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FASHION FORECAST An extended trend report for Spring and a peek at Fall 2015
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TRENDSETTERS
FASHION MAVENS
THE TASTEMAKERS Washingtonians continue to impress us with their sartorial evolution. These men and women have been pushing that cultural shift forward, daring to delight in color, pattern and texture. >>
Anchyi Wei is wearing a Marni leather collar, Anchyi Wei Designs necklace, Alexander Wang top, Opening Ceremony skirt, Stuart Weitzman boots and a Chanel bag. (Photo by Leticia Salazar)
Sondra Ortagus is wearing a Parker dress and Sam Edelman boots. (Photo by Dan Swartz)
Rich Dinning is wearing a Zegna suit, shirt, tie and shoes with a Brequet watch and Chopard cufflinks. (Photo by Greg Powers)
ANCHYI WEI
SONDRA ORTAGUS
RICH DINNING
OWNER< ANCHYI WEI DESIGNS
HEAD BOOKER< T H E ARTIST AGENCY
SENIOR GENERAL MANAGER< TYSONS GALLERIA
“My style is an extension of communication. Getting dressed is not just to look nice, but to use my body as a canvas to create an artistic expression. I do most of my shopping online, but some of my favorite finds are from local vintage and consignment stores like Rock it Again, Nomad Yard Collectiv and Snobswap.”
“I am a big advocate of balancing different lengths and shapes. If you are choosing a look with a plunging neckline then the hemline needs to be longer, or there need to be sleeves or something to balance out the sexiness.The beauty of fashion is you can play around with different silhouettes, patterns, and textures until you find what works best for your body.”
“I’m fortunate to work with some of the most iconic brands in the industry. I’m surrounded by the finest fashion, however being on the business and operations side of things, my personal style tends to lean towards a more classic look – I’ll add colors and patterns to convey trends and a modern spin. When it comes to accessories, I prefer very clean, classic pieces that are versatile, yet hold their own no matter the trend of the season.”
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fashion mavens
Renaud is wearing a suit from The Kooples, J Crew shirt, Purple Label Ralph Lauren tie, a bespoke coat and Church’s shoes. Anaïs is wearing a J Crew coat, Zadig et Voltaire blouse, J Brand jeans, Christian Louboutin shoes and a Stella McCartney clutch. (Photo by Anne Scherrer Photography)
Ethan is wearing a Ralph Lauren Purple Label sport coat. Breuer shirt, Peter Blair tie and Randy Hanauer pocket square. Lindsey is wearing an Adam Lippes dress and Feragamo scarf. (Photo by Kyle Samperton)
Ethan and LindsEy Drath Owners, Sherman Pickey
Ethan: “We both have a very classic style, with a modern twist, and like lots of color.We actually met while working for Ralph Lauren!” Lindsey: “I could wear a black cashmere turtleneck and Chanel ballet flats every day and be happy.”
Renaud and Anaïs de Viel Castel
General Manager, enviroCAB; Co-Founder, Petite Lucette
Renaud: “I value subtle and elegant attire. When I go shopping I know exactly what I am looking for, unlike someone I married who loves to try 50 different things, ask for my opinion, ignore it and move on to the next store.” Anaïs: “I don’t think I put that much thought into a look before getting dressed. It’s more about restyling what I have. On a typical day, I wear a pair of leather skinny pants, cashmere sweater and flats.” Will and Shani Lawry Owners, Capital Image
Will is wearing an All Saints leather jacket, Diesel shirt and pants and Saint Laurent shoes. Shani is wearing a Burberry London blazer, H&M top, Eileen Fisher pants, Vince shoes and an Ibeautiful Mia Elliott necklace. (Photo by Tony Powell)
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Will: “My style would be best described as Urban Luxe. I am a big fan of mixing texture and classic sensibility with architectural details. I owe my style evolution to my mother and moving here 10 years ago. I wanted to prove that D.C. had a color palate beyond navy and white.” Shani: “I love the idea of being comfortable, edgy and modern. I agree with Will’s definition of personal style, as we often duplicate each other’s looks, with my look containing more feminine details. My style icons include Japanese street fashion, Rachel Zoe and Tom Ford.”
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