Georgetown

3320 Cady’s Alley

Full disclosure – I was given a press preview and a free pair of pants.

From a press release:

Bonobos, the largest Internet-launched men’s clothing brand in the United States, brings their fresh take on retail to Cady’s Alley with the opening of their Guideshop Georgetown on January 29, 2013. Bonobos Guideshop is an e-commerce showroom designed as Bonobos’ answer to the traditional retail experience. The Bonobos Guideshop Georgetown will be a physical space serving as a highly personal extension of Bonobos’ comprehensive customer service for those who want to see and try on the clothing in person before placing an order on the popular retail website. Currently, the company has e-commerce showrooms in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Palo Alto and San Francisco with plans to introduce the concept in additional domestic cities throughout the year.

Assisting visitors in the Guideshop are Bonobos Guides, experts trained in fit and style that walk customers through the unique range of Bonobos items, from suits and denim to button-down shirts and Bonobos’ best selling washed chinos. Bonobos Guides provide the hybrid service of a fit expert and style advisor in a relaxed, one-on-one environment without the stress of a traditional retail store.

Bonobos Georgetown is located at 3320 Cady’s Alley. Hours of operation are Sunday noon-6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 10am-7pm and Thursday and Friday 10am-8pm. Guideshop appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.bonobos.com/guideshop. Guideshop appointments are always complimentary.

Photo courtesy of Bonobos

Looks like the new J Crew is gonna be gigantic. Opening in April 2013.

3222 M Street, NW

3211 M Street, NW

Back in late September we learned that Pizzeria Uno had closed at 3211 M Street, NW. A very reliable source hears that a Billy Reid will be taking over the space. Any fans of Billy Reid?

Last week I shared some scuttlebutt that a Frye Boots would be taking over the former Papa Razzi Space in Georgetown. That has since been confirmed. Interesting to note that two former restaurant spaces will become retail spots.

3070 M Street, NW

From Alex and Ani’s website:

Alex and Ani, LLC offers eco-friendly, positive energy products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit, designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and made in America. Rafaelian believes that every individual has a positive message to share with the world and by incorporating powerful symbolism and design into each (+) energy piece, Alex and Ani provides a vehicle for the wearer to express their individuality in an organic, spiritual way. She believes it is her life’s work to support communities and organizations while inspiring her customers to relish what is unique and authentic about themselves, revealing the beauty that resides within.

1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Back in June Papa Razzi restaurant closed at 1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. I’m hearing that Frye Boots will be taking over the space. Any fans of Frye boots?

3320 Cady’s Alley courtesy of Eastbanc

From a press release:

Fresh, well-tailored men’s fashions are coming to Cady’s Alley. EastBanc, Inc. and Jamestown announced today that popular online men’s clothier Bonobos has signed a long-term lease to occupy the south end 3320 Cady’s Alley retail space in its Georgetown Renaissance portfolio. The 1,000-square-foot space will serve as a Bonobos Guideshop location, offering customers an opportunity to be fitted and try on merchandise (by appointment) prior to making online purchases. Bonobos will replace the current occupant at 3320 Cady’s Alley, Yves Delorme, which is consolidating with its McLean and Bethesda locations. The Bonobos Guideshop grand opening is slated for late January 2013.

Bonobos is the largest apparel brand in the U.S. that sells its product exclusively over the Internet, and the company prides itself on offering exceptionally tailored apparel to fit men and their lifestyles. Bonobos’ brick and mortar Guideshop sites were conceptualized to transform the customer shopping experience with personalized, realistic impressions of online inventory and to register clothing measurements for future Internet purchases. Currently there are six Guideshop locations in the U.S., including a holiday pop-up in Bethesda.

The Bonobos space is prime commercial streetscape property in Georgetown and the gateway into Cady’s Alley. Augmenting the collection of distinguished designer brands currently located in the Georgetown Design District, Bonobos will round out the retail quarter as DC’s epicenter of modern fashion, furniture and lifestyle goods. The Bonobos deal is part of a recent surge of leasing activity in the Georgetown Renaissance portfolio, including deals with sophisticated retailers Intermix, CB2, Babette, The North Face, City Sports and West Elm. The Bonobos lease agreement validates the westward movement in Georgetown toward deluxe lifestyle offerings and will balance the current luxury fashion tenants – Intermix, Babette and Relish – with men’s trend-setting apparel.

“Bonobos will deliver forward-looking classic men’s fashions to the vibrant retail community in Cady’s Alley and we are pleased to have them be a part of the distinctive urban village that comprises our properties,” said Anthony Lanier, president of EastBanc. “We are impressed with the online success of the Bonobos brand and how the company effectively expanded its Internet presence with a traditional retail fashion model. Securing Bonobos supports our commitment to the neighborhood’s status as Washington’s premier retail destination and will surely complement the foot traffic in the corridor.”

You can see more about the Bonobos guideshop here.