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The Washington Post headline in August 1974 announcing Nixon’s resignation signaled the end to America’s “long national nightmare.”

Always a polarizing figure, Richard Nixon got mixed reviews even on the

night he quit. Dan Rather called the prime-time speech his “finest hour.”

Roger Mudd was tougher, noting that the first American president to resign

had not bothered to explain why.

But Nixon’s enemies, thrilled by his on-air demise, needed no such confes-

sion. The public’s verdict could be heard even from the upper floors of the

White House. The cry from the street was “Jail to the Chief!” For days peo-

ple had been driving past the president’s house, honking their horns for

Nixon to resign. What goes missing in most history books is the mood of

that time, the giddy excitement of a public hanging.

To many, Nixon’s address of August 8, 1974, had a holiday feel. People had

become experts on Watergate, knowing every character in the caper and the

role he’d played and anticipating when the scandal would bring down the

president. It was just a question of how long this lonely man could hold out.

From the moment Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein began their inves-

tigation into who had organized the break-in at the Democratic National

Committee headquarters, The Washington Post was alive with the story.

Herblock, the paper’s longtime political cartoonist, had been nailing Nixon,

of course, his entire career. Columnist Nicholas von Hoffman portrayed

White House press secretary Ron Ziegler as a cuckoo-clock figure, popping

in and out with one “inoperative” claim after another.

Even the city’s evenings were filled with Watergate. Mark Russell was

packing in Marquee Lounge crowds at the Shoreham for two shows a night.

His jokes, he admitted, were right from the day’s headlines—he’d just “rip

and read” from the wire ticker, as he put it.

All of this had been going on since the June 1972 burglary itself, each sea-

son producing more grist for the Watergate mill: the Senate hearings chaired

by good ol’ boy Sam Ervin; the stunning news that Nixon had taped all his

conversations, including the criminal stuff; the “Saturday Night Massacre”

that saw the firing of the special prosecutor; and the sober nighttime hearings

by the House Judiciary Committee, culminating in articles of impeachment.

And then the smoking gun, the public release of the August 5, 1972, tape on

which Nixon is heard ordering the cover-up, trying to get the CIA to push

the FBI off the case by saying it was “company” business, that the Cuban

burglars were somehow involved with the whole Bay of Pigs thing.

Anyway, you had to be there. Otherwise it’s hard to make sense of why a

failed cover-up of a burglary grew into such a national obsession, into what

Nixon’s presidential successor would call “our long national nightmare.”

The strange thing is, we seemed a freer country back then. In those days

you could take the 33 bus right down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White

House. You could look up through the window and wonder, to quote Camelot,

“What merriment is the king pursuing tonight?” If you wanted to, you could

even blow your horn at the president of the United States, for God’s sake.

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8 // front runner

26 // letter from the editor-in-Chief

28 // letter from the publisher

30 // ... Without Whom this issue Would not have been possible

32 // the list

65 // invited

style

37 // to salzburg With love Karl Lagerfeld tells the story behind his

romantic Tyrolean designs for Chanel’s

dazzling Métiers d’art collection.

40 // digital distriCt This fall, Washingtonians are taking

style cues from our fber-optic future.

44 // style spotlight MM. LaFleur tailors looks to your

taste and delivers them to your door;

stunning new jewelry from Hermès

and Drukker Designs; ankle boots

with chunky heels hit the streets; and

Anna Sui teams up with Frye.

46 // squaring off Washington women rebuff the round

for Art Deco–inspired design.

92Fall fashion catches the

frontier spirit, from frills and tassels to leather and lace.

Viscose Cady Deco Wave neckline dress, Tom Ford ($4,990). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-

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78Three DC chefs scour their favorite farmers markets and share their finds.

75Fig & Olive is a sun-dappled

tribute to Southern French cuisine.

80Mary McAuley toasts clambake

season with a collection of wines made especially for it.

taste

75 // Southern

expoSure

The French Riviera comes to

CityCenterDC with the debut

of Fig & Olive.

78 // Fall FreSh

Just in time for the autumn harvest,

DC’s hottest chefs show us how

they navigate their favorite farmers

markets.

80 // Wine DoWn

Georgetown grad Mary McAuley

is riding a wave of success with her

clambake-friendly wines.

82 // taSte Spotlight

Maketto caters to fashionable foodies;

a roundup of piping-hot pizza joints;

and the kid’s menu at Trummer’s on

Main gets a gourmet upgrade.

culture

51 // all in the timing

Late-night regular Jo Koy is in

top form and killing it across the

country, and this fall he comes to

the Warner Theatre.

54 // innovation nation

The National Museum of American

History debuts its frst permanent

installation dedicated to American

business and invention.

56 // Culture Spotlight

Landmark Music Festival lights up

West Potomac Park; theater season

kicks off in the DMV with thought-

provoking fare; the DC Shorts Film

Festival screens 125 movies from 24

countries; and a yearlong sculpture

installation comes to an end.

58 // embraCing the

DiSplaCeD

Actor Thomas Sadoski refects on

Refugees International’s commitment

to helping those without a home.


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86Kirsten Dunst tells Julianne Moore about her new roles in Fargo and Midnight Special and how she finds her characters through fashion.

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86 // kirsten, unscripted

Kirsten Dunst gives Julianne Moore the

scoop on her upcoming flm and TV roles,

her favorite directors, and her special

memory of the Washington Monument.

Photography by René & Radka

92 // Look to the West

The spirit of the frontier lives on this sea-

son in fowing silhouettes and Western-

inspired accents of leather and lace.

Photography by René & Radka

100 // Luxe 2.0

The leaders of our favorite iconic

brands—Dior, Graff, Chanel, Hermès,

Salvatore Ferragamo, and Lalique—talk

about new strategies, core values, and

how new talent is driving success.

Moderated by Hitha Herzog

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106 // dipLomatic drive

The State Department’s Experience

America program takes foreign ambas-

sadors on VIP tours outside the Beltway

to discover the “real” America.

By Elizabeth Thorp

Photography by Daniel Swartz


contents Fall 2015

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115Homes across the DMV (here and below) are embracing color in a big way.

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Washingtonians are making a bold

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It’s a race to the fnish as developers

unveil high-end spaces across the city.

120 // HauTE PROPERTy

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Quarry Springs nears completion;

Hermès fnds inspiration in ikat fabrics

for its new dinnerware; B&B Italia

lands in DC; and the Atlantic Plumbing

space gets a luxury makeover.

weddings

123 // fall iN lOVE

With its cooler weather and resplendent

colors, autumn in DC is the perfect

time to exchange your vows.

freely speaking

144 // au COuRaNT

Make a run for it, Washington

women, in four-inch heels!


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WHEN THIS FABULOUS

FALL FASHION ISSUE COMES

OUT, I will be in Ireland for one last

summer hurrah, drinking Guinness,

kissing the Blarney Stone, and eating

a lot of meat pies. Where did the time

go? Although I definitely have not

had my fill of lazy summer beach

days, chilled rosé, outdoor dining,

and rooftop pools, I am ready to

trade in my gladiator sandals and

sundresses for the fall trends of lace,

feminine fabrics, and colorful

booties. And none of us will miss the

signature DC humidity.

It was hot outside, but everything

was cool in our diplomatic convoy to

Virginia. Capitol File was fortunate

enough to be a media embed in

Experience America’s trip to

Richmond, the Governor’s Mansion,

and Monticello this summer.

Experience America is a program

run by the Office of the Chief of

Protocol at the US State Department.

These “field trips” help foster

international goodwill and cultivate

relationships between the diplomatic

corps and the American people, and

we were happy to go along for the

ride (page 106).

We are so thrilled to have Kirsten

Dunst as our cover star. With her

new film, the sci-fi thriller Midnight

Special, and her portrayal of a

Minnesota beautician on FX’s Fargo,

Dunst is reclaiming the spotlight.

More good news? Julianne Moore

conducted the interview. That’s how

I got to be on a three-way call with

both of them—lovely, candid, and

funny. You can join the actresses’

chat on page 86.

Read well, be well, and enjoy fall

in our glorious capital city!

LEFT: Celebrating Bastille Day with Ambassador Gérard Araud of France at his magnificent Kalorama home. RIGHT: At the Virginia Governor’s Mansion in Richmond with First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, Ambassador Peter Selfridge, and Governor Terry McAuliffe.

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on my radar

from left: Toasting the opening of Paul Stuart with Thomas Mastronardi; celebrating Canali’s grand opening with event cohost Doug Kammerer of NBC4.

As summer comes to a close, some

of my favorite stops will be...

1. The new Louis Vuitton store

at CityCenterDC—5,400 square

feet of buttery leather goods.

I cannot wait to fnd my fall

fashion staple.

2. The Riggsby, which just

opened in the Carlyle Hotel. This

restaurant from chef Michael

Schlow is going to be my new

go-to neighborhood spot.

3. The Women’s Voices Theater

Festival, which brings together

more than 50 regional profes-

sional theaters. Starting Labor

Day weekend, each will present

at least one world premiere by a

female playwright.

The summer season is coming To

an end. Many of us are likely taking advantage of DC’s warm start to fall by wearing a favorite crocheted sundress or high-waisted shorts for the last time, before buckling into a great pair of strappy sandals and marching off to the Fall collections at our favorite boutiques. I love visiting the Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase and perusing the shoe collection in its 10022-SHOE boutique. I could spend hours there browsing and trying on shoes, and plan to do just that. Another of my DC shopping favorites is Tysons Galleria. Where else in Washington can you pop from Dior to Prada, Louis Vuitton to Saks and Neiman and many more, all in one location? And of course, CityCenterDC is the newest go-to DC gem! If you have yet to visit, it has more than 20 stores open and more to come. Once you’ve completed your CityCenterDC luxury shopping, take a break and contemplate your new fall fashions over lunch at Mango Tree or Fig & Olive!

The advent of fall also brings the fall philanthropy season, which we can’t wait to kick off. We are proud to be a first-time sponsor of the annual Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon, taking place September 2. Over the past 15 years, the Washington Redskins

Charitable Foundation has given over $16 million back to the community, which has helped support more than 150,000 children. The foundation is doing incredible work in leveling the playing field, helping our kids start smart, live well, and finish strong. We’re also excited about the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s annual Heart of Fashion event, held at Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie each year. The hospital partners with a high-profile designer and creates an afternoon of philanthropic luxury to raise money to help find cures and save children. In 2014, the fashion show raised over $100,000—three times more than in 2013—and the funds go directly to treating and defeating childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases.

So as we continue to salute 10 years of Capitol File and head into fall, there’s no better way to preserve the warmth of summer than by celebrating fall fashion through philanthropic efforts. Step into that new pair of Louboutins and get social!

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and Radka Leitmeritz work

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Angeles. Their fashion pho-

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publications like T: The New

York Times Style Magazine,

W, Vanity Fair, and The Wall

Street Journal. The duo pho-

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What was it like to shoot

Kirsten Dunst? It was like

a dream come true. We’ve

always loved her and love

the iconic Chateau Marmont,

but now we understand

what’s so special about her.

The look in her eyes, the

incredible fresh energy, and

the famous “something” only

she has…. She is so inspiring

and beautiful! Any words

of advice for an aspiring

photographer? Give your-

self enough time to create

your own style. Despite what

many think, you want to be

recognized by your work,

not by your references. Who

is on your photography

bucket list? If we had to pick

a person, it would have to be

David Bowie. What is your

camera of choice? For both

our professional and personal

projects, we use the Leica

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working with any other!

Daniel Swartz is a pop-culture

junkie who started and sold

a series of movie and music

websites back in the ’90s and

aughts. He has turned his

attention to photography in

recent years and has pho-

tographed everyone from

President Obama to Katy

Perry to Carolina Herrera. For

this issue, Swartz documented

the State Department’s

Experience America tour

through Virginia for our story

on the program (page 106).

What was the best part of

this shoot? Hands down, the

juxtaposition of “local” with

“global”! Observing the inter-

actions of so many foreign

dignitaries with Virginia busi-

nesses and representatives was

a unique treat. As someone

who grew up in Washington,

I’m used to seeing that at the

national level. But the State

Department did a great job of

connecting everyone at a local

level for this trip. What’s your

dream photo op? I’d love to

get a shot of Marine One taking

off from the White House lawn.

What are you most look-

ing forward to this fall? I’m

really excited about the inau-

gural Landmark Music Festival

in September. I can’t imagine

a better backdrop for a con-

cert than the National Mall!

Hitha Herzog is an on-air

contributor for Fox Business

Network, an author, and an

associate professor at Parsons

School of Design. For this

issue, she moderated a round-

table discussion with luxury

brand executives for the fea-

ture “Luxe 2.0” (page 100).

What surprised you about

the discussion? In the past,

executives would use the

same model to market to their

luxury customers. With social

media, the “demographics

within demographics” differ

from brand to brand. If you

can’t implement a targeted

plan based on metrics you

get from social media, then

your company is going

to have problems. Tell us

about teaching social com-

merce at Parsons. I learn

just as much from the stu-

dents as they learn from

me. I have to update the

syllabus every semester

because social media trends

change within months.

What attracted you to

reporting on the luxury

market? Most of these

companies are hundreds of

years old and tied to families

with rich histories. Covering

them is a study in art history,

socioeconomic theory, phi-

losophy, and market analysis.

Thomas Sadoski is an award-winning theater and film actor

best known for his work as Don Keefer on Aaron Sorkin’s

Golden Globe–nominated HBO series The Newsroom and

for his performance alongside Reese Witherspoon in the

Academy Award–nominated film Wild. He can be seen this

fall on the CBS comedy Life in Pieces. A supporter of Refugees

International, Sadoski penned this issue’s Spirit of

Generosity (page 58).

What was the best part about writing this article? Having

the opportunity to introduce Refugees International to an

audience that may not know the organization and being

allowed to discuss the important work they do. What was

the most challenging part of writing it? Word limit. I’m

really passionate about the subject, and even under the best

of circumstances I can be, shall we say, long-winded. What

inspires you? Possibility.

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In the world of fashion, there’s Karl Lagerfeld and

there’s everyone else. As the creative force behind

the legendary house of Chanel, the German

designer, artist, and photographer works at a

superhuman pace—turning out six collections a

year for Chanel, as well as collections for Fendi and

his namesake line, plus numerous collaborations—

designing the items that the stylish set will soon be

coveting and obsessing over, like cropped blazers,

f lap messenger bags, and cap-toe chunky heels.

Yet of all of Lagerfeld’s collections, perhaps the

most dazzling is Chanel’s Métiers d’art. Presented

once a year, it’s a celebration of the rich craftsman-

ship of the house’s seven ateliers, including the

famed embroidery creator Lesage, the milliner

Michel, and the feather-maker Lemarie. The

clothes are lavish, and so is the backdrop. Since the

collection debuted in 2002, it has been unveiled in

such memorable locations as a rodeo in Dallas, a

castle in Scotland, and a barge in Shanghai.

Last winter, the new Paris-Salzburg Métiers

d’art collection was fêted at the Schloss

Leopoldskron palace in Salzburg, Austria, a

location that stimulated Lagerfeld’s senses.

Rumor has it that Coco Chanel found inspiration

for the famous Chanel jacket in the uniform of a

hotel lift operator in Salzburg. But as Lagerfeld

charmingly points out, “Nobody can prove if she

said this herself, but who cares? There was a

connection, and that connection doesn’t need to

be related to the truth to serve as my inspiration.”

To present the more than 80 looks, models such as

Stella Tennant and Kendall Jenner walked through

candlelit rooms where guests sat on elegant sofas

and nibbled on confections. To close the show,

Lagerfeld strolled by with model Cara Delevingne,

who held a half-eaten pretzel in her hand.

In fact, everything was so chic that it deserved an

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encore. So this spring,

Lagerfeld restaged the entire

Paris-Salzburg show at New

York’s Park Avenue Armory

for a crowd that included

Beyoncé, Vanessa Paradis,

and Julianne Moore. “New

York is quite far away from

Salzburg, and since it was such

a success there, I thought it

would be nice to show it to

our friends in New York,” the

designer explains. The

models, the clothes, the dark

romantic music—all of it came

to Manhattan. The only thing

that Lagerfeld couldn’t bring

was the 18th-century rococo

palace, but that didn’t seem

to bother him in the least. “For

me, it was like seeing another

collection in New York,” he

says. “The simpler set showed

the collection better than

overly ornate gilded rooms.”

And the collection was

devastatingly beautiful.

Jackets played a starring

role, each one more imagina-

tive than the one before.

There was a long, colorful

embroidered jacket with

flared sleeves and hem, a

floor-length shearling coat, a

breathtaking cape made

almost entirely of feathers.

Many pieces offered fresh

takes on Tyrolean styles, like

the beaded dirndl-inspired

dress with a leather bodice,

ruffled blouses with high

collars and bibs, and knit

leggings in Alpine colors of

hunter green and dove gray.

Even the accessories had a

playful, Sound of Music joy to

them: Headphones with

coiled braids that cover the

ears, felt bags embroidered

with flowers, feathered hats,

and black patent-leather clogs

were among the standouts.

And, of course, Lagerfeld

made a convincing case for

bringing back lederhosen.

The style’s best ambassador:

Lagerfeld’s 6-year-old

godson Hudson, who wore a

pair of denim lederhosen

with kneesocks, an outfit

that reminded the designer

of how he dressed as a child.

“But my lederhosen were

made from leather,” he says.

“There were no jeans around

for that back then!” While the

collection nods to the past, it

never reads old-fashioned. “In

a way, the clothes are timeless

because Austrian people still

wear these types of dresses,”

Lagerfeld says, “but mine is a

version of great luxury.”

It’s a luxury that would be

unimaginable, however, if not

for the company’s ateliers.

“The commitment Chanel

has made to supporting its

ateliers is crucial not just for

Chanel, but for the entire

haute couture industry and

ready-to-wear business,” says

Barbara Cirkva, the brand’s

division president for fashion

in the US. “The handcrafted

skill that goes into these pieces

can never be replicated. And

you’d be hard-pressed to find

a Chanel runway or Métiers

collection that didn’t involve

the ateliers on some level,

whether it’s hand-woven

braiding on a jacket or an

embroidered camellia.”

Many of these exquisite

pieces will find their way into

the city’s Chanel boutique,

which carries a full range of

accessories, including

handbags, shoes, and

jewelry. Such items particu-

larly appeal to Washington,

DC’s high-powered fashion

crowd, who often zip directly

from the office to an event.

“You can change the entire

attitude of a classic jacket or

knitwear piece with your

accessories,” Cirkva says.

“This is how women dress

today—it’s so modern.”

As for the Paris-Salzburg

collection, it’s easy to fall in

love with every last ruffled

blouse and hair bow,

proving that Lagerfeld has

done it again and seduced us

all—himself included. “It’s

very difficult for me to have

favorite pieces,” he says. “I

love the collection as a whole.

If not, I would only show one

dress!” Tysons Galleria, 2001

International Dr., McLean,

703-847-0555; chanel.com CF

Jackets with Tyrolean-inspired touches like high collars (left) and embroidery (right) formed a large part of Lagerfeld’s Métiers d’art collection for Chanel. from top: Chanel’s knit and metal bag ($2,500) and crepe and grosgrain bootie ($1,625).

“The coMMITMenT chaneL haS MaDe To SupporTInG ITS aTeLIerS IS crucIaL noT juST

for chaneL, buT for The enTIre hauTe couTure InDuSTry.”—barbara cirkva


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COMPUTER BLUEBold two-tone color combinations produce the perfect palette.

Chrysler suede and specchio pump, Paul Andrew ($1,395). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com. Bal58 Spray shoulder bag, Balenciaga ($3,750). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; balenciaga.com. Spiral pendant fumoso necklace, Pluma ($597). Neiman Marcus, see above; neimanmarcus.com


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9700; neimanmarcus.com

Stuart Weitzman ($465). Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr.,

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Tory Burch ($595). 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-337-1410; toryburch.com

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Designs, in Virginia four

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AT A GALLOP Hermès pays homage to its

equestrian heritage and its

history of exquisite crafts-

manship with the Filet d’Or

jewelry collection. Available

in rose and white gold, the

line incorporates familiar

design touches, such as the

Attelage buckle clasp, the

shaping of the metal with an

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AMERICAN MADE

Eclectic designer Anna Sui and legendary

bootmaker Frye have joined forces to offer DC

fashionistas nine different bag and shoe styles,

just in time for the opening of Frye’s latest

boutique in the capital. The collaboration com-

bines Sui’s eccentricity and lively prints with

Frye’s tried-and-true staples, bringing stylish

functionality to fall in Washington. The offer-

ings range from a fl ower-embroidered Teagan

lace-up for those cooler days to three handbag

styles, including a mini cross-body bag, provid-

ing a look that’s as American as the collabora-

tive effort behind it. 1066 Wisconsin Ave. NW,

202-337-3973; thefryecompany.com

For shoppers in search of fashion with-

out the fuss, MM. LaFleur’s new Bento

Box service allows busy professionals

to order a complete ensemble and

have it delivered to their home. Having

grown up in Japan, founder Sarah

LaFleur, along with cofounders Narie

Foster and Miyako Nakamura, was

inspired by the traditional Japanese

bento box, with its neat arrangement of

rice and meats, and translated its orga-

nizing principle to the realm of fashion.

Shoppers visit the website, answer

brief questions about their profession

and the women they most admire (from

Amelia Earhart to Beyoncé), and—

voilà!—a curated selection of pieces,

both wardrobe staples and accesso-

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clockwise from top: From David Yurman, this new Albion Collection timepiece ($2,100) takes its inspiration from the jeweler’s cushion-shaped gemstones. The 27mm watch is crafted in stainless steel and has a link bracelet. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr., McLean, 703-245-3515; davidyurman.com

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accessories:

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“I didn’t know how many people watched The Tonight Show until the next day,” says Jo Koy, who appeared on the show in 2005 while still working at Nordstrom Rack. “They’d say, ‘Oh my God, you were awesome! Can I get this in a size nine?’”

In 2005, comedian Jo Koy catapulted to fame

after performing a fnely honed routine on the

tonight Show with Jay Leno extolling the glories

of orange chicken and our country’s new tagline,

“America: Made in China.” Since then, he’s been

selling out shows nationwide and becoming an

audience favorite on Chelsea Handler’s chelsea

Lately. This fall he’ll bring his act to the Warner

Theatre. We caught up with Koy to talk about his

humble beginnings, his material, and his plans for

the future....

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Theatre; warnertheatredc.com

Koy cites Eddie Murphy’s stand-up as a definitive influence.

“dc is a comedy town. it’s one of those towns that comedians just look forward to [playing].”—jo koy

You’ve said that famous people tend to forget

where they were before they got famous. What

were you doing before this?

[Working at] Nordstrom Rack.

No way! When?

Until The Tonight Show.

Where you got a standing ovation.

I couldn’t believe when I got that standing O. I knew

[that routine] like the back of my hand, I knew how I

was going to say it, where they were going to clap, how

they were going to respond, but I didn’t know it was

going to take off like that. I mean, it was really crazy.

And then you woke up the next morning and went

to work at Nordstrom Rack.

You want to know the funny thing? I didn’t know

how many people watched The Tonight Show until the

next day. I was working in the shoe department, and I

swear, every other woman was like, “Weren’t you on

The Tonight Show last night?” and I’d say, “Yeah, that

was me.” And they’d say, “Oh my God, you were awe-

some! Can I get this in a size nine?” It was like a quick

praise, then right back to reality.

How long have you known you wanted to be a

comedian?

Since I was 10 or 11. I knew [immediately] when I saw

Eddie Murphy in Delirious on HBO. I was always

the funny guy… but when I saw him perform, I was

like, “Oh, I defnitely have to be this man. I need to be

a stand-up comic.”

Were there any other infuences?

Eddie Murphy was really it for me. I [saw] Raw live—

that concert of his that was made into a movie. I took

my mom’s credit card and bought the tickets, and my

mom thought she was taking me to a movie. She had

no idea. She had to drive me all the way to Seattle.

Then of course all the other guys came into play:

Richard Jeni, Brian Regan, Damon Wayans, Chris

Rock—those guys added to it for me.

Before moving to LA, you spent 10 years playing

coffeehouses in Vegas.

[After a while] people were starting to come to these

coffeehouses just to see me. I caught the eye of a pro-

moter [Kevin Kearney] who had a legit comedy club

called Catch a Rising Star. Right after I got off the stage

at this open mic, he said, “Hey, man… I want you to

open for somebody.” I called everybody I knew and

said, “I’m about to make it!” I had no idea that was

the beginning of a long, long journey. I thought [that]

overnight… I was going to start working all the comedy

clubs. Nope. It was another 13 years before I got The

Tonight Show. But it was the best journey of my life.

Is television something you want to do more of?

Of course! When I write my stand-up, I always write

as if I’m trying to write a sitcom. My routine is always

going to be very situational. When people watch my

stand-up, they can actually envision a comedic situa-

tion. I love the art of storytelling.

And you’ve written a few pilots.

I have had so many pilots—every year I get one—but

you know how TV is. When people get a shot on a

show that lasts more than two seasons, God bless ’em,

because that’s not how it is these days. You can’t get sad

about it. [Dave] Chappelle had 10 failed pilots [before

he got Chappelle’s Show], and he tells everybody that

story. I’m at number fve now, so I need fve more.

How do you like the DC audience?

The best. The best. They’re a comedy town. It’s one of

those towns—there aren’t that many of them—but it’s

one of those towns that comedians just look forward to.

Why do you think that is?

I don’t know, man. Maybe it’s how hard you guys

work. Maybe it’s a high-stress area and people want

to cut loose. Every show I’ve done out there has been

killer. San Francisco, Washington, DC, Houston,

Austin, Nashville… those towns, if you ask any comic,

they will say the same thing.

What advice would you give to young comics?

Enjoy the ride, don’t stop, and don’t be discouraged.

Enjoy every single moment. Every day you learn

something new about yourself, about the art form.

And before you know it, you’re going to be 25 years in,

doing the Warner Theatre. It’s that cool. Even though it

sounds like a long time, it goes by in a couple minutes.

October 2 at 8 pm at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th St.

NW. For tickets, call 202-783-4000 or visit

warnertheatredc.com. CF

MadOnna

As she enters her fourth decade of touring,

the Queen of Pop with the rebel heart

shows no signs of slowing down. September

12 at Verizon Center; ticketmaster.com

Ed ShEERan

America’s favorite redheaded singer-

songwriter brings his game-changing album

X back to the DMV. September 22–23 at

Verizon Center; ticketmaster.com


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DEBUTS ITS FIRST PERMANENT INSTALLATION

DEDICATED TO AMERICAN BUSINESS AND INVENTION.

BY KATE GIBBS

“The nation’s attic” is getting a

makeover. One fl oor at a time,

the three-story west wing of the

Smithsonian’s National Museum of

American History—all 120,000 square

feet of it—is being reimagined, with

the fi rst-fl oor galleries, devoted to the

history of American enterprise and

invention, debuting to much fanfare

on July 1. Front-loaded with iconic

objects and hands-on learning stations,

the Innovation Wing is as inventive as

its subject matter. (The democracy-

themed second fl oor and the pop

culture–themed third fl oor will open

in 2016 and 2017, respectively.)

“Our national museum has a unique

opportunity to bring American his-

tory alive through our new learning

galleries, which invite visitors to

engage in the process of invention and

discovery through hands-on activities,

facilitated programs, docent spotlight

tours, and even creative photo oppor-

tunities atop a replica high-wheel

bicycle,” says the museum’s director,

John L. Gray. “Invention and innova-

tion are an indelible part of American

history, with our own nation founded

as a revolutionary new idea.”

The Innovation Wing is divided into

sections. The largest is the Mars Hall of

American Business, where an exhibi-

tion titled “American Enterprise” charts

the country’s growth from an alliance

of agrarian colonies into a global man-

ufacturing powerhouse with a proud

entrepreneurial spirit. The story is

told in more than 600 objects, from

textbook entries like Eli Whitney’s

cotton gin to curios such as Madame

C.J. Walker’s hair tonic and Alfred

Bloomingdale’s personal credit card.

The other sections include Object

Project, a learning space exploring

the powerful impact of 250 everyday

objects (such as bicycles and refrigera-

tors), and Places of Invention, which

time-trips to innovative hot spots like

Hollywood in the 1930s, where

Technicolor was born, and the boogie-

down Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop.

Everywhere the emphasis is on ingenu-

ity as a particularly American quality.

Nowhere is that theme more appar-

ent than in the east wing’s current

show “Hear My Voice: Alexander

Graham Bell and the Origins of

Recorded Sound” (through January

31, 2016). This one-room display

brings the west wing’s broader

ambitions into focus, presenting the

eminent engineer as a Bill Gates type

with a beard and a Scottish brogue.

Bell’s sound recordings are among the

earliest ever made, but their fragile

condition left many of them unplay-

able until 2009, when a breakthrough

in high-resolution imaging allowed

the indented surfaces to be converted

into sound fi les without touching the

actual objects, giving museumgoers a

chance to hear history itself.

“Hear my voice,” commands Bell

on one recording. His words may be

faint, but like so many of the American

entrepreneurs featured here, his deter-

mination is unmistakable. 14th Street

and Constitution Avenue NW, 202-633-

1000; americanhistory.si.edu CF

An exhibition in the east wing devoted to Alexander Graham Bell (ABOVE) and his innovations in recorded sound includes a patent drawing for Bell’s Graphophone (ABOVE LEFT) and an 1885 record (LEFT), made of wax on binder’s board, of his speaking voice.

The new “American Enterprise” exhibition at the

National Museum of American History (ABOVE) contains

artifacts of American invention, such as an 1879

Edison lightbulb (LEFT) and an America Online installation

disk from the 1990s (RIGHT).


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SWEET This year’s DC Shorts Film Festival

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tures 125 short fi lms, ranging from

two to 30 minutes in length, from 24

countries. “A great short fi lm is like

a great short story,” says Jon Gann,

the festival’s founder and executive

director. “It’s a format unto its own.”

Documentaries are a perennial favorite

(“Washingtonians are a sophisticated

bunch,” he says), so we asked Gann to

recommend a few below. September

10–20, various venues; dcshorts.com

MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ’S YEARLONG SCULPTURE installation, a special exhibition of The New York Avenue

Sculpture Project, is coming to an end. Her mammoth bronze human fi gures (such as 2009’s Walking

Figures, RIGHT) and stainless steel birds have delighted and intrigued commuters and passersby along New

York Avenue since last fall, and Washingtonians have until September 27 to take in the stunning sight. New

York Avenue NW, between 12th and 13th Streets; nmwa.org/exhibitions/new-york-ave-sculpture-project

Right on the MarkTHE INAUGURAL LANDMAR MUSIC

FESTIVAL LIGHTS UP WEST POTOMAC PARK AT THE NATIONAL MALL. BY OUSSAMA ZAHR

DC emerges as a major stop for music festival devotees with the launch of the two-day Landmark Music Festival, benefiting resto-ration projects for the National Mall. “We considered a range of high-impact, large-scale events that could help us reach a broader audience,” says Kristine Fitton, vice president of market-ing and communications for the Trust for the National Mall. “But we kept coming back to the idea of a music festival.” With head-liners Drake and the Strokes (PICTURED) among the 40-plus acts, the festival hopes to draw 25,000 people each day. Charlie Jones of C3 Presents, which is producing the event, sees it as a cousin to the Austin City Limits Music Festival, noting, “The finest ele-ments of the community will be represented through music, food, education, and family programs, all with a greater purpose: to support our national parks.” Two-day passes start at $150. September 26–27 at West Potomac Park; landmarkfestival.org CF

TRAVEL COMPANION

can’t miss

There is no shortage of

thought- provoking theater

this season in the DMV. The

Kennedy Center presents

Wagner, Max! Wagner!

(September 25–26; kennedy-

center.org), a song cycle from

Stew and Heidi Rodewald

(BELOW), the Tony-winning

team behind Passing Strange.

The show traces an unlikely

link between opera com-

poser Richard Wagner and

the blues. “Both have been

said to directly and indirectly

reflect aspects of their

respective cultures that many

would like to forget,” says

Stew, referring to the Nazis’

propagandistic use of

Wagner and the blues’ painful

echoes of slavery. “The show

examines our fear of both.”

Also on the calendar are

Dana P. Rowe’s The Fix, a

rock-infused satire of insider

politics, playing at Signature

Theatre (August 11–

September 20, Arlington;

sigtheatre.org), and

Christopher Baker’s take on

Jane Austen’s Pride and

Prejudice, at Center Stage

(September 11–October 11,

Baltimore; centerstage.org).

KARA WALKER: A SUBTLETY, OR

THE MARVELOUS SUGAR BABY

GIOVANNI AND THE

WATER BALLET

PALMER’S BEARD

SUPER PIMP

An account of the

artist’s monumental

sculpture project in

Brooklyn’s Domino

Sugar factory.

A boy dreams of

entering the Dutch

synchronized swim-

ming championship.

Joseph Palmer

fights for his right to

wear unpopular

facial hair in the

1820s.

The king of

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Pictures of 170 Rohingya children arriving on an Indonesian shore: dehy-

drated, starving, terrifed, alone. Those images haunt me. The children were

sent to sea by parents so desperate and powerless that they believed their last,

best—perhaps only—option was to pay what little money they had to exploit-

ative traffckers who would ferry them to the safety of sometimes-unknown

extended families an ocean away. These 170 children were lucky to have sur-

vived. Many others, in many other places, are not so fortunate. Appallingly,

this story is not unique.

As of the most recent United Nations High Commission on Refugees

accounting, the worldwide total of forcibly displaced persons stands at a stag-

gering and record-setting 59.5 million, roughly equivalent to the population

of the United Kingdom. Of those, 19.5 million are legally defned as refugees.

And of those, children make up an estimated 51 percent.

That means that of the 19.5 million refugees worldwide in 2014, almost 10

million were children.

Furthermore, the UNHCR report reveals trends that are incredibly trou-

bling. Almost all show a shocking rate of increase. Far too often, phrases such

as “highest fgure on record” and “unprecedented” appear. By all accounts,

we have reached, as UNHCR Commissioner António Guterres states, “a

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without a home. by thomas sadoski

In its tireless efforts to aid displaced people around the world, Refugees International has earned a fervent ally in actor Thomas Sadoski.


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Charity registerOpportunities to give.

St. Jude Heart of faSHion SHow

Benefting St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Neiman

Marcus presents a fabulous fashion show by an exclusive

designer, as well as a preshow reception, silent auction,

Champagne, and brunch bites.

When: September 12

Where: Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie

Contact: Marisa Petrozza,

[email protected]

wolf trap Ball

The Wolf Trap Ball is a black-tie evening of dinner and

dancing alongside members of the diplomatic corps, the

president’s cabinet, and the US Congress, as well as

prominent leaders from a range of industries. Proceeds

beneft the Wolf Trap Foundation and its performing

arts and education programs.

When: September 19

Where: Wolf Trap’s Filene Center

Contact: 703-255-4030; wolftrap.org/ball

CHarityworkS dream Ball

CharityWorks presents “Smoke & Mirrors,” a black-tie

event featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing at the

National Building Museum. The ball raises funds for

Best Buddies, which creates opportunities for people

with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the

Yellow Ribbon Fund, which supports injured veterans.

When: September 26

Where: The National Building Museum

Contact: charityworksdc.org/events/events.php

under tHe ligHtS—a gala

nigHt witH kevin SpaCey and

Cal ripken Jr.

Interviews with Kevin Spacey and Cal Ripken Jr., plus

an afterparty with live music and celebrity guests, raise

funds for the Kevin Spacey Foundation and the Cal

Ripken Sr. Foundation, which support at-risk youth with

programs in the performing arts and sports.

When: September 28

Where: Arena Stage

Contact: 917-407-1252;

kevinspaceyfoundation.org/join-us/gala-events/

k9S for warriorS gala

K9s for Warriors’ signature event features a cocktail

reception, dinner, and live music. Proceeds beneft the

organization, which selects and trains shelter dogs to be

service animals for returning servicemen and -women.

When: October 1

Where: The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St. NW

Contact: k9sforwarriorsgala.com

“this is a small organization made up

of the biggest people, who stare down

seemingly insurmountable odds.”

evident and indisputable. Additionally, its steadfast

policy of categorically refusing funding from gov-

ernments and the United Nations provides RI with

absolutely essential neutrality, focus, and dexterity

to effectively reach, engage, and advocate for those

most in need. Whether working for people internally

displaced by the drug cartels in Mexico, exposing the

apartheid conditions of the Rohingya in Myanmar,

fghting on behalf of women brutalized in the con-

flict in the Central African Republic, or tirelessly

campaigning for Syrian refugees, RI has not only

been present; it has succeeded. Demonstrating its

prudence and farsightedness, it has also begun work-

ing on what will be (if we fail to act) the next great

humanitarian crisis: the masses who will be displaced

as a result of climate change.

I learned of the organization from RI board

member, friend, and mentor Sam Waterston. I

will be forever grateful for the introduction. I have

since become a determined ally and supporter of

RI because, frankly, it employs many of the most

capable, fearless, and uncompromising individuals I

have met. This is a small organization made up of the

biggest people. They unfinchingly stare down seem-

ingly insurmountable odds and by doing so offer

dignity and hope to those, like the 170 Rohingya

children and so many others, who are desperately in

need of both. It has been my honor to know them

and my privilege to speak on their behalf. Refugees

International, 2001 S St. NW, Ste. 700, 202-828-

0110; refugeesinternational.org CF

paradigm change, an unchecked slide into an era

in which the scale of global forced displacement, as

well as the response required, is now clearly dwarf-

ing anything seen before.”

So what to do? And who to do it? Within those

overwhelming numbers are many questions that

need to be asked, stories that must be told, and facts

that should be laid bare. To grasp the signifcance

of each situation and work toward a real enduring

solution, particularly in places of confict, requires

experience, incredible compassion, intelligence, and

integrity. All parties, especially the most vulnerable,

must feel safe to discuss the origin and evolution of

their circumstances. Understandably, fear of reprisal

and worry about conficting interests can cause such

vulnerable populations to view aid organizations with

suspicion. On the other side, government officials

require assurances that the facts and recommenda-

tions for action that they receive are coming with the

highest degree of objectivity, insight, and profciency.

Which leads me to Refugees International.

Since 1979, RI has been working both on the

ground with displaced populations and in the halls

of government to advocate for meaningful and, most

importantly, systemic change. It has been on the van-

guard working to ensure that actions are taken quickly

and wisely to provide stability and to prevent further

escalation, conflict, and human suffering. With its

roots in a powerful citizens’ movement to protect

Indo-Chinese refugees, RI’s standing among the most

vulnerable is rock solid, its integrity is immediately

left: An internally displaced woman in the Central African Republic. below: Thomas Sadoski with Refugees International officials (from left) Tatiana Maxwell, Alice Thomas, Eileen Shields-West, and Sam Waterston.


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Vital Voices Global Partnership, an organization

that invests in female leaders who are changing

the world, partnering with them to enhance their

skills and connections and help bring their goals

to fruition, returned to Washington, DC, to

present its annual leadership awards at the John

F. Kennedy Center. The event honored five

visionary women: Kah Walla of Cameroon,

Yin Myo Su of Myanmar, Samar Minallah

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CAPITOL FILE HOSTED ITS 2015 Summer cover

party at Sofitel in downtown Washington, DC. Cover artist

Maggie Michael displayed a selection of her work and

unveiled two Library of Congress Series pieces to be

auctioned at charitybuzz.com to benefit the Sitar Arts

Center. Guests sipped Belvedere Wild Berry vodka, Veuve

Clicquot, and Trump wine while noshing on Sofitel’s tuna

tartare and scallop spoons and indulging in beautiful

desserts by Paperwhite Events. The Sitar Arts Center’s

Saints Band provided live music. Despite the rain, guests

enthusiastically snapped selfies in the Maserati from

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An assortment of crostini is a popular

starter at Fig & Olive.

Southern ExposureThe French riviera comes To ciTycenTerDc

wiTh The DebuT oF Fig & Olive. by nevin martell

Restaurateur Laurent Halasz had been visiting DC for years, but he

finally decided it was time to put down roots. This June, he planted an

outpost of his wildly successful, modern-minded Midi wonderland Fig

& Olive on a prime corner in the recherché CityCenterDC develop-

ment. “I want [the restaurant] to be an oasis within the city,” he says.

A fg tree sprouts on the frst foor, adding a splash of green to the

eatery’s primary palette of sand and ivory. Bottles of olive oil line shelves

throughout, glimmering like gold when the light catches them just right.

The entire two-story space is aglow from sunrise to sundown. Floor-to-

ceiling windows allow a cascade of rays to food the sleek, sophisticated


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mother.It’ssImple,refInedflavorswIthelegant

presentatIon.”—laurent halasz

bistro. “You feel like you’re outside,” says Halasz.

It’s an apt feeling for a restaurant conceived as a

tribute to Southern France, a region that gets its nick-

name, le Midi, from the sun’s location in the southern

sky at midday. Hailing from the village of Mougins,

near Cannes, Halasz opened the frst Fig & Olive in

New York as a heartfelt homage to his homeland.

“It’s the cuisine of my mother,” he says. “It’s simple,

refned favors with elegant presentation.”

The boutique chainlet now has multiple locations

in New York City and vicinity, as well as restaurants in

Los Angeles and Chicago. “It makes my day very in-

teresting,” says Executive Chef Frederic Guerin, who

oversees coast-to-coast operations. “I don’t have time

to get bored. It’s a great challenge.”

Guerin began his career in his home country of

France at Lucas Carton in Paris and La Ferme de

Mon Père in Megève, both of which boasted three

Michelin stars. He moved to the States in 2009 for a

high-profile appointment at the Plaza Hotel’s Oak

Room before joining the Fig & Olive team at the be-

ginning of the year.

Guerin’s menu changes over the course of the year

to showcase the bounty of each season. To ensure

that it uses only the freshest ingredients, the restau-

rant taps several regional growers for its primo pro-

duce, including heirloom tomatoes from Tuscarora

Organic Growers in Hustontown, Pennsylvania, and

apples and peaches from Crown Orchard Company

in Batesville, Virginia.

Not surprisingly, olive oil takes center stage. The

kitchen utilizes more than 20 varieties, many of

them available for purchase. The company care-

fully curates the selection, sourcing boutique batches

from Spain, Chile, Portugal, France, and beyond.

Meals begin with a tasting trio—usually one sweet,

one peppery, and one boldly flavored—accompa-

nied by fresh-baked rosemary focaccia for dipping.

“We want the guests to have a different experience

each time they visit us,” says Guerin, “so we change

them every week or so.”

Every dish incorporates olive oil in some way.

Highlights include a thinly sliced zucchini carpac-

cio zigzagged with olive oil and freshly squeezed

lemon juice, mushroom-packed croquette cubes

with a truffed olive oil aioli, and fg-glazed branzino

filet dazzled with 18-year-old balsamic vinegar and

silky Arbequina olive oil. Even some of the desserts

include it, such as a green apple sorbet crisscrossed

with olive oil syrup and a caramelized cheesecake

accompanied by a crunchy olive oil crisp.

But there’s one ingredient that’s noticeably absent

in the offerings: butter. “I don’t miss it anymore,” says

Guerin. “I was raised cooking with olive oil, so this

is natural for me.” 934palmeralleynw,202-559-

5004;fgandolive.com cf

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Alfresco ItAlIAn DC is known for its top-rated Italian eateries. As the sweltering heat moves out, enjoy dinner outdoors again at one of our favorites....

OvviO Osteria. Well worth the drive

from DC, this pioneering outpost does

Italy proud. Nestled at the epicenter

of the burgeoning Halstead Square

development, it offers a strong selec-

tion of artfully prepared pastas, pizzas,

salads, and antipasti, as well as master-

fully executed meats. Save room for the

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LupO verde. This ever-bustling 14th

Street standout has something for every-

one. Actually, it has lots for everyone,

with a recently retooled menu that gives

even longtime fans a reason to come

running back. Home in on ravioli bursting

with eggplant caponata and sunchoke

cream or the fried pizza (yes, that’s really

a thing, and yes, it’s amazing). Another

gem is the amberjack tartare accented

with saffron strands, mint oil, and a blitz

of citrus. 1401 T St. NW, 202-827-4752;

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BiBiana. Executive Chef Jake Addeo

is coming up on his frst anniversary at

Ashok Bajaj’s standard-setting osteria. In

that time, he has shaped the menu to his

vision. As the nights get cooler, the plates

get richer, such as a bowl of polenta

topped with pork belly ragù (below),

nutmeg-rich Bolognese coating a tangle

of tagliatelle, and saucy meatballs show-

ered with pecorino cheese. 1100 New York

Ave. NW, 202-216-9550; bibianadc.com

Thinly sliced braised octopus with heirloom potatoes and pimentón lemon

dressing shows off a light touch. left: Executive Chef Frederic Guerin

oversees all Fig & Olive operations.


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Fall FreshJust in time for the autumn harvest, DC’s hottest Chefs show us how they navigate their favorite farmers markets. by nevin martell

Red spring onions are one of chef John Critchley’s recent finds.

Broccoli rabe is the basis for a surprising new dish from chef Andrew Markert.

Pudding made from pawpaw is a sweet innovation by chef Nick Stefanelli.

John CritChley

Executive chef, Brine

2985 District Ave., Ste. 120, Fairfax,

703-280-1000; brinerestaurants.com

favorite farmers mar et: Mosaic Central

Farm Market (2910 District Ave., Fairfax) on Sundays.

it inspires me because… “It’s a good way to

gauge what’s growing and what’s coming in well.”

what i always lo or in the fall:

“I love squash. They’re great for tarts because they

have natural starch that makes them work well for

pie filling. Plus, they take acidity well, so you can

make them brighter with a lot of citrus.”

most surprising recent find:

Red spring onions.

restaurant dish it inspired: “I threw

them on the wood-fired grill and let them char up,

then served them simply with olive oil, sea salt,

and salsa verde.”

Andrew MArkert

Executive chef, Beuchert’s Saloon

623 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-733-1384;

beuchertssaloon.com

favorite farmers mar et: Eastern Market

(225 Seventh St. SE), a few blocks from his restaurant.

it inspires me because… “I talk to the

farmers, see what they’ve got, and taste stuff. Then

I’ll haggle a bit. At the end of the day, though, I

can be a pushover, since I’ve worked on a farm and

I know the backbreaking work that goes into it.”


“Apples are my favorite, especially the Honey

Crisp and Pink Lady varietals.”

most surprising recent find:

A nice batch of broccoli rabe.

restaurant dish it inspired: “I pan-

seared it with garlic confit, honeycomb, and

vincotto, and finished it with SarVecchio cheese.”

niCk StefAnelli

Chef-owner, Masseria

1344 Fourth St. NE, 202-608-5959;

masseria-dc.com

favorite farmers mar et: FreshFarm

(1309 Fifth St. NE) at Union Market on Sundays.

it inspires me because… “Our menu is based

on the mentality of the farmers market. We’re creat-

ing dishes around the products we find, not creating

dishes and then going out to find product to fill it.”


“There’s so much I love at this time of year—mush-

rooms, figs, tomatoes, heirloom carrots, and turnips.”

most surprising recent find: Pawpaw. “It

tastes like an exotic fruit, but it grows in this area.”

restaurant dish it inspired: “I made a

pudding with them, which we paired with

dry-aged duck. The pawpaws added a nice sweet

counterpoint to the dish.” cf


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Mary McAuley’s quest for the perfect wine to pair

with shellfish has spawned a flourishing business.

When Mary McAuley arrived

in DC in 2002 to study health-

care policy and management

at Georgetown University, she

didn’t like wine. But a few years

later, a glass of one of the top

Cabernets from Napa Valley

changed everything: She went

to culinary school, became

a sommelier, and launched

Clambake Chardonnay and

Ripe Life Wines, inspired by

her family’s tradition of clam-

bakes on the beach. Last fall,

McAuley debuted a limited-

edition rosé—a 100 percent

single-vineyard Syrah—and

she’s currently dreaming up

Wine DoWnGeorGetown Grad Mary Mcauley is ridinG a wave of success

with her clambake-friendly wines. by zoë king and amy moeller

Build a Basket

the winemaker shares her favorite gift-giving idea: a clamBake kit.

Wine is a tried-and-true

host gift, but Mary McAuley

likes to kick it up a notch.

“It’s very hard to send people

seafood,” she says, “so I like

to send people my wine in a

clambake kit.” Inspired, we

used McAuley’s guidance to

build our own.

rame ins. “Important: You

not only want to give butter,

but you want to serve the

base that the clambake has

been cooked in.” Our pick:

Pantry ramekins, set of six,

Williams-Sonoma ($20).

5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW,

Mazza Gallerie, 202-237-

1602; williams-sonoma.com

lobster crac ers and

seafood for s. Our pick:

Set of two crackers and

six forks, Hill’s Kitchen

($25). 713 D St. SE, 202-

542-1997; hillskitchen.com

cloth nap ins. “You can

reuse them, and they don’t

blow away in the wind if

you’re doing a backyard

or beachside clambake.”

Our pick: Appia napkins,

Dalton Brody ($10). 3412

Idaho Ave. NW, 202-244-

7197; daltonbrody.com

a Tailgate Red. We caught up

with the California-based wine-

maker to talk about varietals,

seafood, and how her time in

DC infuenced her taste.

as a new Jersey native, you

spent summers on the shore.

I grew up on the beach. My

family and friends are big

clambakers, so coastal cuisine

is really close to my heart. In

2011, I threw a clambake for

a friend’s birthday; I was in

charge of picking out the wine.

Afterwards I said, “For next

year’s clambake, I’m going to

try to make the wine.” I knew

the perfect wine would be

unoaked Chardonnay. So I

sketched the label, and I got

the numbers together to deter-

mine what it would take… and

to see if there was a market

for a fun, beachy, good wine.

We did 400 cases to start, and

it sold incredibly well.

You went from 400 cases in

that initial July 2013 batch

to 6,000 cases on preorder

this year. and with a new

dc wholesaler, true craft

holdings, now ripe life

wines are available all

around the dmv. what’s

the best way to enjoy them?

My wine is really at its best

with shellfsh and a little butter.

The Clambake Chardonnay

is high in acid, so it really cuts

through that fat. There’s a lot

of minerality, which you fnd

in shellfsh, and then there are

lemony components that bring

out the best in the seafood.

any tips for pairing?

Think about body and favor.

For body, you have the struc-

ture of a wine—acid, weight,

sugar. And favor—lemons

versus peaches versus herbs,

and in red wines, leather,

tobacco. Pair light with light

and heavy with heavy. So if

you’re having simple grilled

white fsh with salt and pep-

per, go light like Sauvignon

Blanc. Moving heavier, a

fsh with cream sauce, do an

oak Chardonnay.

now that you’re in

california, what do you

miss most about dc’s

food scene?

I miss all of the northern

African infuences and Middle

Eastern infuences. DC is the

frst time I ever had a lot of

kebab. For seafood, I always

strong-armed my parents to

go to Kinkead’s when they

came into town. The tomato

soup at Dean & DeLuca in

Georgetown is the best tomato

soup I’ve ever had, and when

I’m in town I always call [to

see if] they have it.

ripe life wines donates

5 percent of its wines to

local charity events.

We donate a lot of our wine.

Usually the charities we’re

looking for are somehow

associated with maritime life—

the Harbor Charter School

in New York, Hudson River

Community Sailing. Another

charity I really like is the

Christopher & Dana Reeve

Foundation. Instead of writ-

ing a check, I can give wine,

and then people can try it.

It’s not a one-way street; I get

a lot in return from making

those donations. cf


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Slice of HeavenPizza lovers, rejoice! There are new pies aplenty

to enjoy. In downtown DC, afcionados can stop

in at Veloce (1828 L St. NW, 202-290-1910;

eatatveloce.com), a quick-service eatery cre-

ated by Ruth Gresser (of Pizzeria Paradiso fame)

that prepares personal pizzas in less than fve

minutes. There are even breakfast options, such

as the Pig (scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms,

onions, and a three-cheese blend) and the Flag

(eggs, four cheeses, roasted tomatoes, and

basil). To the north, Stella Barra Pizzeria (11825

Grand Park Ave., North Bethesda, 301-770-

8609; stellabarra.com) focuses on shareable

pizzas decked out with seasonal vegetables and

primo proteins, like house-made organic pork

sausage, smoked bacon, and artisanal pepper-

oni. This winter, keep an eye out for All Purpose

(1250 Ninth St. NW), from Red Hen chef Michael

Friedman and his partners. Expect pies styled

after those he enjoyed growing up in New

Jersey, but with a slightly more bready crust,

which he is developing with pastry pro Tiffany

MacIsaac of Buttercream Bakeshop.

Food and fashion collide at Maketto, the

ambitious brainchild of Erik Bruner-Yang, the

chef and restaurateur who brought us Toki

Underground, and Will Sharp, founder of the

streetwear company Durkl. The newly renovated

6,000-square-foot space on the eastern edge

of the Atlas District is equal parts coffee shop,

Taiwanese-Cambodian eatery, and thoughtfully

curated clothing and lifestyle boutique.

It took two and a half years to open Maketto.

Did you ever worry it might not happen?

Will Sharp: It’s a project that doesn’t really

have a format yet, so it was diffcult sometimes

when dealing with permitting, construction, and

that stuff. It took forever, because every time

someone gave us a way around an obstacle that

changed our plan, we didn’t take it.

How did you decide on the concept?

Erik Bruner-Yang: The pop-up we did at

Hanoi House two years ago was a good starting

point for us to understand the food: How do we

talk about it to customers? How authentic are

we going to make it? And how do we keep peo-

ple from being disappointed because all they

want from me is ramen?

What’s your vision for the project?

WS: I want it to highlight small businesses and

people who’ve made their own path. We want to

bring together different cultures—not just ethnic

culture, but identifying culture. People think of

themselves as foodies; there are coffee guys; there

are people who are into clothes. We want to bring

those worlds together. Café opens daily at 7 am,

boutique at 10 am, and restaurant at 11:30 am. 1351

H St. NE, 202-838-9972; maketto1351.com cf

The personal pizzas at Veloce are cooked in a custom-designed Neapolitan-style brick oven.

Have pint-size foodies in your household? Now you can expand their palates and broaden

their dining horizons with the fve-course Petit Gourmand tasting menu ($38) at Trummer’s

on Main (7134 Main St., Clifton, 703-266-1623; trummersonmain.com). There are no french

fries or chicken fngers on this menu. Instead, little ones are treated to more complex fare,

such as mozzarella-stuffed arancini, a selection of Virginia hams, miso-cured Alaskan halibut,

and a build-your-own sundae to fnish.

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Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Since her precocious start, she’s had a wide-ranging movie

career: Dunst is one of the few actresses who can claim both blockbuster success (as

Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man franchise) and art-flm glory. Her star turn in Lars

von Trier’s apocalyptic masterpiece Melancholia garnered her a best actress award at

the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. This fall she displays her comedic chops as the deluded,

manipulative Peggy on the hit FX series Fargo, and next spring she will headline hot

director Jeff Nichols’s much-buzzed-about new supernatural thriller Midnight Special.

Julianne Moore: You have a busy fall, Kirsten! I want you to talk about your roles, starting with Peggy in Fargo.

What drew you to the character?

Kirsten Dunst: The frst season was outstanding. I loved the writing and the way it was shot. Then I got two episodes for the

new season with [creator/writer] Noah Hawley, and I knew that whatever trajectory Peggy was going on, it was going to be one

of the nuttiest characters I’ve ever played.

JM: What’s the character trying to do?

KD: She’s trying to break out of Minnesota and become what she wants, which is basically a celebrity hairdresser.

JM: Maybe she’ll end up in LA.

KD: That’s her big dream.

JM: Is there tragedy looming for her? Is she going to achieve her goal?

KD: Something intercepts her goal, and she and her husband spend the series fguring it out. She’s pretty delusional.

JM: Who plays her husband?

KD: Jesse Plemons. He’s awesome. Most of our scenes are together, and we developed a great friendship.

JM: Have you had any interaction with the Coen brothers working on Fargo?

KD: We don’t. They gave Noah their blessing. The frst season, they read scripts and approved them.

JM: What’s your new movie Midnight Special about?

KD: [It’s] about a young boy, my son, who has special powers. It reminds me of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I think Jeff

Nichols is one of the best young directors of our time. I’ve wanted to work with him for a while, so I fought to be in this movie.

I love Take Shelter [Nichols’s 2011 thriller], and I really like Mud [a 2012 coming-of-age drama he wrote and directed, starring

Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon].

JM: What kind of director brings out the best in you?

KD: Lars von Trier was the director who gave me the most emotionally. He knew how to put things into words like most

people don’t.

JM: Did he talk to you about depression [when you were working together on Melancholia]?

KD: He did, and about his own. He was very open with me. He did the most with saying the least, too.

JM: I actually feel like the best directors are the ones who talk the least.

KD: I hate talking things over. If someone starts talking too much to me, I just want to walk away.

JM: I know, I know! Sometimes I’m like, “Shhh….” Your career shows quite a diversity, from Spider-Man to Marie

Antoinette to Melancholia. How do you choose your parts?

KD: It’s the director every time. I’d rather play a tiny little who-cares role if the director’s great.

JM: One part you were great in was in the Walter Salles movie—I can’t think of the name…

KD: On the Road. That’s so sweet of you.

JM: You were very good. The weariness, the exhaustion, that guy coming in and out of your life—it was just heart-

breaking. You did a lot with very little.

KD: Thank you! I wish more people had seen that movie. It was such a fun ensemble.

JM: Here’s a question I get a lot, and I’ll tell you my answer after you tell me yours. What movie role was the closest

to your own character?

KD: When I was 16 and did Bring It On. I was that girl. It was like me being in high school as myself. It wasn’t a stretch at all. Like

a normal 15-year-old. I was a cheerleader; my best friend was a cheerleader. I wasn’t in competitions, but I watched them on TV.

JM: I always say, “No one and everybody.” No one, because none of them are me, but then they all are because I

have to fnd something in every single one of them to have a relationship with. Now we’re going to move to some

questions about fashion. Did the clothes help you shape the character in Fargo?

KD: In the frst few episodes, I wanted people to look at Peggy and giggle a little bit—just a pinch! Not at her, but with her, just

so that you’re on this girl’s side. Some of the stuff that she manipulates her husband into doing! Or I had red gloves because I

was caught red-handed. And because this character wants to get out of Minnesota, I wanted her to have a beret to wear, or a

shirt that has the Eiffel Tower all over it.

JM: Clothes are signifers. People are telling you who they want to be with their clothes.

KD: That was the most fun I’ve had with my wardrobe in a while. I got to make a real character. In Midnight Special, I was a

real character, not just an actress who looks pretty for a role, playing whatever.

JM: It’s really challenging when you’re doing a mainstream flm and everybody just wants you to look attractive.

K


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The great thing about clothes is that you get to tell a story. Which brings us to Marie Antoinette and all

those costumes. Did you have any input into the designs? They were spectacular.

KD: We had a genius, legendary costume designer, Milena Canonero. She always brought in accessories,

and I was like, “Oh, let’s do a red ribbon around my waist like I was cut in half, to foreshadow the behead-

ing.” She liked that collaboration, but it was her fabrics, her designs. They were fabulous. It wasn’t very

comfortable, but very impressive. Oh my God, corsets are the worst!

JM: You were the frst major celebrity to wear Rodarte. How did you know them?

KD: I have worked with these stylists, Nina and Clare Hallworth, since I was very young, and they intro-

duced me to Rodarte’s clothes. Then I met [designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy], and we became fast

friends. Now we’re making a movie together, and we start in a week.

JM: What’s it about?

KD: These girls will kill me if I say anything about it. Sorry, Julianne. If I were private with you, I’d tell you!

JM: What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

KD: I don’t think I’ve ever gotten advice. It’s more what I’ve seen other girls wear, and I had really good infu-

ences. When I was 16, I was working with Sofa Coppola, who is one of the chicest women I’ve ever met. And my

mom was always into fashion. She lived in Germany for 10 years and always had a lot of old Kenzo in her closet.

JM: What about career advice?

KD: The infuence of how I was raised was the best career advice, because being a child actress can really

be unhealthy for your psyche. But my mom always sent me to normal school, so I never missed out on the

prom or feld trips or any of that stuff.

JM: I knew [an actress] who wanted to hang out at the mall, which she had never done as a teen-

ager. We were in our 20s and she had never had a normal teenage experience.

KD: That’s sad. My best friend I’ve had since sixth grade. I think that’s why I’ve been able to reinvent what I

do, because there was a time when I was over it.

JM: You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jim

Carrey. Who else is on your wish list?

KD: You!

JM: I’d like to work with you, too.

KD: Why do you think I said, “Do you think Julianne could do this interview?” Maybe if we put it out in

the universe.

JM: That would be great. We’d have a good time.

KD: Maybe with Sofa.

JM: Do you travel to Washington, DC, often? What do you admire about the city?

KD: I had my frst kiss in Washington, DC, in the Washington Monument, going up in the elevator.

JM: Really?!

KD: Yup. I was on my eighth-grade feld trip. That’s a big deal! He was my really good friend and—

JM: Were you alone?

KD: No! My whole class was in the elevator in the Washington Monument. It was dark in there, and there

were little shafts of light that came through. I was into his friend, and my best friend was into him, and he

kissed me. It was so funny—we had this big group class picture afterwards and I’m fipping off the camera.

JM: That’s an awesome story.

KD: So much eighth-grade drama.

JM: I think that’s the best frst-kiss story I’ve ever heard. You flmed [the 1999 comedy] Dick in DC.

KD: I think we shot in Washington, DC, for only a few days. It was really fun…. It was really crazy to shoot

in monuments. It was a small indie comedy, so I’m surprised you were allowed to. Most of it was shot in

Canada.... I’ve visited Washington, DC, a lot. I’m from New Jersey, so my family would take me to the

Smithsonian, or my girlfriends took me to the ballet—I think the Bolshoi was playing. I went to go see Princess

Diana’s exhibition. I’ve taken trips for cultural reasons my entire life. I haven’t been to a White House

Correspondents’ dinner yet, though. I was invited once, but we couldn’t go. I would love to go to that.

JM: If you weren’t an actress, you would be…

KD: Defnitely something creative, like a painter or photographer or a fashion designer.

JM: Can you imagine yourself directing?

KD: I might be doing that next year.

JM: Do you have a script?

KD: We’re in the rewrite phase, and we have an actress. It’s almost all together, but I can’t fully talk about it yet.

JM: What are the charities you’re involved with?

KD: I work with The Art of Elysium. You can go to the hospital, talk to kids, do paint work. They have a

program with older women and young girls, getting clothes, getting makeup, just doing fun things with kids

in the hospital. I’ve known Jennifer Howell, who started the organization, since my early 20s.... Thanks so

much for doing this, Julianne. Let’s hang when you come to LA.

JM: I would love to! cf


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The Luxury Education Foundation’s board members and leaders of our favorite iconic

brands—Dior, Graff, Chanel, Hermès, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Lalique—talk about new

strategies, core values, and how new talent is driving success.

moderated by Hitha Herzog illustrations by Jessica May Underwood

photography by Tanya Malott

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Moderator

HitHa Herzog Retail Analyst and

Contributor, Fox Business

Network

Panelists

Henri Barguirdjian USA CEO and President,

Graf

Pamela Baxter CEO and President, LVMH

Perfumes and Cosmetics

North America

BarBara Cirkva Division President of Fashion,

Chanel

BoB CHavez CEO and President, Hermès

vinCent

ottomanelli

President and Regional

Director, Salvatore

Ferragamo

maz zouHairi CEO and President, Lalique

North America

Capitol File recently sat down with the CEOs and presidents

of top luxury brands to get their read on the new luxury

economy, how millennials will impact this vital sector, and

what’s hot in luxury across the US. The gathering dovetailed

with the 10th anniversary of the Luxury Education

Foundation (LEF), a public, not-for-profit organization that

focuses on educational programs for design and business

students at both the undergraduate (Parsons School of

Design) and graduate (Columbia Business School) levels.

The programs, studying the creation and marketing of

luxury goods, also allow students to learn about this highly

competitive area of retailing by interacting with senior

executives of iconic firms. In turn, these firms benefit by

gaining fresh perspectives on their brands from a new

generation of talent.

tell us about your relationship to leF and how your

involvement has benefited your brand.

Bob Chavez: It’s really great to get a new perspective from

students. Sometimes when we’ve presented projects and they

come back with their observations, we think, Wow, we never

looked at it that way. This fall we’ll ask them to focus on the

traditional Hermès scarf and come up with new ideas to

market and wear it, and to present the scarf digitally in

unique and innovative ways.

vincent ottomanelli: We learn what the students’

perceptions of our brand are from the outside looking in, so

we benefit from learning how we can communicate to

different generations.

Barbara Cirkva: What’s so interesting with LEF is how the

program has expanded. Obviously, we’re famous for the

Master Class [in which luxury-brand executives work on

case studies involving current business situations], and now,

over the last several years, we’ve added five or six different

programs. Just 10 days ago, we hosted 25 students from

Columbia Business School at Chanel. They spent the day

with us so that, from their standpoint, they can understand

what happens every day in the world of luxury. What was so

rewarding for us on the Chanel side was having the opportu-

nity to interact with the students and learn what was

important to them.

the maker culture has taken root strongly with

millennials in this country. are american students

interested in developing craftsmanship skills? or do

you find that more likely to happen in europe?

Chavez: When you visit the ateliers in France, you’ll be

surprised at how youthful many of the new craftspeople are.

There’s been this surge in interest of people wanting to do

something with their hands, whether it’s making jewelry,

working with silk, or stitching leather. With LEF, we’re

always looking for new programs to offer students, just like

the craftsmanship program we launched this year, the 10th

program in our 10th year.

Pamela Baxter: Students need to be exposed to luxury

from the very beginning. You can’t separate craftsmanship

from the brand, because it goes back to the beginning of the

brand. If you take the Dior brand, it goes back to Christian

creating and designing for the brand, and you want

students to understand that. Today, when you have Raf

Simons designing, he’s very involved in the art world, so he

collaborates with artists to create fabric for dresses—it

modernizes and keeps it going in a very contemporary way.

the 2008 financial crisis impacted all market sectors.

How has your consumer changed over the last five to

seven years?

Chavez: I would say nothing changed for Hermès. We

found that even during the crisis, customers were willing to

invest in certain items. The 2008 holiday season was a very

interesting time because we saw very loyal clients still

wanting to purchase those investment pieces.

ottomanelli: We learned that we are not recession-proof.

Customers weren’t shopping at the same level. But here’s

the thing: For brands like ours—true luxury brands—you

don’t start manipulating or changing your approach. So we

took a little bit of a hit in 2008, but I think we rebounded

very quickly because we didn’t change our formula.

maz zouhairi: It was similar with us. In 2010, things

turned around, and 2011 and 2012 were better years. I

would say that the recession did remind us that we have to

be relevant, exciting, and fresh to today’s world and time.

Luxury is a dream, not a necessity.

millennials, the so-called first generation of “digital

natives,” are projected to be the biggest generation of

spenders since the boomers. However, millennials

are dealing with economic issues that boomers didn’t

have to, such as a long-term slow-growth economy,

which is postponing their arrival at certain levels of

affluence. they have more debt and less spending

power than other generations did at equivalent ages.

How are you marketing to them versus how you

market to boomers or their successors, gen x?

Baxter: If you look at brands like Chanel and Dior, we are

seeing new, young couture clients every day. There is

always going to be that customer where there’s no price

ceiling—they want something that’s exclusive to them.

Chavez: Maybe we’re not seeing as many millennials as

we’d like to. And [those] we do see are at an entry price

point. So it’s their first scarf, first tie, first watch. Regardless

Graff necklace

“Communicating with

social media makes our

lives easier because you get

instant reaction.”

—henri barguirdjian,

usa ceo and president, graff

of age, there is one consistency: People are genuinely interested in quality and craftsmanship. They want something that is very well made, that’s going to last a long time. But, for example, in the case of ties, a younger customer wants a thinner tie—same quality, just thinner.

Cirkva: I think it’s less a generational issue than a lifestyle issue. There are certain badges of honor you want to acquire at different stages in your life. For some individuals, it might be 10 days at an Aman resort. For other people, it’s going to be a Chanel haute couture dress or handbag, or something from Dior or Lalique. But it’s much more individual than it was in the boomer years, where there was more consistency to “what’s your first badge, what’s your second badge?” Today it’s based more on personality and lifestyle.

Zouhairi: It’s also about having collaborations that are relevant to a younger audience. All brands are search-ing for ways to be relevant to the millennials.

In terms of being more relevant, I recently visited a

Graff store in Vegas and found Beats By Dre

headphones with Graff diamonds on them.

Henri Barguirdjian: The idea of doing something with Beats By Dre was a cool way to show that we’re not old and stodgy; we can also be hip—so there you go. It was a fun collaboration.

Ottomanelli: It’s interesting what you did with the Beats product. The heritage of our brands is about product. I don’t think it’s necessarily generational; it’s about the quality and the craftsmanship that each of our brands represent. We have been around for over 100 years and everything we do has to be product-focused, and then secondly, it’s how can we communicate that to stimulate [interest from] different generations?

What do you think are the priorities for luxury

customers today? Have buying patterns changed?

Lifestyles are more casual. Everything is global.

Chavez: People want to make a subtler statement. Society has become a bit over the top in terms of celebrity status. I’m just fascinated by this. It’s like, how much less can you wear to a black-tie affair today? And

it’s getting crazier and crazier. So, you know, it’s reaching a tipping point with people starting to think, Wow, where does this all end? I think the real big change with millennials is the concept of less is more. They don’t want lots of anything; they just want a few very good things. And fortunately for us, it plays into who we are. If you’re just going to have one, let me have the best one that I can have.

Zouhairi: It depends on the audience. Some of the younger consumers are attracted by celebrities, and that’s their way into a luxury brand like Graff or Lalique. Our classic luxury consumer varies also. There are those who want the limited, one-of-a-kind product, and there are those who want something not limited but with the same levels of craftsmanship and effort behind the design.

Barguirdjian: Our customers want pieces that are understated but with gems of extreme rarity and quality. Nothing ostentatious—I hate to use the word “bling.”

What is the consumer buying in the luxury cat-

egory? What are the hottest items to have this year?

Cirkva: We are seeing growth in ready-to-wear and, more specifically, in knitwear. Additionally, shoes continue to be an area of growth for the brand, and the newest US Chanel boutiques feature dedicated shoe salons, which showcase the breadth of the shoe collection.

Chavez: Our single best category this year is the home area. We are finding an exorbitant interest and increase in our home business—decorative items, accessories, furniture. It seems that people really want this Hermès lifestyle in their homes.

Barguirdjian: There is such scarce supply to demand, and our customers are looking for pieces with great rarity and value. This year our Butterfly line [in which gems for jewelry and timepieces are crafted with butterfly shapes] has done extremely well.

Zouhairi: We’re investing significantly in the Lalique Art Division. Collaborations with theYves Klein Foundation, Anish Kapoor, Zaha Hadid, Rembrandt Bugatti, Elton John, and Damien Hirst have helped drive interest from a younger customer.

What does the luxury

customer want today and

how are you addressing

these wants?

Barguirdjian: I think that there are two things happening. Number one, new consumers have educated themselves very quickly and their knowledge of our world and our product is very impressive. If anything, the whole new

Celebrating its 10th anniver-

sary this year, the Luxury

Education Foundation was

established to help students

acquire the specialized skills

needed to succeed in luxury

retail. Since LEF’s founding,

more than 500 students from

the Columbia Business

School and Parsons School

of Design have taken courses

focusing on the creation and

marketing of luxury goods;

about half have gone on to

work in the sector. The num-

ber of executives and brands

involved—among them

Cadillac, Chanel, Cartier,

Dior, Hermès, and Louis

Vuitton—has grown signifi-

cantly over the last decade,

like the global goods market

itself (worth more than

$950 billion in 2014).

LEF offers 10 classes, such

as Corporate Classroom, in

which students spend the day

at the headquarters of luxury

brands for a glimpse of day-

to-day operations, and the

new Luxury Craftsmanship

Workshop, established this

year, in which design

students participate in a two-

week program with master

artisans from LEF brands.

But it’s the students in the

HIGHER

LEARNING

How the Luxury Education

Foundation nourishes

emerging talent and

tomorrow’s leaders.

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Hermès scarf


“There’s never really been a luxury destination in central Washington, DC,

and I think people were starving for it, and now it’s coming together.”

—vincent ottomanelli, president and regional director, salvatore ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo shoe

Moderator Hitha Herzog greets Maz Zouhairi as (from left)Barbara Cirkva, Vincent Ottomanelli, and Pamela Baxter look on. top right: Baxter. bottom right: Robert Chavez

Henri Barguirdjian. left: Cirkva

way of communicating with social media makes our lives

easier because you get instant reaction, whether you’re

doing something right or wrong. Usually you hear much

more about the wrong than the right, but it doesn’t matter.

It’s information that is thrown out there by the thousands,

which before, you had no way of knowing. It becomes an

important element of how we react to our clients.

Cirkva: When we survey customers after a shopping

experience in our own stores, one thing that’s always

consistent, and I’m always amazed that it doesn’t change, is

how they’re hungry for more of the story. When you say,

“What would have made your experience better?,” it’s

always that they want to know more of the story. The story

of the brand, or Coco Chanel, or that handbag....

Today brands are global, but how do you market to

your customers differently from city to city? How

does the product mix differ from store to store?

Baxter: I think it’s a matter of lifestyle, so yes, we do

merchandise the stores very differently. For example, in

Miami, they like a lot more color.

Ottomanelli: Believe it or not, we sell more shearling coats

in South Beach than we do in New York City. So you have

to be ready for surprises like that in every market.

Cirkva: We all just have one brand collection, so we don’t

create specific things for other markets, but we might tailor

our assortments for them. But I have to say, if there’s

something that’s really hot and key on the runway, it’s hot

everywhere, everybody wants it. So if it’s very heavyweight

and you’re in California, you still have to have it.

Barguirdjian: Jewelry moves much more slowly than

fashion; we don’t have six collections a year. The trends in

jewelry go from decade to decade. When you acquire a

piece of high jewelry, there has to be a perennial aspect to

it, that it’s going to work for years and eventually become a

family heirloom. Having said that, yes, you sell much more

conservative, understated jewelry in Chicago. The Beats

By Dre items are fun in Vegas. You’ll sell more colorful

jewelry in Florida than you do in other places.

Zouhairi: In Miami, where there’s a more Latin influence,

there are other aspects that depend on lifestyle. The Latin

culture is much more about weddings.

What are your thoughts on the Washington market—is it growing for you?Ottomanelli: I think DC is fantastic. We opened up in

November at the new CityCenterDC; we’re learning

every day. We’re seeing the spending habits are changing

and folks are discovering. There’s never really been a

luxury destination in central Washington, DC, and I

think people were starving for it, and now it’s coming

together. We had a store in Tysons in Virginia, which does

well, and we think that the markets are good enough that

both can remain, so we’re excited about that.

Baxter: Our DC store is currently located in Chevy Chase,

but we’re relocating it to the new CityCenterDC downtown,

so we’re very excited about that because we think it’s a

great market and we haven’t reached the full potential, and

this center will give us an opportunity for more exposure.

Ottomanelli: That’s a very affluent suburb. We have a

small shop there, and probably too small a shop, and we

don’t represent all of the categories there. CityCenterDC,

it’s a full shop, it has everything from us.

How has corporate sustainability factored into the marketing of your brand?Barguirdjian: It’s part of our DNA and part of what we

do. The jewelry industry in particular has been, should

we say, targeted more than others. It forced the industry in

general, and then the individual companies, to send out

the message that this isn’t the way we do things.

Baxter: Younger generations, and particularly the

Master Class—who each

work on a design and

marketing case study

prepared by a luxury firm—

who may see their efforts

make it to the marketplace.

This year, for instance,

participants involved in a

Lalique case study

repurposed the iconic

Mossi vase design for a shot

glass. Other groups created

My Travel Games—a game

carrier for Loro Piana’s gift

collection—or responded to

Van Cleef & Arpels’s

challenge to produce

jewelry pieces with a spring

theme. Ketty Pucci-Sisti

Maisonrouge, president of

LEF, notes that the Master

Class “allows students to

experience why a true

collaboration between

design and business is the

basis for success in the

luxury industry.” Some of

the results are so spot-on,

they’re picked up by the

firms. One LEF team

transferred Hermès’s

Balcon du Guadalquivir

porcelain pattern to an

enamel bracelet (BELOW).

Today it is an Hermès

best seller.

—Suzanne Charlé

Dior handbag

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The New Normal

Washingtonians who once shied away from flashing their designer labels are embracing the high end of fashion. by kate glassman bennett

Washington has long been a

bastion of one-percenters.

Those with an ample flow of

cash—from industries such as

defense contracting or political

consulting or from high-

powered government posi-

tions—have always lived among

us. But until recently, DC had

practiced “stealth wealth”: the

tradition of refraining from overt

displays of opulence. This has

been a city where, the thinking

goes, the less you show, the more you have.

But amidst the current onslaught of luxury retailers,

like the recently opened CityCenterDC, with its

thousands of square feet devoted to Hermès,

Burberry, Loro Piana, Carolina Herrera, and Louis

Vuitton, Washingtonians are starting to change their

attitude toward conspicuous consumption. Those for

whom a nondescript Longchamp bag was once de

rigueur are now embracing a Gucci double-G.

“People are increasingly associating DC with more than just government,” says Sophie

LaMontagne, who owns and operates Georgetown Cupcake with her sister, Katherine

Kallinis Berman. “The art, food, tech, and creative industries here are all blossoming.”

The sisters are also unabashed stylistas, with a passion for iconic (and wait-listed)

Hermès purses in spring colors. “Working in the creative industry,” says Berman, “you

tend to have an appreciation for well-designed collections, and that’s being reflected in

what DC residents are wearing.”

A local army of more than 400 fashion bloggers, many of them millennials, has

embraced the District as the perfect place to showcase the hottest looks from the world’s

most exclusive labels—with the cobblestoned streets of Georgetown as the ideal backdrop.

Once regarded as overeager clotheshorses with too much free time, bloggers like Style

MBA founder Sara Azani, with her 30,000-plus Instagram followers, are now respected

for tracking trends among Washington’s booming class of luxury shoppers. While her posts

often focus on the high end, Azani doesn’t neglect more affordable pieces. “My followers

are very savvy about luxury brands and trends,” she says. “I try to curate a mix of

aspirational brands mixed with price-friendly options.” Azani calls Michelle Obama a shining

example of the Washington woman who knows how to show off her sense of style: “I

can’t recall a first lady ever wearing Azzedine Alaïa or Lanvin before Mrs. Obama.”

While dressing head-to-toe in the latest from Chanel or Alexander McQueen was once

considered taboo here, more and more locals are deeming it an acceptable public

pastime. “Fancy” clothes are no longer reserved for dinner parties or charity luncheons.

Daytime Valentino? It’s a thing, and happily so. Says Azani, “Yes, DC will always be a

political town, but perhaps that K Street attorney can now win her case in Céline.”

“People are increasingly

associating DC with more than

just government.” —sophie

lamontagne

millennials, are very interested in sustainable practices and ask a

lot of questions about where you’re sourcing materials or how

you’re producing. All our companies that have been around for 50

to 100 years have to have responsibility, credibility, and follow-

through on these topics, because they’re going to get more and

more important as the customer gets younger and younger.

Cirkva: Another aspect of sustainability is an approach we

started taking 10 years ago of buying small artisan [businesses]

where the craft itself was in danger of becoming extinct. I think

many of you have done the same thing. Mr. Lagerfeld creates the

Métiers d’art collection once a year—that only uses those five to six

specialist houses. When we think about sustainability long-term—

and for all of us, the story of our brand is so much tied to what is

unique and special—giving these people a lifeline, if you will, to

continue their craft is what it’s about as well. cf

“All brands are searching for ways to

be relevant to the millennials.”

—maz zouhairi, ceo and

president, lalique

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Guests of Experience America enjoy the views

from Montalto, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

THE STATE DEPARTMENT’S

EXPERIENCE AMERICA PROGRAM

TAKES FOREIGN AMBASSADORS

ON VIP TOURS OUTSIDE

THE BElTwAy TO DISCOVER THE

“REAl” AMERICA.

by elizabeth thorp photography by daniel swartz

When you think of the US Department of State, you typi-

cally imagine foreign service officers conducting top-level

negotiations, discussions of foreign policy, or, perhaps,

standing in line to renew your passport. But the State

Department also has a significant responsibility to the 180

members of the diplomatic corps—the ambassadors to the

US from other countries (known informally as the “dip

corps”). In addition to extending the first hand to welcome

presidents, prime ministers, ruling monarchs, and other

world leaders to the United States, the State Department’s

chief of protocol is the federal government’s liaison to for-

eign dignitaries engaged in diplomacy or cross-cultural

exchange, as well as the president’s personal representa-

tive to foreign ambassadors in Washington.

Ambassador Peter Selfridge has been the chief of proto-

col since May 2014. “One of the best parts of my job is that I

get to build relationships, and even friendships, with nearly

all of the ambassadors,” he says. “Throughout the year, I

really do work with almost all of them, whether it’s during a

visit from one of their leaders, through events my office does

with the diplomatic corps, or just simple courtesy calls.”

The Office of the Chief of Protocol’s Diplomatic Partner-

ships division engages with diplomats via several programs,

including Experience America, a privately funded initia-

tive that gives foreign ambassadors the opportunity to travel

outside the Beltway and into the “real” America, allowing

them to explore our diverse country, experience its rich cul-

ture and history, and investigate trade opportunities with

various regions. “Our Experience America trips are proba-

bly the best opportunity for me to spend more time with the

ambassadors than I usually get to,” Selfridge says. “As we

explore a new city together, I learn a lot about them in a

more informal setting. That can be very insightful.”

Experience America is like an adult field trip on a national

scale—with VIP access. In the last year, the program has

taken foreign diplomats to San Francisco, Austin, and

Seattle. This summer, Capitol File had an insider’s look at the

program, joining 52 diplomats (the largest group to date)

and some of their spouses on a day trip to Virginia. Here’s

our field report, highlighting visits to the State Capitol,

Monticello, and the Executive Mansion, where Governor

Terry McAuliffe hosted the delegation for lunch.


11:45am: A group photo op on the steps of the Capitol with Governor McAuliffe.

11:35am: The rotunda of the Capitol.7:55am: The convoy awaits passengers outside the State Department.

TRANSPORT & BUSINESS

7:32am: The participants pass through security and check into the State Department, receive their credentials, and head to the Delegates Lounge for breakfast with Ambassador Selfridge.7:55am: The diplomats are escorted to three large luxury buses—in alphabetical order by home country. 8:00am: Water and snacks are distributed, and a member of the chief of protocol’s staff announces the route and the day’s schedule.8:06am: After waiting for latecomers, we roll out of DC with our police escort.8:10am: A welcome video from Virginia’s governor, Terry McAuliffe, is played.10:15am: The buses arrive at Ginter Park Elementary School in Richmond. The diplomats’ spouses disembark for an education program hosted by Virginia’s first lady, Dorothy McAuliffe.10:30am: The diplomats arrive at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond and

are escorted into a meeting room, where refreshments await. Secretary of State John Kerry welcomes the group by video message.10:35am: Local businesses—including Dominion Virginia Power, the cybersecurity firm FireEye, and Tranlin, a US subsidiary of a Chinese paper company—offer presentations about industry in Virginia.11:00am: Q&A time with the businesses, with queries from Bulgaria’s Ambassador Elena Poptodorova and others. A common comment: “We would love for your company to come to my country.” Business cards are exchanged.11:05am: Maurice Jones, Virginia’s secretary of commerce and trade, leads a discussion about business opportunities in the Commonwealth. He assures the ambassadors that “Virginia will go the extra mile to help foreign businesses succeed in the Commonwealth.” Jones also makes a pitch for local tourism. “Just as you’re here, we want all the citizens of your countries to come right here,” he says, noting that tourism brings almost $22 billion to Virginia every year.

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11:25am: Inside the Senate chamber of Virginia’s Capitol in Richmond.

12:35pm: The governor and first lady welcome guests to the Governor’s Mansion.

The governor and his dog, Finnegan. Fresh shucked Maryland oysters.

11:25am: A tour of the State Capitol includes the Senate and House chambers.

We learn that the Capitol’s dome is really a faux dome and that the statue of

George Washington in the rotunda is the only one he agreed to pose for.

11:45am: A group photo op on the steps of the Capitol with Governor McAuliffe

is followed by a brief walk to the Governor’s Mansion. The ambassadors and

their guests form a receiving line to greet the governor and his wife.

GASTRONOMY

12:00pm: A buffet served on the mansion’s lawn showcases Virginia’s finest:

oysters, crabs, wine, beer, and peanut soup, as well as local cheeses, hams, and

vegetables. It’s a plentiful picnic, and the diplomats happily indulge.

12:30pm: Ambassador Selfridge welcomes the group to the Executive Mansion

and thanks Governor McAuliffe for his hospitality. The governor is presented

with a map of all the countries in attendance. Guests explore the mansion.

EXPERIENCE AMERICA DIY

How to explore Virginia like the diplomatic corps. by elizabeth thorp

You don’t have to be an ambassador to experience the Commonwealth of Virginia

State Department–style. Here’s our guide to what to see and where to eat and lay

your head in the Old Dominion.

Historic sites

Virginia state capitol: Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of

Independence and third president of the United States, was also a talented

architect. In 1785, while serving as US minister to France, he designed the

Capitol of Virginia—the first public building in the States to replicate a classical

Roman temple—with the assistance of Charles-Louis Clérisseau. Remarkable

interior designs and colors from 1910 have been reproduced in the rotunda

and the House and Senate chambers. Amenities include free guided tours

(daily, including some holidays), a gift shop (open Monday–Saturday), a café

(open Monday–Friday), and an exhibit gallery. 1000 Bank St., Richmond,

804-698-1788; virginiageneralassembly.gov

colonial Williamsburg: Historic experiences abound in this Revolutionary

War–period village peppered with world-class amenities. Kids can channel their

inner colonists, and adults can relax at the spa, get a pint at the pub, or play some

golf. 101 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg, 888-965-7254; colonialwilliamsburg.com

Monticello: Most history buffs know that Thomas Jefferson designed the

Italian neoclassical building known as Monticello, his plantation home in

Charlottesville, Virginia, but do they know that Long Tom invented the

dumbwaiter to carry bottles of wine up from the cellar to his drawing room?

A real man of the Enlightenment! 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.,

Charlottesville, 434-984-9800; monticello.org

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tastings of charlottesville: The Apostle of Democracy was also quite the

oenophile, so raise a toast to Jefferson at Tastings of Charlottesville, which offers

a large selection of Virginia wines by the glass, including Cabernet Franc, a

famously temperamental varietal that is a local specialty. 502 E. Market St.,

Charlottesville, 434-293-3663; tastingsofcville.com

Acacia Mid-town: Chef Dale Reitzer and his wife, Aline, have created a stylish

spot for fresh, sustainably sourced American haute cuisine (think Virginia

pork-belly steam buns and fried Rappahannock oysters) in Richmond’s Fan

District. 2601 W. Cary St., Richmond, 804-562-0248; acaciarestaurant.com

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Keswick Hall at Monticello: Rolling hills and history come together at Keswick

Hall at Monticello, in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled on 600 acres, the

48-room hotel provides an idyllic country retreat just minutes from Charlottesville

and nearby shops, restaurants, vineyards, and historical sites. From $275 a night.

701 Club Dr., Keswick, 434-979-3440; keswick.com

colonial Williamsburg: Guests of Colonial Williamsburg’s six lodging options enjoy

special admission pricing and preferred reservations at The Spa of Colonial

Williamsburg, Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, nine restaurants (three historic

taverns and six modern eateries), and Chowning’s Tavern, an 18th-century ale

house. They also receive complimentary shuttle service and exclusive seasonal

perks. For the full revolutionary experience, we recommend the historic Colonial

Houses (from $180 a night), featuring authentic period reproductions. see above

the Berkeley: This 55-room boutique hotel is set on a charming cobblestone

street in the trendy Shockoe Slip neighborhood, a few blocks from the James

River. Walk a block in any direction to discover shops, restaurants, and Richmond

attractions. Rooms start at $150 per night. 1200 E. Cary St., Richmond,

804-780-1300; berkeleyhotel.com


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Asked why he wanted to bring Experience America to Virginia, McAuliffe

says, “My number-one priority from day one has been economic development

and building a new Virginia economy. I am happy to say that many of the coun-

tries represented at this year’s Experience America event are already economic

partners with our Commonwealth, but we’re always eager to build on our

existing foundation and find new ways to work together.”

1:30pm: The governor and the first lady dig into some Rappahannock oysters

and chat with guests. The first lady sips a local ale. The governor sneaks his

golden retriever a piece of ham.

MONTICELLO

1:45pm: The Experience America participants reboard the buses for a visit to

Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. The police block streets for the delega-

tion and use their sirens to expedite the trip out of Richmond center.

3:30pm: The group arrives at Monticello and pulls right up to the front of the

house, something the bus driver says he’s never seen in his lifetime, noting that

our group must be very special. We’re met by the executive vice president of

the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Ann Taylor, and several other members of

the Monticello staff and embark on a private tour of the home and its artifacts.

Monticello is Jefferson’s architectural masterpiece. He began building it

when he was just 26 and continued refining its design for more than 40 years.

The estate’s gardens were a jewel of the property, and Jefferson had an impres-

sive collection of art and Americana.

4:40pm: In a light drizzle, the group huddles on the steps of Monticello for a

photo, then we head to the David Rubenstein Visitor Center, where The Shop at

Monticello is located. Part museum store, part luxe Virginia boutique, the shop

offers everything from reproduction Monticello furniture to jewelry, books,

foodstuffs, seeds, kitchenware, gifts, and, of course, Virginia wine.

MONTALTO

5:30pm: The group boards smaller buses for a trip up the mountain that

Jefferson named Montalto, again with a police escort. (The winding roads

3:30pm: The diplomatic corps arrives at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.


3:45pm: A private tour of Monticello.

7:35pm: Thomas Jefferson bids adieu to the acting Mexican ambassador.

overlooking the countryside can’t accommodate large vehicles.) Rising 410 feet

above Monticello, the mountain is home to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s

world-class education center. Totally renovated in 2011, the 11,000-square-foot

building atop Montalto was once a house called Repose—the final stop.

5:40pm: Some of the foundation’s executives greet the dip corps, who are

treated to a reception featuring Virginia’s finest foods, beverages, music, and

even Thomas Jefferson himself (or perhaps just an actor playing him).

6:15pm: Ann Taylor greets the diplomats. Next, Ambassador Pisan Manawapat

of Thailand offers remarks on behalf of the diplomatic corps: “ASEAN [the

Association of Southeast Asian Nations] is always proud of its well-known hospi-

tality when it welcomes delegates or visitors to Southeast Asia. The State

Department, under the great team of Ambassador Selfridge, has shown that the

US can indeed be second to none when it comes to offering splendid hospitality

and meticulous arrangements. EA Virginia is a journey to rediscover what makes

this country great.” He adds that the principle that “all men are created equal”

continues to spark the dreams and aspirations of people all over the world.

6:45pm: The ersatz Jefferson mingles and has his photo taken with guests.

HOME

7:30pm: Enjoying the haven of Montalto, the group needs to be wrangled for

the return journey. As we descend the mountain, everyone discusses the

incredible beauty and historical significance of our afternoon. (A few weeks

later, Ambassador Kairat Umarov of Kazakhstan sends an email remarking

that he was so impressed by the business presentation that his country’s minis-

ter of agriculture is planning a visit to Virginia. “Without any doubts,” he writes,

“this clearly shows that the Experience America program works!!!”)

7:40pm: The diplomats board the buses for the trip back to DC and receive a

biography of Thomas Jefferson. An hour into the return trip, everyone is asleep.

10:15pm: We arrive at the State Department. Each participant is given a bas-

ket of Virginia’s culinary delights. Several of the ambassadors have their cars

waiting but first offer thanks and congratulations to Selfridge and the Office of

the Chief of Protocol. Many hug each other farewell. cf

5:30pm: The group is ferried to Montalto.

6:15pm: Ambassador Selfridge thanks the Thomas Jefferson Foundation’s Ann Taylor.

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Color Out LoudWashingtonians are making a bold

statement With homes in dazzling

hues. by charlotte safavi

Color is the new black when it comes to home décor,

and the bolder and brighter the better. Color sets a

mood—whether it’s fery red lacquered cabinetry in a

kitchen or calming lavender grass-cloth wall coverings in

a bedroom—and brings a room to life.

“Classic colors, like blue and green, are always

popular,” says DC-based interior designer Anna

Matthews (704-488-7537; annamatthewsinteriors.com),

whose work encompasses fresh, vibrant fnishes and

furnishings. “But their timelessness can be refreshed by

playing with tones, layering textures, and paying attention

to the details that pull a space together.” For example,

the dining room in an Alexandria, Virginia, home that

Matthews designed sports a pale shade of aqua on the

painted walls and a deeper one in the silk curtains.

“I also love mixing colors that at frst glance don’t

appear to go together,” she adds. “The secret is making

sure the colors relate to each other with respect to tone

Gold and acrylic curtain rods and a gold chandelier

add glamour and sparkle to this aqua dining room.


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and distribution.” Thus, a vivid grass-green wood-paneled

sitting room in the same house has soft powder-blue pillows on

a muted olive-green sofa, as well as turquoise grosgrain trim

added to batik-printed Roman blinds.

Interior designer Barbara Hawthorn (1950 Valley Wood

Road, McLean, 703-241-5588; barbarahawthorninteriors.com)

approaches color from an academic background, having studied

fne art and art history, as well as political science, at Vassar.

With her keen eye for art, Hawthorn rejects the traditional

practice of using art alone to color a space: “Contrary to what

most people do with art—put it on white walls and surround it

with neutral furniture—I select colors from the art for both paint

and furnishings to highlight it better.”

A Bethesda home she decorated is the perfect example. To

highlight “an incredible collection of art”—including paintings

by Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana, and Roy Lichtenstein—

Hawthorn outftted the home in bold color. In the entry hall,

she embraced the palette of a spectacular Wolf Kahn landscape

by painting the wall on which it hangs hot pink. For visual

relief, she kept the ceiling and moldings white.

“I see a true awakening of color,” she says. “When used in

the right way, color can even read as neutral: A solid-painted

Bold FinishHomeowners look to vivid colors for a personal flourish.

“We’re defnitely seeing a

trend in bold color in the

DC area, as well as

nationally,” says Ed Klein,

president of the US

market for Farrow & Ball.

“Decorating has become

increasingly personal.

People are more confdent.

They’re using bolder color

because it’s a good canvas

for their art or whatever

furnishing they want to

feature in a room.” Popular

colors in the DC market

include blues and greens

(Green Blue, Drawing Room

Blue, and Dix Blue), but

also yellows (India Yellow)

and purples (Pelt and

Brassica). High gloss is

also big. Adds Klein, “A lot

of designers are using full

gloss fnish on everything

from the ceiling to the walls,

from doors to moldings.”

wall in a bright hue that takes its color from art becomes neutral

by default.” In addition, Hawthorn emphasizes good lighting

when working with color. She prefers dimmers that can be

used to soften hues or make them pop, as needed.

Bethesda-based interior designer Camille Saum (4949

St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda, 301-657-9817; camillesaum.com)

is drawn to the intersection of color and personality. “Color

refects a person,” she says. “That’s one of my goals in

design.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in her own

warm, zesty, citrus-infused home in Washington, DC.

“Color comes from my heart and soul. I was born with it,

and it’s excited me forever.”

Saum weaves color and texture throughout her space. Her

chartreuse-yellow dining banquette in faux leather absorbs

light, while the chair seats in a patent fnish of the same hue

refect it. The chair backs are upholstered in a woven foral

incorporating that tone as well.

On which shades to use, Saum says, “Every color looks

different in someone else’s space. It’s like wearing red lipstick:

Certain reds are better on one person and others are better on

another.” She pauses before adding, “I simply can’t imagine a

home without color.” These days, apparently, nobody can. cf

“Color refleCts a

person. that’s one of

my goals in design.”—camille saum

Pale-blue walls borrow from the outdoors and contrast nicely with the chartreuse-yellow custom banquette.

A leopard-print ottoman and brown leather chairs, plus a neutral rug, balance the vibrantly hued wood paneling.

Fauvist colors on these walls, including purple, yellow, and hot pink, continue the palette found in the art.


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Crane after crane, a glance at the DC skyline

reveals the robust rate at which the city is growing.

But a closer look tells much more: Beyond the

understated exteriors of these new developments

are world-class amenities, unparalleled service,

and garages catering to upscale automobiles—and

bicycles, too. As the city undergoes a cultural and

gastronomic renaissance, luxury real estate is

moving in. To discuss this trend, we sat down with

leading developers and real estate professionals

Holli Beckman, Dave DeSantis, John Fitzgerald,

Chris Masters, David Meit, and Gaby Riegler at

Mango Tree in CityCenterDC.

How has the luxury market in DC evolved?

David Meit: In the mid-’90s, the luxury real

estate market was a very different animal. It was

before [Mayor] Anthony Williams, and DC was

still coming out of the morass it had been in for 25

years, so there was no luxury market.

Dave DeSantis: The definition of luxury in DC had

always been a single-family house in a neighborhood

like Wesley Heights or Kalorama, then Bethesda and

Potomac. A luxury buyer wanted a house. We

weren’t an urban market. You drove everywhere.

Meit: We have an entire generation of

suburban fatigue.

Has the definition of luxury changed?

DeSantis: Luxury was granite countertops and

hardwood flooring…. [Now] you look at a project like

[CityCenterDC]; you look at 2030 AP on U Street.

Who ever would have thought that on U Street,

you’d get 825 bucks a foot? Never would’ve seen

that five years ago. But now you’ve got a world-

renowned architect. People are paying for design.

Gaby Riegler: People want to live and work in the

city to be close to neighborhood amenities, boutique

retail, the Metro. Accessibility is very important.

Meit: The city fathers were very forward-thinking

in the ’60s about a world-class Metro system. DC’s is

clockwise from far left: Dave DeSantis, Holli Beckman, and Gaby Riegler share a laugh over lunch at Mango Tree; luxury properties are going up all over the District; John

Fitzgerald and DeSantis listen intently as peers discuss the state of the

luxury real estate market.

District on the riseIt’s a race to the fInIsh as developers unveIl hIgh-end apartments and condos across the cIty.

by amy moeller

THE PANEL:

Holli BeCkMan Vice President of Marketing

and Leasing Operations, WC Smith, 1100 New

Jersey Ave. SE, Ste. 1000, 202-371-1220;

wcsmith.com

Dave DeSantiS Partner and Managing Broker,

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, 5454 Wisconsin

Ave., Chevy Chase, 202-438-1542; ttrsir.com

JoHn FitzGeRalD Managing Director,

Development, 1788 Holdings, 4421 East-West Hwy.,

Bethesda, 202-683-2012; 1788holdings.com

CHRiS MaSteRS Vice President, McWilliams/

Ballard, 1029 N. Royal St., Ste. 301, Alexandria,

703-535-5550; mcwilliamsballard.com

DaviD Meit President and CEO, Oculus Realty,

333 Main St., 2nd Fl., Gaithersburg, 301-563-

9021; oculusrealty.com

GaBy RieGleR Vice President of Development,

PN Hoffman, 690 Water St. SW; pnhoffman.com


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your front door and the lights go on, and you go in

your bedroom and shut the door, all the lights go

off. That’s what the millennials and the generation

above that are deeming as luxury. It’s not about

the finishes; it’s “What level of service will I get?”

Fitzgerald: Noise is really a big deal. We’ve been

hiring sound consultants so every unit is soundproof.

Masters: Especially now, you’ve got more of the

Class A or Class Platinum rental. As people move

out of that and into for-sale, it is literally one of the

first questions they ask: “What is the sound

insulation? I don’t want to hear my neighbor [at

all].” It’s incredible. It goes to show how educated

the consumer is today. Now for-sale is trying to

catch up and be at the forefront, knowing that

you’re 12, 24 months from delivery. “What can we

do to future-proof the unit?”.... “How do we wire

this unit the best we can today so in two years when

it delivers, we can still offer the latest and greatest?”

What neighborhoods are on the rise?

Meit: The Southwest Waterfront.

Beckman: Navy Yard is still coming into its own.

Five years ago we had a Five Guys and a pizza joint.

Now I can’t even list all the restaurants that are there.

DeSantis: The great thing is that there are more

neighborhoods defined by luxury. It’s not that

classic neighborhoods have gone out of style, but

that there are so many more options.

Meit: Union Market is going to be fabulous when

it’s built up in 10 years. Nowadays it’s common for

buildings to sell before they’re finished.

Masters: Fifty thousand people are moving here

every year. We grew 5.1 percent last year—one of

the fastest-growing metro areas.

How’s the competition?

Meit: It’s very stiff. We’ve set a new bar. cf

“luxury [used to be] granite

countertops and hardwood floors.

now you’ve got a world-renowned architect. people

are paying for design.”

—dave desantis

fast, it’s clean. Shaw… Brookland… the ballpark… It’s

all based on Metro. Tysons Corner is now becoming

this very urban product because there’s a Metro now.

John Fitzgerald: I don’t think of those as luxury

areas. Georgetown has no Metro, and that’s a

high-end DC market. Our clients want to be away

from the Metro…. They want adequate parking.

Some of these people have four, six cars.

Holli Beckman: It’s how the generations

define luxury.

Meit: The 25-, 35-year-olds want more high-tech

stuff. When you get to 40, storage becomes a big deal.

DeSantis: And [room size]. I do consider the spec-

tacular product on U Street absolutely luxury. But

if you talk to someone who’s 30, they go in and say,

“This is fantastic—floor-to-ceiling glass, the kitchen

is outfitted really nicely.” They’re not focused on the

fact that the master bedroom is 13 by 12. If you talk

to buyers at The Lauren and bring them to a build-

ing where the master bedroom is 13 by 12, they’re

like, “Are you kidding me? This is my walk-in closet.”

Riegler: It’s important to know your demo-

graphic. Each age range values different things.

You agree that service is synonymous with

luxury across all age brackets.

Fitzgerald: At The Lauren, we’re interviewing

concierge services, and we asked, “If this were a

hotel brand, what would you want it to be?” I think

one answered the Ritz and one the Four Seasons….

That’s the kind of approach we want to have: a

very friendly person at the desk, a valet, door

service. Anything they want is what we’re offering.

Chris Masters: I think à la carte is where

we’re moving.

Beckman: Renters [are demanding] the smart

homes. We’ve seen this lighting where you come in

The Alden, at 2620 13th Street NW, pairs modern amenities with Colonial Revival architecture. top right (left to right): Chris Masters, David Meit, and John Fitzgerald discuss DC’s flourishing real estate scene.

The living room and dining area at The Darcy on Woodmont

Avenue in Bethesda.


THE JBG COMPANIES, WALTON STREET CAPITAL, AND MCWILLIAMS/BALLARD recently celebrated the opening of

2030 8th Street at Atlantic Plumbing. This fi rst phase of the mixed-use residential and retail project includes

62 one- and two-bedroom condominiums and pays homage to the property’s history as a plumbing supply

warehouse. Luxury amenities include a full-service concierge, public and private outdoor spaces, a fi tness

center, a lounge, and two restaurants. 2030 Eighth St. NW, 202-792-8880; 2030ap.com

Grand OpeningQUARRY SPRINGS UNVEILS A NEW CONDO

WITH DREAM AMENITIES.

Offering the ultimate in luxury and location, Quarry Springs—Bethesda’s newest high-end condominium development—is one step closer to fruition with the opening of its first model unit. With two- and three-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 2,200 to nearly 5,000 square feet, the well-appointed condos feature garage-to-foyer elevators, 10-foot ceilings, gas fire-places, and spa bathrooms. The model debuted just months after the unveiling of the 6,000-square-foot Club House, com-plete with a library, a grand salon, a lounge, well-manicured outdoor spaces, and an expansive fitness center. Presales for the property, which is slated for a fourth-quarter opening, have started at $1.8 million. 8101 River Road, Bethesda, 202-

302-2508; quarrysprings.com CF

NEW IN TOWN

debut

well served

Inspired by the fine

dyeing and weaving

techniques of ikat

fabric, the new

Voyage en Ikat collec-

tion from Hermès

features a complete

porcelain dinner ser-

vice in saturated,

intertwined shades of

emerald, ruby, and

sapphire. In homage

to the journey such

designs took along

the Silk Road, the col-

lection draws upon

eclectic sources—

Japanese motifs,

Byzantine patterns,

even 18th-century

French exoticism—and

its pieces are trimmed

in 24k matte gold for a

finish befitting royalty.

CityCenterDC, 944

Palmer Alley, 202-789-

4341; hermes.com

ROYAL FINISH CELEBRATION ITALIAN-STYLE It’s a good time to be B&B Italia. This year marks

the 40th anniversary of the brand’s Maxalto

collection, which shares a space with Boffi on M

Street in Georgetown, and B&B Italia has special

plans to commemorate the occasion: For the fi rst

time, the company’s elegantly modern furniture

will be available locally at the Maxalto showroom.

Among the most enticing offerings are the iconic

Up armchair and pouf ottoman—part of Gaetano

Pesce’s seven-piece Up series, which celebrated

its 45th birthday last year. Maxalto, B&B Italia,

3320 M St. NW, 202-337-7700; bebitalia.com

B&B Italia’s offerings at the

Maxalto showroom include the Up armchair and

ottoman (ABOVE) by Italian architect and

designer Gaetano Pesce (RIGHT).

The Atlantic Plumbing space gets a luxury makeover.

ABOVE: Voyage en Ikat bread and butter plate,

Hermès ($230)


HAUTE PROPERTY Spotlight

Join Andrew & Julie Gerstel as a member of the Inova Children’s Hospital Ziai Ambassadors Society

to make a diference in your community. When your child is ill and getting sicker by the minute, you want to get her help

immediately. The Gerstels rushed Jamie to Inova Children’s Hospital in Fairfax — the one closest to them. They had no way of knowing

that a world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon was available, or that the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Inova Children’s is the only unit of

its kind in Northern Virginia, capable of the specialized care that a child needs following an emergency craniectomy. The Gerstels also

couldn’t have foreseen the care from Inova Children’s social workers and child-life services that helped their whole family through Jamie’s

rehab and recovery. Knowing what they know now, the Gerstels are giving back and

helping other families as members of Inova Children’s Ziai Ambassadors Society. You

can help, too, by supporting the research and care of sick children in Northern Virginia.

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“Inova Children’s Hospital didn’t just save Jamie’s life.

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Let us bring the ceremony of your dreams to life.

Let us combine classic elegance with modern flair.

Let us provide a perfect pairing of ambience and apertifs.

Let us create the moment that makes this memory last forever.

Say ”I do” to a dream wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. For awedding consultation, please contact Aislynne Morris at 703-917-5487or visit ritzcarlton.com/tysons.

©2015 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

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Fall in LoveWITH ITS COOLER WEATHER AND RESPLENDENT COLORS, AUTUMN IN DC IS THE PERFECT TIME TO EXCHANGE YOUR VOWS. BY AMY MOELLER And cAsEY tRudEAu

As the cool breezes of fall sweep into

the city, so too comes another wave

of weddings. Autumn is undoubt-

edly a favorite season for saying “I

do,” and in Washington we’re lucky

to have a stunning backdrop of

iconic images, made only more

beautiful by the changing of the

leaves and the vibrant energy of a

town returning to life after a

citywide summer escape.

The trend in weddings this fall is

fresh and fun—as seen in the grand

and preppy inspiration board we’ve

created on page 128. It’s also the

season of sage, and we can’t wait. For

details on how to use this stunning

color, we talked to makeup artists,

hairstylists, and event organizers

and scouted for venues offering the

best backgrounds for coordinated

palettes (page 124). And, of course,

we’ve chosen a few of the season’s

top gifts for your significant other,

your wedding party, and your

family. Browse our gift-giving guide

on page 126. CF

The water’s edge, just down King Street from

the Hotel Monaco Alexandria, provides a beautiful backdrop for photos of a fall affair.


weddings

While brides were clamoring for

marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Color of

the Year, a cast of complementary

shades arrived in tow—and sage is

the one that stood out. This fall

couples are playing up the soft,

subtle beauty of what we predict

will be the color of the season.

THE LOOK

While sage is stunning on almost

everyone, board-certified colorist

Claudia Birkahn of Salon Bleu

(Tysons Galleria, 1839 International

Dr., McLean, 703-448-1300; salon

bleutysons.com) says the color is most

flattering on people with medium,

tan, or dark skin tones (which

contrast nicely with the pale shade)

and warm or golden hair (such as

auburn, red, golden brown, or blond).

In choosing complementary

colors—for makeup and décor—it’s

important to note that different shades

of sage work better with warm or cool

palettes. Salon Bleu makeup artist

Azin Farshadfar suggests bringing a

swatch to appointments with vendors,

adding that she sometimes takes her

cue from the floral selection: “If

f lowers are in the cool tones, I

recommend shadows in a dark sage

or aubergine, and lips and blush in

nudes or pink undertones. For a warm

look, I recommend coppers, bronzes,

or earth tones for the eyes and peach

undertones or a red for lips.”

For a look rich in color, Shannon

Hilliard, director of Celadon Salon

and Spa (1180 F St. NW, 202-347-

3333; celadonspa.com), suggests pairing

sage with deep plums and burgundies.

For a more classic option, she says,

earthy browns, beiges, or gold tones

work best for the eyes. Most important,

adds Hilliard, is wedding-ready skin:

“Because a softer palette on the face

works well with sage, fresh, well-cared-

for skin should be the emphasis of the

makeup.” She recommends beginning

Celadon’s treatments two to three

months in advance for the best results.

THE DÉCOR

Consider the décor of your venue

before selecting any color (and vice

versa). Washingtonians are fortunate

in having a choice of ballrooms that

lend themselves well to a sage palette.

Kimpton’s Monaco Alexandria

(480 King St., Alexandria, 703-549-

6080; monaco-alexandria.com) features

slate patterned and chocolate-brown

wallpaper and a white chair rail, and

at Mandarin Oriental (1330

Maryland Ave. SW, 202-554-8588;

moriental.com/washington), the hotel’s

cream molding, slate upholstered

walls, and crystal light fixtures

are likewise well-suited to the

hue. The white textured walls

and wood detailing at the

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

(Tysons Galleria, 1700 Tysons Blvd.,

McLean, 703-506-4300; ritz

carlton.com) are ideal for draping and

uplighting, providing a dramatic

way to feature the color.

Fun tip: Kimpton’s area director

of catering, Annee Gillett, suggests

incorporating succulents and even

artichokes into floral arrangements

to subtly play up the color. Continue

the theme in artfully decorated

desserts, like the ones pictured above

by Paperwhite Events (301-461-

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FROM TOP: Cake pops, Paperwhite Events. 301-461-1637; paper white-events.com. L’Eau de Toilette, Carven ($82 for 1.7 oz.). Nordstrom, 1800 L St. NW, 202-627-3650; nordstrom.com. Sterling silver and green nephrite jade cabochon cuff links, Cartier ($710). The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-654-5858; cartier.com. Bridesmaid dress, After Six ($256). Bella Bridesmaids, 5225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. 200, 202-966-0481; bellabridesmaids.com


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The Gift of GivingWITH THIS GUIDE, SELECTING TOKENS OF APPRECIATION FOR YOUR WEDDING PARTY IS ONE LESS ITEM ON YOUR TO-DO LIST. BY AMY MOELLER

Between bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, and,

of course, each other, there’s a lot of love to be

wrapped up and delivered on your big day. We

chatted with some of the finest jewelers in the city

to get their gift suggestions this season.

FOR EACH OTHER: Well-chosen bride and

groom gifts serve as tiny reminders of your

special day. Rolex watches—each engraved with

a special sentiment on the back of the case—are a

classic choice, “an amazing way to mark the

chapter of a couple’s time together,” says Sherrie

Beckstead of Liljenquist & Beckstead (Tysons

Galleria, 2001 International Dr., 703-448-6731;

liljenquistbeckstead.com).

FOR THE PARENTS: A wedding day is almost

as special to the parents as it is to the couple. For

mothers, Beckstead suggests a Monica Rich Kosann

18k gold locket, with custom-fit family photos. For

fathers, cuff links are a traditional choice—made

especially meaningful, Beckstead says, when

customized with a family crest or monogram.

“Having something truly one-of-a-kind is the

ultimate luxury,” adds Matt Rosenheim of Tiny

Jewel Box (1147 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-393-2747;

tinyjewelbox.com). After the wedding, he says, a

custom leather-bound wedding album for mom

and a sterling silver frame showcasing the walk

down the aisle for dad will live in the home forever.

FOR THE WEDDING PARTY: A thoughtful gift

for your closest friends is a good step toward return-

ing all the love they’ve showered upon you in the

run-up to your wedding. Personalized jewelry for

the ladies and monogrammed handkerchiefs or

pocket squares for the men are timeless choices.

“Don’t personalize [the gifts] in such an

outward fashion that the gift becomes obsolete,”

says Rosenheim. “Personalize in a hidden or

quiet way. Engrave their initials, not your

wedding date. Always make the gift about the

person receiving [it], not about you.” CF


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PRESENT PERFECTA few more of our favorites.

18k rose-gold CT60 chronograph watch,Tiffany & Co. ($15,000). The Collection atChevy Chase, 301-657-8777; tiffany.com

18k yellow-gold and pavé diamond Golden South Sea cultured pearl earrings, Mikimoto ($32,000). Liljenquist and Beckstead, Tysons

Galleria, 703-448-6731; mikimoto.com

Silver personalized bracelet, Jane Basch Jewelry Designs ($275). Mervis Jewelers,

1700 K St. NW, 202-293-0600; mervisdiamond.com

Flask, J. Crew ($45). 950 F St. NW,202-628-8690; jcrew.com

Athena Deco clock, Ralph Lauren ($1,095).The Collection at Chevy Chase, 301-718-4223;

ralphlaurenhome.com

“HAVING SOMETHING

ONE-OF-A-KIND IS THE

ULTIMATE LUXURY.” —MATT ROSENHEIM

Choosing gifts for your wedding party—no matter

how large—doesn’t have to be intimidating. “Make the gift about the person

receiving it, not about you,” advises Tiny Jewel

Box’s Matt Rosenheim.

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visit mandarinoriental.com/washington.

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CLEAN PATTERNS AND NAUTICAL

COLORS GET A MODERN

UPGRADE THIS SEASON.

BY CASEY TRUDEAU

For a fresh take on classic style,

Washingtonians are balancing simple,

modern pieces with sophisticated

elegance. A three-tier cake is tradi-

tional and low-fuss; blue, green, and

crisp white make for a stylish palette;

and a timeless illusion beaded

neckline, paired with modern state-

ment earrings and a clean fragrance,

exemplifies the preppy style. CF

18k long Decodiamond baguette earrings (1.14 carats), Penny Preville ($6,275). Tiny Jewel Box, 202-393-2747; pennypreville.com

Miss Dior Extrait de Parfum, Dior ($185 for 0.5 oz). Neiman Marcus,

Mazza Gallerie, 202-996-9700; neimanmarcus.com

Pearl clutch, Judith Leiber ($2,995). Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com P

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Dress, Carolina Herrera (price on request). Carine’s Bridal Atelier, 1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Fl. 2, 202-965-4696; carinesbridal.com. Emerald-cut engagement ring set in platinum, Forevermark (price on request). Liljenquist & Beckstead, Tysons Galleria, 703-448-6731; liljenquist andbeckstead.com. Metallic silver pump, Christian Louboutin ($695). Saks Fifth Avenue, 5555 Wisconsin Ave., 301-657-9000; saks.com


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world: Our city has style. The eyes of mil-

lions were upon us as the nation’s capital

shed its reputation as a sartorial wasteland, a

place where fashion goes to die, and it all

began with a woman named Olivia Pope.

Olivia told Claire Underwood, and Claire

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Capitol Hill. Women of Washington,

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clog? They’re showing us the way—make a

run for it, and do it in four-inch pumps!

Realistically, it should have taken decades

for us to shift the tide of trends and climb to

the level of style sophistication enjoyed by

other cosmopolitan cities. Being labeled

experts in dull, sexless separates and

shoulder-padded jackets was something we

couldn’t avoid. We were a town where tradi-

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the way they thought a man would dress if he

were a woman. It was a dark, dark time.

But then the gods of Netflix smiled down

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This is a rare jump-start we’ve been

given. We may not be New York or Paris yet,

but thanks to the oh-so-chic leads of Scandal,

House of Cards, Madame Secretary, Veep, and

other Washington-set shows, at least we

have a Louboutin-clad foot in the door, and

we’re going to rise to the occasion. “Do people

really dress like that in DC?” curious view-

ers now ask with incredulity. Surely, we must.

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