Tell us the occasion
Message the concierge with the event, the date and the piece that caught your eye. Photos welcome.
WhatsApp concierge for Washington DC, United States
Worldwide Delivery / North America
Made for Washington DC.Shipped Globally.
The DC area shops for occasion wear the way it does most things, quietly and online. There is no single bazaar the whole region walks. The Indian and Pakistani households of Fairfax County and Ashburn plan instead around hotel ballrooms, country club receptions and community hall sangeets, often three in a single season. Every Rashmi Kumari piece is cut and hand embellished to order in our UAE atelier once you place it, then flown to your door. Nothing waits on a warehouse rail for a buyer to appear. It exists because you asked for it, in your measurements, at your pace.
Delivery note
Made to order, then shipped to Washington DC
Nothing is sitting in a warehouse. Every piece is cut and hand-finished after you order, which also means it can be customized to you: sizing, blouse, sleeves, drape. Everything below is confirmed for the United States before it leaves the atelier.
- Made to order
- Hand-made to order in 4 to 6 weeks
- Then to your door
- 3 to 5 business days by tracked express courier
- Shipping cost
- $45 flat, worldwide
- Duties and taxes
- Import duties, where applicable, are payable on delivery. We confirm the landed cost with you on WhatsApp before dispatch.
- Currency
- Prices are shown and charged in US dollars, so the figure at checkout is the figure on your statement.
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WhatsApp concierge ordering
How it works
A WhatsApp concierge for your Washington DC occasion
No forms and no waiting on email. One conversation with one person, from the first question to the day the box arrives.
We confirm the details
Sizing, blouse measurements, colour in daylight and the landed cost to Washington DC, all agreed before your piece is cut.
Made, then dispatched
Hand-made to order in 4 to 6 weeks. Then 3 to 5 business days by tracked express courier. Steamed, boxed and tracked to your door.
The edit
Pieces we would point Washington DC shoppers to
Hand-embellished and made in small runs. Everything on this page is made to order for Washington DC on the terms above.
Dressed for the calendar
What Washington DC is dressing for
We advise around the North America season, so the piece you order suits the room you are walking into. Tell us the date early and we will be honest about the making time.
Wedding receptions and sangeets
Hotel ballrooms across Northern Virginia and Maryland run long and warm. Weight of drape matters more than it does at home, so we finish these pieces to move rather than to stand still.
Eid and Diwali gatherings
Community halls and private homes across Fairfax County and Ashburn fill up fast in season. A kaftan carries an evening of standing and greeting better than anything structured.
Formal evenings and milestone dinners
Country club dinners, graduations and anniversary parties call for embellishment that reads as considered rather than loud. Our lighter hand embroidery is built for exactly that room.
Questions
Ordering to Washington DC
How long does it take to receive my order in Washington DC?
Every piece is hand-made to order, which takes 4 to 6 weeks in our UAE atelier. After dispatch, tracked express courier to the DC, Virginia and Maryland area takes 3 to 5 business days. We share the tracking number the moment your piece leaves the atelier.
When should I order for my event?
Order 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the date. That covers the 4 to 6 week make time, transit, and a comfortable margin for anything you want adjusted once the piece is in your hands. If your date is closer than that, message us on WhatsApp before ordering and we will tell you honestly whether it can be done.
Can I customize my piece?
Yes, and we encourage it. Every piece is made to order, so sizing, blouse style, sleeve length and drape can all be adjusted to you. Tell our WhatsApp concierge what you have in mind and we will confirm what is possible before you pay.
Do you deliver across Northern Virginia and Maryland?
Yes. Shipping is $45 flat worldwide, which covers every address in the DC, Virginia and Maryland area, from Fairfax and Ashburn to inside the District. Import duties, where applicable, are payable on delivery. We confirm the landed cost with you on WhatsApp before dispatch.
Can the piece be made to my measurements?
Yes. Because nothing is pulled from stock, your measurements go to the atelier with the order. Blouse fit, drape length and sleeve are all set for you. Send your numbers on WhatsApp and our team will walk you through taking them properly if you would rather not guess.
How do I pay, and what does a piece cost?
Pieces run from $530, charged in US dollars. We take Visa, Mastercard and Amex, Apple Pay, or you can order entirely through WhatsApp concierge if you would prefer to see fabric and colour options first.
Two ways to order
Let us dress you for Washington DC
Browse at your own pace, or send one message and let the concierge do the narrowing down for you.
- Made to order
- Hand-made to order in 4 to 6 weeks
- Then to your door
- 3 to 5 business days by tracked express courier
- Shipping
- $45 flat, worldwide
- Concierge hours
- 7 days a week
Worldwide delivery
Also made for
We deliver everywhere, not only the cities we write about. Wherever you are, your piece is made and sent on the same terms as Washington DC: $45 flat, worldwide, with the same concierge on WhatsApp. More cities we dress.
