Brightest Young Things

New column! A quick rundown of D.C. fashion events this week, and since there aren't that many of those, we add links we love on style blogs+other inspirational stuff we think you may enjoy. Cool? Cool. And as always, let us know if we missed something in the comments.

EVENTS

• Tonight, March 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. Fashion Rules @ Neiman Marcus will feature jazz singer and choreographer Maurice Hines, the cast from the upcoming Arena Stage production of Sophisticated Ladies, who will give a live tap performance, and FW Editors Jennifer Barger and Betsy Lowther, who will be hosting a trivia game. "Plus music, makeovers, munchies and more" (RSVP to 202.274.3911 or at liberty_jones@neimanmarcus.com).
• Cake and Kisses' Basement Boutique @ Asylum for Elizabeth Graeber, Daudau and One vs. Many, is also tonight, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Saturday, March 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. stop by RKCNDY, 1515 U St., for the New Leaf Works Trunk Show and have a look – and a feel – of their latest creations. Meet local designer Gretchen Cook and her unique contemporary collection of pillows and bags.
• Wednesday, March 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Shea Yeleen International @ Darlington House presents a night of music and fashion (Contact carrie@sheayeleen.org).
• Fashion for Paws @ Urban Chic is also happening Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Enjoy bubbly and treats and enter the chance to win amazing raffle prizes, including a F4P runways show ticket." 

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KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF

(Photograph courtesy of Longchamp.)

That new line of Longchamp handbags designed by Kate Moss in collaboration with the brand's Artistic Director Sophie Delafontaine is now at Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase.

Watch Kate and other people watch Kate get excited.

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BY LOVE

(Photograph courtesy of Purple Boutique.)

Jewelry designer Pamela Love created this exclusive python necklace ($240) for Purple Boutique. Each "has a sterling silver python snake wrapping around a one-of-a-kind amethyst crystal."

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WANG AND CO.

Diane von Furstenberg interviews Alexander Wang.

(Photographs courtesy of Interview Magazine; shot by Mikael Jannson.)

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WANT: MIU MIU

Yes, Alexa Chung, we're all obsessed.

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LES ENFANTS S'ENNUIENT LE DIMANCHE

Oliver People's 2010 campaign film directed by Autumn De Wilde, featuring Elijah Wood and Shirley Manson.

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$26.00 USD

Find this bandage mini at Nasty Gal before they're all gone.

(Photographs courtesy of Nasty Gal.)

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OUCH

Hungarian model Eniko Mihalik, styled by Paris Vogue's Carine Roitfeld.

(Photograph courtesy of Paris Vogue; shot by Mario Sorrenti.)

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NOW, LET'S TALK ABOUT PROENZA SCHOULER