Chic Debut
La Vie in District Wharf commands attention for its coastal fare and dramatic interiors by Alexandria designer David Anthony Chenault. The romantic conservatory bar…
Style + Innovation
CROSSING OVER WITH GUSTO Jaguar’s first electric all-performance SUV, the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE hits U.S. roads early next year. This appealing crossover combines visually…
Fall Color
CH Carolina Herrera’s 2018 Fall/Winter Evening collection ushers in cooler nights with elegance. The flowing Pleated Crepe Skirt in bold red ($795) is topped…
Costa Rica Escape
Tucked away on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, Villa Manzu makes an idyllic getaway for an extended family or group. Its eight suites boast lounges…
Flower Power
New York designer Tanya Taylor’s Spring/Summer collection accentuates the feminine form through original prints and a bold use of color. Left to right: the…
Set Sail
When her father declined to lend her his yacht, French designer Marion Excoffon began working on her own sailboat. Two years and five prototypes…
Dining Out
SOUTHEAST ASIA MEETS SOUTHWEST DC Chef Cathal Armstrong and his wife, Meshelle Armstrong, are now celebrating the bold flavors of Thailand, Korea and Meshelle’s…
Paris Escape
Housed in an 18th-century building between the Louvre and the Paris Opera, the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal pampers guests in 68 rooms and…
Pretty in Pink
New York designer Ulla Johnson’s fresh Spring/Summer 2018 collection presents flowing frocks and footwear with attitude. Pictured above, front: the Piper Poncho ($575); the Polline…
Dining Out in DC
VINTAGE DEBUT District Winery in The Yards will uncork the first-ever wine commercially produced from start to finish in DC—a dry rosé made from…
Rocky Mountain High
A luxurious summer camp for all ages, Taylor River Lodge near Crested Butte, Colorado, accommodates up to 32 guests in eight rustic-chic cabins designed…
Aegean View
Cosmopolitan Suites is a small boutique hotel perched in the Caldera Cliffs on the Greek isle of Santorini. Guests can soak up the sun…
Fashion: Spring Fling
Step out in style with CH Carolina Herrera‘s Taffeta Shirt Dress, shown in purple with a matching bow at the waist. Part of the…
Dining Out About Town
SAVOIR FARE Serial chef/restaurateur Mike Isabella opened an outpost of his modern French restaurant, Requin, in District Wharf last fall—and launched brunch service this…
Travel: Winter Escape
The Ranch at Rock Creek near Phillipsburg, Montana, dares intrepid guests to ply powdery slopes at nearby Discovery Ski Area, explore its 6,600 pristine…
Fashion: New Direction
Known for their iconic red-carpet fashions, Mark Badgley and James Mischka launched Badgley Mischka Home last year. This new furniture-and-accessories line embodies the brand’s…
Tech Time
Top-Down Approach Aspiring motorsports enthusiasts might want to give Porsche’s 2018 911 Carrera 4 GTS a spin. The all-wheel-drive roadster packs a twin turbo,…
Dining Out
On the Waterfront James Beard Award-winning chef Fabio Trabocchi and Maria Trabocchi (Fiola, Fiola Mare) have set their sights on Maria’s native Spain at…
Tech Savvy
PERFECT SWING Designed for precision and consistency, PXG’s 0311 milled wedges (inset) feature intricate performance-enhancing details. The new carbon-steel body works against wear-and-tear while…
Hold Everything
Cecilia Zanetta and daughter Veronica Franzese combined their love of fashion and design by founding handbag brand Maria Castelli in 2014. The architects, who…