The Official-ish DC Thread

[smittycl]

Interesting exhibit on the dawn of Impressionism. Gift link:

The Exhibit That Will Change How You See Impressionism

The National Gallery’s “Paris 1874” explores the movement’s dark origins.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[smittycl]

Several masterworks I’ve seen before but some rare gems as well.

 

[smittycl]

Barbour confirmed they do alterations in the US but gave the usual amorphous "10-12 weeks" thing. I queried Parkway to see if they can do it.

 

[jonathanS]

Honestly, no pressure to wear black tie. But if you want to, a quick fix for a DB that needs let out a bit is to move the buttons. Not ideal, but less expensive than other alterations.

Instructions unclear, now it looks like it’s a single breasted jacket 😂

 

[smittycl]

Instructions unclear, now it looks like it’s a single breasted jacket 😂

Sorry, after the tales of Italian bespoke trips and such we better see something substantial.

No black tie for me but will either go RLPL DB or Kiton cashmere.

 

[lordsuperb]

Sorry, after the tales of Italian bespoke trips and such we better see something substantial.

No black tie for me but will either go RLPL DB or Kiton cashmere.

And I'll be sure to either wear my mediocre bespoke from steed or my machine made garments from Paul Stuart.


I am not worthy of our friend!!!

 

[jonathanS]

Sorry, after the tales of Italian bespoke trips and such we better see something substantial.

No black tie for me but will either go RLPL DB or Kiton cashmere.

Okay okay. But here’s the current situation from earlier today.

 

[smittycl]

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Okay okay. But here’s the current situation from earlier today.

Okay, nice flex.

 

[armedferret]

Ayyyy i was there last month.

Not really my town if I'm honest. Prefer Venice, Florence, and Rome far more. Too many condescending slavs thinking they're special because they bought their (apparently malnourished) girlfriend/wife a host of bolt-ons and new cheeks/jawline, treating everyone around them like a dog's breakfast because they're not wearing jack & jones or whatever this week's "i'm better than you" branded t-shirt is.

anywho. how's everyone's veteran's day so far?

 

[smittycl]

Ayyyy i was there last month.

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Not really my town if I'm honest. Prefer Venice, Florence, and Rome far more. Too many condescending slavs thinking they're special because they bought their (apparently malnourished) girlfriend/wife a host of bolt-ons and new cheeks/jawline, treating everyone around them like a dog's breakfast because they're not wearing jack & jones or whatever this week's "i'm better than you" branded t-shirt is.

anywho. how's everyone's veteran's day so far?

Heading to Atlantis for a concert now.

 

[armedferret]

Heading to Atlantis for a concert now.

Oh did they find it?

 

[grio1212]

OK gents,

I think we have general consensus on a meet-up date: 20 December (the Friday before Christmas)

Attire: Full tailoring or black-tie w/scooter optional Just kidding, come as you are... but it is StyFo and the holdiays...so I am likely to bust out the tux, no pressure on anyone else to do the same.

Let see if can nail down a venue, reply with your choice if you are planning to, or are likely to, be there:

1) The Dignitary in the Marriott near the convention center
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/dini...arquis-washington-dc/5641402-the-dignitary.mi

2) Ritz Carlton DC near Foggy Bottom (two venues inside, Saga restaurant and Quadrant Bar & Lounge)

Washington, D.C. Bar | The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

Delight your senses with premiere mixology and gastronomy in a unique, elegant, and entertaining environment in our Washington, D.C. West End restaurants

www.ritzcarlton.com

3) Hipflask rooftop bar, Bethesda

https://www.hipflaskrooftop.com/

4) Your write-in venue

Will try to actually make this one. Difficulty is I'd be coming from Baltimore. Last time I tried to get to DC from Baltimore after work, it took a little under 2 hours :/

 

[Texasmade]

Will try to actually make this one. Difficulty is I'd be coming from Baltimore. Last time I tried to get to DC from Baltimore after work, it took a little under 2 hours :/

Have you tried not working?

 

[grio1212]

Have you tried not working?

Trying to find a way to do that and still afford new clothes

 

[hpreston]

Will try to actually make this one. Difficulty is I'd be coming from Baltimore. Last time I tried to get to DC from Baltimore after work, it took a little under 2 hours :/

Have you tried not working?

Trying to find a way to do that and still afford new clothes

I say this with all seriousness....

Its the last Friday before Christmas, not possible to take a few hours off that afternoon?