Surprising Fashions

You've come to the right place for power shopping. Georgetown's cobblestoned streets are lined with internationally-known brands like Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade, as well as independent boutiques stocking fashions from rising designers. Shop for distinctive home furnishings, unique gifts and hip apparel in Logan Circle and on Barracks Row, near Capitol Hill. For exclusive designers including Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton, plus dazzling department stores, make your way to Chevy Chase. Museum gift shops house amazing finds, while premium outlets and premier shopping centers are just minutes away in Maryland and Virginia.

For DC's most exclusive shopping, visit Chevy Chase. It straddles the border of DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, and boasts famous names like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and Lord & Taylor all within three blocks of one another. The Collection at Chevy Chase attracts discerning shoppers to exclusive boutiques like Jimmy Choo, Max Mara, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. Nearby, the new Shops at Wisconsin Place includes Talbot's, MAC, Cole Haan, Sephora and more.

At once hip and historic, Georgetown's cobblestone streets are lined with locally-owned boutiques, antique shops and national retail outlets. Stroll up Wisconsin Avenue to shop independently-owned boutiques like Sassanova, Urban Chic and Piccolo Piggies. On M Street, you'll find a mix of retailers like Intermix, Steve Madden and Anthropologie, along with DC exclusives like Ann Hand (whose jewelry has been worn by numerous First Ladies), Hu's Shoes and Dawn Price Baby.

Locally-owned retail rules the shopping scene on 14th and U Streets, near Logan Circle. Fun and funky home furnishing shops like Go Mama Go! and Home Rule stock playful kitchen accessories, tableware and wearable art. Locals gather at the bohemian bookstore and restaurant, Busboys & Poets to surf the Internet, chat about politics or participate in open mic nights. For apparel, check out Nana, Lettie Gooch, Junction and other uniquely DC shopping destinations.

Downtown DC has welcomed dozens of new shopping destinations in recent years. Chinatown's Gallery Place development includes popular shops like Urban Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft and City Sports. Take a walk down F Street to sample gourmet cheeses at Cowgirl Creamery or shop for hip fashions at H&M, Zara or GUESS. Stock up on home furnishings at West Elm, or stock up on fashions at Macy's, American Apparel, Filene's Basement and other nationally-known retail outlets.