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Stores & Sites
- Circle Boutique
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Relocated from Dupont Circle, this low-key boutique features a cache of fledgling refined lines (Lover, Valentine, Borne), displayed in an artfully raw interior, with unfinished plywood fixtures and purposely exposed wiring.
1736 14th St. NW, 202-518-2212, circleboutique.com
Stores & Sites
- Cusp
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The D.C. branch of Neiman Marcus' twentysomething-targeted Cusp chain is our favorite, with its dressed-down cinder-block construction and industrial-tree-house decor. Garments from Manoush, Dosty, and Karta are arranged on outcroppings of recycled wood scraps, and shoppers are encouraged to lounge
on a hodgepodge of offbeat furniture.
3030 M St. NW, 202-625-0893
Stores & Sites
- Muléh
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An importer of high-end Southeast Asian furniture, this spot also sells clothing, though you'd never know it from the street: The spot-on choices from Zero Maria Cornejo, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Le Full are obscured on racks in the rear of the warehouse-like space.
1831 14th St. NW, 202-667-3440
Stores & Sites
- Hu's Shoes
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A vibe of understated elegance defines this mellow footwear emporium. Simply adorned with Chinese wedding-bed panels and an antique altar-turned-register area, the less-is-more atmosphere provides an ideal setting for shoes by Repetto, Lanvin, and Martin Margiela.
3005 M St. NW, 202-342-0202, hushoes.com
Stores & Sites
- RCKNDY
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Situated in a former pill-making factory, this mod home goods spot is part of the renaissance that's rejuvenating the once-blighted U Street corridor. Designed around a candy theme—jars of penny sweets are displayed behind the register and the walls are painted sherbet hues—the shop promotes the work of Areaware, Blu Dot, and Suck UK.
1515 U St. NW, 202-332-5639
Stores & Sites
- Relish
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Narrow, cobblestoned Cady's Alley feels more bohemian Paris than preppy Georgetown, which seems to perfectly suit this European-influenced shop, with its carriage-house-style environs and roster of covetable continental labels: Dries
Van Noten, Marni, Jil Sander.
3312 Cady's Alley NW, 202-333-5343
Stores & Sites
- Urban Chic
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Now with three locations—and more to come—this fast-expanding chainlet is a certified local favorite. Our preferred outpost is the original, with its mix of Dolan dresses, Dallin Chase tops, and Grey Ant trousers.
1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-338-5398
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Stores & Sites
- Redeem
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Lori Parkerson, a former DJ for XM Satellite Radio, has stayed true to her roots and stocked her brightly muraled store with versatile pieces that easily transition from dinner to a rock show, like slim-cut Corpus jeans, chic Anzevino & Florence hoodies, and army green Religion pencil skirts.
1734 14th St. NW, 202-332-7447
Stores & Sites
- Wink
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Tucked in a subterranean space below bustling M Street, this is a reliable source for clothing that suits both high-powered Beltway workdays (MK2K cardigans, Development by Erica Davies sheaths, Geren Ford blouses) and relaxed weekends (Grace Sun sweaters, Dream Society tunics).
3109 M St. NW, 202-338-9465
Stores & Sites
- Hud Luxe
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Hud Hudson—whose mom, Jamie Stream, is the force behind celebrated Nashville boutique Jamie—launched this spot in early 2006. The store is dedicated to high-end tees and denim, plus glam jewelry and Western-influenced accessories.
2203 Bandywood Dr., 615-298-7474
Stores & Sites
- Hemline
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Established a decade ago in New Orleans, this chainlet's most alluring outpost is in Nashville, with double-height ceilings and dramatic black chandeliers. Look for affordable items with broad appeal, like Farylrobin knee-high boots and Freedom of Choice sailor-style jeans.
The Hill Center, 4025 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 504, 615-298-9215
Stores & Sites
- Ivy
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Since its 2005 inception, this has been the go-to spot for on-the-cusp small labels, many of them European. Currently on offer: By Malene Birger kimono tops, LP&P paper-bag-waist pants, and Designers Remix swing coats fastened with oversize buttons.
3001 Hennepin Ave. S, 612-827-2764
