Luxury & designer · Palmer Alley NW plus H St and I St NW between 9th and 11th St
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Palmer Alley, 9th to 11th St NW.
A five-block development between New York Ave and H St NW where the European fashion houses, jewelers and leather-goods brands have their DC boutiques, most of them on pedestrian Palmer Alley. It is the place for designer shopping downtown, with gelato, Italian restaurants and a garage underneath for a long, polished afternoon.
Luxury houses · Palmer Alley · Jewelers
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- Where
- Palmer Alley NW plus H St and I St NW between 9th and 11th StLuxury & designer
- Right now
- Typical hours11am–7pm
- Getting here
- ParkingA public parking garage sits directly underneath CityCenterDC, and most of its restaurants offer valet. Mount Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center (Yellow and Green lines) and Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Yellow and Green lines) are the nearest Metro stations. The DC Circulator, which once stopped at New York Ave and 9th St, ended service after Dec 31, 2024.
The directory
24 shops, all in one place.
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Luxury9 places
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Chanel's DC boutique on I Street at CityCenterDC, selling the house's ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories.
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Dior boutique on pedestrian Palmer Alley carrying the label's designer fashion along with jewelry, bags and other accessories.
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Boutique for the designer's red-soled shoes on I Street, also carrying his handbags, wallets and a selection of the beauty line.
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Louis Vuitton's DC store on pedestrian Palmer Alley, with the house's leather goods, luggage, ready-to-wear and accessories, plus collect-in-store pickup for online orders.
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Hermès boutique on Palmer Alley with apparel, handbags, silk scarves, shoes, home goods, fragrance and Hermès Beauty; note it is closed on Sundays.
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Gucci boutique on the I Street side of CityCenterDC, near Bulgari and Jo Malone, carrying the Italian house's ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories.
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Boutique for the Italian label's cashmere knitwear, tailoring and casual luxury for men and women, on the I Street side of the complex.
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Loro Piana store on H Street selling the Italian maker's cashmere, vicuña and fine-wool clothing, outerwear and accessories for men and women.
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Moncler boutique at the 9th Street end of Palmer Alley with the brand's luxury down jackets, outerwear and sportswear for men, women and kids.
Fashion3 places
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Carolina Herrera's CH line on H Street, with womenswear, handbags, shoes and accessories in the label's polished, ladylike style.
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Vince store at the 11th Street end of Palmer Alley, for the brand's cashmere sweaters, leather, knits and easy tailoring for men and women.
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Longchamp boutique on I Street for the French brand's Le Pliage nylon totes, leather handbags, small leather goods and travel bags.
Menswear3 places
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Paul Stuart's DC shop on I Street for the New York clothier's tailored suits, sport coats, shirts, ties and weekend clothes, near the 9th Street end of the complex.
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Brioni boutique on H Street for the Roman menswear house's tailored suits, formalwear, outerwear and men's accessories, a few doors from Loro Piana.
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Allen Edmonds store on H Street near 11th for the American shoemaker's dress shoes, boots, belts and shoe-care supplies, a block from Arc'teryx.
Jewelry3 places
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Tiffany's downtown store on New York Ave at CityCenterDC, with engagement rings, jewelry and watches, plus engraving, leather embossing and jewelry cleaning and repair.
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Bulgari's only DC boutique, on I Street, with the Roman jeweler's high jewelry, watches and accessories; it stays open later (to 7pm) Thursday through Saturday.
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David Yurman's DC boutique on Palmer Alley, with the designer's fine jewelry and watches, including the signature cable bracelets, for women and men.
Specialty2 places
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Brand store for the Canadian outdoor label with technical shells, alpine gear and everyday outerwear, ReBIRD trade-ins, click-and-collect and clinics, talks and run clubs.
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Tumi store in Suite 208 at 1051 H St for the brand's carry-on and checked luggage, business cases, backpacks and travel accessories.
Dining2 places
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Italian osteria on Palmer Alley with dishes from the wood-fired oven and Sicilian street food, outdoor seating and an early 9am opening for breakfast.
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Italian restaurant on Palmer Alley and sister to Piccolina across the alley, a sit-down lunch or happy-hour stop between boutiques.
Beauty1 place
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Jo Malone shop on I Street with colognes, candles and bath and body care, hand-and-arm massages, a fragrance-combining Tasting Bar and gift wrapping in the signature box.
Coffee1 place
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Gelato and coffee bar on Palmer Alley making gelato from local ingredients, with espresso drinks; it opens at 7am on weekdays and stays open to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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The story
A five-block development between New York Ave and H St NW where the European fashion houses, jewelers and leather-goods brands have their DC boutiques, most of them on pedestrian Palmer Alley. It is the place for designer shopping downtown, with gelato, Italian restaurants and a garage underneath for a long, polished afternoon.
The mix: luxury like Chanel, Dior, Christian Louboutin; fashion like CH Carolina Herrera, Vince, Longchamp; menswear like Paul Stuart, Brioni, Allen Edmonds.
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Typical hours
Most shops keep the hours below.
Hours vary by individual store. Always check with specific retailers.
Eat, drink, stay
Between shops, close by.
Top restaurants nearby
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Getting here
Parking and transit.
- PParkingA public parking garage sits directly underneath CityCenterDC, and most of its restaurants offer valet. Mount Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center (Yellow and Green lines) and Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Yellow and Green lines) are the nearest Metro stations. The DC Circulator, which once stopped at New York Ave and 9th St, ended service after Dec 31, 2024.
- PMetro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green, Yellow) or Metro CenterBoth a few blocks from Palmer AlleyMetro fare
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