[Photo via Tuckernuck's Facebook]
GEORGETOWN — Refinery29 DC tours the prep-tastic headquarters of Tuckernuck, a new e-commerce fashion retailer located on 1052 Potomac Street NW. The three co-founders raised $400,000 this fall for their start-up, and with men's and women's fashion and home decor in stock online, Tuckernuck's goal is to be the Urban Outfitters of the boat shoe set. [R29 DC]
LOGAN CIRCLE — Washingtonian writes that badass 14th Street retailer Redeem is moving up the street to a bigger location at 1810 14th Street NW, next to the new Ted's Bulletin. Check it out at their big opening party on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where they are unveiling a new t-shirt series with a limited edition tee from artist Kelly Towles, whose work is everywhere around town lately. RSVP here to attend. [Washingtonian]
MOBAMA — Where were you when you found out about Michelle Obama's new highlights? Racked National ">is spreading the news, but no worries, we don't have another "Bang-aggedon" on our hands. Meanwhile, USA Today reports that the First Lady wore Tracy Reese during the 50th anniversary ceremony for the March on Washington yesterday. [Racked, USA Today]
MEDIA WIRE — Meanwhile, author and Barneys ambassador Simon Doonan tells The New Republic that Michelle Obama has "done a terrific job of dressing appropriately." That's a compliment. But really, Doonan just wants everyone to quit writing about politicians' clothes, particularly male politicians' wardrobe choices. "They all wear red ties, for God's sake," he said.
[The New Republic Via R29 DC]
DUPONT CIRCLE — Free floral crowns to anyone who makes a purchase at Lou Lou's pop-up event The Social Shop by Free People. It's going down on Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the 1623 Connecticut Avenue location, and Refinery29 says there will be refreshments and goodies, too. [R29 DC]
LOGAN CIRCLE — Seems like Lou Lou boutiques are popping up everywhere. PoPville reports that the new Lou Lou location near Doi Moi on 14th Street is now open. [PoPville]
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS — Well, that was fast. PoPville confirms that vintage shop Urban Bespoke has already closed within two weeks of opening. [PoPville]
PENTAGON CITY — Nothing but rumors yet on a Topshop store coming to Washington, but Washingtonian has it that soon a small Topshop boutique will open within the Nordstrom in Pentagon City. [Washingtonian]
— Adele Chapin