Boutiques · Eastern Market & Barracks Row
Clothes Encounters
on Eastern Market, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Women's clothing and accessories shop across from Eastern Market since 1979, carrying one-of-a-kind and luxury pieces from labels such as Maison Margiela, Gucci, Eileen Fisher and St. John.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–6pm
- Friday
- 12pm–6pm
- Saturday
- 10am–3pm
- Sunday
- 10am–3pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Library of Congress (12 min walk) and Supreme Court (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.
- Eastern Market shops
- The market hall is closed Mondays and open roughly 8am–6pm Tuesday to Saturday and 8am–5pm Sunday; the flea market runs Sundays 9am–4pm, and most shops along 7th and Pennsylvania open around 11am.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Eastern Market →- Eastern Market PotteryGalleries · 225 7th St SE1 min walk
- RewildSpecialty · 232 7th St SE1 min walk
- Flea Market at Eastern MarketVintage · 7th St SE & C St SE2 min walk
- Woven History & Silk RoadHome · 311-315 7th St SE3 min walk
- Capitol Hill BooksBooks · 657 C St SE3 min walk
- Groovy DCGifts · 321 7th St SE3 min walk
Before you go
What are Clothes Encounters's hours?
Clothes Encounters is usually open Mon closed, Tue–Fri 12pm–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Clothes Encounters?
Clothes Encounters is at 202 7th St SE in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, Washington. It's near Library of Congress (12 min walk).
Is Clothes Encounters open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–3pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Clothes Encounters?
The closest option for Eastern Market & Barracks Row is Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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