing. “It’s easier,” she says. Monaco’s Ellen Noghès entered official life here two years ago in an unforgettable black feather evening skirt at the Washington Ballet’s spring gala. She finds designer clothes in Paris, New York or Washington, then mixes them together for her own style.The Michigan-born blonde recently wowed an upscale crowd at the Princess Grace Foundation Gala at New York’s 42nd Street Cipriani’s with a flowing bluegray silk chiffon gown found in a boutique in Harbor Springs, Mich., during her summer vacation. “You can find great fashion in all corners of the world,” she says, noting that she finds it easiest to “travel with black and white but often mix in red” because of her love of Monaco, whose colors are red and white. Postscript: We would be remiss to omit mention of Colombia’s Carolina Barco, who fights for a free-trade agreement while looking absolutely fabulous day and night, and Italy’s Leila Castellaneta, who is a perfect model for her country’s top designers. Among the men, Nicaraguan Ambassador Arturo Cruz turns heads when he enters a room, as does Jordan’s Prince Zeid Al-Hussein and Yemen’s Abdulwahab Al-Hajjri. Readers wishing to get in touch with Gail Scott can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.
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Yoriko Fujisaki and Anne Ashmore-Hudson
Gail West, Verónica Valencia, and Lady Sheinwald
MICHELLE FENTY BABY SHOWER Kuwaiti Ambassador’s Residence PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
Rima Al-Sabah and Michelle Fenty
FIRST DAUGHTER Rima Al-Sabah, wife of the Ambassador of Kuwait, gave birth to her fourth son not so long ago, so she wasn’t about to miss an opportunity to host a shower for her friend, Michelle Fenty, who is expecting her third child — a daughter a er twin boys, now age eight — in late November. LADIES ONLY Lots of pink ribbons, roses and balloons set the scene for the all-female luncheon where Fenty was the center of a ention as she greeted pals including Grega Daly, Didi McClure, Mary Ourisman, Barbara Harrison, Kathleen Ma hews, Theresa DiGioia, and Paula Dobriansky.
Marlene Malek, Jackie Duberstein, Alma Powell, and Ann Hand
Anita McBride and Diane Bodman
Hayley Pivato, Jacqueline A. Watson, and Jan Fenty
Lori Lee, Athena Cross, and Angela Fox
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PEN/FAULKNER DINNER Folger Shakespeare Library PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
SIZZLING START Usually a genteel affair with readings by noted authors on a special topic, this year’s “Promises, Promises” theme inspired novelist Terry McMillan and poet Amiri Baraka to seize the spotlight with a acks on the GOP presidential ticket. SETTLING DOWN Christopher Buckley and other participants defused the situation with less dyspeptic contributions that were later reinforced by digestionsoothing Champagne-and-peach-glazed poussin, parsnip potato mash and coconut cake timbale. G-LITERATI Sen. Patrick Leahy, David and Katherine Bradley, Lisa Pumphrey, Lucky Roosevelt, Connie Carter, Lolo Sarnoff and Cynthia Howar.
Tracy Woodard and Mary Haft Writers Amiri Baraka and Joseph O’Neill
Willee Lewis, Susan Richards Shreve, and Timothy Seldes
Sen. Thad Cochran, Richard Thompson, and Singapore Amb. Heng-Chee Chan
Christopher Buckley
Molly Elkin and writer Richard Bausch
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PRACTICAL PROGRESSIVE BOOK PARTY Le Bank PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
THE STORY The air was crackling with optimism and the possibility of a brighter future at the party to celebrate publication of Erica Payne’s latest work, The Practical Progressive: How to Build a Twenty-first Century Political Movement. The author is a long-time political strategist who specializes in progressive causes, and the guest list read like a who’s who of the New Le — equal parts scholars, journalists, bloggers and politicos — all of them hoping to become even more familiar faces in the next administration.
Anna and Rob McKay
Jason Gold, Shari Yost Gold, and Daryl Judy Lynette Rawlings, Michelle Bazie, and Shannon Spillane
Ellen Golombek and Natasha Moise
Bob Borosage, Erica Payne, and John Podesta
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Next-gen fashionistas Kelly Muccio, Pepper Watkins, Kristin Guiter, and Eric Brewer show their own personal style at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Photography by Joseph Allen Hair and make-up by Carola Myers
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The stars of CSPAN do not dictate Washington fashion anymore. In the last 10 years, the city has experienced a style renaissance worthy of acclaim from the fashionistas on 7th Avenue to the couturiers on the Champs Élysées. But those clapping the loudest are Washingtonians, from K Street to U Street BY K A R I N TA N A B E
ashington’s well-dressed the old downtown centered near the former frames and mix with the creatively inclined at women have a tradition of Garfinckel’s at 14th and F Streets, and in The Space lounge. Finally, the emergence of the shining on the world stage – Georgetown along Wisconsin Avenue and H Street NE area has signaled the ascent of the who can forget the black knee- M Street. The last 10 years, however, have D.C. hipsters, who flock to such haunts like the high boots Condoleezza Rice donned at the seen a burgeoning of smaller, homegrown Rock and Roll Hotel, Palace of Wonders, and Wiesbaden Army Airfield in 2005? These days, boutiques which have helped pull in the Dissident Display gallery. Representatives Jane Harman and Mary Bono fashion powerhouses – Barney’s, Neiman From the Mikimoto pearls and BrooksMack, D.C. First Lady Michelle Fenty, the Marcus, Bloomingdales, Cusp – which in turn Brothers-blazer types on the Hill to the Red Cross’s Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, and has attracted independent labels like Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg and Zegna devotées politicos Heather Podesta and Beth Dozoretz Christian Dior, Nanette Lepore, and Calvin in Georgetown; and from the Middleburg consistently break the traditional fashion mold Klein (opening its doors in ’09). polo crowd paying homage to Ralph Lauren set by Washington power women and the Chanel-clad ladies who lunch of the ’80s and ’90s. to the Dupont boys who brunch As far as the city’s men are and dance ’till dawn on the K Street concerned, Senator Gordon Smith corridor, Washingtonians are anything the world’s eyes are upon us, it is time for and Representatives Heath Shuler but homogenous — and America’s Washington to make a fashion statement.” and David Dreier are changing resourceful retailers have begun to the definition of a well-dressed realize it. politician. Gone are the days of navy D.C. Fashion Week, which blue suits and yellow ties – and along with them, Fr iendship Heights’ Chevy Chase celebrates its 10th anniversary in February sartorial anonymity. As politicians increasingly Collection has been coined “Rodeo Drive 2009, is one of the fastest growing global grace Vogue and GQ’s glossy pages, the nation’s East” and now boasts the best in bling – fashion events. The District Sample Sale, the capital is comfortably exercising its right to have Cartier, Bulgari and Louis Vuitton, to name a twice-annual fundraising fest launched in 2006 both substance and style. few; Georgetown continues to be transformed and produced for the non-profit group Labels Meanwhile, a younger generation of into a big brand retail nirvana; and we have for Love, is one of the most sought after tickets fashion mavens, including Katie Rost, Ashley seen the emergence of more bohemian stores in town. Rebecca Taylor and Vera Wang trunk Taylor and Paul Wharton, are proving that the dotting the U and 14th street corridors – such shows are becoming the new cocktail party, next generation doesn’t need to wear power as fashion co-op Dekka and Christopher and fashion shows like the Style and Image red or structured separates to make a statement. Reiter’s upscale clothing and furniture store, Network’s Fashion Fights Poverty benefit are Washington’s new wavers might comfortably Muléh. With the remodeling of the Studio growing in popularity. wear styles that would still raise an old guard Theatre and the arrival of stylish bars and At a time when the eyes of the world are eyebrow or two, but their individuality is restaurants, retail quickly followed and the U upon us, it’s time for Washington to make a Street neighborhood, which once typified the fashion statement. Indeed, the city’s homegrown being lauded rather than lambasted. The change from a cohesive to a unique worst of Washington blight, now represents talent and personalities are starting to call a little Washington style has much to do with the ground zero for our local independent fashion louder as the allure of New York’s Madison architectural transformation of the city. In the scene. Avenue lessens by the day. It’s time to exhale The area around Union Station has also and exclaim: “We’ve come into our own and ’60s and ’70s there was nary a sidewalk café to be found and retail therapy was restricted to emerged for those who wear angular Alain Mikli we’ve got style.”
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BALLS AND GALAS The social scene encompasses a diverse cast of characters and sooner of later you’ll meet most of them. Few, however, stand out more than these paragons of individual style.
No “black-tie uniforms” for DR AHMAD ESFANDIARY, whose unique sense of style always captures the eye. “I don’t follow fashion,” he says of his velvet Nehrus, floral brocades and antique medallions.
Real estate executive GEORGE CHOPIVSKY may not have been born in black-tie, but he wears it with a sense of understated panache that guarantees entrée to the best parties in town.
BOND JAMES BOND
GET HIS LOOK BAYTOK BESPOKE (1804 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-337-4800) BROOKS BROTHERS (1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-659-4650)
Ñ DI MODOLO 18karat white gold and black onyx cuff links ($2,250); Liljenquist & Beckstead,Tysons Galleria, McLean,Va., 703 448-6371.
GET FORMAL • Fight for Children’s FIGHT NIGHT. Mix and mingle with the city’s business elite and lots of old-time boxing champs, Nov. 6. Interior designer ERNESTO SANTALLA favors luxurious fabric and careful tailoring in his formal wear, which includes a vintage Armani double-breasted shawl-collared dinner jacket as well as a one-buttoned Ferragamo version with velvet edging and notched lapels. (Photo by Lawrence Luk)
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Kennedy Center Honors producer GEORGE STEVENS JR. personifies old guard noblesse oblige — but with a discreet Hollywood edge. Georgetown gentlemanly elegance in its finest form.
• THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS honoring Twyla Tharp, Barbra Streisand, George Jones, Morgan Freeman, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, Dec. 6-7.
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Ç BULGARI money clip in sterling silver and black onyx ($355); Bulgari, 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8610.
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“Elegant and streamlined but not a lot of buttons and bows” is GREGA DALY’s signature look — one that never fails to impress when she wears Saint Laurent or an Anouska Hempel “haute Indian” ensemble (above).
SEDI FLÜGELMAN’s Euro chic always ups the glam quotient. Her love of Christian LaCroix’s “whimsical sense of color, layered textures of different materials and theatrical flair” (above) explain why.
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BE JEWELLED É DE BEERS Lily diamond necklace. 19.19 carats ($75,000); De Beers, Tysons Galleria, 1763 International Dr., McLean,Va., 703-821-1422
Ç BULGARI Art Deco beaded and embroidered satin pochette ($6,450); Bulgari, 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301986-8610.
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R I M A A L - SA BA H has commanding height, a slim silhouette and an élan vital that endear her to one and all. Top marks for impeccable taste in couture by Ungaro (above), Vera Wang, La Croix and Dior.
CHRISTIAN DIOR (5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8715) HARRIET KASSMAN (5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-1870) JIMMY CHOO (5841 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-223-1102) SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Tyson’s Galleria, McLean,Va., 703-761-0700) SAKS JANDEL (5510 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-652-2250)
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JEAN-MARIE FERNANDEZ achieves classic elegance with a singular combination of simple lines accented by favorite jewelry and accessories from Chloé, Gucci and Chanel.
GLAM IT UP • The INAUGURAL BALLS January 21, 2009. • Flights of fancy permitted at the WASHINGTON BALLET SPRING GALA featuring works set to music by Sir Elton John, May 12, 2009. • Dinner and dancing at choice embassies for the Washington National OPERA BALL, June 5, 2009.
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COCKTAIL From cocktail receptions and happy hours to charity fundraisers and fashion shows, these style mavens have what it takes to shake up any scene.
Known as a style icon at the center of a bright young scene, JAMES WOODYARD always keeps it cool at events. no matter what the cause. This tecommunications exec has what it takes to top any best dressed list.
EBONG EKA’s name has become synonymous with Washington fashion these days. Always a style maker out on the scene, he finally launched his own clothing line, Mi Chiamo Eka, this past summer, offering affordable ready-to-wear clothing to a diverse clientele.
MEET AND GREET
If anyone knows how to dress for cocktail hour, it’s MATT LANDSBERG, president and founder of Eric Finn Custom Clothiers. His impeccable and uniquely stylish custom suits are much admired by Washington’s most forward-looking men.
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ANN HAND (2900 M St. NW, 202-333-1529)
Ñ BULGARI red “Auto d’Epoca” tie ($175); Bulgari, 5481A Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8610.
HUGO BOSS (1517 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-2677) LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD (2001 International Dr., #1798M, McLean, Va., 703-448-6731)
• Show off your own personal style at the WASHINGTON DESIGN CENTER’s 25th anniversary party, November 14.
BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE FINE JEWELERS (8011 Tysons Corner Center, McLean,Va., 703-883-1400)
• Get down at the Friends of ST JUDE BLUES BALL, at their annual blues festival, November 15.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-966-6114)
Ç ROBIN ROTEINER electric guitar cuff links ($295); Neiman Marcus, 2255 International Dr., McLean,Va.,703-288-1940.
• Dress up for a good cause at the CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FESTIVAL OF HEROES, November 22.
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GET KRISTIN’S LOOK! Dress by Karta/ Shoes by Tahari/ Jacket by Barney’s/ Jewelry from the Corcoran Art Museum Shop/ Ferragamo Eyewear
A Washington fashion scenester, SHARON BRADLEY always is on the cutting edge, whether she’s donning a long dress for formal occasions or a trendy cocktail frock.
When they are not busy serving as major league gala chairwomen, KRISTEN OLSON and SHARON DOUGHERTY show off their latest cocktail fashions at benefit events around town.
GARNISHINGS Ñ CHRISTIAN DIOR “Bagatelle” ring with pink gold and fancy pink diamonds (price upon request); Christian Dior, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8715. Ç LAUREN MERKIN “Eve” clutch ($225); Sassanova, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400.
INGREDIENTS NEIMAN MARCUS (2255 International Dr., McLean,Va., 703-288-1940) URBAN CHIC (1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-338-5398) CUSP (7863 Tysons Corner Center, McLean,Va., 703-288-1940) SOUTH MOON UNDER (10247 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, Md., 301-564-0995) BLOOMINGDALE’S (5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700)
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KRISTIN GUITER, director of public affairs for the Corcoran Gallery of Art, claims her wardrobe is a “mix of old and new: cowboy boots one day, a designer dress the next.” She’s ready to rock any art gallery cocktail party at moment’s notice. (Photo Joseph Allen)
WORK THE ROOM • Helping fight domestic violence at KNOCK OUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN, November 6. • Mingling with fellow supporters at THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON AWARDS, November 11. • Looking good while surveying the latest hot fashions at the HAYLEY STAR TRUNK SHOW at WINK November 29-30.
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HUNT COUNTRY Steeplechase style is an example of the functional realities of equestrian sports elevated to an art form.The result? Lush tweeds, comfortable cuts, and fabulous hats.
KATIE ROST is a Virginia native, who, after years of modeling around the world, recently returned to the area to found an all-natural skincare product line, Body by Katie Rost, from her own recipes.
MILDRED “BUCKY” FLETCHER SLATER is an Upperville, Va.based lawyer, and the longtime master of foxhounds of the prestigious Piedmont Hunt, the oldest fox hunting club in the U.S.
SADDLE UP Publisher PETER ARUNDEL and his wife BRADY require no introduction in hunt country. The Arundels have been active inVirginia’s equestrian community for generations, and Peter and Brady’s steeplechase style is sophisticated, earthy, and fun.
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COUNTRY CHARMS
ORVIS (8334-A Leesburg Pike,Vienna, Va., 703-556-8634)
ÑHERMÈS H-our watch ($1,475); Hermes, 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703-506-4546.
HERMÈS (8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703-506-4546)
•The VIRGINIA GOLD CUP RACES, Great Meadow, The Plains,Va., www.vagoldcup.com
PROPER TOPPER (3213 P St. NW, 202-333-6200)
•The FOXFIELD SPRING RACES in Charlottesville,Va., www.foxfieldraces.com
GAYER’S SADDLERY (6611 Dower House Road, Upper Marlboro, Md., 301-599-6507)
•PIEDMONT FOX HOUNDS POINT TO POINT races at Salem Course in Upperville,Va. • The LOUDOUN HUNT POINT TO POINT races at Oatlands Plantation, the Emmet family’s historic home in Leesburg,Va.
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JOHN VICKERS-SMITH, a distillery diplomat for the Scots whiskey brand Makers Mark, sports a classic driving cap and matching trousers to survey a good days’ races. Saddle shoes complete his jaunty look.
WM FOX & CO ; (1427 G St. NW, 202-783-2530)
Ç CHRISTINA A MOORE Nadia hat ($360); Propper Topper; 3213 P St. NW, 202-333-6200.
BURBERRY (1155 Connecticut Ave NW; 202-463-3000)
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POLO Polo style incorporates some of the same elements as hunt-country style (hats, britches, etc.) but turns up the heat for its glamorous, athletic, and cosmopolitan crowds.
LEILA CASTELLANETA, wife of Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta, epitomizes the look of the sophisticated polo spectator. Jewelry, picture hats, and great bags are always de rigueur at the top matches.
Three-goal player JOSEPH MULDOON III and his son MICHAEL represent a local polo dynasty. Joe’s father, the late Joseph Jr., ran the Potomac Polo Club for nearly 25 years. Joe III owns and operates it today.
ODDS ON FAVORITES
Alhurra news anchor BAYANNE SURDASHI captures a summery polo look in a fitted day dress. While steeplechase style tends toward the conservative, polo offers a great opportunity to don something fun and flirty.
GET THE GEAR RALPH LAUREN (1245 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-965-0905) BURBERRY (1155 Connecticut Ave. NW; 202-463-3000)
ÅVINEYARD VINES big flies silk D-ring belt ($49.50);Vineyard Vines, 1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-8463.
É ORVIS Waverly Scottish driving cap ($60); Orvis, 8334-A Leesburg Pike,Vienna, Va., 703-556-8634.
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PERIWINKLE (1557 Potomac Greens Drive, Alexandria,Va., 703-519-5242) THE LOFT AT MEADOWBROOK (8200 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-589-9025)
You won’t fail to notice technology consultant Nicki Kalokerinos and Penninsula Group CEO and avid polo player Mark Goode before, during, and after a match. Goode also participates in charity events for the First Chukker Foundation.
HORSE AROUND • Thursday evening matches from June through October at the POTOMAC POLO CLUB
ANN HAND (2900 M St. NW, 202-333-1529)
• The 2009 COURAGE CUP, the largest polo event on the East Coast, www.couragecup.org
DADDY & SON CAMICERIA ITALIANA (1704 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-462-1324)
• AMERICA’S CUP OF POLO, May 8th, 2009 – watch the U.S. battle Australia for the world championship on the National Mall
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NIGHTLIFE When the city’s sexy and sophisticated set gets ready to go roll, you better hold onto your Manolo’s because these men and women know how to kick up some serious style.
Just as his family’s restaurants, Café Bonaparte and Napoleon, are known for their romantic French-inspired style, OMAR POPAL has become synonymous with refined, cool, and modern taste.
Holla! Did someone say diva? PAUL WHARTON has been working tirelessly to build the local fashion scene via his Evolution Look modeling agency – his flair for hair and uniquely tailored pieces make sure you know when he is also working the room. (Photo Tony Powell)
WORK IT • During dinner for eight sexy people at HUDSON RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (2030 M St. NW)
Diver down! When he is not gallivanting the globe filming oceanic masterpieces or being president of EarthEcho International , PHILIPPE COUSTEAU sports a chilled contemporary look.
BOY ZONES
VIP ACCESSORIES
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-2059) (Tyson’s Galleria, 2051 International Drive, McLean,Va., 703-761-0700)
Ñ BULGARI Diagono calibro 303 watch ($10,700); Liljenquist&Beckstead, Tyson’s Galleria, 1778M International Dr., McLean,Va., 703-448-6731.
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA (Tyson’s Galleria, 1776 International Drive, McLean,Va., 571-730-1900)
• At the March 28, 2009 FASHION FOR PAWS charity fashion show for the Washington Humane Society
MULÉH (1831 14th St. NW, 202-667-3440)
• In a quiet corner at chocolate lounge CO CO SALA (929 F St. NW)
LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD WATCH BOUTIQUE (Tyson’s Galleria, 1778M International Drive, McLean,Va., 703-448-6731)
• When “Play” time is over and you’re up for MIDTOWN (1219 Connecticut Ave. NW, Second Floor)
How could we focus on the best-dressed men of the night without mentioning King of K Street MICHAEL ROMEO? His clubs Tattoo, Fur, Midtown, and Lotus are mainstays for nightlife scenesters.
É BURBERRY charcoal oversized check scarf ($350); 1155 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-463-3000.
• For a heavy night at the newly remodeled LIMA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (1401 K St. NW)
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Living la dolce “ita” ... the VAHHABAGHAI sisters, ROUZITA and BITA, create modern designs by day at their architectural company, ita-design. By night, they energize the local lounge scene with classic selections from top designers.
ERIKA GUTIERREZ floats seamlessly between black-tie galas and VIP table at K Street clubs. She loves classic Prada and Bottega Veneta but likes to experiment with Cavalli and Diane von Furstenburg as well.
Glowing former Miss D.C. KATE MICHAEL traded in her silky sash to be a media maven. Her K Street Kate blog is a lively chronicle of the scene, but will it pack enough punch to make it? If not, her style always will.
NIGHT MOVES
PHILIPPA HUGHES, queen bee of the D.C. creative scene and founder of the Pink Line Project — dedicated to promoting local artists, paints the town in unque fashions that no one else is wearing.
SECRET WEAPONS INTERMIX (3222 M St. NW, 202-298-8080) MULÉH (1831 14th St. NW, 202-667-3440) CUSP (3030 M St. NW, 202-625-0893)
Å PIETRO ALESSANDRO convertible bag ($28); South Moon Under,Wildwood
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Center, 10247 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, Md., 301-564-0995.
• A private international DJ event at LOTUS LOUNGE (1420 K St. NW)
Ñ LOEFFLER RANDALL Clover teal suede heels ($450); Sassanova, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400.
• Dinner with the girls at LEFT BANK (2424 18th St. NW) • Flirting at MIE N YU (3125 M St. NW) • Clubbing at FLY LOUNGE (1802 Jefferson Place NW)
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Watch out ladies, these BFFs are staking their claim as next-gen nightlife style icons. From trendy to girly to shabby chic, POLINA KREMER and SARAH HELEN are the ones to watch on K Street.
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THE HIPSTERS Welcome to the U and H Street corridors – edgy enclaves where you can meet the people who are super-charging the city’s growing independent arts scene.
GET ERIC’S LOOK! Shirt by 4YOU, trench coat by Theory, vintage boots, eye wear by Serfas, and hat by Rivington & Mott.
SHELDON SCOTT, general manager of Marvin (2007 14th St. NW) works tailored retro like no one’s business. His style influences include Rollo from Sanford & Son, Miles, District teens on public transportation, Toddre Monier, and skaters. (Photo by Sam Vasfi)
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL When Dissident Display Gallery partner ERIC BREWER isn’t rocking his Vespa or shooting video, he’s styling in a tweed hat and chunky frames. His favorite designer is Ozwald Boateng – a Nigerian-based in London and he loves the new Lost Boys shop in G’town. (Photo Joseph Allen)
ROCK IT • Tuesday open mic nights at BUSBOYS & POETS (2021 14th St. NW) • Art openings at HAMILTON GALLERY (1353 U St. NW) • Wednesday reggae nights at the TH STREET LOUNGE (2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW) • Seeing a band from Justin Fishkin’s Holster Records label – like Evan Bliss and The Welchers – at the CLUB (815 V St. NW) or ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL (1353 H St. NE).
COLE SHARP hooks up with his look thanks to working at indie clothing line Durkl. His fave fashion items are wristbands and his style is influenced by “beer and rock-n-roll.” “In L.A. or New York ,” he says, “you’ll notice an overall style; but in D.C. there is no ‘in’ look – it’s cool like that.”
HIP SIDEKICKS
G- STAR RAW (1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-232-8520) LOST BOYS (1033 31st St. NW, 202-333-0093) REDEEM (1734 14th St. NW, 202-332-7447) UNIVERSAL GEAR (1529B 14th St., NW, 202-319-0136) URBAN OUTFITTERS (3111 M St. NW, 202-342-1012) PALACE IVE SKATE SHOP (2216 14th St. NW, 202-299-9008) AMERICAN APPAREL (555 11th St. NW, 202-628-0438)
• Any night at the VELVET LOUNGE (915 U St. NW)
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É CONVERSE poorman proteam high-top leather sneakers ($60); Bloomingdales, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700.
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É G STAR RAW Western CD case ($140); G Star Raw, 1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-232-8520.
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GET KELLY’S LOOK!
Dress by BCBG, shoes by Dior, and bracelet by Badgley Mischka.
By day CASSIDY KARAKON fights for LGBT rights at the Human Rights Campaign. By night, she establishes indie cred as a DJ and promoter at the Rock and Roll Hotel. (Photo Charlie Nordstrom)
As manager of American Apparel, JOAN E RAKIT is able to express her style while maintaining a classic and simple look. She credits her eclectic taste to discovering new boutiques while traveling.
INDIE MUST-HAVES
When she’s not running her web company, Democratize the Web, ALICIA KERSTING is painting allegories of the human condition and being influenced by “neodandies, transparencies, and polar opposites.” (Photo Garai Rice)
SHOP ’TILL YOU’RE HIP NANA (1528 U St. NW, 202-667-6955)
Å RACHEL LEIGH hippie chic headband ($66); Urban Chic, 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-338-5398.
CARAMEL (1603 U St. NW, 202-265-1930) MEEPS (2104 18th St. NW, 202-265-6546) SHOEFLY (1520 U St. NW, 202-332-1077)
É BETSEY JOHNSON classic tights ($25); Betsey Johnson,Tysons Corner, 1809 International Dr., McLean, Va., 703-442-3940.
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KELLY MUCCIO, owner of the new Georgetown boutique Lost Boys (1033 31st St. NW), calls her look “edgy glamour” and seeks out styles from designers such as Dolce & Gabbana. “I believe in bold statements,” she says. (Photo Joseph Allen)
WHO’S THAT GIRL? • At an art opening at DISSIDENT DISPLAY GALLERY (416 H St. NE)
LETTIE GOOCH BOUTIQUE (1911 9th St. NW, 202-332-4242)
• At the Capitol Movement Project’s annual showcase on March 7, 2009 at the LINCOLN THEATRE (1215 U St. NW)
DEKKA (1338 2/F U St. NW, 240-355-1265)
• Brainstorming a film project over dinner at MARVIN (2007 U St. NW)
FREE PEOPLE (1961 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean,Va., 703-821-6928)
• Catching an indie band at BLACK CAT (1811 14th St. NW)
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• Having brunch at ASYLUM (2471 18th St. NW)
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GEORGETOWN Preppy style rules at the nexis of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. For the boys, its a cheeky play on tradition – for ladies, colorful dresses that are always pretty ... and pretty sexy.
GET PEPPER’S LOOK! Shirt (Ralph Lauren), blazer (Pierre Monhan), jeans (Levi’s), shoes (Johnson & Murphy), and scarf (Dior).
Recently engaged to Shannon Delaney, venture capital exec LINDSAY STROUD exemplifies the “breezy summer cocktails” look. Bright pants are a necessity; socks, a no-no.
Twin brothers OTIS and CURTIS OFORI have some of the best style in Georgetown. Away from several charitable pursuits in D.C., Otis will graduate from UVA Law in May and begin working at a major D.C. law firm, while Curtis works as a CPA at O&A before business school next fall. Here, each of them effortlessly pulls off a look they describe as “JFK meets Denzel Washington.”
M STREET PRINCE Historic preservationist and urban planner PEPPER WATKINS wears “classic [clothes] with an edge and peculiar colors that work. I tend to be affected in my dress and I know it,” he says. “It’s part of the fun.” The result? Perfectly balanced old-school cool. (Photo Jospeh Allen)
WHERE TO HOB-NOB • Wednesday night Supper Club dinners at RUGBY (1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW) • Birthday parties at THE ROOKERY (2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) • The Capital Club’s annual SINATRA SOIREE (See WL’s September ‘08 issue) • Saturday night pre-party at NATHANS (3150 M St NW) or THE DAILY GRILL (1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW)
SIGNATURE ITEMS
VINEYARD VINES (1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-8463)
ÑVINEYARD VINES printed silk skis tie ($75);Vineyard Vines, 1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-8463.
BROOKS BROTHERS (1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-659-4650) LACOSTE (1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-223-5390) SHERMAN PICKEY (1647 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-333-4212) THOMAS PINK (1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-223-5390) CHURCH’S ENGLISH SHOES (1820 L St. NW, 202-296-3366)
Ç GUCCI moccasin with horsebit and leather sole ($545); Gucci, 8075 Leesburg Pike #140,Vienna,Va., 703-506-6804.
• And, of course, after 11:00 p.m. every Thurs.-Sat. night at SMITH POINT (1338 Wisconsin Ave. NW)
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Chicago native BROOKE DALEY recently left the Hill to join the class of 2011 at Georgetown Law School. Her pitch-perfect M Street-afterdark style combines preppy colors with a come-hither cut.
STYLE BFFS ÇJACK ROGERS Navajo sandal ($96); Sassanova, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400.
Ç TIFFANY & CO Tiffany signature ring ($325 each); Tiffany & Co., 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-657-8777.
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LAUREN ANNICELLI is a government affairs specialist, avid needlepointer, and G-Town charity circuit regular. When bright prints seem too summery, pair a cashmere turtleneck and skirt for a modern classic effect.
LAUREN MASON is the junior dean of Georgetown style, and Wink, the boutique she cofounded in 2004, reflects her taste. This bold ombre sheathdress proves that you don’t need a low neckline to look hot!
M STREET PRINCESS J MCLAUGHLIN (3278 M St. NW, 202-333-4333) PAMELA BARKLEY (3301 New Mexico Ave. NW, 202-363-3568)
When LINDSAY CRAIG isn’t outfitting Miss America contestants in Ann Hand jewelery, she’s painting the town with boyfriend Hunter Campbell. Of her style, she says, “I’m preppy chic”; I love to wear a fun dress and a long strand of pearls ... Ann Hand of course!”
RUGBY FOOD AND SPIRITS (1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-684-8511)
THE GANG’S ALL HERE
BANANA REPUBLIC (3200 M St. NW, 202-333-2554)
• The annual Bermuda Party at THE CITY TAVERN CLUB (3206 M St. NW)
SUGAR (1338 2/F U St. NW, 240-355-1265)
• Fashion for Paws, the Humane Society’s annual fashion show, which will be held at the EMBASSY OF ITALY (3000 Whitehaven St. NW), March 28, 2009
TICKLED PINK (103 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria,Va., 703-518-5459)
• Sunday brunch with the girls at PEACOCK CAFE (3251 Prospect St. NW)
SASSANOVA (1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400)
• A CK Bradley trunk show at SHERMAN PICKEY (1647 Wisconsin Ave. NW)
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• Nightcaps at CAFÉ MILANO (3251 Prospect St. NW)
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ALL BUSINESS First impressions count, especially on the job.These men and women know the pathway to success starts the minute they walk through the door.
Count on Corcoran Gallery of Art Director PAUL GREENHALGH to brighten up his sleekly tailored suits with famously raffish ties that lesser men will never find, no matter how hard they try.
Cuban-born Commerce Secretary CARLOS GUTIERREZ’s job is to sell America abroad; his distinguished sartorial sense commands attention and respect.
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WINSTON BAO LORD’s name turns up on perennial “eligible bachelors” lists and he dresses the part in Polo, Roberto Cavalli, and Hugo Boss. His look is “businesslike, but with a bit of edge.”
ON THE AGENDA
HUGO BOSS (1517 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-2677) BURBERRY (1155 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-463-3000) Italian Ambassador GIOVANNI CASTELLANETA cuts a fine figure at the White House, State Department and on Capitol Hill and Embassy Row. His impeccable suits attest to the hallowed fashion sense of his country’s renowned designers.
RSVP TO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE MEN’S STORE (Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-2059) BAYTOK BESPOKE (1804 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-337-4800)
• Lunch at the WHITE HOUSE MESS
NIEMAN MARCUS (Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-966-9700)
• Receptions on EMBASSY ROW (Don’t make the mistake of wearing a sports jacket; suits are de rigueur.)
J PRESS INC (1801 L St. NW, 202-857-0120)
• Arguing a case before the SUPREME COURT
• Lunch or dinner at the soon-to-reopen JOCKEY CLUB
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Å GUCCI brown web belt with interlocking G buckle detail. ($295). Gucci, 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8902.
É CARTIER large Ballon Bleu watch ($17,300) Cartier, 5471 B Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, Md., 301-654-5858.
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Always arriving in eye-catching ensembles, BETH DOZORETZ knows how to dazzle in a midday outfit, whether she’s attending a business meeting or lunching with friends to discuss one of her many favorite causes.
Philanthropist A L M A GILDENHORN’s elegant hat, colorful necklace, and fitted jacket (above) put her on the best-dressed list at the Trust for the National Mall Inaugural Luncheon.
THE ESSENTIALS É GUCCI red/gold patent leather top handle bag with light gold detail ($1,295); Gucci, 5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8902.
Ñ BULGARI Leoni collection laser cut plissé calfskin handbag in soft ebony ($5,800); Bulgari, 5481 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-9868610.
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Wherever she goes, NINI FERGUSON is always put together from head to toe. This super-energetic businesswoman’s schedule may be fully packed, but perfection never eludes her.
GET HER LOOK SAKS JANDEL (5510 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-652-2250) HARRIET KASSMAN (5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-363-1870) SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (2051 International Dr., McLean,Va., 703-761-0700) MAXMARA (5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-656-0581) GUCCI (5481 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8902)
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Whether she’s wearing a tailored suit at a political event or a gown at a gala, you can always count on DEBBIE DINGELL’s unerring sense of comme il faut.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED • WASHINGTON BALLET NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY on December 14 to get into a festive mood. • Mimosas with friends at the TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL LUNCHEON on May 7, 2009. • Business luncheons in the Garden Court at THE FOUR SEASONS (2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW).
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UNION For Alex and Mary Barth, marriage is a mixture of international business, pleasure, and, of course, style Photographs by YVONNE TAYLOR Styling by KARIN TANABE Hair by SUSY YOUNG of Jouvence Salon Makeup by LAURETTA J MCCOY
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he union of Mary and Alex Barth is a classic tale: Tanzanian girl and German boy meet, seven years later they marry, and now live an idyllic life in Potomac, Md., with their three trilingual daughters. While not a story that is typical of most parts of the country, families similar to theirs are increasingly the fabric of Washington. Alex, executive vice president and part owner of John I. Haas and a partner in the Barth & Sohn/Haas Group, is the seventh generation of Barths to run the family hops business, which was established 214 years ago in Nuremberg, Germany. Mary and Alex, both Washingtonians since the age of 13 and University of Maryland alums, are consciously raising a global family. Every year the Barths spend three weeks in Tanzania on what Mary calls “a working vacation.” Heavily involved with Bahati, a German/Tanzanian non-profit group that helps integrate formerly imprisoned and abused women back into the community, The Barths are an international couple with a style that emanates from knowledge of many different countries and cultures. Mary likes to dress “as a chic ballet mom” during the day; for evening, she says, “the more glamorous the better.” That usually means Roberto Cavalli or Christian Dior. Alex’s fashion tastes are more relaxed, tending toward the European, but infused with casual American pieces. Mary lets on that Alex is a closet rock’n’roller, so we shouldn’t be fooled by the green Gucci moccasins. “He has a sound-proof room in the attic where he plays the drums,” she reveals. “His dream was to play in a band, I don’t know how he found the business suit.” Don’t worry Alex, there’s always time.
OPPOSITE PAGE ALEX COSTUME NATIONAL oversized black and blue coat ($1,215); ADAM BY ADAM LIPPES black three-tone sweater ($345); G-STAR RAW dark denim jeans ($190); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703-7342152. ROBERTO CAVALLI black leather alligator boots, Alex’s own. MARY DIOR black and cream checkered suit jacket ($2,535) with matching skirt ($1,030); Dior Boutique, 5471 Wisconsin Ave #E1, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8715. MNA BY MANGO gold and black brooch necklace ($59); Mango, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner Center, McLean, Va., 703-506-2646. HALE BOB blacks heels ($110); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va.,703-734-2152.
THIS PAGE MARY JUST CAVALLI one shoulder purple cocktail dress ($455); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703-734-2152. L A M B BY GWEN STEFANI purple satin ruffled heels ($345); CUSP, 3030 M St. NW, 202625-0893. DIOR silver drop earring ($2,710); Dior Boutique, 5471 Wisconsin Ave. #E1, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8715. MNA BY MANGO oversized patent leather bag ($109) and black cuff with black rhinestone ($29); Mango, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tyson Corner Center, McLean, Va., 703-506-2646. ALEX WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND brown leather jacket ($859), JUST CAVALLI grey distressed jeans ($365), and DNA red authentic vintage scarf ($95); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703-734-2152.
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MARY ADAM BY ADAM LIPPES yellow satin top ($275), VINCE black pencil skirt ($185), and DNA black belt with gold studs ($190); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703-734-2152. DIOR plum Miss Dior bag ($2,150), gold and purple drop earring ($375), and gold and purple flower bracelet ($1270); Dior Boutique, 5471 Wisconsin Ave #E1, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-986-8715. CARTIER large white gold ballon bleu watch ($18,600); Cartier, 5471 Wisconsin Ave #B, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-654-5858. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN black patent leather open-toe heels, Mary’s own. ALEX WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND black blazer ($379), red and black pinstripe button up shirt ($190), G-STAR RAW dark denim boot cut jeans ($190), and ANDREW’S TIE black skinny tie ($45); DNA 2050, Tysons Galleria, Ste G, 1779 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703-734-2152. CARTIER rose gold Santos watch ($21,000); Cartier, 5471 Wisconsin Ave #B, Chevy Chase, Md., 301-6545858. ROBERTO CAVALLI Black leather Alligator boots, Alex’s own.
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RUNWAY EN RELEVÉ F
ashion-conscious dance devotées flocked to Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase to celebrate Septime Webre’s 10th anniversary as artistic director of The Washington Ballet. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres preceded the exclusive “Perfect 10” event, followed by a lively fashion show styled by Barbara McConaughy with the help of Mary Bird and featuring the corps de ballet and members of the company’s hard-working Women’s Committee. Bloomie’s donated ten percent of sales to the ballet, which put the successful evening en pointe.
ABOVE ERIN BARNES The Women’s Committee’s recording secretary wore a David Meister black jersey halter gown and her own gloves SEPTIME WEBRE The Washington Ballet’s artistic director’s pas seul featured an aubergine velvet dinner jacket, pintucked satin shirt, and satin striped trousers, all by Burberry
BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT AMY BAIER of the Women’s Committee, in a golden sable parka by Bsiang and golden ruched dress by Nicole Miller with Chanel sunglasses BRIANNE BLAND, company ballerina, in Urban Chic Separates Women’s Committee member LAURIE MONAHAN and daughter CASE both in Milly
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STYLE FEATURE | FASHION EVENT
WL SPONSORED
RUNWAY EN RELEVÉ F
ashion-conscious dance devotées flocked to Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase to celebrate Septime Webre’s 10th anniversary as artistic director of The Washington Ballet. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres preceded the exclusive “Perfect 10” event, followed by a lively fashion show styled by Barbara McConaghy with the help of Mary Bird and featuring the corps de ballet and members of the company’s hard-working Women’s Committee. Bloomie’s donated ten percent of sales to the ballet, which put the successful evening en pointe.
ABOVE ERIN BARNES The Women’s Committee’s recording secretary wore a David Meister black jersey halter gown and her own gloves SEPTIME WEBRE The Washington Ballet’s artistic director’s pas seul featured an aubergine velvet dinner jacket, pintucked satin shirt, and satin striped trousers, all by Burberry
BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT AMY BAIER of the Women’s Committee, in a golden sable parka by Bsiang and golden ruched dress by Nicole Miller with Chanel sunglasses BRIANNE BLAND, company dancer, in Urban Chic Separates Women’s Committee member LAURIE MONAHAN and daughter CASE both in Milly
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FROM LEFT PAM TAYLOR, Women’s Committee member, in a white wool cocoon coat and black boiled wool dress by Martin Grant with Chanel sunglasses KAY KENDALL, former executive board, executive director, advisory board and board president, in a royal purple chiffon goddess gown by Carmen Marc Valvo EBONÉE STRINGER, Jeté Society member, wears a purple swing coat, cashmere sweater and wool jersey skirt, all by Sonia Rykiel
FROM LEFT LEILIANE MEHLER, Women’s Committee, in Lunaraine shawl collar mink coat with turned back cuffs, and Chetta B. full- length gown and scarf SARA LANGE, director of individual giving and Jeté Society member, in a black and white houndstooth check sleeve coat by Cynthia Steffe, and black boiled wool sleeveless dress by Robert Rodriguez MAUREEN BERK, Women’s Committee member, in a green silk wool dress by Lela Rose
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FROM LEFT PAM TAYLOR, Women’s Committee member, in a white wool cocoon coat and black boiled wool dress by Martin Grant with Chanel sunglasses KAY KENDALL, former board chair and executive director, current advisory board member, in a royal purple chiffon goddess gown by Carmen Marc Valvo EBONÉE STRINGER, Jeté Society member, wears a purple swing coat, cashmere sweater and wool jersey skirt, all by Sonia Rykiel
FROM LEFT LEILIANE MEHLER, Women’s Committee, in Lunaraine shawl collar mink coat with turned back cuffs, and Chetta B. full- length gown and scarf SARA LANGE, manager of individual giving and Jeté Society member, in a black and white houndstooth check sleeve coat by Cynthia Steffe, and black boiled wool sleeveless dress by Robert Rodriguez MAUREEN BERK, Women’s Committee member, in a green silk wool dress by Lela Rose
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Set off a “smoky eye” appearance with the right mascara. A new product called CHANEL EXCEPTIONNEL has a unique brush that not only applies, but separates lashes. ($28);
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this year’s Fashion Fights Poverty event featured ethical and ecofriendly designs from Kayce Armstrong, Annatarian, Eric Finn, Mae Ho, and Adele Weschler. The event raised $10K for Nest — a group dedicated to providing micro-financing loans to women in developing countries to begin or maintain art- or cra - based businesses. WORKING IT FFP gets be er each year and is a great addition to the local fashion scene, but it ran a long and the quality of the fashion, although eco-friendly, was hit and miss. Highlights included Armstrong’s collection, Will Thomas doing a yeoman’s job of keeping co-host Parker Posey in check, and rocking hair and make-up direction by James Cornwell.
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WINTER HAIKU
Kinkaku Temple with its golden pavilions stands out against the monochromatic backdrop of winter.
THE CITY OF ZEN AND GEISHA CO-EXISTS TENUOUSLY WITH THE MODERN VENDING MACHINES BLINK OUTSIDE TEMPLES WHILE FUNKY-HAIRED TEENS PASS SHINY-HEADED PRIESTS MICHAEL M CLEMENTS DISCOVERS TWO WORLDS DURING THREE DAYS IN KYOT
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THE MODERN ANCIENT It’s a crisp and clear winter afternoon outside the bustling Teramachi-dori covered shopping arcade. It’s a long way from the crowded streets near Tokyo Station where the sleek Nozomi Super Express Shinkansen train departs as the first leg of JR Central and the Japan Tourism Bureau (JTB)’s 3-Day Kyoto Shinkansen Tour. One would assume that as you speed south you would trade Tokyo’s cutting edge for something more traditional, yet every inch of this narrow alley shopping corridor is crammed with fashionably-dressed Japanese teens sporting the de rigueur looks of Harajuku and Shibuya. If Japan is experiencing a graying of society, you wouldn’t know it. It’s not the fashion-forward urbanite scene that is my first impression of Kyoto – in between the slender boutiques pushing faux
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vintage t-shirts, retro Nikes, action figurines, and eclectic accessories – like metallic Star Wars lunch boxes transformed into handbags – I spot ancient temples and shrines dating back to as early as the 13th century. Like Ledo Pizza’s on Massachusetts Avenue, vestiges of the Kyoto’s past survive as ancient islands in a sea of modern commercialism. The amount of history in Kyoto is staggering. This former imperial capital with a population of roughly 1.5 million boasts 103 temples and shrines, 17 of which have been deemed World Heritage Sites. Its 1,200-year history is a window into the forces that have forged Japanese society. In winter, without the crush of the cherry blossom season or hustle of summer, travelers get a purer glimpse into the soul of this ancient town built into the hills and valleys of the Eastern, Northern, and Southern mountain ranges.
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WHEN IN KYOTO… Staying at a Ryokan (Japanese style hotel) is a great way to slip into Kyoto’s cultural mind set. I’ve chosen Ryokan Yoshi-ima in the Gion district, which is famous for its chaya nightclubs where Geisha perform. The residence is sanctioned by JTB and has been considered luxury since 1747. It’s not “Western” luxury by any stretch – the accommodation is a 200 square-foot minimalist wooden room. Inside, a low table has been placed dead center and a small porcelain pot of green tea awaits. There is a lone wooden floor chair with a thin cushion. The “closet” is a wood clothing rack adorned with five hangers. The floor is made up of five grass tatami mats. The walls are dried clay and the sliding door is Washi paper. How is it possible that these homes withstand both cold winters and hot summers? The bed, a futon,
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is rolled up in a storage space near the petite bathroom. It will be rolled out after dinner.The only modern item is a television set so small and outdated it begs not to be activated. It’s quiet here; deeply still. It’s all an example of wabi sabi – a Japanese design concept inspired by an affection for nature and a desire to preserve, discover,
and replicate natural beauty within the built environment. The same principle inspires ceremonial tea houses with ceilings lower than tree limbs and Zen gardens that miniaturize the four seasons (somewhat how Disney’s EPCOT Center attempts to do with the world.) It takes patience for Westerners to absorb this Feng Shui – to borrow a Chinese term. Indeed, this is not
Clockwise: The Arashiyama Bridge lit up at night; A Maiko or young Geisha in training; restaurant Honke-Owariya has serve these delicious Hourai Soba buckwheat noddels for about 500 years; practicing Zazen meditation at Taizo-in Temple; a zen garden at Shunko-in Temple.
the Magic Kingdom’s Grand Floridian resort. But living like this, even for three days, provides travellers with a deeper appreciation for Kyoto ... in addition to a stiff neck – I recommend stretching. It’s 7 p.m. and like clockwork a kimono-clad lady knocks politely at the door. She enters and begins to serve a multi-course Zen-inspired meal that includes gohan (rice), a small fish filet, goma dofu (sesame tofu), aemono (a chilled salad-like dish), tsubakizara (boiled bean curd, raw wheat gluten, mushrooms, and vegetables spiced with citron), and miso soup. The dishes are divinely simple and simply delicious. As she precisely places the delicate tableware at pre-determined angles, she inquires why I’m not watching television. I reply that I’m not into TV. She says she is. I enquire what she enjoys watching, stereotypically assuming she’ll say, “gardening” or Good Morning Japan or something. With a glimmer in her eye she quips, “boxing.” Not everything in Japan is as it seems. After dinner, I stroll the Gion district hoping to spot Geisha and Maiko (Geisha in training). I see several as they scoot nimbly from their cars to inside a restaurant overlooking Shirakawa Creek, which has meandered peacefully through the middle of the Gion district for centuries. There is no doubt I’m in Kyoto. While out, the staff at Yoshi-ima have cleared my dishes away, pushed the table aside, and rolled out the futon. After a long day of travelling from past to modern and back again, I’m ready to hit the floor.
DAY 2
FINDING ZEN It’s early and the only other souls on the streets are stone-faced school kids braving the chilly morning air. The silence is magical. It draws me in, forcing me to notice lightly snow-dusted rooftops, to hear a carp’s swish in a garden pond, and to listen to the breeze as it whips through the leaf-less treetops ... it’s all very wabi sabi. Ten minutes later, I arrive at Shoren-in Temple. Its imposing size, intricate woodwork and, yet, understated beauty, are captivating. I make my way through the colossal entrance gate, past the main shrine, up a labyrinth of stairs, and head deep into the mountainside,
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eventually finding a small pagoda-shaped subtemple to sit beside and ponder. I reach for a pen to record my thoughts as a Buddhist monk in a traditional black robe turns the corner. He is in a meditative state but nods cordially before bowing and entering the sub-temple. Moments later, three loud chimes break the morning silence and remind me that I have an appointment to study Zazen meditation across town. After a 10-minute taxi ride, I’m pleasantly greeted by Taizo-in Temple deputy priest Daiko Matsuyama.The young-looking 32-year old, who spent time studying in Boston and professes to be a Red Sox fan, is doing his best to bring Zazen meditation to the general public. For US$70 (cash only),Taizo-in offers the “experience Zen” package, which includes meditation, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, a delicious vegetarian Zen-inspired lunch, and an English-guided tour. During our tour, Matsuyama points out a replica of the Hyonenzu (“Catching a Catfish with a Gourd”) masterpiece scroll. The original painting, a National Treasure, shows a man on a riverbank holding a small gourd. Near the shore a large catfish swims by. Painted in the 14th century by Josetsu, the founder of Japanese ink painting, the scroll presents a conundrum that Zen Buddhists having been pondering for centuries: Just how just does one fit a large catfish fish into a small gourd? Inscribed above the befuddled fisherman, 31 different Zen masters have written their solutions. I’m not so presumptuous as to assume that during our 20-minute meditation class I’ll crack this ancient riddle. Instead, Matsuyama asks me to simply count numbers to stop my mind from wandering. I get situated in the properly-seated position and he begins his lesson: “Zen accepts all aspects as they are,” he says, “We cannot find wisdom in duality.” Perhaps this is why nothing seems to be black and white in Kyoto. My next stop is nearby Shunko-in Temple to meet another Zen instructor, Rev. Takafumi Kawakami. For $18 visitors can study Zen meditation with Kawakami, tour the temple, and enjoy a bowl of green tea. Like most priests in Japan, Kawakami’s father is the head priest of his temple. Yet, this son’s path to Zen was anything but typical. “I rebelled when I was young,” he admits with a grin, “I asked my father if I could go overseas to study, and he agreed. I enrolled
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at Arizona State University, a party school, but eventually wound up discovering Zen at a community center in Phoenix. I even worked at Starbucks. It’s not a typical path, but in Zen Buddhism, we learn to accept things as they are.” One thing Kawakami doesn’t seem to accept is the rapid modernization of his city. He has been working in conjunction with an Oregon University professor on the Kyoto Architecture Project in order to create a plan to protect the city’s historical look and feel.“Kyoto has 17 world heritage sites. Those are protected,” he explains, “but in between we can have a pachinko (gambling) parlor or a bright yellow bike shop. We need to maintain a consistent historic feel otherwise we will lose what makes Kyoto special.” NOODLES WHISKEY AND MACHIYAS I’ve left the Zen priests to ponder their philosophical conundrums and gaudy golden arches, and wandered back to central Kyoto to sample the city’s famous Soba noodles. Restaurant Honke-Owariya has been serving delicious buckwheat noodles from the same location for about 500 years. The specialty is Hourai Soba ($17) – cold Soba served in a tower of five circular pans. Patrons prepare each pan separately using soy sauce and eight side toppings, including mushrooms, sliced egg, sesame horse-radish, seaweed, leek, deep-fried shrimp, grated white radish, and grated red pepper. It’s a scrumptious end to a full day of traditional Japanese pursuits. Now, I’m refueled and ready to explore more non-traditional nocturnal pursuits. In the Gion district, you can sign up for JTB’s Kyoto Maiko Night ($100) to enjoy a traditional dinner and dance show at Kacho in Chion-in Temple; but you don’t have to pay to see Maiko. Strolling the streets of the Gion Shimbashi district one can still spy the traditional dancers scurrying about. But ninety-five percent of the entertaining now is done by young women and men in designer digs sporting cutting-edge hairstyles. In Kiyamachi or Ponto-cho near Kyoto station you will find a number of different pubs, bars, clubs, and host and hostess clubs. All tend to be rather small and piled on top of each other in narrow five to six-story apartment buildings. The host and hostess clubs are not as seedy as one might think – although, there can be exceptions. In the tradition of Geisha, customers
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Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
A WINTER SPECIAL Kyoto Winter Special 2008 is a winter promotional event that runs from December 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009. During this time there are special admission to normally restricted heritage sites, special winter events such as Arashiyama Hanatouro (Flower Lantern Lane Festival) and Higashiyama Hanatouro, as well as chances to receive upgrades on your hotel accommodation. Contact: JTB, 1-800-888-5454
JTB SHINKANSEN KYOTO TOUR Hopping the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto for a 3-day weekend is easier than it sounds thanks to the Shinkansen Tour developed jointly by JTB, Japan’s leading travel agency, and JR Central, the operator of Japan’s leading railway “Tokaido Shinkansen.” The travel package includes round trip Hikari Super Express bullet train and accommodations at five different locations.Tour prices vary, but a stay at Yoshi-ima Ryokan is: Adult $300 and Child 6–11, $255. Contact: JTB, 1-800-888-5454
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pay upwards of $65 to spend an hour drinking with the companionship of a host or hostess, who pours your drink and laughs dutifully at your comments. A more approachable and family-oriented experience is having dinner or staying at a machiya. These traditional townhouses of Kyoto’s merchant class represent an important architectural link to the city’s past. However, a Kyoto University study showed that from 1978 to 1988 approximately 50,000 wooden structures were torn down in the city, a
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Lights of the Hanatouro Masturi (Flower Lantern Lane Festival) held each winter.
high percentage of which were machiya. The future was looking dismal for the homes until restaurant owners and developers began converting them into upscale dining establishments, hotels, and condos. Again, old and new dance precariously – although restaurants have saved a number of machiya from being razed, some residents worry about over-renovation. For a sampling of machiya style, try dinner at Giro Giro Hitoshina, book a room at Izumiya-cho Machiya (it offers a concierge service), or rent out an Iori Weekly Machiya.
DAY 3
FEELING CRAFTY I awake to the sounds of tapping at my door and the lingering affects of too much Suntory Whiskey. I’m scheduled to enjoy traditional food and handy crafts today; but first, I must make my pilgrimage to a few of the city’s famous sites. As well as being neighbors, Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, and Ninnaji temples are World Heritage Sites. My favorite is Kinkakuji, with its magnificent strolling garden highlighted by a golden pavilion placed in the middle of a large pond. The top
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two stories are covered with pure gold leaf (talk about Zen bling) and it functions as a sharidien – a place that houses relics of the Buddha. The mysterious Zen garden at Ryoanji is also a must – it’s been “the” place to ponder for nearly four centuries. At lunch I’m treated to the gourmet delicacies of Imobou Hiranoya Honke. The menu at this 300 year-old restaurant changes monthly in order to best utilize seasonal ingredients, yet one menu item has always remained constant – the Imobou dish. Consisting of a taro potato and a small cod filet placed in a soy sauce broth, it is served in the middle of the six-course Kyoto Cuisine Imobou Kaiseki lunch ($80). During the homemade desert, Mrs. Kitamura, the owner’s wife, comes out to greet us. She is wearing a kimono and is gracious in thanking us for our patronage. It’s a moment that has played out countless times over the hundreds of years during which the establishment has been in business. Unfortunately there is no time to linger, as I am booked for a Tofu making classes at the Kyocera Museum of Fine Art and Ceramics. A tour of the museum plus a 45-minute class costs $90, but after such a filling lunch, I’m not too keen to look at
tofu. Still, the museum and its fine art collection are well worth the price of admission. Doll making is another traditional Japanese craft and the Ando Doll Shop is home to perhaps the most well-known doll maker in the country – master craftsman Tadao Ando, who presides over the family business, has been designated a living national treasure. His shop is open to visitors interested in buying or learning about the intricate and elaborately decorated Hina dolls used during the annual March 3rd Hina Festival, during which families pray for their young daughters’ growth and happiness. Although the clothes for the dolls are beautiful, what I find most interesting is that the doll heads and decorative pieces are sourced from other vendors around Kyoto. The Andos, like many small businesses these days, are grappling with rising costs, so, they have slowly started to reduce costs by sourcing from Chinese vendors. It’s a tough choice: adapt your business to stay profitable in the global economy at the risk of damaging long-standing relationships, or maintain relationships and decrease profitability. The realities of the modern world touch even the most traditional corners of Japan.
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STROLL THROUGH TIME At the Heihachi Tea House Inn, located along the bucolic Takano River overlooking Mt.Hiei in the East, the modern world seems like a distant memory. The Inn has been at the crossroads of Kyoto commerce since it opened its doors to hungry travelers in 1576. Indeed, many a famous writer has waxed poetically of the Inn’s serene charm and salty mackerel. From its 400 year-old Kigyumon gate, to the kimono-clad waitresses, and traditional private tatami mat dining rooms, Heihachi is a hidden gem. Times haven’t always been peaceful here – during the turbulent Edo Period (1603 to 1867), the Tea House was regarded as a secret headquarters of Emperor’s side, and was often invaded by Shogun troops.Visible swords marks can still been seen on a few of the walls and pillars of the inn. I order the Wakasa Kaiseki six-course dinner ($100 to $200).The meal, named for the highway the Inn has been situated on for centuries, is based around seafood. It can be pricey, but patrons can expect a unique experience where each impeccably prepared dish is an edible piece of art. During winter, Nabemono dishes, such as shabu-shabu and duck or wild boar stew are the norm. After such a decadent meal, I burn off some calories by heading back into town to enjoy the Hanatouro Masturi (Flower Lantern Lane Festival). During this winter festival, Kyoto’s famous temples, shrines, historical and cultural facilities, and streets are adorned with ground lanterns and ikebana artwork. As I stroll the centuries old cobble stoned streets, I am transported back in time ... that is until the flashing illuminations and bouncy ring tone of a mobile phone in hands of the laughing Japanese teen brings me back to here and now. She passes by more interested in the lyrics of a J-pop groove than the ancient whispers of the nearby illuminated bamboo grove. This is Kyoto past and present, and I am happy to, in the name of Zen, accept it exactly as it is. Four Maiko in the Gion district
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and masquerade ball was a foundation for “troubled birds.” Still, feathers got ruffled at the last minute when they were passed over in favor of [insert underprivileged children here]. By all accounts, anything’s easier in a conservative town than being the racy reality show intent upon filming at charity galas, but finally forced to stage
(b) sport a once-in-a-lifetime bracelet (as seen on The Hills) LiveStrong? Nah … LivePublicly. After a few hours of being fussed over, the bestdressed were instructed to don their masques, and anyone deemed worthy of a speaking line was ushered into a closet for seven heavenly minutes (a.k.a. getting mic-ed up). We can’t wait to see the party on the small screen.
CUT DOWN (WHEN YOU PONY UP) The worsening economy affects everyone. Yours truly has pared down to twice-a-month housekeeping.That means dishes once a week, max. No judgment, thank you. Regardless of PARTNER UP (AND SETTLE DOWN) our domestic realities, it’s time we all came clean This fall, some of the best couples I know about another dirty little secret we guard in decided to forego the June swoon to say “I times of hardship, namely, our Personal Charity do” amid the falling leaves. First in line were Ceiling. For those of you who shorted G.E. and Nancy Margaret Ray and Andy Adler, the belle are reading this at Café Milano on a weekday and the bachelor, whose Mississippi nuptials afternoon, a Personal Charity Ceiling is the were enhanced by Michael Saylor’s decision maximum amount of money that a generally to fly the entire back room of L2 down to philanthropic individual is willing to spend for the Magnolia State for the 500-plus person a single charity event. Mine is about 75 bucks. bacchanal. Later that month, not-so-rugged You know what yours is, too. Given the current individualists Becca Glover and Pepper economic environment, Constance “Connie” Watkins tied the knot in a private ceremony, von Dohner recently explained how she’s capped off by a primo party at Juleanna cutting back. “I used to pay $200 to shop at Glover’s Kalorama townhouse, where guests Ralph Lauren for polio.Then someone told me danced to a blues band of Pepper’s pickled that polio doesn’t exist anymore. So now, my prepsters. Tate Yost and Gideon Lett rounded question is: what’s going to happen to all those The newly-minted “Mr. and Mrs. Lett” out the festivities with a rehearsal dinner at the expensive ponies?” Sorry, Connie. The ponies were among a number of autumn nuptials Metropolitan Club and a divine reception at were sent to ‘the farm’, but don’t worry, they’ll this month. (Photo by Kristen Gardner) the Hay-Adams. We also congratulate Lindsay be there with Bubbles, your childhood beagle. Stroud, who proposed to (and got a “yes” from) your own after every ball in town has turned you Come to think of it, he must be about 28 peopleShannon Delany on Nantucket, on the beach, down. So I feel for you. But not that much. years-old by now! at sunset, with birds singing, and hermit crabs On arrival at the “ball,” the contestants were Bubbles notwithstanding, 28 is a great age, and dancing. Cynics be damned – true love is real, presented with three everyday supermarket this columnist applauds all the newlyweds, starlets, and when the hermit crabs dance – marry him! products, and asked to guess their retail prices. and philanthropists who make our city so much Wait … no, no, no! Wrong show. Alas, they were fun. Life is good – of this, I am certain. HAVE A BALL (FOR 30 PEOPLE) presented instead with a network TV release The originally intended beneficiary of a recent form, that, if signed – no pressure – entitled Readers wishing to get in touch with Edie Van Horn Blonde Charity Mafia-hosted poker tournament them to (a) not get kicked out immediately; and can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.
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hile sharing a beer one night sets can be helpful. Peter Manos, a managing with Ken Doyle, a managing director of Arlington Capital Partners who director of Halifax Partners, heads up Capital for Children’s Philanthropy a Wa s h i n g t o n - b a s e d Committee, notes that the group “takes a private equity firm, an impromptu brainstorming session began. “It’s about time we pulled together some of the folks in the local private equity community to help children in our area,” Ken said, pointing out that many area youngsters “don’t have all of the resources we are able to give our kids.” Almost two years later the idea has become reality. The group we founded, Capital for Children, now has 23 members (all active in the private equity community in the metropolitan area), and has created a strong base from which to support philanthropic efforts focused on children’s educational issues. We have contributed over $250,000 to date and are looking for opportunities to offer our experience in organizing and growing businesses to help committed organizations reach their operational and financial goals. Capital for Children’s founders have raised over $250,000 for We hope to be more than just local programs to assist underprivileged youth. They include Ken Doyle (seated) and (back row, left to right): Peter Manos, another group that contributes Kevin Lavin, Morten Kucey, Dean D’Angelo, and James Hanna. money, which is why we seek out organizations that are facing challenges of managing growth – areas private equity investing approach to find where our professional experiences and skill great non-profits with strong management
teams and stable operations that need capital to grow and also expertise to address some of the challenges that come along with that growth.” To date, the group has made two multi-year grants: one to Beacon House (www.beaconhousedc.org) and the other to Horton’s Kid’s (www.hortonskids.org). Each beneficiary has a long history of helping needy children and each currently faces growth issues. Beacon House is considering requests to expand innovative after-school program from its current base in the Edgewood neighborhood to additional areas in Ward 5 in order to serve more children. Horton’s Kids is currently addressing the best way to whittle down the waiting list for children who want to participate in visionary tutoring programs that pair local professionals with children from Anacostia. Looking toward the future, Doyle is optimistic. “Capital for Children has already begun making a difference in our community.With continued support of our members, I am confident we will be able to help more organizations in the future.” To that end, Capital for Children continues to search out great management teams running innovative programs helping the neediest children in our area. Please visit their web site at www.capitalforchildren. org or email them at capitalforchildren@gmail.com.
CAPITAL FOR CHILDREN TAKES A PRIVATE equity investing approach to find great non-profits with strong management teams and stable operations that need capital to grow as well as expertise to address some of the challenges that come along with that growth.
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Week-end Pleasures Autumnal races, tailgates and a blessing of the animals BY VICKY MOON
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ne of the countless pleasurable ingredients of Middleburg life is the crisp, clear autumn air. The weekends are filled with outings: a jaunt to the village to run errands, attending one of the many charity events, or watching the steeplechase races while enjoying a tremendous tailgate picnic. So, what is a typical country weekend? It might begin with an evening of song and imagery at the Circle of Life Gala hosted by Jay Fetner and Sandi Young at Coachman Farms. Michael Bacon (half of the musically gifted Bacon Brothers with Kevin Bacon) served as celebrity emcee for a star-struck night highlighted by a performance by Grammy winner Lebo M of the Lion King … all to benefit the Ubuntu Education Fund.
BOOKED UP While bustling around town early one recent Saturday morning, one could find Susan McCorkindale signing copies of her humor filled Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl at Books and Crannies. Susan, the wife of Douglas H. McCorkindale, retired chairman, president and CEO of Gannett, abandoned her New York City career when the couple bought a farm in Upperville several years ago. She has since discovered the challenges of country life. This updated version of Green Acres (chasing chickens in stilettos and attempting to rollerblade across a cattle guard) has been referred to as “the ultimate city slicker story.” Meanwhile, dozens of family and friends gathered for the Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Fund walk around the Hill School in honor of the late Nannette White. Participants who brought their dogs included Lynn Wiley with her Jack Russell/Springer Spaniel brood of Gertrude, Groucho and Chico. (Some attended a special
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event later at Trinity Church in Upperville, which we will get to later). The generous nature of Middleburg citizens for causes of all kinds never ceases to amaze. The entire village was decorated with pink ribbons and the parking meters were covered in pink —indicating free parking for one glorious Saturday. A quick trip home for a shower and a change of
Right: Susan Hensley at the Circle of Life Gala (Photo by Christina Bowen). Above: Rev. Robert Banse Jr. blessed Jimmy Hatcher’s Jack Russell at Trinity Church in Upperville.
who once managed the Watergate as well as the Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada in the Florida Keys, is now renovating Washington’s Westin Embassy Row Hotel (soon to be re-dubbed The Fairfax Hotel, boyhood home of Al Gore) and bringing back the Jockey Club, that old guard society haunt. The highlight at the Keys’ tailgate was when Gordie’s big brown horse, I’m A Hokie, won the James P. Mills Memorial race on the flat.With the stock market heading south, perhaps one should consider an equine investment. Gordie purchased his horse four years ago at the Virginia Tech research center in Middleburg for $1,000. Since then, I’m A Hokie (who is named in honor of the university mascot) has won more than $55,000. “He was the last horse in the auction that day and nobody would bid on him,” Gordie recalls. “He had a large gash in his chest and he was an orphan.” After months of rehab and fine care at the center, he recovered quite nicely, thank you very much.
clothing and we were off to the 54th running of the Virginia Fall Races at Glenwood Park, a two day meet, which benefits Loudoun Heathcare.
BY THE BOOK As a fitting conclusion to a near perfect autumn schedule, folks gathered in the MAKING BOOK Bishop’s Garden at Trinity Church for the Robin and Gordie Keys had a successful Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which tailgate party at the Middleburg Fall Races with includes a blessing of the animals. friends from the big city: Cannon Spotswood, And, in true hunt country fashion … four legged Jamie and Lisa Sterling, Jamie Hamlin and friends of all shapes and sizes turned out. Chris Cushing. Klaus Peters and his wife, Christa, ventured out with Camille Sentry Readers wishing to contact Vicky Moon can email: columns@washingtonlife.com. and Catherine Hewitt to join the group. Klaus,
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WOUK AND REMEMBRANCE With wit and whimsy, (shadowed by sorrow), and a stellar cast of readers of passages from his best-known works, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk received the Library of Congress’s first Lifetime Achievement Award for Fiction. ABC’s Martha Raddatz read the ominous trip to Auschwitz scene from War and Remembrance. The New York Times’ William Safire amused with an excerpt from Inside Outside. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg proved that had she not chosen law, she could have been an actress with a dramatic reading from The Caine Mutiny Court Martial (inspired by Wouk’s WWII service on a destroyer). The former Fred Allen gag writer went on to chronicle wars and the Holocaust in his novels, often researching them at the Library. (As a one-time next-door neighbor, I saw all the complex maps and charts Wouk put up on his wall, and the meticulous logs attesting to his underlying scholarship.) Seen at the dinner hosted by Librarian of Congress James Billington: Wouk’s wife Sarah, editor Jean Young, Israeli Ambassador Sallai Meridor, Ina Ginsburg, Esther Coopersmith (who learned that the Wouks once rented her Kalorama home) and Jim Kimsey. Barefoot, ebullient Jimmy Buffet played Margaritaville-style songs from a Caribbean musical based on the honoree’s Don’t Stop The Carnival and said: “Just to work with Herman Wouk was an education in itself.” ARS GRATIA AFTA At the Arts for the Aging (AFTA) gala at the OAS, famed pianist and songwriter Irving Fields (Managua, Nicaragua and Miami Beach Rhumba) played for an enthusiastic audience and was presented with the first award named after Lolo Sarnoff, the sculptor and scientist who founded AFTA 20 years ago to brighten the lives of the aging through art. Seen: Co-chairwoman Anna Maria Via and Julia Hopping, Diane and
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SAILORS AND STAGECRAFT The National Building Museum held 850 for the U.S. Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Awards Dinner, where sea service awardees included golf legend Arnold Palmer, Rep. Norm Dicks and Today’s Ann Curry , who spoke movingly of her father and traditions of service. Seen: Hunky U.S. Navy Lt. Andy Baldwin, who starred as ABC’s The Bachelor; former Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge; WMAL’s Chris Berry; and CNN’s Edie Emery. Former Memorial board honoree John Cosgrove reminisced with Roberta McCain, mother of the U.S. Navy’s best-known pilot, John … Stage-savvy beyond her 17 years, Ariadne Baker-Dunne was only 16 when she wrote her quirky and innovative The Other Room, the VSA arts disability-themed prize-winning play, which had its world premiere at the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater. The cage dominating the stage held actors commenting on the actions of the protagoni along with lively VSA President Soula Antoniou. AN EYE TO ELEGANCE At the International Eye Foundation’s “Eye Ball” at the Four Seasons, co-chairwomen Shahin Mafi and Pat Skantze’s catchphrase was “Dine, dance, and help people see.” Platinum donors P.J. and Timothy Trudeau’s table included Judy and David Pollak, Suzy Miller and the foundation’s
Above: Playwright Ariadne Baker-Dunne rattled the cage with VSA President Soula Antoniou at the premiere of The Other Room. Left: Herman Wouk and Bill Safire at the Library of Congress dinner honoring Wouk with a lifetime achievement award.
director, Victoria Sheffield and her husband Howard Pyle … The “Dare to Dream” gala was a fairyland of delicate yellow orchids – vivid against the Mandarin Oriental’s dark red background – at the benefit to fight dyslexia. Celebrities who overcame it were pictured on the wall, including Patrick Dempsey, Salma Hayek and Orlando Bloom. Special guest: former dyslexic Billy Blanks, the famed martial arts champion who invented Tae Bo.WTOP’s Bob Madigan hosted. Energetic environmentalist Laurel Colless, the wife of the Finnish ambassador, honored Eva Torstila, wife of Finland’s secretary of state, at a luncheon for eight at the Willard to celebrate the Energy Star awarded the embassy for its “greening.” Seen: Ann Friedman, environmentalist wife of New York Times columnist Tom Friedman; Dawn Ferguson, wife of New Zealand’s ambassador; and LuAnn Bennett, head of the Bennett Group and wife of Rep. James Moran. Readers wishing to get in touch with Donna can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.
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TWIN OAKS During it’s storied past, this historic Northwest Washington mansion was titled by a Revolutionary war general, built as a summer retreat for the National Geographic Society’s founder, and made into the epicenter of U.S.-Taiwanese relations – SHIN-WEN KUO recants Twin Oaks’ colorful saga.
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he Chinese have a concept called yuan fen his family on the 17.61 acres of gently sloping Twin Oaks to Thomas C. T. Wang, the new – roughly translated it means “destiny” or hilltop land – they lived in Dupont Circle ambassador representing Chiang Kai-shek’s “fate.” Stronger than coincidence, it often at the time. He commissioned Paris-trained government in Nanking. This marked the refers to a meeting, a relationship, or a architect Richard Allen for the job, and Allen official beginning of the estate’s relationship situation that is meant to be long before designed and constructed a 26-room mansion with the R.O.C. Ambassador Wang presented it’s foreseen. So it is fitting that one of Dr. in the early Colonial Revival style, modeling it his credentials to President Franklin Roosevelt Jaushieh Joseph Wu’s – Taiwan’s Representative after a New England frame summer house. It is the very next day. to the U.S. – favorite personal anecdotes about the last remaining example of this architectural For the next ten years, the Hubbard Twin Oaks involves a bit of yuan fen. family rented the estate to Ambassador Wang style in the city. In 1982, long before he became Taiwan’s After construction, Mrs. Hubbard described and his successors, Ambassador Hu Shih and number one in America, Representative Wu the house to a friend, “We bought a place Ambassador Wei Tao-ming. Then in 1947 The married Ruyuh Wu. The many celebrants several miles from Washington which we call R.O.C, represented by Ambassador Wellington at the wedding included his godfather Dr. ‘Twin Oaks’ from two beautiful oaks in front of Koo, purchased Twin Oaks from the Hubbard Fredrick F. Chien, who, in 1983, would come the house, and the last year and a half we have family for $450,000. to Washington, D.C. as the representative of the been building a summer house into which In its role as the official residence for the Coordination Council for North American we just moved. It is a large, pleasant, open R.O.C’s ambassadors, Twin Oaks was famed Affairs (later renamed the Taipei Economic and house with a beautiful view of the trees and for its lavish parties and served as a venue Cultural Representative Office or TECRO). woods and country on all sides. On the North for welcoming a succession of powerful U.S. During his tenure, Dr. Chien political figures including senators, would buy back Twin Oaks representatives, secretaries of state, from the Friends of Free China, and future presidents, Dwight D. and along with his wife Julie, the estate was a gathering spot for the Hubbard Eisenhower and Gerald Ford. supervised the estate’s restoration. Twin Oaks has also hosted many family and their guests, including suitors for their When Representative Wu took dignitaries and political leaders from two daughters Mabel and Grace.” his post here 24 years later in the R.O.C during their visits to 2007, he was able to enjoy his America including Madame Chiang godfather’s work firsthand. are woods, on the South, the Potomac, the Kai-shek during a 1943 trip to speak before First conceived as a summer home for the [Washington] Monument, and the Capitol.” Congress to enlist U.S. support for China in family of Gardiner Green Hubbard, founder and For many years, the estate was a gathering the Sino-Japanese War, and numerous R.O.C president of the National Geographic Society, spot for the Hubbard family and their guests, vice presidents Ch’en Chen, Hsieh Tong-min, the Twin Oaks estate later served as home to including suitors for their two daughters Mabel and Annette C. Lu and presidents Yen Chianine representatives from the Republic of and Grace. Mabel, who had lost her hearing kan, Chiang Ching-kuo, Lee Teng-Hui, and China (R.O.C.). Located at 3225 Woodley Rd, as a young child due to scarlet fever, married Chen Shui-bian. N.W., in Cleveland Park, the twenty-six room Alexander Graham Bell, whose method for On December 15, 1978, President Jimmy mansion sits atop a hill on 17.6 acres of land educating the hearing impaired had caught Carter announced that the United States would, and is the largest privately-owned estate in the the attention of Gardiner Green Hubbard. on January 1, 1979, shift diplomatic recognition District. In 1986, it was placed on the National Bell’s later development of the telephone from the R.O.C government on Taiwan to the Register for Historic Sites in recognition of its was enabled in part through financial support People’s Republic of China in Beijing. storied past and architectural significance. The shift sent tremors through Taipei and from Hubbard, and an early prototype of Bell’s phone can still be seen at Twin Oaks today in a flurry of activity ensued. In order to keep THE EARLY YEARS the upstairs study. After their parents passed the property, the government in Taiwan The land of Twin Oaks was once owned away, Mabel and Grace inherited the estate. temporarily sold it to a private American by Uriah Forrest, an American general in the They soon sold their half of the estate to Grace group, the Friends of Free China Association Revolutionary war, a member of the first and her husband Charles Bell, Alexander’s (FFC). To ensure the legality of the sale, FFC Continental Congress, and one of Maryland’s cousin and founder of the Bell and Company head Jack E. Buttram insisted on making first delegates to the U.S. Congress. bank, who continued to reside there until payment for the property. Having forgotten In 1888, prominent Washingtonian Gardiner Grace began renting the estate to a succession his checkbook that day he completed the sale Green Hubbard purchased the land from one of prominent people in the 1930’s. using a check from his son, Kevin Buttram, of Forrest’s descendants. Hubbard, founder in the amount of $20. Taiwan was later able and first president of the National Geographic THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA to repurchase the Twin Oaks estate from FFC On June 8, 1937 Grace Hubbard rented once the U.S. Congress passed the Taiwan Society, intended to build a summer home for
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Clockwise from top left: This Tiffany chandelier hangs in the dining room at the Twin Oaks estate and was part of the completed building’s original furnishings in 1888; An early prototype of the telephone, possibly used by Alexander Graham Bell himself – Bell was son-in-law to Gardiner Greene Hubbard, the original owner of Twin Oaks; The children’s playroom on Twin Oaks’ third floor; Julie Chien — the wife of Representative Frederick Chien (1983–1988) — reportedly discovered this metallic box in an Egyptian bazaar; This set of intricately carved rosewood furniture was believed to have been sent by the Empress Dowager of China to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis before arriving at Twin Oaks; and the sweeping staircase at the front of the house with its elegant balustrade.
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Characteristic elements of Twin Oaks’ Georgian-style architecture include a portico-inspired carriageway, central Palladian window, and twin chimneys flanking the main roof.
Relations Act and President Carter signed it into effect on April 10, 1979. While the U.S. and Taiwan moved forward to redefine their relationship, Twin Oaks remained largely vacant for several years.
TWIN OAKS TODAY In 1983, Dr. Fredrick F. Chien came to Washington, D.C. as the representative of TECRO. By then, the estate had fallen into disrepair, so Representative Chien and his wife Julie supervised the repair of the mansion’s structural weaknesses, the repainting of its exterior, and the restoration of the oak woodwork throughout its interior. They also commissioned artwork, furniture, and other decoration and landscaping to revitalize the estate. The house today provides visual reminders of the intricately woven tapestry of U.S.-Taiwan relations. The interior blends nineteenth century design and details from the restoration with Chinese and Taiwanese
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paintings, furniture, and objects d’art. Walking through the house, one is reminded of how much history lives within its walls. In a ground floor sitting room hangs a painting depicting peaches and other Chinese symbols for longevity and good fortune, famously done by the Qing dynasty Emperor Kuang Hsu for his mother the Empress Dowager as a birthday gift. The porch on the south side of the house, completely enclosed and seating up to one hundred guests for official dinners and functions, features Chinese art work. In the room which once served as the formal dining room, the original Tiffany chandelier lights a sterling silver piece with imperial dragon motif, commissioned by the R.O.C. embassy. Ascending the sweeping main staircase of the house to the landing, visitors find an exquisite set of intricately carved rosewood furniture with a dragon motif and rich red cushions, which, legend has it, was sent by the Empress Dowager
to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Upstairs, the second floor houses several bedroom suites including a large room on the southwestern corner, which was once used by Mrs. Hubbard. It later came to be used as the ambassadors’ study and houses built-in bookcases containing a complete collection of Chinese classics. Of particular note in this room are the two telephones sitting in glass cases. One is a slender brass model, reportedly an early prototype left behind by Alexander Graham Bell.The other is an antique phone set in a box with gold, blue, and red dragon motif, said to have belonged to one of China’s early emissaries to the U.S. in the nineteenth century. Descending back through the house to the front foyer, if visitors pause at end of the main staircase, they will see perhaps another example of yuan fen. The newel post of the main staircase, the original from the time the house was built, is capped with a wooden pineapple, long a Taiwanese symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
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On Horses and Hounds Sporting Art sales in New York feature hunting scene masterworks RENÉE HARRISON DRAKE
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n November, collectors look to New York to see what Sotheby’s and Christie’s will offer in their sporting art sales. Top collectors in the field will gather to compete for traditional English racing and hunting scenes as well as more contemporary wildlife art works. Sporting art has historically been an internationally competitive field with particularly strong sales in London, Scotland and Ireland; however, Americans now participate with equal enthusiasm and the market for works by European masters such as Sir Alfred Munnings and John Frederick Herring (both British) and Christophe Fratin (French) remains strong here. Notable highlights this year include the spectacular Frederick Henry Prince, Master of the Foxhounds of the Pau Hunt by Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) that will be offered at Christie’s on Dec. 3. Munnings’ works are
AUCTION NOTES On Oct. 14, Christie’s Paris auctioned nearly 600 lots from the estate of the Comte de Paris, the late pretender to the French throne, and his wife and cousin, Isabelle d’Orléans-Braganza, Comtesse de Paris. Top lots changing hands in the $3.2 million sale included a wallet embroidered by Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette’s wallet while she was in sold for $133,630 captivity in Paris’ Temple Prison, a lock of Louis XVI’s hair, the pen Louis-Philippe used to sign his abdication in 1848, plus royal seals, portraits, silver, furniture and jewels.
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highly sought after by museums and private collectors alike and this picture is sure to garner fierce competition. The highly successful composition depicts a master of foxhounds astride a magnificent gray and white thoroughbred surrounded by a pack of eager hounds on the scent of their quarry. The masterful brushwork for which Munnings has been celebrated achieves the dynamic impression of movement of both the rider and his hounds. The theater the viewer is drawn into is complemented by the atmospheric symphony of grays and blues in the sky and a small but effective slash of green surrounding a distant manor house, all set perfectly behind the eye catching figure of the Master outfitted in his brilliant red riding coat. Undoubtedly a masterpiece of the genre, this oil painting clearly stands out as the major highlight of the two sales and will be offered with an estimate of $1.2 to $1.8 million. Sotheby’s Dec. 5 sale will boast a masterwork by John Frederick Herring Sr. (1795-1865), one of the most significant painters of racehorses in England during the early- to mid-1800s. The Earl of Chesterfield’s Industry with W. Scott Up and Caroline Elvina with C. Edwards Up in a Paddock, dated 1838, is a classic example of the artist’s signature style. Herring had a very prolific career and one in which he was commissioned to paint pictures for the duc d’Orléans, the son of King Louis-Philippe, as well as the Duchess of Kent and Queen Victoria. For a man who started his career as a sign painter, he would achieve great commercial success, especially with multiple engravings
Frederick Henry Prince, Master of Foxhounds of the Pau Hunt by Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959). Oil on canvas. Christie’s New York Sporting Art sale, Dec. 3. Estimate: $1,200,000-1,800,000.
of his portraits of winning thoroughbreds at St. Leger and the Derby. Sotheby’s offering is marked by Herring’s skill in depicting the elegance of the majestic racehorse through the elongation of the bodies of both the rider and his mount. The jockeys, set astride the thoroughbreds dressed in their racing silks, are posed effortlessly against a skillfully painted landscape; the magnificent play of light on the horses gleaming coats and upon the ground pay tribute to the years the artist spent honing his technical skills. Estimated to fetch between $550,000 and $750,000, this work is sure to capture the attention of serious collectors and museum curators. Interested bidders can view both catalogues for the Sporting Art sales on Sotheby’s and Christie’s websites under the categories of upcoming auctions. Readers wishing to get in touch with Renée Drake can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.
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Just a short distance from lively Bethesda and Friendship Heights, this historic property recently underwent complete restoration and expansion but retains its period façade. The first floor offers formal living and dining rooms, a family room with custom imported fireplace, and a kitchen with stateof-the-art appliances. The upstairs includes four bedrooms and three baths, with a master suite with walk-in closets, bath, and built-in entertainment cabinet. The lower level features a billiard room with custom mahogany bar, playroom, exercise room, powder room, and separate guest suite. A separate carriage house suitable for an office or guest quarters and a gardening workshop are also part of this historic property. LISTING PRICE LISTING AGENTS Michael Rankin 202-271-3344
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The home of the late Katryna Carothers at 1301 28th Street NW was sold by her estate to Marc I. Teren and 1301 28th St. D.C. Corp. for $2,595,000.
Very Private Properties Recent Sales in the District, Maryland, and Virginia BY MARY K. MEWBORN
THE DISTRICT Judy Holland of Hearst Newspapers and her husband, surgeon John Starr, have purchased MACOMB STREET N W in Cleveland Park for $3,550,000. Highlights include a master suite with two porches, a sitting room, dressing room and sauna. Built in 1917, the house boasts a double lot with a private garden, pool, artist studio and garage. The property was listed by Washington Fine Properties’ agents Heidi Hatfield and her sister Anne Hatfield Weir for the sellers Margaret and Terry F. Lenzner. The Lenzners have also owned a home on Nantucket for more than a quarter century. Terry Lenzner is the founder of the detective agency Investigative Group International, whose clients have included Bill Clinton and Ivana Trump. As a young lawyer, he helped protect the CIA’s “Dr. Strangelove,” Sidney Gottlieb,
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the Cold War chemist who oversaw the agency’s mind-control program. During his high-profile and often controversial career, Lenzner also supported the defense of the Black Panthers, served as counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee, and represented anti-war activist Father Philip Berrigan, the Catholic priest who was charged with planning to kidnap Henry Kissinger. He also made millions in litigation against corrupt Alaskan pipeline contractors and has been a zoning attorney for local developer Conrad Cafritz. Margaret Lenzner is a painter and the vice president and secretary of the Lenzner Family Foundation, which provides funds to numerous educational institutions including Harvard University where her husband was a football star. Margot Wilson with Arnold Bradley Sargent Davy & Chew, Inc. was the selling agent for the Lenzner’s home.
Anna-Lena Wetzel and David Kamenetzky were working for Goldman Sachs in Germany before they got married in Venice earlier this year. Now they have a new Washington home at R STREET N W Their beautiful Beaux Arts mansion was designed by architect Clark Waggaman and constructed circa 1916 by the S. H. Edmonston Company. The nearly 6,000square-foot brick and limestone residence has 11 bedrooms and five and a half baths. The new owners are constructing a rooftop terrace in keeping with the home’s original design and will build a deck above the garage as well. The couple purchased the property for $2,680,000 from James R. Wieger, a lease negotiator and former special assistant to the commissioner of the General Services Administration’s Public Building Service. Wieger also has a Spanish Colonial-style estate on the inter-coastal
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Left: Famed private investigator Terry Lenzner and his wife Margaret sold 3501 Macomb Street N.W. in Cleveland Park for $3,550,000. Highlights include double lot with a private garden, pool, artist studio and garage. Right: The three-level house at 1250 Center Harbor Place in Reston was listed at $1,150,000 and boasts a half-acre lot, four bedrooms and a new gourmet kitchen.
waterway near Miami’s South Beach which may be rented for a mere $80,000 a month! Native Washingtonian and international art expert Jason N. R. Herrick has sold the home of his late mother Katryna Brett Carothers, who died in July 2007. The five-bedroom residence at TH STREET N W , was built in 1900 and had been beautifully restored and renovated. Its master bedroom has a fireplace as does the master bath, which also boasts marble tile, a double vanity, and a soaking tub with views of the rear walled garden’s blooming shrubs and fragrant flowers. The elegant living room is accented with crown molding and both the formal dining room and updated kitchen open onto a terrace. The home was listed by Washington Fine Properties’ agents Heidi Hatfield and Anne Hatfield Weir for $2,595,000. It now belongs to Marc I. Teren and 1301 28th St. D.C. Corp. Teren is the Harvard M.B.A. and former Disney executive who went on to spearhead Washingtonpost. com and Newsweek.com. In recent years Teren has bought and sold numerous highly priced Washington residences including 2613 Dumbarton Street N.W., which he sold in 2007 to Anne Sinclair for $4 million, and 2700 O Street N.W., which he sold earlier this year.
renovated house sits on five acres and was purchased by the Glenstone Foundation, whose founder. billionaire Mitch Rales, has a home and private art museum situated on about 80 adjacent acres.The sellers are Jennifer Schettewi and her husband Phil, a retired money manager, who also own several properties in Aruba. The Schettewis will continue to reside in the house while searching for a new place to raise their three sons. In Bethesda, Tom and Wendy Kuhn paid $3,575,000 for a 13,400-square-foot model home by Rosemark DesignBuild. Located on three acres at SAUNDERS COURT, the Tuscan-style residence has a two-story grand foyer with a curved walnut staircase and a two-story walnut-paneled library with a spiral staircase and a secret passageway.There are seven bedrooms and seven full baths, plus three half baths. The magnificent custom-built residence also has a wine grotto, a theater, exercise room and two private guest suites. Jennifer Pobiak, VP of Maryland Home Realty represented the Kuhns. John Pobiak, principal broker for First Chartered Realty was the listing agent.
VIRGINIA In Arlington, N NASH STREET has sold for $2,350,000. The five-story brick townhouse MARYLAND with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Potomac Jim Firkser with TTR Sotheby’s International had belonged to Antonia Apps and William Realty has helped sell THREE SISTERS Scherlag, who listed the property with Weichert ROAD in Potomac for $3,350,000.The recently realtor Sue Huckaby and Karen Briscoe of the
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Huckaby-Briscoe Group. Ms. Apps is now the assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Scherlag is a jeweler who specializes in diamond sales worldwide. ReMax agent Tarafa Homsi represented the buyer, Silversand Properties, LLC. Nebahat Kutmangil bought a newly completed fourth-floor unit at Turnberry Tower located at N NASH STREET in Rosslyn, listed at $1,350,000. Former Weichert realtor Annie Cefaratti, now with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and Scott Shawky of Weichert, represented the buyer in her purchase of this two-bedroom, two and a half bath luxury abode in Arlington’s tallest condominium building. The seller is South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd., which has created luxury condominium and condo hotel developments in Las Vegas, Miami, and Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas. By press time, Diane Y. Humes is expected to have sold her Reston property at CENTER HARBOR PLACE, which had been listed at $1,150,000. Built in 1989, the three-level house sits on over a half an acre on a cul-de-sac and has four bedrooms, four and a half baths and a new gourmet kitchen. The prospective buyers are Keith Brockman, a financial advisor with Signature Financial Partners LLC, and his wife Kathryn. Realtor Annie Cefaratti is helping to facilitate the deal. Please send real estate news items to columns@ washingtonlife.com
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Evermay Evermay, a magnificent estate atop one of Georgetown’s promontory points, overlooks Rock Creek Park and Washington, D.C., with views of the Washington Monument. Evermay offers over 3.5 carefully landscaped acres, a graceful gated approach, an octagonal cobblestone courtyard, and six splendid fountains. Towering trees, flowering gardens, English boxwoods, a Georgian temple, and a carriage house enhance its secluded setting. An historic Federal mansion planned in the 1790’s by Nicholas King, a consultant to Pierre L’Enfant, Evermay is a true park-like estate with grand, stately interiors, including a glorious ballroom, and 100 parking spaces. Offered at $49,000,000. Please direct inquiries to: Susie Maguire 202.841.2006 • susan.maguire@longandfoster.com Jeanne Livingston 202.321.2600 • jeanne.livingston@longandfoster.com Georgetown Office 202.944.8400
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This unique designer home in the heart of Bethesda is close to shopping and entertainment. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath renovated home has a granite chef’s kitchen with updated appliances, a library, and a 3-car garage. A guest house and putting green are included on the .73-acre lot. Bethesda All Points 301.229.4000.
With a beautiful country club setting, this 10,000-squarefoot home presides on 2.3 acres. Private spaces include an expansive master suite with a sitting room and fireplace, an in-law suite, and 4 additional en suite bedrooms. Lovely formal and family spaces make this home inviting to all. Bethesda All Points 301.229.4000.
Located just minutes to Washington, D.C., this 2.3acre estate boasts spectacular Potomac River views. Renovated in 2005, the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. www.175chainbridgeroad.com. Cynthia Howar 202.297.6000/ 202.363.1800 (O).
This 1939 Tudor was custom built for Giant Food magnate Izzy Cohen and his family. Sited on a large, pool-sized lot in Crestwood, with spacious rooms and period details, this home is perfect for gracious living and entertaining. Doug Ford 202.210.3673/ 202.364.1300 (O). doug.ford@longandfoster.com.
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Affording a private setting in Spring Valley, this grandscale residence rests on a half-acre lot. The 7-bedroom, 6-full and 2-half-bath home includes an elegant living room, a library, a sunroom, an embassy-sized dining room, 2 kitchens, staff quarters, a pool, and a terraced garden. Rima Tannous 202.439.7878/ 202.364.1300 (O).
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This custom colonial is sited on one of the most elegant streets in Avenel. The residence offers a first-floor master suite, hardwood floors, and a lower level with a great room, offices, a billiards room, an exercise room, and a separate entrance. Graciela Haim 301.807.8845 or Albert Haim 301.802.0833/ 301.299.6000 (O). graciela.haim@longandfoster.com.
Beautiful design elements are evident throughout this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath custom home on a private 3/4-acre lot. Elegant formal spaces, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and a magnificent family room create an entertainer’s dream home. Brad Rozansky 301.656.7700/ 301.907.7600 (O). brad@rozansky.com.
Sited on one-half-acre, this elegant, custom home offers grand entertaining and living spaces. The 8-bedroom, 7-full-bath residence includes a chef’s kitchen, 5 fireplaces, a dramatic great room with a stone fireplace, a heated, indoor lap pool and spa, and 4 decks. Brad Rozansky 301.656.7700/ 301.907.7600 (O). brad@rozansky.com.
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Washington, D.C. $1,898,000 A private, gated entry welcomes one to this sun-drenched, circa1888 East Village gem. Renovated to the highest of standards, the home’s exquisite period details, spacious public rooms, and extraordinary boxwood garden exemplifies its exceptional amenities. Lois Robins 301.526.3424/ 240.497.1700 (O).
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This luxurious new home in Lyon Village is sited only a halfmile from Courthouse Metro. The 4-bedroom, 3-full and 2half-bath residence features hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with SubZero and granite, a family room with a stone fireplace, and a deck. John Plank 703.528.5646/ 703.522.0500 (O). john.plank@longandfoster.com.
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This true masterpiece of design offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a gourmet kitchen, a luxurious master suite with 3 closets, and top-of-the-line finishes. This one-of-a-kind home is not duplicated in the Washington, D.C. area, and is close to many amenities. John Eric 703.798.0097/ 703.522.0500 (O). john.eric@longandfoster.com.
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This gracious 18th-century estate is sited on 13 acres near Montpelier. A gorgeous main house, a pond, a tennis court, a pool, outbuildings, and spectacular views make this estate perfect for weekends in the country or an elegant primary residence. For additional photos visit www.karenbarker.com. Karen Barker 703.928.8384/ 202.363.1800 (O).
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With 4 finished levels, this 6-bedroom, 8-bath home offers everything from formal entertaining to casual everyday living. Located on a wooded and private 2-acre lot with a top-of-the-line pool, this magnificent home is one-of-akind. Diane Patronas 301.641.6636/ 301.983.0060 (O). dianepatronas@mris.com.
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This residence features a unique, 3-level central atrium, a top-level master suite, and a large kitchen with a dining area that overlooks Washington Circle. The home has a separately metered lower level with private quarters. Frank Griffin 202.256.4707 or Jamie Finch 202.316.5600/ 202.364.5200 (O).
With its amazing location in Dupont Circle, this rare 4unit residence is a great investment opportunity. The property includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit, which could serve as an owner’s suite, 2 one-bedroom, one-bath units, one studio unit, and 2 parking spaces. Woodley Park Office 202.483.6300.
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This traditional, one-acre estate offers an artful blend of contemporary features. Designer touches are evident throughout the home, which includes a gourmet kitchen and a fabulous master suite. A virtual tour is available. The Rose Team 703.863.1548/ 703.873.3500 (O). denis.rose@longandfoster.com.
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McLean, Virginia
$1,797,000
Sited just minutes to Tysons and McLean Center, this renovated, custom colonial presides on 1.31 acres. The gourmet kitchen, state-of-the-art bathrooms, a solarium, a nanny suite, 9-foot vaulted ceilings, and Palladium windows add to the architectural interest. K. Diane Bellaschi 703.905.7242/ 703.790.1990 (O).
Chevy Chase, Maryland
$1,985,000
Enjoy stunning treetop views from this spectacular, designer-remodeled, 3-bedroom corner condominium on the 12th-floor. Located in the private community of Somerset House, close to Metro and the best shops and restaurants, the unit includes 2 parking spaces and storage. Gaithersburg/ N. Potomac Office 301.975.9500.
Oakton, Virginia
$10,700,000
This exquisite Italian Villa is set on 3-plus acres off a country road passing through Oakton’s Hunter Valley. Architectural features can be found throughout this home, which is located just 10 minutes to Tyson’s Corner and 30 minutes to Washington, D.C. Lilian Jorgenson 703.407.0766/ 703.790.1990 (O). lilian.jorgenson@longandfoster.com.
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Washington, D.C.
1800
Located in spectacular, private woodlands, luxury and quality abound in this stunning A. Wilder-designed home. This 6-bedroom home boasts an incredible glass enclosed family room with skylights and high ceilings, which open to the stone terrace and elegant grounds. Patricia Murphy 202.445.4664/ 202.363.9700 (O).
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Washington, D.C. $2,850,000 This restored 1876 classic has been featured on the Georgetown House Tour. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a spacious living room, an au pair suite with a second kitchen, enchanting gardens with a fountain and fireplace, and a detached garage. Terri Robinson, Associate Broker 202.607.7737/ 202.944.8400 (O). trrestate@aol.com
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Potomac, Maryland
$3,750,000
Majestic and regal, this new mansion is located on a secluded cul-de-sac in Potomac View. Backing to the Potomac River and lush green forest, the home features 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, a game room, a conservatory, and a gourmet kitchen. NeilBacchus.com. Neil Bacchus 301.674.8090/ 301.468.0606 (O).
Washington, D.C.
$1,850,000
Sited across from the German Embassy, this stately residence has exquisite landscaping. Gracious entertaining rooms, an open kitchen, a master suite, 3 additional bedrooms, a lower-level family room and au pair suite, and a 2-car garage complete the home. Sarah Howard 202.965.7774/ 202.944.8400 (O). sarah.howard@longandfoster.com.
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Bethesda, Maryland
$2,350,000
This vintage estate is situated on 2/3 acres and is just minutes to downtown Bethesda, downtown Washington D.C., and Embassy Row. This 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath home is also close to the new Bethesda Row offering upscale shopping and dining. Corey Phelps 301.642.7757/ 301.983.0060 (O). corey.phelps@gmail.com.
Washington, D.C.
$1,175,000
This lovely contemporary Arts & Crafts-style home has been updated with new paint, a 2001 roof replacement, and refinished floors. Offering a great location, just one mile from Van Ness Metro, this home features a spacious floor plan with pastoral views and an eco-friendly garden. Chevy Chase North Office 202.966.1400.
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$1,250,000
This exquisite, direct river view, 3-bedroom corner unit features a private master bedroom suite and a totally renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The wrap-around balcony offers amazing river views. Assigned garage parking and storage are included. www.katrinapiano.com. Katrina Piano 202.965.0001/ 202.296.5200 (O).
Washington, D.C.
$1,795,000
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath classic home occupies a double lot in the East Village of Georgetown. Features include a double parlor living room, 4 fireplaces, and a custom kitchen with a separate dining room opening to a back garden with an unfinished guest house. www.fmres.com. Kerry Fortune 202.257.7447/ 202.944.8400 (O).
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Custom stone residence with 20,000 +/- sq. ft. of the finest finishes and grandest proportions. Set on 5+ acres close-in to DC. 6-car Garage. $10,500,000
Victoria Kilcullen William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki
Conveniently Located & Meticulously custom new 16,000 sf home on Estate-like grounds covers 5.2 secluded acres. Finest amenities with no expense spared. $6,950,000
703-915-8845 202-243-1620 202-243-1622
Victoria Kilcullen William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki
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BETHESDA, MARYLAND
EDGEMOOR - Rare opportunity to purchase this major Edgemoor Estate, White Chimneys. Exquisitely maintained and updated English-style manor home sited on private, one acre lot with pool and tennis. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 7 fireplaces, and 4-car garage. $5,950,000
Sherry Davis
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SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND
NEW LISTING! Stunning, spacious fieldstone on quiet, picturesque block. Turn-key condition; rich architectural detail. Gorgeous chef ’s kitchen, breakfast room, 2 family rooms. 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths up. 4 fireplaces, attached garage, beautiful private garden. $2,795,000
Liz Lavette Shorb
703-915-8845 202-243-1620 202-243-1622
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Stunning Village home tastefully renovated in past two years. Wide Entry hall, high ceilings, 4 fireplaces, wine cellar. 5 bedrooms, 5 full/2 half baths. Beautiful Outdoor living space with Zen pool. 2-car garage. $2,695,000
301-785-6300
Sherry Davis
301-996-3220
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KENT, WASHINGTON, DC
Fabulous renovation on 1/3+ ac lot backing to woods. Family Room Kitchen, banquet sized Dining Room, 3 en-suite BAs, 4+ BRs, expansive Living Room & Garage.
Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick
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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC
FOREST HILLS, WASHINGTON, DC
CHEVY CHASE, WASHINGTON, DC
Nancy Taylor Bubes
Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick
Heidi Hatfield Anne Hatfield Weir
Beautifully appointed 3-story Victorian featuring grand entry level with exquisite finishes, beautiful eat-in Kitchen opening to garden & patio, custom Master Bath & Bedroom Suite + 3 spacious Bedrooms, Lower Level In-law suite with Kitchen & separate entrance. $1,688,000
202-256-2164
NEW LISTING! Beautiful colonial with large Living Room with fireplace, formal Dining Room, eat-in Kitchen, Lower Level Family Room, 4 BR, 2 full/2 half BA, Garage.
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Classic home with charming front porch, spacious & light Living Room with fireplace; large Dining Room with beamed ceiling; sunny eat-in kitchen, 6BR, 4.5BA including lovely Lower Level in-law suite. $1,289,000
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K ALORAMA, WASHINGTON, DC
SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC
WESLEY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC
Bobbie Brewster
Anne Hatfield Weir Heidi Hatfield
Susan Hand
Choice location and distinctive architecture blend in this historic treasure. Large light-filled entertaining areas, multiple-car parking, and carriage house. Features 7-8 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths.
202-588-5816
Exceptionally gracious classic home with lovely living & entertaining spaces. Library with bay window overlooking pool & landscaped garden; spacious master suite + 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2-car garage. $2,995,000
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Fabulous colonial with a contemporary flare offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, gourmet chef ’s kitchen, embassy sized rooms, elevator, media room, privately gated drive overlooking Battery Kemble Park. $2,795,000
703-608-5056
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TENLEYTOWN, WASHINGTON, DC
KENT, WASHINGTON, DC
Marsha Schuman
Saundra Giannini William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki
Connie Carter
Gracious home on 2 acres in Camatop. Beautifully updated and maintained by present owners with great thought and attention to detail. Designer features include state-of-the-art chef ’s kitchen, new baths and finished lower level. $2,095,000
301-299-9598
Almost New town home with gracious principal rooms. Gourmet Chef ’s Kitchen, Multi-level balconies, 2 car Garage and additional parking space. $1,699,000
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
LOGAN, WASHINGTON, DC
Marsha Schuman
Anne Hatfield Weir Heidi Hatfield
Located in highly desirable Goldsboro, this spacious town home has an excellent floor plan for those looking for easy living in a wonderful location. Decorated by a leading international designer with numerous upgrades, this home is truly a rare find. $1,195,000
301-299-9598
202-333-3023 202-243-1620 202-243-1622
Sophisticated 3BR, 2.5BA home features renovated chef ’s kitchen; high ceilings; living room with built-ins and fireplace; rear garden with path to extraordinary carriage house with studio and full bath. $995,000
202-243-1635 202-243-1634
Award winning Hugh Newell Jacobsen modern classic built in 1976 on 1/3 acre surrounded by woods. Soaring 20 ft. ceilings, light throughout, special 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Room for pool and addition. $1,695,000
202-491-6171
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NEW LISTING! Fantastic 1BR+Den, 2BA residence with light-filled Living/Dining Room & balcony overlooking courtyard waterfall, Master Suite, & garage parking.
Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick
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HOME LIFE | HISTORICAL LANDSCAPES
The Ghost Embassies Exiled diplomats from three small countries kept their hopes of freedom alive for 50 years BY DONNA EVERS
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ehind the elegant facades of the embassies of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is a fascinating story that took 50 years to unfold. The pride and prosperity of these three Baltic countries is reflected in each of the embassy buildings. Latvia’s embassy on Sheridan Circle is a Spanish Mission style mansion where heiress Alice Pike Barney gave musicales and theatrical presentations at the turn of the last century. The Lithuanians are renovating their 37-room, early 1900’s George Totten Jr. Italianate mansion on 16th Street N.W. (which they have occupied since 1924), and the Estonian embassy is a restored 1902 Beaux Arts building on Embassy Row a few blocks north of Dupont Circle. The pride of these countries is centuries old, but their recent prosperity only came about after decades of suffering, endurance, and exile. In 1940, three countries were overrun by the Soviet Union following a brief period of independence between the two world wars. The United States, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of the Soviet occupation, allowed them to maintain official legations here; Estonia located its delegation in New York City, while Latvia and Lithuania established theirs in Washington. These lonely entities would act as the official representatives of their governmentsin-exile for the next five decades. The U.S.S.R.’s brutal subjugation of the three Baltic countries meant, among other things, the frequent arrest and execution of “anti-Soviet elements.” Many people fled over the borders, driving overland and even trying to cross the Baltic Sea in small boats. Many others were deported to Siberia to serve out “prison sentences.” Altogether, between the Nazi and Soviet occupations of the 1940’s, the three countries lost 20 to 25 percent of their populations. In addition, during the entire period of Soviet occupation, the countries’
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For 50 years until it achieved independence, the largest piece of free Lithuania was its legation in Washington, D.C. located at 2622 16th Street NW.
resources were depleted, their infrastructures destroyed, and their economies ruined. During the years of exile, the staff at these legations lived cautiously. They were warned by the U.S. State Department not to talk about politics in their legations or homes, since it was suspected that all of these places were bugged by the Soviets. While they were able to access the interest from gold reserves and bank accounts located outside the home countries, they had to live frugally, knowing that this money might have to last a long time. None imagined that it would have to last until 1990! Ruth B. Dinbergs, the wife of the Latvian consul during the occupation years, once half- jokingly predicted that the downfall of the Soviet Union “would take 50 years.” In fact, she was right, almost to the month. When it looked like the Soviet Union was getting ready to implode in the late 1980s, Estonian consul Ernst Jaakson appealed to the U.S. to resist giving economic aid to the
U.S.S.R., but to allow it to disintegrate under pressure of its faltering economy. “That would be salvation for the whole world,” he argued. Fortunately, the U.S. agreed with him. Algimantas Gureckas, a Lithuanian who lived in Washington during the occupation years, recalls returning to his homeland during the Glasnost period of the late 1980s. He was impressed by the forbearance of the demonstrators who organized rallies and marches for freedom, all the while resisting the urge to violence by the taunts of the Soviet soldiers. They knew that any show of violence would give the soldiers an excuse to bring on the tanks and heavy artillery. When the Georgian conflict erupted this past August, the three Baltic states issued statements calling for an international censure of Russian aggression.They remembered their own history of bad treaties and broken promises, including a 1928 treaty where the Soviets promised to renounce sovereign rights over the three countries “for eternity.” After World War II, the Yalta conference that allowed the U.S.S.R. to take over Eastern Europe as well as these Baltic states, sealed the fate of the three countries. Anatol Dinbergs, who served as a Latvian diplomat in the U.S. for a record-breaking 55 years (from 1937 until 1992), once said that during the many long decades he waited for his country to be freed, he never once thought of giving up the fight for independence. When the U.S.S.R. finally disintegrated, the three countries got their homelands back in 1990 and ‘91, held elections and went about the job of rebuilding their economies. Today, the beautiful embassies of these proud countries stand as a symbol of a special kind of victory. Readers wishing to get in touch with Donna Evers can email: columns@washingtonlife.com.
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K ALORAMA, WASHINGTON, DC
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RITZ RESIDENCES, WASHINGTON, DC
Jim Bell
Jim Bell
Jim Bell
Extraordinary Large Rowhouse. Fully renovated. Fabulous 4 levels. Grand entertaining rooms, expansive family room with second kitchen, spectacular master. Original hardwood floors, architectural elements, 2 BR in-law suite, carriage house, garage, garden. $2,395,000
202-607-4000
KENT, WASHINGTON, DC
Classic Colonial conveniently located with quick access to downtown DC and suburban VA/MD. Residence is on a 13,000 sq. ft. lot featuring a swimming pool and sweeping grounds. $1,800,000
William F. X. Moody Robert Hryniewicki
202-243-1620
GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC
HILLANDALE - Meticulously updated 4 bedroom + Den, 4.5 bath sunlit townhome with gourmet Kitchen, elegant entertaining areas, hardwood floors, fireplace, garage, pool & tennis, 24-hr controlled access gate. Pristine, move-in condition. $1,675,000
Carol Somerville
202-262-1671
Sophisticated home on coveted Wyoming Avenue. 3-level Federal townhouse with grand entrance hall, formal entertaining rooms with wood burning fireplaces. Each room overlooks manicured gardens. Close to Downtown. 4 BR/3.5 BA. 2 car parking. $2,150,000
202-607-4000
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Quality and craftsmanship are evident in this charming Victorian style home. Hardwood floors, limestone, granite, three fireplaces and stunning custom built-ins throughout. Two car garage and elevator are extras. $1,795,000
Marsha Schuman
301-299-9598
Excellent floorplan for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with balcony and fireplace. Sumptuous Master Suite features marble bath with soaking tub. Large kitchen, private balcony, cherry floors, and 1 parking space. Ritz Residences and Hotel services.
202-607-4000
SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC
Picturesque 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Tudor located on Spring Valley’s most sought after street featuring an ideal floor plan with first-floor Study & Family Room, and wonderful 3-season room opening to beautiful decks and yard, and Garage Parking! $1,795,000
Nancy Taylor Bubes
202-256-2164
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
RITZ RESIDENCES, WASHINGTON, DC
Sally Marshall
Ellen Morrell Patrick Chauvin Matthew B. McCormick
NEW LISTING! Westmoreland Hills/Overlook - Stunning large brick Colonial in impeccable condition. Wonderful entertaining rooms, elegant Master Suite, glorious light-filled Family Room opening to meticulously landscaped garden with fountain. Garage.
301-254-3020
Fantastic 2BR, 2BA Penthouse level residence with gourmet Kitchen opening to light filled Living/Dining Room, large balcony and 2 car parking.
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