In 2017, husband and wife Cesar and Pial Vega launched Quavaro at the Eastern Market Flea Market in Southeast Washington, DC, culminating a long journey from development work to fashion entrepreneurs.
Washington DC Fashion and Style
Believe it or not, Washington, DC has become a destination for professional men’s clothing in recent years, from high-profile retailers Bonobos and Dutch-based Suit Supply (and the HMX Group’s regrettably short-lived Streets of Georgetown) to custom tailors Alton Lane and Knot Standard.
Add to that home-grown talent from the likes of Hugh & Crye, and you have an emerging community catering to modern professional men.
This new energy builds on a rich history of style in the District, including tailors and retail professionals such as Geoffrey Lewis who have been in the business for decades and who are also well-worth getting to know better.
Reviewing Kashiyama, the Super-Affordable “Smart Tailor” from Japan About Take the United States by Storm
While you may have not heard much about affordable custom suit brand Kashiyama the Smart Tailor before, you’re likely to hear a lot more in the coming months thanks to a major push by the Japanese brand into the U.S. market. Keep reading for Modern Fellows’ review of Kashiyama, which offers made-to-measure suits for men as low as $300, and take a glimpse inside their WeWork studio in Washington, DC.
Inside The Tie Bar Store in Washington, DC
Look inside The Tie Bar’s newest storefront featuring its signature affordable ties and socks as well as shirts, pants and other menswear accessories in Washington, DC.
Look Inside Bonobos Guideshop in Shaw DC
Get a glimpse inside the most recent guideshop from menswear startup retailer Bonobos in Washington, DC’s Shaw neighborhood.
Look Inside Frank and Oak Menswear Showroom in Washington DC’s Shaw
Take a look inside online retailer Frank and Oak’s showrooom in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. Located in the Shay, a gleaming, recently-build mixed-use tower at 1924 8th Street NW, the showroom continues the Canadian menswear e-commerce’s foray into brick-and-mortar retail.
In Shaw DC, American-made Menswear Retailer Read Wall Establishes Politician-Friendly Outpost
Read Wall has cooked up an amazing showroom in Washington, DC’s bustling Shaw district to show off his Made-in-America line of custom and off-the-rack menswear suits, shirts and accessories.
Get to Know Avenue Jack, an Easy-to-Miss DC Menswear Gem in Dupont Circle
Nestled between Luna Grill and one of four Starbucks in Dupont Circle in Washington DC, Avenue Jack can be easy to miss. The new menswear outlet looks like it’s been in the neighborhood forever – the façade nearly blends into the Starbucks – though it only opened its doors in April 2015.
Ledbury Opens New Retail Shop in Georgetown
Richmond-based menswear brand Ledbury — a longtime favorite of Modern Fellows — has launched a permanent shop in Washington, DC along Cady’s Alley in Georgetown. Ledbury made the decision after a series of pop-up shops in Georgetown over the past several holiday seasons.
3 Steps to Finding a Good Local Tailor
You don’t think much about a tailor until you need one. When that moment comes, it can be a little anxiety-inducing. Can the dry cleaner down the street do it? Would it be better to search Yelp reviews and blog posts for a dedicated tailor? How do I know if they are ripping me off?
Review: The Knot Standard Custom Suit Experience in Washington, DC
While Knot Standard has already earned a solid reputation as an online custom tailor, the company is building out a network of premium in-person showrooms around the United States. These showrooms, including one in the U Street corridor in Washington, DC, offer an expanded range of men’s suiting options, where staff excel at making you feel comfortable while still helping you branch out. Read on to find out why we think their showrooms provide the quintessential tailoring experience for the digital age.
Behind the Scenes at Trunk Club in DC
Menswear styling service Trunk Club has been quietly building out a physical presence across the United States to complement its online subscription offering. Their expansion includes a clubhouse in Washington, DC, where Modern Fellows caught up with their team.
Trading Snow Boots and Parkas for Oxfords and Unlined Blazers
The calendar says spring and it is finally starting to feel like it. Time to trade heavy winter jackets and functional snow boots for new shoes and clothes. Here is what Modern Fellows is looking forward to as the weather brightens.