washington DC shops?

[dutchxoven]

ill be in DC this summer for a few days...just wondering if there are any quality shops there? ...if so, what do they sell? thanks.

.......and THEN i pulled out.

[superslim]

Circle Botuque www.circleboutique.com

Circle Boutique's mission is to provide funky, edgy--yet sophisticated--styles in an urban boutique setting.

In an effort to bring fabulous can't-find-it-anywhere- else items to the D.C. shopper, we feature many new, up-and-coming designers from New York, LA, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, Latin America, and more.

We also are inspired by the talent in the DC area, featuring clothing and accessories by local designers.

MEN: The Circle Boutique look for men is funky, but with a classic feel. It is a mix of casual and business wear -- many from creative new designers not typically found in retail outlets. Casual and professional wear are both given a unique twist with creative design details.

Men's designers include: Armand Basi, Unis, Yoko Devereaux, Rag & Bone, Obedient Sons, Corpus Denim, Rock & Republic, and more.

WOMEN: The Circle Boutique look for women is a fusion of vintage romance, ethnic charm, and savvy street style. Our design choices are both classic and cutting-edge. We celebrate fashion history by mixing basics with fresh, imaginative pieces.

Women's designers include: Senada, In the NOW, Diana Lee, Rock & Republic, Unis, Bell Epoque, Gold Hawk, and more.

Accessories: Circle Boutique accessories are one-of-a-kind. We feature jewelry, handbags, scarves, and more from designers and artists with a flair for creating beautiful, hand-crafted detailing, and unique styles.

Relish

3312 Cady's Alley

Washington DC 20007

(202) 333-5343

Male and Female

In the midst of all the home-design stores in Georgetown is fashion expert Nancy Pearlstein’s new outpost of her cutting-edge boutique. Sarah Jessica Parker would love to shop here for form-fitting Narciso Rodriguez cocktail attire, and Scarlett Johansson would be thrilled to find a selection of Alberta Ferretti dresses. And they can afford the hefty prices. This two-level shop is larger than the original Relish in Chevy Chase, and the extra room allows for fashion-forward menswear—from Paul Smith, Comme des Garçons, and Nicole Farhi—and a whole floor devoted to shoes, handbags, and fragrance.

XOXO

[thefantastique]

i lived in dc until three years ago, but there were no cool shops really. maybe there is new stuff now i dunno

places to go though (if you happen to like electronic music):

1) yoshitoshi record shop

2) the ESL (eighteenth street lounge....birth spot of the theivery corporation and a hot night spot)

3) dragonfly (uber hip bar with a mad cool interior)

real hot shit.

[Analyst]

Yoshitoshi closed down about two years ago....

Red is still good. Chi Cha Lounge on U street or Local 16 at 16th and U.....

[bennettiscool]

I live in DC too, and they're is hardly anything here. Circle boutique is nice, but small. Up Against the Wall in georgetown has Evisu, and the new lacoste store, and polo store are both nice. Also, the Adidas Originals Store has a fresh inside, and some tight kicks.

[Analyst]

Oh, also check out Alex at 20th and I. U street also has a few boutiques that have popped up. Carbon has decent shoes. Up Against the Wall also has PRPS, Evisu, Drunken Monkey......

[bennettiscool]

where is carbon?

[Analyst]

U street. close to Ben's chili bowl.

[weiyung]

denim bar is a new store, just bought nudie jeans RR dry selvage there, however other places are cheaper tho....which i regret...oh well, what's done is done

denim bar is in alexandria by the mall in pent. city on joyce st.

[herpsky]

i'm going to DC from the 13th.

are there any good stores besides denim bar?

also, is there a way to get to commonwealth by public transportation?

[gunpwdr]

Good stores... not really, but check out:

Circle Boutique: http://www.circleboutique.com/style.html

They carry Rag & Bone, Nice Collective, 5ep, and that kind of stuff.

Relish in Georgetown is a little dressier (Margiela, Dries, Yohji) and they're getting Engineered Garments if that's up your alley.

Alex Boutique mentioned above is... pretty crappy to me. They're the only place I've seen Philippa K but the rest is total garbage.

You mentioned Denim Bar. If you want Dunks/Vans Syndicate/Stussy, Elite Boardshop in Fairfax, VA has stuff.

And if by Commonwealth you mean Barney's Co-op, then yes, you can take the red line to Friendship Heights where you'll find yourself in Chevy Chase with Saks Men's, Neimans, etc.

[lindt]

I would skip Circle Boutique. They have approximately two racks of men's clothing. The store is tiny and is basically a hole in the wall. They really didn't have anything decent last time I checked.

The only stores worth going to are Denim Bar, Elite Boardshop, Barney's Co-op/H&M if your town doesn't have them.

I am not sure if this is the cheapest way to do it but what I do is drive to Denim Bar which is easy to get to since it is on the edge of town. Then you can park next door at the Crystal City mall and take the metro from the mall into town. Mall parking is somewhat expensive for a day but it is cheaper than trying to pay for parking in a deck downtown or in Georgetown or something.

[shoreman1782]

Commonwealth DC isn't open yet, and the VA location is a significant drive (Norfolk is NOT in the DC area--maybe 3+ hours). Circle Boutique is nice for a small store (had obedient sons, yoko devereaux, and some 5ep last I checked, but that Armand stuff is flashy crap); it's not really a destination. There's not much else clothes-wise in Dupont circle (for some reason, there's about 50 comfort one shoes stores, more of them than starbucks); plenty to eat there, though.

Georgetown is probably the best one-stop area right now, though it's not anything you can't find anywhere else. They have Relish (had some Marni outerwear last I was there that was attractive, and Nudies were 50% off, but that was a month ago... some nice Lobb casual shoes... most of the stuff is pretty pricey) and a good selection of chains (the Barney's Co-op is better than the one in Chevy Chase, an Adidas store, Puma store, Levis store, H+M, Zara, Club Monaco [i think? never been there], UO, Intermix for the ladies). Some OK sneaker spots, as well, though nothing top-notch.

Chevy Chase/Friendship heights is a little older school. A crappy Nieman's, a very nice Saks for men, discounters (filene's, loehmann's), plus another co-op. Friendship Heights on the metro.

Denim Bar is great, but unfortunately there isn't much else in Pentagon Row/City mall. Looking forward to Mauro opening a place in Maryland.

[watchman]

Denim bar is in fact in arlington, not in alexandria, and is definitely a place worth checking out. Georgetown is good for the reasons listed above, i think barney's may still be having a sale.

[sean_]

go to MAJOR i think its pretty MAJOR everyone on niketalk is talking about how MAJOR it is. my god i want to shoot people sometimes

[Chipper]

Hope you guys didnt miss out on this realease. Theyre probably all gone suckas! Copped!

Cmon in Adams Morgan should be opening soon.

[Chipper]

where the shit is MAJOR anyone got an address. thanks in advance.

[herpsky]

i know denim bar has apcs

but what other types of jeans do they have?

-edit-

i should run a search first as england always says

[herpsky]

i couldnt really find anything, guys

[krucial]

you should just call/email and ask, they are really helpful

commonwealth is ~2.5-3 hrs from DC

[lindt]

i know denim bar has apcs

but what other types of jeans do they have?

-edit-

i should run a search first as england always says

One of their earlier stocking lists:

Kicking mule workshop

Prps

Nudie

LVC

rag and bone

corpus

chip and pepper

True religion

Lee x-line

earenst sewn

7 for all man kind

PD &C

blue blood

[amysource]

I agree with everyone's thoughts on Denim Bar. Mario is now opening another one in Bethesda. His location at Pentagon Row now has mostly jeans - obviously - but at one point he did have more inventory.

Several new stores have opened recently: Redeem - men's and women's - very edgy- 14th Street, Maggie & Lola - on Cap. Hill. Muleh is expensive but carry excellent lines. Georgetown is excellent because of the combo. of chains (Lacoste, Addidas, Puma, Zara, Barney's Co-Op, Ralph Lauren) and independent stores (Valise, Sugar, Urban Chic, Sherman Pinckey) I agree with several on Alex Boutique in Foggy Bottom - all crap!

Cusp is great if you can make the trek to Tyson's Corner.