Photo by Jordan Barnes (IG: @offgarde)
Photo by Jordan Barnes (IG: @offgarde)

Where can you go to find the hottest sneakers and streetwear brands from around the world? One might recommend Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York, but D.C. is quickly making a name for itself in the streetwear fashion category. Behind the shadows of the federal government, D.C. is prospering with commercial development to include restaurants and high-end shopping. City Center (Downtown), Navy Yard, H Street, and 14th Street are just a few areas where you can see new shops popping up every month. With new development comes new opportunities and some of the most popular streetwear stores have begun to set up shop here. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite streetwear shops in Washington, D.C. to make navigating a bit easier for you.

Commonwealth
1781 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Ubiq
3124 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Major
1415 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007

Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Somewhere
1239 First St. SE, Washington, DC 20003

Hours:
Monday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A Ma Maniere
1214 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Hours:
Monday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Maketto
1351 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

Hours:
Monday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Joint Custody
1530 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Hours:
Monday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Friday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 8 p.m.

Lafayette Barnes IV is a third-generation publisher. He is the grandson of founder Calvin W. Rolark, and son of current publisher Denise Rolark Barnes. Born and raised in S.E., DC, he attended school across...

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