Summery Savoir Fare - Chic Fabric Afoot Margaux, a luxury shoe brand, and Schumacher partnered on a spring collection, released in May. Schumacher’s first foray into footwear, the collaboration features […]

On The Water - Perched on the edge of Mirror Lake near Lake Placid, New York, the Mirror Lake Inn welcomes summer guests to launch boats from its sandy beach, […]

Hot Spot - Since its March opening at The Wharf, Nara-Ya has wowed guests with inspired interiors by Alexandria designer David Anthony Chenault. A VIP table boasts a faux bois […]

Next Wave - Rand, a Danish motorboat manufacturer, brings quiet, eco-friendly alternatives to the fore with a fleet of electric-powered models. The new Mana 23 can travel at 12 knots […]

Gadgets Galore - LIFE AQUATIC Le StandUp, a paddleboard made in France, brings a whole new dimension to the sport—day and night. Its lightweight, carbon frame boasts transparent panels that give […]

Hot Spot - After making a pre-pandemic splash in its Shaw location, Nina May complemented its indoor seating with a year-round patio pergola in January. General manager Danilo Simic and […]

Bespoke Glam - This silk moire corset and mermaid skirt was designed by Ella Pritsker and makes a bold and elegant statement. The Baltimore couturier, who has dressed clients in custom […]

Hot Spot - Bryan Voltaggio began a new chapter in his hometown. Last fall, the former “Top Chef” star shuttered 12-year-old Volt, transforming its 19th-century brownstone location into Thacher & Rye. […]

Spring Flair - The Hermès Women’s Spring Summer ’21 collection ushers in timeless sophistication. A fresh, pale-blue ensemble includes the Tropical Wool Flared Shirt ($1,250), Blue Cotton Twill 
Carrot Pants and […]

Dupont Debut - The Doyle Collection recently opened The Dupont Circle hotel, its first property outside the U.K. Clodagh designed the expansive Penthouse Suite, which boasts a garden terrace complete with […]

Fresh Catch - Editor's note: In December, Baltimore temporarily suspended indoor dining due to a spike in covid cases. This Cindy Lou's is now offering to-go service with curb-side pickup. Chef […]

Cold Play - For the 12th year in a row, Canada Goose has partnered with the streetwear brand Concepts on a “heritage piece.” The latest collaboration recasts Canada Goose’s classic MacMillan […]

High-Tech Finds - Retro Style Perhaps it was kismet that two icons of style—Dior and Vespa—were both founded in 1946. To commemorate their legacies, the brands collaborated on the June 2020 […]

Albi—which means “my heart” in Arabic—is going strong in DC’s Navy Yard. Opened in February, it now offers indoor dining and takeout. Chef Michael Rafidi pays homage to his Middle […]

Virtual Runway - When the pandemic dashed Anifa Mvuemba’s plans to show her Pink Label Congo collection at New York’s Fashion Week last May, she went virtual. The Kensington, Maryland, designer […]

In early 2020, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in Georgetown put the finishing touches on three new terrace suites and five renovated presidential suites. The $2 million upgrade by New […]