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PHOTOS: DC’s District of Fashion showcases local designers, models

Madeleine Simon | msimon@wtop.com

September 6, 2018, 9:08 AM

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A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
WASHINGTON — With New York Fashion Week officially underway, D.C. had its own fashion moment Wednesday with the District of Fashion runway show.

The semiannual event, which kicks off New York Fashion Week, featured local designers and models showcasing this year’s spring and summer collections.

TV personality and stylist, Paul Wharton, hosted the event.

Photographer Shannon Finney captured some of the featured looks and moments below:

Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
Washington, DC-based designer Ean Williams of Corjor International is one of the local designers highlighted in the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Washington, DC-based designer Ean Williams of Corjor International is one of the local designers highlighted in the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
DJ Yani entertains the guests at the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
DJ Yani entertains the guests at the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) at The Showroom in Downtown DC. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) at The Showroom in Downtown DC. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
Fashion designer Frank Huynh of Fashions by Le Tam takes a final bow with a model wearing pieces from the label's spring/summer 2019 line at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Fashion designer Frank Huynh of Fashions by Le Tam takes a final bow with a model wearing pieces from the label’s spring/summer 2019 line at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
D.C.'s District of Fashion was held at The Showroom and featured local designers and models. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
D.C.’s District of Fashion was held at The Showroom and featured local designers and models. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
With New York Fashion Week officially started, D.C. held the city's kickoff event at The Showroom event space in downtown D.C. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
With New York Fashion Week officially started, D.C. held the city’s kickoff event at The Showroom event space in downtown D.C. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
D.C. held the District of Fashion runway show at the Showroom event space downtown. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
D.C. held the District of Fashion runway show at the Showroom event space downtown. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com)
Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com
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Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Washington, DC-based designer Ean Williams of Corjor International is one of the local designers highlighted in the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
DJ Yani entertains the guests at the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
One of the stylish guests attending the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Television personality, stylist, and author Paul Wharton hosts the District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Peruvian Connection at the District of Fashion Runway Show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) at The Showroom in Downtown DC. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Christopher Schafer Clothier on the runway at the District of Fashion hosted by the the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from Corjor International's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears jewelry pieces from Carmen Eliam Jewelry at the District of Fashion runway show hosted by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID). (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
A model wears pieces from the Fashions by Le Tam spring/summer 2019 line. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
Fashion designer Frank Huynh of Fashions by Le Tam takes a final bow with a model wearing pieces from the label's spring/summer 2019 line at the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) District of Fashion runway show. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
D.C.'s District of Fashion was held at The Showroom and featured local designers and models. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
With New York Fashion Week officially started, D.C. held the city's kickoff event at The Showroom event space in downtown D.C. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
D.C. held the District of Fashion runway show at the Showroom event space downtown. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/<a href="https://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com/index" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)

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