Best of DC Fashion Week
We hit the shows and rounded up the best of the runway.
By
Sarah Zlotnick
Published Monday, September 28, 2009
Washington is admittedly no Bryant Park when it comes to showcasing fashion design, but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate a good catwalk strut now and then. DC Fashion Week recently wrapped up a seven-day series of events, fashion shows, and parties celebrating local and international emerging talents. Curious to see our city’s take on couture, The Washingtonian hit three events: the Networking Party, the H Street Festival Fashion Show, and the International Couture Collections presented at the French Embassy. Read on for a look at some of our runway favorites, all photographed by Chris Svetlik.
Chances are you won’t be needing a floor-length gown in the Atlas District anytime soon, but we still love the quirky print and transparent skirt of this frothy dress.
Lili Forrest printed chiffon gown.
Drapey skirt, drapey shirt. Normally we’d be two thumbs down on this frumpy combination, but Hawaiian Punch hues and over-size neck detailing downplay any lingering traces of old lady.
Corjor International full skirt and blouson top.
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Comments
I 100% agree with Asanta. I’ve been reaching out to the DC Fashion Week production team for the past two years only to be rebuffed or ignored. As a professional wardrobe stylist who’s worked Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in addition to smaller & hipper markets, I was excited to get involved in the DC fashion scene. Maybe the third attempt will be the charm?
Posted by: Gingerlocks, Sep 29, 2009 07:42:14 PM
Dc Fashion week is as bad as Detroit fashion week. If the producer knew how to merge his resources and work with others that can help maybe it wouldn’t be such an awful show.
Posted by: Asanta, Sep 28, 2009 01:06:47 PM
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