The FW Five: This Week’s (Very!) Haute Stops

We took a little time off post-party (in case you hadn’t noticed). But we’re back this week with a vengeance, thanks to a crazy amount of fashion-y events all around D.C. Here’s what you cannot, should not and must not miss:

1. Cate Blanchett as Blanche DuBois. The majorly fashionable actress has taken on a majorly fashionable role at the Kennedy Center until Nov. 21. We picture her swanning around in mid-century dressing gowns and spiking her sodas with whiskey. After all, a shot never did a coke any harm…

2. Isabel Toledo is coming! The iconic designer (who we profiled back in our summer issue, when she gave FW the scoop on this week’s visit) is giving a special fashion presentation — her first in years! — at the Swiss residence on Wednesday, Nov. 4, alongside husband and creative partner Ruben (that’s them above). Don’t have a coveted ticket to the evening event? Ruben and Isabel are also making an appearance at Nordstrom Tysons Corner on Thurs., Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. RSVP to 703-761-1121.

3. And then (deep breath)… Jason Wu is coming! Michelle Obama’s other inaugural designer will be popping by Neiman Marcus Chevy Chase Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. RSVP to 202-274-3911.

4. If bling’s more your thing, you can meet ‘n greet with jewelry designers David Yurman at Neiman Marcus Tysons Galleria on Thurs. 5-7 p.m. and/or Stephen Webster at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria, also on Thurs. 5-7 p.m. We say, hit both!

5. Not done yet? Cap off your week at Simply Soles, celebrating its first anniversary Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at its Columbia Heights store. One guest will get a free pair of shoes. Free shoes? We’re so there. —Betsy Lowther and Alison Peters