Second Annual Petworth Fashion Fest is Saturday, June 10th

Second Annual Petworth Fashion Fest is Saturday, June 10th

On Saturday, June 10th at 11am, the 800 block of Upshur Street will once again transform into the fashion capital of the DMV. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly 40 clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.

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A fashion follow-up: Petworth had their finger on the pulse

A fashion follow-up: Petworth had their finger on the pulse

At the August Petworth Jazz Project, contributing writer Lois Cooper interviewed residents (and a Canadian) about their fall fashion predictions. After spending time at the New York Fashion Week supporting a DC designer, she has this follow-up.

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The "fashion scene" in Petworth: interviews with a wink to Fashion Fest and NY's Fashion Week

The "fashion scene" in Petworth: interviews with a wink to Fashion Fest and NY's Fashion Week

On Saturday, August 27th, during the awesome Petworth Jazz Project, on what was a hot and humid 93 degree day, I walked around talking to neighbors about fashion, capturing it on video. What I found is a crowd of neighbors who love to consider fashion, and a bunch that don't give it a second thought. And while the New York Fashion Week may not be the number one thing on their minds, it was obvious that enjoying a sense of community (and great music) was high on the list. And Saturday is the Petworth Fashion Fest on Upshur Street.

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The first Petworth Fashion Fest is this Saturday

The first Petworth Fashion Fest is this Saturday

This Saturday, the inaugural Petworth Fashion Fest will transform the 800 block of Upshur Street into the fashion center of the nation’s capital for an afternoon. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly three dozen clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.

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