Thrift the District

Events, News & Press

Community events, media features, and milestones from Thrift the District.

Four women engaged in a lively discussion in a cozy, warmly lit room
June 2026Event

Sip & Style Event at Golden Hour Collective

I hosted a private in-store styling session with Golden Hour Collective! It was a lovely evening of personal style, conversation, and community. Participants learned how to build a wardrobe that felt like themselves, heard about my journey as a personal stylist, and got one-on-one styling insight during a private shopping session.

Zebra Press feature — dress with vines
May 2026Press

Zebra Press Feature

I was featured in the Zebra Press, a local publication in Alexandria, VA, describing my services and how my work is connected to sustainability.

Read it here! →
Stephanie speaking in front of a rack of clothes during the InvestigateTV+ interview
April 2026Press

InvestigateTV+ Interview

I sat down with Gray Media to talk about sustainable fashion and why secondhand styling matters. That segment just aired nationwide across 100+ local news stations and on InvestigateTV+! I was honored to be featured alongside DC Goodwill and some of the DMV's amazing sustainable movers and shakers.

Watch it here! →
Woman in a colorful striped dress posing indoors near green plants
April 2026Event

DC Climate Week 2026

I modeled an upcycled design by Kristin Adair of Love Stories Vintage at a DC Climate Week 2026 event hosted by Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear. The evening featured a policy panel, networking with leaders across government, industry, and creative sectors, and a Sustainable Fashion Showcase spotlighting circular designers from DC and the region.

Woman in sunglasses standing under a white canopy at an outdoor market
April 2026Event

ALX Dog Walk & Sustainability Festival in Old Town Alexandria

I hosted a table at an incredible community celebration bringing together businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies committed to sustainability across the DMV. I sold some of my personal inventory and connected with like-minded folks (& their pups!) in Alexandria, VA.

Stephanie next to a TV in a classroom with children sitting on the floor
April 2026Event

Evergreen Montessori in Silver Spring, MD

I spoke to kids ages 2–8 and their parents about the lifecycle of clothing, why thrifting matters, and how to give clothes a longer life — as part of a school-wide clothing swap in honor of Earth Day. It was exciting to teach littles about slow fashion!

Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop branded bag with pink tissue paper on a brick sidewalk
March 2026Event

Perimenopause Speed Dating Event at Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop in Alexandria, VA

I attended a perimenopause speed dating event at Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop as a styling expert. Before the event, participants completed a profile outlining their perimenopause symptoms, challenges, and goals so experts could review them in advance and provide them with advice to create a customized plan tailored to their needs.

Clothing racks with colorful garments and a mirror reflection at Current Boutique Georgetown
February 2026Event

Styling Session Meetup at Current Boutique Georgetown

I hosted a free styling session meetup at Current Boutique Georgetown! I helped customers shop secondhand, talked about fit and styling, and shared tips for making the most of what they already own (and what they thrift).

Group of seven women smiling together outdoors at the Local Maternity Thread clothing closet launch in Petworth
December 2025News

Local Maternity Thread Collaborations

I've begun a wonderful partnership with Local Maternity Thread, a local nonprofit that hosts maternity clothing closets as hubs for hyper-local, peer-to-peer prenatal support. Together, we've launched a new maternity & nursing clothing closet in Petworth at 9th & Upshur and co-written a blog on where to find secondhand maternity and nursing clothes in the DMV.

Read it here! →
Video thumbnail for ZÁY SHEEN webisode — woman with curly hair next to text reading Small Choice, Big Impact
November 2025Press

ZÁY SHEEN Webisode Interview

I was interviewed for ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes with host Tafreed, where we talked about my transition from social work to launching a sustainable styling business—and the impact this work is having on me and our community.

Watch the full webisode here! →
Guests seated at tables and mingling at the Thrift the District 2nd Anniversary Party at Femme Fatale
October 2025Event

Thrift the District 2nd Anniversary Party at Femme Fatale

I celebrated my second anniversary party at Femme Fatale with an awesome upcycling workshop. Shout out to the incredible local makers who helped make it a roaring success: Valentina Stackl, Carolyn Becker, Carly Boerrigter, Megan King & Ashley Kurth-Reinhart. It was such a joy to gather in community, get creative, and reflect on how far this little business has come.

Models walking the runway at the ReFashion Show in Alexandria, VA, wearing colorful thrifted and upcycled outfits
June 2025Event

ReFashion Show in Alexandria, VA

I was honored to be one of the featured secondhand stylists at the 2025 ReFashion Show—a celebration of designers and creatives who champion sustainable fashion. I styled 8 secondhand looks with a 70s vibe borrowed from Fia's Fabulous Finds and modeled by former & current clients.

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