Smithsonian Craft2Wear showcases cutting-edge couture and one-of-a-kind jewelry from October 5 to 7.
More than 60 designers will display their clothing, jewelry and accessory collections—ranging from classic to avant-garde—at the Smithsonian Craft2Wear show. Exhibitor Janice Kissinger “builds” her own textiles and fashions by hand without sewing.
Held at the National Building Museum, the juried event begins Thursday, October 5, with an evening reception (admission: $50), then continues all day on the 6th and 7th (admission: $15). Proceeds benefit Smithsonian museums and programs. smithsoniancraft2wear.org
French Classic
James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta’s latest hot spot, Mirabelle, is just two blocks away from his former kitchen at The White House. Georgia-based Norris Design Studio decked out the chic interiors, from the entry vestibule with tufted-leather walls to the chic dining room. The menu offers a fresh take on French classics. After dinner, a floating dessert cart tempts diners to sample the creations of pastry chef Aggie Chin. 900 16th Street, NW; 202-506-3833. mirabelledc.com
Rising Star
Ryan Ratino, the former executive chef at Ripple and a 2017 Rammy award-winner for rising star, is slated to open his own restaurant, Bresca, in fall 2017. It will celebrate the European movement of “bistronomy,” putting a less formal, “bistro” spin on traditional French gastronomy. Ratino says the menu—featuring cured ocean trout and sea urchin linguini —“will create new traditions that everyone can enjoy.” 1906 14th Street, NW; brescadc.com
Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has won two prestigious awards for hospitality design. Set in a five-acre pond garden complete with a traditional tea house, the property features 123 guest rooms that accent modern style with traditional Japanese shoji panels and polished woods. The Brasserie serves classic bistro fare with a local twist. A spa welcomes guests to engage mind and body with a host of treatments. Rates from $675; fourseasons.com
