Cocktails And Conversation!

Courtesy: John Robinson

The Dupont Ann Taylor store hosted creator and curator of Design*Sponge, Grace Bonney, Thursday for Cocktails and Conversation, a special panel discussion and networking event. Bonney, who launched the hugely popular lifestyle and design site that The New York Times dubbed “Martha Stewart Living for Millennials" led the discussion with a panel of respected female entrepreneurs, just one day after International Women’s Day. Here is Bonney with panelists Matine's Caroyln Misterek, Salt & Sundry's Amanda McClements, Oyin Handmade's Jamyla Bennu and Phone2Action's Ximena Hartsock.

Courtesy: John Robinson

Guests noshed on complimentary light bites and bubbly while networking with more than 100 women from the District, including influencers and alumni from the HERlead Fellowship program, a partnership between Ann Inc. and Vital Voices aimed at training and empowering the next generation of female leaders. Here, FOX 5 DC anchor Erin Como and friend.

Courtesy: John Robinson

Attendees took home signed copies of Grace Bonney’s bestselling new book, In the Company of Women, as a gift with purchase, and a preview of the fashion brand’s new monthly discussion series, featuring stories of inspired and inspiring women, launching this spring. Here, Briana Pashcow and Alison Coglianese.

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