Located in the former food court of the Crystal City Shops, the third annual Crystal Couture has been running since Tuesday, February 1 and will come to an end this Saturday. This year's theme is "Exotic and Elegant to Everything Everyday."
I attended the media preview on Monday, January 31, where we heard from event producers including Mitchell Schear, President of Vornado/Charles E. Smith.
A runway rehearsal took place featuring a variety of the designs being showcased at Crystal Couture. As you can see the clothing ran the gamut from active wear to evening dresses.
Mini boutiques and pop-up shops were located around the venue selling merchandise from local designers including jeans, handbags, shoes, outerwear and bridal wear.
After the runway rehearsal, designers and their models posed for photographs for the media.
Crystal City may not be a big player in the fashion world, but having an event to attend that supports local talent in a fashion-challenged part of the country is a breathe of fresh air!
Location: Crystal City Food Court at 1750 Crystal Drive
Date and Time: Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
What: Cash bar, body painting, hair and makeup makeovers, henna, live DJ, runway shows, and 20-plus boutiques
Runway Schedule:
Friday, February 4
| 6:15 | Ibhana Creations | ||
| 6:30 | UGGLEE Collection | ||
| 6:45 | Boutique Hush | ||
| 7:00 | Kim Truong Collection | ||
| 7:15 | Toucan Boutique | ||
| 7:30 | Natalia Sanz Collection | ||
| 7:45 | CANTOIRE | ||
| 8:00 | Tashia Senn | ||
| 8:15 | Pacers Running Stores | ||
| 8:30 | Brand of the Free | ||
| 8:45 | Boutique Mix | ||
| 9:00 | Elizabeth St John / Amore Chic | ||
| 9:15 | Ke`Chic Boutique | ||
| 9:30 | L~Shandi Designs | ||
| 9:45 | Occasions House of Bridal |
Saturday, February 5
| 6:15 | Ibhana Creations |
| 6:30 | CANTOIRE |
| 6:45 | Occasions House of Bridal |
| 7:00 | L~Shandi Designs |
| 7:15 | Toucan Boutique |
| 7:30 | Natalia Sanz Collection |
| 7:45 | UGGLEE Collection (WPA) |
| 8:00 | Thembe |
| 8:15 | Pacers Running Stores |
| 8:30 | Brand of the Free |
| 8:45 | Tashia Senn |
| 9:00 | Elizabeth St John / Amore Chic |
| 9:15 | Ke`Chic Boutique |
| 9:30 | Kim Truong Collection |
| 9:45 | Corjor International |
Participating Boutiques
Pacers Running Stores
Brand of the Free
Corjor International
Elizabeth St John / Amore Chic
Ke`Chic Boutique
L~Shandi Designs
Toucan Boutique
Occasions House of Bridal
Thembe Fashions
4EVER UGGLEE
Kim Truong Collection
Natalia Sanz Collection
Passport Boutique
Ibhana Creations, LLC
Consignment Diva
The Jeans Whisperer
Persnickety Bride
Capital Vices
West Potomac Academy
Tanta's Treasures
Dominion Pride
Aidah Collection
CANTOIRE
Tristan Blake Collection
Paul Mitchell the School
Hush Boutique
ADMK Jewelry
Tashia Senn
C.A.T. Walk Boutique
Jezabelle’s
Brand of the Free
Corjor International
Elizabeth St John / Amore Chic
Ke`Chic Boutique
L~Shandi Designs
Toucan Boutique
Occasions House of Bridal
Thembe Fashions
4EVER UGGLEE
Kim Truong Collection
Natalia Sanz Collection
Passport Boutique
Ibhana Creations, LLC
Consignment Diva
The Jeans Whisperer
Persnickety Bride
Capital Vices
West Potomac Academy
Tanta's Treasures
Dominion Pride
Aidah Collection
CANTOIRE
Tristan Blake Collection
Paul Mitchell the School
Hush Boutique
ADMK Jewelry
Tashia Senn
C.A.T. Walk Boutique
Jezabelle’s
