Signature bag: Hermès Pochette
Signature Shoe: Thong sandals or a black loafer
Beauty Essential: Any Monastery products
Signature Scent: Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower and The Moon
Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My first St. John blazer, gifted by my late grandmother
Fashion Icons: Bianca Jagger, Barbara Martelo and Sarah Harris
Dream Shopping Destination: Tokyo and London
The Next Item on Your Wish List: A Cassi Namoda or Reginald Sylvester II canvas art piece
Power Color: Black
Your Style Soundtrack: “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire
Favorite Date Night Spot: Anton’s NYC, Two Nine DC and my kitchen—my husband is the best personal chef!
Your Style in Four Words: Insouciant, masculine elegance and minimalist
Best Style Advice: Always simplify, quality over quantity
Mantra: Stand firm in your no, but thrive in your yes.
For nearly two decades, Daniel Heider, founder and CEO of The HEIDER Company (heidercompany.com), has advised some of Washington’s most prominent families on their most significant real estate decisions. A fifth-generation Washingtonian, Heider has built one of the region’s most influential residential real estate practices, with more than $3 billion in career sales and a reputation for discretion, strategy and impeccable judgment. But for Heider, the appeal of Washington goes well beyond the business. “Washington is America’s Paris,” he says. “If Paris is the epicenter of love, Washington is the epicenter of influence.” Professionally, he remains energized by the people around him, particularly the opportunity to help his team grow. “Building a business is rewarding, but building people is even more fulfilling,” he says. This fall, he’s focused on doing what he does best: raising the standard.
Wardrobe Staple: A worn Ralph Lauren crocodile belt with white jeans
Tailored or Relaxed: Tailored
Vintage or Contemporary: Both. The unexpected juxtaposition is often what makes it feel right.
Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Quiet luxury. Impeccable tailoring will always outlast a logo.
Favorite Designers: Brunello Cucinelli, Ralph Lauren, Hermès
Current Style Obsession: The return of ’90s prep: pleated trousers, oversize Oxford shirts and boat shoes.
Favorite Local Boutique: Manse
Signature Shoe: Bespoke, subtly monogrammed Stubbs & Wootton slippers or a perfectly broken-in pair of suede Belgian loafers
Skin Essential: La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift
Signature Scent: In the summer, I layer Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée with Ilio by Diptyque.
Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My 18kt yellow gold Rolex Submariner with the blue dial and bezel. I bought it as a reminder of what persistence and discipline can build.
Fashion Icon: Alain Delon
Dream Shopping Destination: Paris. More specifically, Rue Saint-Honoré.
Next Item on Your Wish List: ERL pleated chino shorts. They remind me of my dad and the effortless optimism of growing up in the ’90s.
Power Color: Navy
Favorite Date Night Spot: In Washington, Maison Bar à Vins.
Best Style Advice: Deion Sanders said it best: “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good.”
Lauren Wodicka, founder and principal designer of LBW Studio, approaches interiors with the eye of a fine artist and a deep appreciation for the stories that make a house a home. Her residential work spans historic renovations and new construction throughout the Mid-Atlantic, layering architecture, furnishings, color and collected pieces into spaces that feel polished yet personal. The DC area provides a seemingly endless source of inspiration. “There’s always something new to discover, and that richness shapes both my work and my perspective,” she says, citing the region’s architecture, gardens, museums and restaurants. Professionally, Wodicka, who was named by STARK as its Community Choice Rising Star Grant Winner this year, is energized by projects that honor craftsmanship and history. This fall, she’s looking forward to watching several carefully considered visions finally become homes—each “uniquely suited to the people who live there.”
Wardrobe Staple: A great pair of jeans, beautiful shoes and a tailored blazer.
Tailored or Relaxed: Tailored—with ease
Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Quiet luxury
Favorite Designers: Veronica Beard, Sézane, Sandro, Staud and Maje
Current Style Obsession: Elevated everyday dressing
Favorite Local Boutiques: Tuckernuck in Georgetown and Tully Rector in Middleburg
Signature Bag: Ferragamo Studio bag
Signature Shoe: Margaux flats
Beauty Essential: ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless Tinted SPF 50
Signature Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My wedding shoes. They’ve been tucked away in their box for nearly 20 years. I always said I’d dye them a fun color one day, and now I’m glad I didn’t.
Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Lee Radziwill meets Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Dream Shopping Destination: Paris.
The Next Item on Your Wish List: A beautiful new evening clutch
Power Color: Ivory
Most Stylish Place in DC: Dumbarton Oaks
Your Style Soundtrack: The Thomas Crown Affair soundtrack
Favorite Date Night Spot: Cooking at home and relaxing on the back porch with our teenagers
Your Style in Three Words: Graceful, classic and effortless
Best Style Advice: Buy what you’ll still love in 10 years—and make sure it’s comfortable.
Mantra: Kindness and hard work never go out of style.
Darius Davie is a beauty entrepreneur who brings luxury hospitality, men’s grooming and wellness together through Groom Guy (groomguy.com), the company he co-founded to deliver a more elevated, hospitality-first approach to personal style. As one of Washington’s sought-after stylists, Davie works with everyone from C-suite executives and diplomats to broadcast personalities and professional athletes, with a philosophy centered on exceptional service and timeless style. For him, the energy of the capital is part of the appeal. “The DC area is a place in constant motion,” he says. “Every season brings new faces, new conversations and new perspectives from around the world that are refreshing.” These days, Davie is particularly energized by collaborating with local creatives, while looking ahead to a major expansion for Groom Guy. “This fall, I’m excited to launch our luxury concierge division and announce our new hotel partner.” It’s another step toward his vision of making Groom Guy a global name for a simple way of looking great.
Wardrobe Staple: Blazer, T-shirt, pants, hat and shoes
Tailored or Relaxed: Relaxed
Gold or Silver: Silver
Vintage or Contemporary: Contemporary
Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Statement piece
Favorite Designers: John Varvatos, Ouigi Theodore, Ralph Lauren
Current Style Obsession: Fedoras
Favorite Local Boutique: Reddz Trading
Signature bag: Jack Spade
Signature Shoe: Bruno Magli
Beauty Essential: Talova Face + Body Balm
Signature Scent: Chris Collins Harlem Nights
Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My grandfather’s watch
Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Dapper Dan
Dream Shopping Destination: New York City
The Next Item on Your Wish List: Tissot
Power Color: Black
Most Stylish Place in DC: Union Market
Your Style Soundtrack: Miles Davis
Favorite Date Night Spot: Bodega Tapas & Lounge
Your Style in Three Words: Polished, uniform and jazzy
Best Style Advice: Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you do with it.
Mantra: Make your first impression your best.