Federal

I’ve been here a few times and would go more often, but it can be difficult to get to from Northern VA — parking is a pain at all times, so anyone making the trip should be aware of that. It’s still a must go for great quality menswear.
They have a great selection of clothes you can’t really find anywhere else in the area. Redwing, Filson, 3Sixteen, Golden Bear, etc. It’s cold out and you need a nice heavy wool blanket — go here. You need some nice smelling pomade to hold that part in your hair tight — go here. You need a nice bag to carry your laptop and other stuff that will last longer than your career — go here. Thought you were fashionable and unique rocking that shirt from JCrew until you got to a party and saw 5 other dudes wearing the same shirt… and pants… and shoes — go here. This is what you would call a lifestyle store rather than a clothing store. The prices are high — but the items in the store are very well made and often Made in the USA by companies that have been specializing in the items forever… Support Quality American products!
The owner of this store and I must be on the same wavelength… Years ago I was a loyal shopper at his store in Fair Oaks (Elite), which was skateboard /​street fashion oriented. I now make the trip out to this store in DC whenever I can. (There was a store in Merrifield, but unfortunately didn’t survive). As I’ve gotten older, my tastes have changed, and this store has everything I want now.

Amazing store. It’s NYC hip, but better, because it’s unassuming and totally unpretentious. Gorgeous clothes, I want every guy on the planet to dress this way. Great customer service, high quality, interesting merchandise. You don’t find this kind of thing in DC. My boyfriend and his brother basically camped out in this place fawning over everything. Federal is a must!!!

Great selection of bags, eyeglasses and sunglasses and trendy denim and hip shirts. Excellent shopping selection!

Classic menswear that lasts and keeps its fly through time. They carry most brands that I once could only purchase online or have to dry a long distance to find. Because I’m moving as far away from fast fashion brands as possible, and also want to look more like a 32 y.o. than a 22 y.o., I’ll be shopping hear more often.

These guys are great! I ordered something online and something went wrong with the order and it became kind of a mess. Couldn’t really blame it on anyone though. I then had an email dialogue for a couple weeks with the owner and he made sure I got everything figured out. Never once was it hard to get ahold of them and they made it right in the end. They treat their customers right.

great local business. would rather support that than a large chain

These guys must have lots of friends to be getting these reviews. I went in last night to look for a Filson jacket — I had seen in my search that Federal carries them. It was nowhere near closing time. I opend the door and was assaulted by blaring head-​banging music which, not too long after I had stepped inside, reverted to what. I assume, the owners intended. Do they not even expect to get customers? I was in the store quite some time, and the hip chap who was there never once ventured beyond the counter in the back of the store. He made a perfunctory, let me know if I can help you — spoken from the rear of the store — that let me know he didn’t want to help me. Just so you know, the lone mirror is in the far back of the store, on the left hand side.
I give 2 stars for the merchandise selection. They do have Filson coats. I would have bought one from them, rather than online, if they had had the cut I wanted in the fabric I wanted. It doesn’t look as if they’ve sold very many, but the coats will not sell themselves.. .. They also carry Pendleton, Red Wing, Chippewa and other great American brands. So go in to scope out the goods, but prepare to be totally underwhelmed by the lack of customer service.

Stopped in to this very hip men’s boutique shop at Mosaic District in Merrifield this week to find a special gift for my son’s 30^th. Staff were awesome and really helpful walking me through a few options. Loved the Nixon watches, but ended up buying a very cool bag that he can use as a briefcase. Great selection of gift ideas for cool men. Love this place!

My new favorite accessory store! Was in here just yesterday looking for some unique things to buy while on my trip to DC. I’m a bag lover and was drawn to their Herschel bags. I ended up buying a market bag (totally SoHo-​esque) and am in love with it.
The store has plenty more to shop for (clothing, shoes, skater gear, etc) but all of that was too big for me. The two employees in the store were helpful and I was happy with my purchase! Definitely coming back here the next time I’m in town!

Is it weird that I prefer menswear over women’s clothing?
There is something so attractive about a perfectly tailored jacket, fitted jeans, and luxurious thick cloth. I love it!
Federal is a hip little store with a dark wood, Native American /​Industrial American vibe to it. Sounds kind of crazy but it totally works. Clothes are classically styled but has a little bit of personality and pizazz thrown in. I would fall in love with any man who embodied their aesthetic.
Girlfriends, Wives, Sisters and Moms: This is a wonderful place to get gifts! From fun socks, well constructed travel bags, leather wallets, to old school grooming products this is a treasure trove of small specialty items.

Federal is one of my favorite menswear boutiques in DC.
They carry a lot of high quality brands such as Chippewa, Red Wing, Danner, Tanner Leather Goods, and Pendleton.
For a person like myself, I tend to try and buy certain pieces that will last for years. Quality over quantity! If you know anything about Red Wing or Tanner, you know exactly what I’m talking about. They even carry men’s grooming products from Taylor of Old Bond Street!
Sales staff here is also helpful. I will say you will have to ask for their assistance as I’m sure they get a lot of window shoppers. The guy who helped me with my purchase was not pushy at all and was very helpful. Thing to note, they carry Japan only releases of Red Wings here (one of which I bought.)
Federal is one of those stores you would see everywhere in NYC. However, it is one of the few places for high quality products that isn’t one of the major fashion houses. If you’re looking for well made products, most of which in the USA, Federal is the place to go.

Great store! The staff is extremely helpful, without being pushy. I recommend this store to anyone looking for quality items that will last a lifetime.

This store is definitely awesome and hopefully will be the start to some cool independent clothing stores in DC. I found it while looking for some vintage stores off of 14^th and U a while back and was really impressed. They have a lot of great brands and items that you won’t find at most other stores. Also, they just opened a location up in Falls Church, VA which is really convenient for me at least because now I don’t have to drive all the way downtown. Both locations have a really cool vibe and the VA one especially adds something new to the community that I haven’t seen throughout my whole time living here. I bought a pair of jeans over the weekend at the VA store and got rang up by the owner and he seemed really excited to be venturing into NOVA and trying out this new location. If you’re ever near Unique thrift/​that Silver Diner off of Gallows Road –or in DC near the original store– you should check this place out.

Some nice Red Wings and raw denim but please fire your whole staff. Walked in on a Saturday afternoon and was the only customer in the store, but not one worker acknowledged my presence or said one word of greeting. They seemed quite interested in their own conversation. Wanted to ask a question but couldn’t be bothered to track someone down, so just left. Won’t be back (now I know why there are no customers).

Dis da spot! They be havin some real tight brands you can’t find nowhere else in dis city. Whenever I needs a new pair of Red Wings dis where I go. Inside the store real cool too. They got a wolf rug that kinda scare a brutha tho. They got old Playboys layin around too & you know I be sneakin peeks at dem butts! They owner is real cool & helpful. He be knowin alot about the brands & he don’t be tryin to push you to buy. They staff is helpful too but they do have one japanese dude with glasses that look at a brutha alittle weird sometime… if you know what I mean.
Support a real local biz & check these dudes out!

This place is a really cool dope spot. The ambiance is incredible and not to mention Palace 5 is interconnected with the store itself. The staff are really helpful and not full of themselves. Genuinely humble dudes.
Big up to these cats. Salute! Keep swagging on em.