LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD
This family-owned luxury jewelry and watch boutique offers a vast collection of high-end designers and a shop-in-shop Rolex boutique. There are also custom pieces by in-house master goldsmith Stephen Clarke, whose jewelry résumé includes collaborations with such notables as interior designer Barry Dixon. INSIDER TIP: Clarke was handpicked by the Smithsonian to reset the Hope Diamond. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-448-6731; liljenquistbeckstead.com
LOUIS VUITTON
For modern-day fans of the historic trunk maker, Nicolas Ghesquière offers stylish upgrades to the women’s and men’s collections, travel goods, and accessories. The DC boutique provides two personalization services: hot stamping and the more elaborate Mon Monogram program, which allows clients to add initials and colored stripes to bags, duffels, and select accessories. CityCenterDC, 202-774-2519; louisvuitton.com
MAX MARA
Last fall, the oh-so-classic and clean Italian fashion house launched a new campaign featuring It girl Gigi Hadid and reintroduced its iconic 101801 camel cashmere topcoat. The mix of fresh faces and archival favorites is part of the celebration of Max Mara’s 65th birthday. Tysons Galleria, 703-556-6962; us.maxmara.com
NEIMAN MARCUS
Home to haute names like Tom Ford and Alexander McQueen, the must-shop retailer brings customers ready-to-wear, accessories, and so much more for a shopping trip worth splurging on. INSIDER TIP:
It has the only Van Cleef & Arpels boutique from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Short Hills,
New Jersey. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-761-1600; neimanmarcus.com
PRADA
The hipper-than-thou Italian luxury brand has a penchant for setting trends, thanks to Miuccia Prada’s daring style and disinterest in fashion-as-usual. Tysons Galleria, 703-245-3438; prada.com
REDEEM
This minimalist, high-end boutique on bustling 14th Street includes clothing from up-and-coming designers. Founded by a native Washingtonian, the store works to constantly update and change its selection in order to bring in the newest, freshest names in fashion. 1810 14th St. NW, 202-3327447; redeemus.com
RELISH
Located in Georgetown’s design row is Relish, a luxury boutique that focuses on the artistic, sophisticated side of fashion. Attending to a worldly clientele, owner Nancy Pearlstein brings rarity, modernization, and class to her store. 3312 Cady’s Alley NW, 202-333-5343; relishdc.com
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
The go-to for trending yet accessible contemporary collections, Saks is one-stop shopping for day, night, and everything in between. 5555 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 301-6579343; saks.com
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Put your best foot forward in sleek Italian style. There’s a selection of fine leather goods and ready-to-wear, and the made-to-order program allows men to customize the brand’s famously luxurious shoes with a choice of color and material. CityCenterDC, 202-2896610; ferragamo.com
SHINOLA
Stock up on Detroit-inspired bicycles, watches, bags, and more at the Motor City import’s DC outpost. The shop champions American manufacturers, like Horween Leather and Waterford Precision Cycles, with a history of creating beautiful things. 1631 14th St. NW, 202-470-0250; shinola.com
SID + ANN MASHBURN
With their men’s and women’s stores, respectively called Sid and Ann, this fashion-forward team combines classic, hard-to-find styles with their own designs. After years of experience in the field of fashion, the husband-andwife duo has created impeccably curated boutiques that offer a twist on classics for Washingtonians. Sid: 3026 N St. NW, 202-864-0365; sidmashburn.com. Ann: 3251 Prospect St. NW, 202-864-0367; annmashburn.com
STEADFAST SUPPLY
This storefront assembles the best of local artisanal vendors and creative designers. Carrying fashion and home goods, this retail space focuses on quality and innovation. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202-308-4441; steadfastsupplydc.com
TIFFANY & CO.
Good things come in robin’s-egg-blue packages at the famed jeweler’s DC outpost, including sweetheart necklaces and rings in sterling silver (the Elsa Peretti collection); sleek, contemporary cuffs and bracelets (the Tiffany T collection); and show-stopping fine jewelry (Tiffany Masterpieces). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-657-8777; tiffany.com
TUCKERNUCK
This Georgetown boutique showcases traditional American styles inspired by New England sport, travel, sun and sand, and lots of fun. From handbags to dresses, swimsuits to bow ties, this seaside shop has it all. 1053 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 888-501-8101; tnuck.com
TYSONS GALLERIA
Luxury and convenience go hand in hand here: There’s fashion (Prada, Ermenegildo Zegna, Bottega Veneta, and Vince), lifestyle (Williams-Sonoma and covetable pieces from Anthony Vaccarello’s newest collection for Saint Laurent), and good eats (Maggiano’s Little Italy and Wildfire). 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-8470555; tysonsgalleria.com
VINCE
Contemporary and cool, Vince’s pieces bring modern minimalism to men and women on the DC circuit, whether they’re heading to the office or running weekend errands. Tysons Galleria, McLean, 703-663-4909; vince.com