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Our newest mural is a statement of inclusivity, access and creativity- values that were so important to the late designer Virgil Abloh.
In 2018, Virgil Abloh was appointed the head of menswear at Louis Vuitton and became the first Black designer to serve as artistic director in the brand’s 164-year history, sending shockwaves in the fashion industry.
In MAKE IT OURS: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh, Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic Robin Givhan reveals how Abloh’s story encompassed so much more than his own journey. Available now at @politicsprose!
When you visit the mural, scan the QR codes for Virgil’s FREE GAME website with all the resources needed to start your own brand.
We are so proud to partner with @creativetheoryagency + @crownpublishing + @robingivhan to bring this mural to life.
📍 6th St side of Union Market
📸: @shaughncooper
Watch 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU with us this Friday, June 27! Enjoy classic films under the stars. Bring lawn chairs and relax with friends (and make new ones). Movies on The Plaza are free and open to the public. 🎥🍿🎞️🎬
🔗 RSVP for free at the link in bio!
[GIVEAWAY CLOSED] 🚨 GIVEAWAY! 🚨 We’re giving away two tickets and two books to celebrate this Thursday’s Conversation with Robin Givhan & Creative Theory Agency! One lucky winter will win two (2) tickets and two (2) copies of Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. 🎟️ Don’t miss an engaging evening exploring fashion, race, taste and exclusivity with The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning culture and fashion critic. 🎉
How to enter:
1. Tag your most fashionable friend
2. Follow @unionmarketdc + @creativetheoryagency + @politicsprose + @crownpublishing
BONUS: Each friend you tag in separate comments counts as an entry
Winner will be DM’d + announced on @unionmarketdc’s IG story on Wednesday, June 25 at 6 PM (EST).
Don’t miss the grand opening of Mr. Ron David Café TOMORROW Saturday, June 21 at 10:30 AM! 📆☕️
📍1272 5th Street NE
Step into a world where style meets flavor. The Mr. RON DAVID CAFE is a vibrant, mid-century luxe escape—the culinary expression of RON DAVID STUDIO and a bold new chapter in elevated food and beverage. Designed to evoke wonder and approachable glamour, our café is a daily destination for those who crave luxury without pretense, offering curated coffee, tea and a small yet mighty selection of ultra-delicious, quick-service bites.
The space is a visual extension of Mr. Ron David’s residence, THE BLACK HOUSE—a striking all-black, mid-century modern home filled with clean lines, natural light and bold pop-art energy. That spirit lives on in MRDC, with a bright, artful aesthetic and a soundtrack of electro-swing and chill beats. Whether you’re grabbing a matcha, setting your day’s tone, or slipping into a midday reset, every visit feels like discovering a hidden wing of the most exclusive, yet approachable social club. Welcome to your new favorite place to sip, connect and be seen.
📸: @asicophoto
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La Cosecha
CELEBRATING CENTURIES OF HERITAGE
La Cosecha is a contemporary Latin American marketplace celebrating centuries of heritage. As a culinary embassy, La Cosecha is designed for community and conversation with a philanthropic mission to foster business education throughout Latin America. Our cultural experiences are curated in partnership with Latin American embassies, eclectic tastemakers and artistic contributors. The harvest, la cosecha, is the natural time of reaping what has been cultivated by a dynamic community.
¡Celebremos!