Weekend Shopping Must-Dos: Hermès Uncovered & More
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Brent & Josh of "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" (planetgreen.com)
Hello there, shoppers! Could you use something special to help you celebrate the new season? Want to feel like a VIP shopper, snagging a behind-the-scenes tour from one of the world’s most legendary design houses? This weekend the world is your oyster.
First, there’s the first-ever Hermès Festival of Crafts taking place at the Fairfax Square Hermès store in Tysons this Friday, March 25, through next Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. The festival will present demonstrations by the masterful craftsmen and artisans from the renowned Hermès workshops in Lyons, France, which has been turning out legendary work since 1837. Attend the event — it’s free to the public — and score an up-close look at the magic that goes into making the design house’s iconic handbags, scarves, jewelry and more with the opportunity to chat with Hermès artisans while they’re at their workbenches. Our area is one of only three in the nation to feature the traveling festival; it started in Seattle on February 23 and was just in Chicago. We’re very lucky to have it. Definitely something not to be missed!
Also beginning on Friday: a Branch York Design Jewelry Showcase at Madisonbelle in Leesburg. From 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, check out new jewelry from the designer plus enjoy an opportunity to make your own leather and charm necklace. There will also be gifts-with-purchase perks, free treats from Tastefully Sweet and For Goodness Sake, and Madisonbelle discount cards.
And it looks like Saturday will be extra busy with something really special happening in Old Town, too. Artfully Gifts & Chocolate will welcome Brent and Josh from “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” from 4-6 p.m. The “gentleman farmers” will be at the store to launch their entry into the Metro-D.C. market with their farm-made candles and personal care products.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
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