FASHION & JEWELRY
ADELER JEWELERS
Celebrating more than 40 years of stunning custom jewelry, Adeler Jewelers produces one-of-a-kind pieces that are spotted on celebrities on the red carpet and Washington notables on the town. Each item is custom-designed by Jorge Adeler (who owns the store with his wife and daughters), then handcrafted in-house by master craftsmen. INSIDER TIP: For inspiration, check out the jeweler’s red-carpet blog, which documents A-list celebrities wearing the brand’s custom designs. 772 Walker Road, Great Falls, 703-759-4076; adelerjewelers.com
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
The shop on tree-lined King Street is a must-visit for its one-of-a-kind pieces, evening gowns, and designers like 525 America and Jill Stuart. INSIDER TIP: Ask for owner Joelle Solimano, who carefully curates the traditional French-in-DC aesthetic of the boutique. 1225 King St., Alexandria, 703-519-8234; anamericaninparisoldtown.com
BOONE & SONS
This family-owned jewelry store has served DC—and four White House administrations!—for over 40 years. Today, Boone & Sons has grown to three DMV locations, each offering fine and fashion jewelry, as well as loose diamonds and luxe watches. 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-7854653; booneandsons.com
BOTTEGA VENETA
The brand’s signature technique for weaving leather (known as intrecciato) turns its bags, bracelets, and accessories into covetable objects, but Creative Director Tomas Maier’s genius for understated
Italian style also comes through in beautifully draped dresses in subtly tinted shades. Tysons Galleria, 703-443-3138; bottegaveneta.com
BROOKS BROTHERS
Bringing a refreshing style evolution to the preppy American clothier, newly installed Creative Director for Womenswear Zac Posen makes the label about more than just classically tailored men’s suits, as ladies can look forward to updated preppy styles and silhouettes and lots of color. 3077 M St. NW, 202-2988797; brooksbrothers.com
CANALI
Get custom-suited with this reliable practitioner of classic Italian style. The brand’s made-to-measure program, Su Misura, includes a consultation to discuss the client’s tastes and needs, a fitting, and the chance to choose from hundreds of fabrics and custom finishes. CityCenterDC, 202-5456579; canali.com
CITYCENTERDC
Downtown DC’s hottest shopping mecca, this destination is a one-stop shop with a carefully curated collection of luxury retailers. The stores range from fine jewelers like Bulgari to fashion heavy hitters like Carolina Herrera, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Zadig & Voltaire. For dining, there’s Milk Bar for something sweet and Fig & Olive for something savory. INSIDER TIP: Check back often to see the rotating installations in Palmer Alley. SwatchRoom’s Dream Closet installation is currently dazzling shoppers with its glittering lights suspended in the air. 800 10th St. NW, 202-2899000; citycenterdc.com
DAVID YURMAN
The fashion jewelry brand creates ever-new variations on its classic cable and chevron patterns, from everyday bracelets to engagement rings and elaborate pavé designs. Tysons Galleria, 703-245-3515; davidyurman.com
DIOR
The iconic French fashion house offers ready-to-wear, jewelry, and accessories from its new creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who spent 17 years as half of the duo behind Valentino. INSIDER TIP: The CityCenterDC boutique is one of the prettiest in the District, thanks to a collection of commissioned pieces of furniture and a two-story wall of cascading LED lights. CityCenterDC, 202-408-5990; dior.com
DONNA LEWIS
For almost two decades, this jewelbox boutique has carried a curated collection of European luxury goods that appeal to the downtown shopper. It offers designs for both men and women, and the brands include Kiton, Belvast, Xacus, and the new German jean company Mac. 309 Cameron St., Alexandria, 703-548-2452; donnalewisusa.com
FILSON
Tucked into a cozy store on 14th Street, Filson is a hub for high-end, American-made outdoor clothing, bags, leather goods, and accessories (think hunting, camping, and fishing) for men, women, and pups! INSIDER TIP: Check out the new watch collection—it’s one to covet. 1534 14th St. NW, 202-759-9570; filson.com
GEORGETOWN OPTICIAN
With an expansive collection of bold designer eyewear and sunglasses, this shop offers eye exams and a full shopping experience for those on a quest for designer frames from the likes of Mykita and Thom Browne. 1307 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-3378237; georgetownoptician.com
GUESS
Last year the American lifestyle brand marked 35 years of dressing lovers of denim with a sexy edge. Look for 1980s and ’90s throwback pieces, like overalls and jeans boasting the original Guess logo. 7875 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, 703-288-5172; guess.com
HERMÈS
Drawing heavily on its equestrian heritage and making its mark with superior craftsmanship, Hermès brings DC shoppers the ultimate in refinement, straight from Paris. The selection runs from sophisticated wardrobe staples to bags, small leather goods, shoes, and scarves. CityCenterDC, 202-789-4341; hermes.com
HUGO BOSS
The German luxury label serves up sleek, no-nonsense fashion staples for well-suited gents, from shoes and leather goods to suits and ties. 1517 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-625-2677; hugoboss.com
IKE BEHAR
Master tailor Ike Behar’s reputation for fine, handcrafted, US-made men’s dress shirts continues with an expanded menswear collection overseen by his three sons. 2900 M St. NW, 202-808-8715; ikebehar.com
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
PAUL STUART
The luxury retailer is the top choice for menswear with an old-world touch, including classically shaped suits and tuxedos; plush, full-width ties; and scarves and pocket squares that add a jaunty splash of pattern and
color. 906 I St. NW, CityCenterDC, 202-754-8866; paulstuart.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
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
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
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
UNION MARKET
A creative hub with an industrial warehouse vibe, the Union Market district is home to the Angelika theater, the pop-up art and retail space Lab1270, the Dock5 event space, and the actual Market, which houses trendy dining (including the Michelin Bib Gourmand spot Bidwell’s), plus shopping from artisanal vendors. INSIDER TIP: Check the website for fun events, chef pop-ups, drive-in movies, and art shows. 1309 Fifth St. NE, 301-347-3998; unionmarketdc.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