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THE NEW WAVE OF D.C. FASHION. Editorial food photographer Scott Suchman came to me with a vision. We’d been toying with the idea of the iconic D.C. pizza joint as a cover backdrop for some time now, and our Fashion Issue seemed like the right fit. What could be more relatable than two super stylish locals dressed to the nines heading to Jumbo Slice late night to avoid an epic hangover the next day? Our October cover is playful and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is the same ethos we’re bringing to our entire issue about all things fashion in the District.

This month, we are celebrating the next generation of style setters making an impact on the city, from local designers and stylists to makers of all kinds. I want to thank Roquois, the talented mind behind creative agency Studio|Couture, for working closely with my team on the cover shoot to bring our concept to fruition. Suchman captured the models in their element: feeding each other a slice, cracking jokes, pretending to look annoyed with one another — the many emotions of a couple eating pizza at 2 a.m. At the end of the shoot, it was clear that Suchman got the pizza-themed editorial shot he’d been craving and we got the perfect introduction to an issue about making fashion approachable, not exclusive.

In this issue, we round up 14 entrepreneurs in the local fashion industry, five body-positive influencers and 10 makers, highlighting their contributions to our city’s style. We also delve deeper into the stories of several designers and curators, picking their brains about fall trends, ways to diversify your wardrobe and why it’s important to shop local. Our goal is to help readers learn more about and embrace D.C.’s growing fashion scene, and to emphasize that being stylish in our city can be inclusive and affordable. Everyone’s style is unique, but exploring it with your community can be a fun experience — especially in a city with a burgeoning creative scene like ours.

We hope you enjoy our latest issue filled to the brim with vignettes about stylish locals and beautiful photo spreads meant to inspire your own personal style.

Cheers,

Monica Alford
Editor-in-Chief

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