Georgetown

“FANGYÁN, the high-end clothing brand inspired by Asian culture, will open first Washington, DC storefront”

By Prince Of Petworth


1057 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“FANGYÁN, the high-end clothing brand inspired by Asian culture, announced today it will open its first Washington, DC storefront in Georgetown at 1057 Wisconsin Avenue NW in late Spring 2023. The DC-based clothing brand signed a five-year lease for the 1,492-square-foot space with EastBanc, a leading real estate developer, after experimenting in the Georgetown market at EastBanc’s retail incubator, Concept 31/M.

Once it opens its doors, FANGYÁN’s Georgetown store will feature collections from more than 15 Asian designers and labels such as Mukzin, ZI II CI IEN and Fansilanen, in addition to its own brand of silk, wool and cashmere styles including, outerwear, swimwear, dresses and more. The store’s design will feature traditional Hui Style architectural elements known for exquisite craftsmanship, elegance and rich cultural connotations, drawing inspiration from intricate wood carvings and black and white walls to create a sense of modernity. FANGYÁN Georgetown will be a multifunctional space for exhibitions and events such as fashion shows and forums. Customers will be able shop alongside top designers and fashion insiders who will offer FANGYÁN customers personalized recommendations and services. (more…)

“Illegal dumping on Whitehaven trail?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from NPS: “To report illegal activity in any of the federal reservations managed by us, you can contact the US Park Police at 202-610-7500”

“Dear PoPville,

This makeshift landfill appeared just off Whitehaven Trail (behind the Safeway on Wisconsin Ave). Someone seems to be dumping and possibly sorting trash here. There’s no vehicle access, so they must be carrying the garbage bags down the trail — very strange! (more…)

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