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Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on March 30, 2011
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Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

The line outside. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM has been broadcasting from District Sample since 3:30pm. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

District Sample Sale 2011
District Sample Sale 2011

A glammed-up shopper heads into the event. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Turquoise necklace on a gold-colored chain by Queen Bee Designs, $85 Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Tucker Blair Classically Casual’s braided and Italian woven belts were on sale for half off. Tucker said he hopes a “wife that feels guilty about buying so much stuff will buy their husband something.” Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Bangles from Georgetown-based Fornash, who was also selling watches for $20 (normally $28-30). Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Mona wears a brass and chemical-splattered bracelet, selling for $70 (normally $140). Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

The clothing racks and sales guidelines from Hysteria, a clothing and accessories boutique in Old Town Alexandria. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Shoppers were able to discuss their selections with the designers. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

A patron evaluates a pair of Bettye Muller haircalf selling for $100 (normally $395) from The Shoe Hive, based in Old Town Alexandria. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Kate Spade “Frisky” flats, made of camel/black leopard haircalf, were selling for $60 (normally $185) from Sassanova, which has stores in Georgetown and Maryland. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

A shopper checks out Sassonova’s dress selections. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

The event also featured complimentary appetizers. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

A shopper goes down from the 4th floor, where most of the action was. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

One of the five co-founders of District Sample, Barbara Martin has her hair done by a stylist from K Street-based one80salon. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

The event also featured complimentary appetizers. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)
Snapshots from the District Sample Sale (Spring 2011)

Georgetown Cupcake was also a featured vendor. Photograph by Joshua Yospyn

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