With a staunch philosophy of being modern and minimal, elegant and practical, Relish has been in business for 12 years and serves the Georgetown area by making fine Italian women's clothing.
You might not guess it from the name, but the Mineral Kingdom is a small, charming jewel box located right off the ever-so-crowded M Street. The shop specializes in fine women's jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces and handmade imported pieces. Store owner Jacqueline is a resident of the Georgetown neighborhood and has a wonderful relationship with the locals.
Poggenpohl is the oldest kitchen brand in the world. Its new corporate-owned showroom opened in Georgetown in September 2009. The brand offers a first-class product –all completed with skilled hand-finishings. The German quality of the brand is still exists today. This location has a full-service design team who can help you choose countertops and appliances and perform installations.
Jewelers' Werk Galarie is an absolutely unique jewelry store. The original pieces on sale here are hand-crafted by artists from all over the world, who manage to turn jewelry into stylish works of art.
Papyrus is a chain greeting card and paper store with a location in the Georgetown shopping district. The shop sells cards, gifts, stationery, wrapping paper and accessories. Store employees can help customers with personalized orders.
Vineyard Vines has been around since 1998, and it has been at this Georgetown location for about three years. It is one of the only places in all of Washington, D.C. where you can shop for a preppy and beach look. Vineyard Vines is very close with the community and offers special discounts for Georgetowners. Mostly GWU and GU students, neighborhood families, and tourists come to Vineyard Vines. Check out the College Collection online, featuring ties, boxers and totes.
In business for over 20 years, frameworks is a framing gallery that offers over 2500 hand made and historic reproduction mouldings. Staff work with a variety of clientele some of which include senators and former Presidents. Frame Works specializes in custom mirrors, hand-finished period reproduction frames, archival preservation framing and French mat designs.
The Tumi store in Georgetown is the upscale luggage brand's only location in Washington, D.C. The tiny storefront retails a small selection of full-size and carry-on suitcases, as well as a range of smaller items, including wallets, luggage tags and women's shoulder bags. The store will ship most items within the U.S. for a flat rate and will also send items from the store for repairs.
This Wisconsin Avenue store sells mostly men's athletic shoes and sportswear. It also carries a small selection for women.
Lush Cosmetics has been located on the heavily populated M Street for six years. You will not miss the store, as the door is always open and the air is full of the smell of the products. The staff is very friendly and aims to make sure you find everything you need. The products are all free of animal testing and made from fresh, organic fruit and vegetable products. Lush makes products for the bath, shower, hair, skin care and fragrances.
Waterworks is a bathroom hardware store. Waterworks has several locations, one of which is in Georgetown. The Georgetown location sells everything from faucets to bathtubs. It is known for sleek design and craftsmanship.
The Georgetown location of the national chain retailer Bluemercury offers both spa services and an extensive selection of cosmetics and skin care products. Among the services offered at Bluemercury are facials, brow styling, waxing, microdermabrasion, make up application, and massages. The store stocks skin care brands such as Bobbi Brown, NARS and Darphin.
Opened in 1955, the Phoenix is a boutique shop located on Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. It carries a variety of women's fashions, jewelry, accessories and watches, in addition to Mexican folk art, antiques, fine art and home decorations. Visit the Phoenix website to view a selection of the shop's items.
The Georgetown location of this national handbag line, which has a mid-size storefront, carries all the typical Kate Spade accessory items. Although it features mostly Kate Spade's signature neon handbags, it also offers shoes and items like wallets and scarves. Currently, the store is remodeling, but it wil reopen again by the Fall of 2010.
